Smuggler’s Cove

Iconic North Beach bar steeped in Beat Generation history, Vesuvio Cafe offers bohemian vibes, eclectic art, and classic cocktails in a vibrant, literary setting.

Step into Elixir—San Francisco’s second-oldest saloon, a living museum of Victorian mahogany and history. Sip from an epic whiskey list, play darts by dim light, and feel the Mission’s soul in every nook.

Immerse yourself in jungle-wrecked tiki fantasy at Last Rites — where an airplane fuselage, fire-breathing skulls and rum-heavy concoctions turn a night out in San Francisco’s Castro into a wild expedition.

A hidden-chamber speakeasy within a speakeasy in San Francisco — ohlala! Discover Wilson & Wilson tucked inside Bourbon & Branch, where rare spirits, candlelit ambiance and secret passwords fuel an unforgettable cocktail adventure.

Step aboard Pagan Idol in San Francisco and embark on a wild tiki voyage — complete with a ship’s hull bar, beach-hut booths, an erupting volcano and rum-heavy tropical cocktails that teleport you straight to island escape mode.

Tucked above China Live in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Cold Drinks Bar offers slick, speakeasy vibes with tuxedo-clad bartenders, 300-plus whiskies and inventive cocktails served in a modern Shanghai-meets-SF setting.

Step into San Francisco’s legendary Tiki oasis at the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar—floating band, indoor lagoon, tropical rainstorms, and potent Polynesian cocktails make it a historic, kitschy paradise high atop the Fairmont.

A lush Mission District cocktail bar where California terroir meets haute sipping — art-driven cocktails, local botanicals, warm light, and bar bites worthy of slow nights.

Knock softly, whisper the password, and step into a Prohibition-era speakeasy—Bourbon & Branch serves meticulously crafted cocktails in intimate, wood-paneled rooms with secret doors and timeless rules that feel like a vintage cinematic dream.