Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best-kept secrets in San Francisco, this genuine speakeasy has some great concoctions, but you'll need to make a reservation beforehand.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StOne of the best-kept secrets in San Francisco, this genuine speakeasy has some great concoctions, but you'll need to make a reservation beforehand.
Best Bars in America 2013. Known for it's rum concoctions, this Caribbean-themed bar is definitely worth a visit.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StBest Bars in America 2013. Known for it's rum concoctions, this Caribbean-themed bar is definitely worth a visit.
Underground, all-wood interior wine bar. Sleek and modern with a long list of tasty wine and beers.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Press Club
20 Yerba Buena LnUnderground, all-wood interior wine bar. Sleek and modern with a long list of tasty wine and beers.
Cute little wine bar in the Financial District for a comfortable after-work glass of wine and gossip.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hidden Vine
408 Merchant StCute little wine bar in the Financial District for a comfortable after-work glass of wine and gossip.
If you're itching for a fun night out, this is where I always start.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toad Hall
4146 18th StIf you're itching for a fun night out, this is where I always start.
Cider house-gastropub with a wide variety of hard ciders, beers, wines and a delicious late night light-fare menu.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UPCIDER
1160 Polk StCider house-gastropub with a wide variety of hard ciders, beers, wines and a delicious late night light-fare menu.
Artisanal wines made right in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Tastings only on Sundays from 12-6pm.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dogpatch WineWorks
2455 3rd StArtisanal wines made right in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Tastings only on Sundays from 12-6pm.
Vast cabaret & gay nightclub hosting happy hours, dance parties & live events.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oasis
298 11th StVast cabaret & gay nightclub hosting happy hours, dance parties & live events.
World-famous acts play this swanky, 1950s-era music club loaded with red velvet & chandeliers.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bimbo's
1025 Columbus AveWorld-famous acts play this swanky, 1950s-era music club loaded with red velvet & chandeliers.
Food Scene
My favorite restaurant in the City - authentically French and quite romantic.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Ardoise
151 Noe StMy favorite restaurant in the City - authentically French and quite romantic.
Great Peruvian food with a friendly vibe...also the place where I learned to bartend.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Destino
103 Market StGreat Peruvian food with a friendly vibe...also the place where I learned to bartend.
Wonderful communal German cuisine - try the Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel, a dark wheat beer which I've crowned the king of beers in my book.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StWonderful communal German cuisine - try the Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel, a dark wheat beer which I've crowned the king of beers in my book.
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia StCheese and wine. Need I say more?
Delicious southern Indian food accompanied by some truly inventive cocktails.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StDelicious southern Indian food accompanied by some truly inventive cocktails.
One of the best Italian restaurants in the City. You're bound to run into a hipster or two on the way...
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beretta
1199 Valencia StOne of the best Italian restaurants in the City. You're bound to run into a hipster or two on the way...
Terrific american comfort food. I've never had a better Cobb Salad. Ever.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StTerrific american comfort food. I've never had a better Cobb Salad. Ever.
Never have I ever had a better pizza - get the Favorite!
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StNever have I ever had a better pizza - get the Favorite!
I know it's random, but we LOVE high tea. You may too after a visit to Lovejoy's.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovejoy's Tea Room
1351 Church StI know it's random, but we LOVE high tea. You may too after a visit to Lovejoy's.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StBest. Coffee. Ever.
The best Indian/Pakistani food known to man. Two words: saag gosht.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StThe best Indian/Pakistani food known to man. Two words: saag gosht.
Sightseeing
If it's a nice day, you'll barely be able to find a place to throw a blanket! Everyone comes here to lounge, brunch, drink and unwind...authentically San Francisco.
1244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetIf it's a nice day, you'll barely be able to find a place to throw a blanket! Everyone comes here to lounge, brunch, drink and unwind...authentically San Francisco.
Amazing farmers market on the water.
679 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferry Building Marketplace
Amazing farmers market on the water.
A fun place to catch some rays, however it gets crowded after 11am.
349 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Baker
A fun place to catch some rays, however it gets crowded after 11am.
Arts & Culture
If you're in the market for entertainment, check out the SFJazz Center featuring some amazing well-known and rising stars.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StIf you're in the market for entertainment, check out the SFJazz Center featuring some amazing well-known and rising stars.
One of the most fun and educational spots in the City...especially on Thursdays for NightLife
816 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Academia de Ciencias de California
55 Music Concourse DrOne of the most fun and educational spots in the City...especially on Thursdays for NightLife
Sing-a-longs, vintage movies, film festivals, etc.
332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StSing-a-longs, vintage movies, film festivals, etc.
Essentials
Safeway
2020 Market StEasiest grocery store to get to/from.
Shopping
You may need to visit the gym after...but it's worth it.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Three Twins Ice Cream
You may need to visit the gym after...but it's worth it.