The Best Speakeasy Bars in San Francisco

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.

Nestled near Union Square, Pacific Cocktail Haven is a tropical-leaning cocktail gem where Asian-Pacific flavors meet warm hospitality and award-winning mixology—crafting imaginative libations in a sleek, inviting setting.

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.

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.

Hidden behind a faux pawn shop façade in SoMa, this speakeasy swaps your trinket for entry, then delights with tapas, low-ABV cocktails and playful theater.