Bars/Happy Hour in San Francisco - Union Square/Financial District/SoMa
$$Hotel Vitale, Americana Bar & Lounge, 8 Mission Street, San Francisco
http://www.americanorestaurant.com/ The bar’s patio offers great views over the Bay, the harbor and Oakland Bay Bridge. Besides good cocktails, they have several beers on tap and a variegated bar menu. No happy hour! Mon-Fri 11:30am-1pm, Sat-Sun 4pm-open end. |
$$/$$$The View, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, Marriott/39th floor
http://www.sfviewlounge.com/restaurant/hotels/hotel-information/travel/sfodt-view-san-francisco-marriott-marquis/ If you are looking for a great vantage point over the city during night, the bar is worth a visit. Its set-up reminds of a space shuttle. Just prepare for pricey drinks! Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4 – 6pm Martini’s 50% off. |
$$Bourbon & Branch, 501 Jones Street, San Francisco
http://www.bourbonandbranch.com This bar in the style of the 1920’s serves one of the best drinks in town but is located in a bad neighborhood. To gain access to the speakeasy you have to log-in online to receive a password. This one is your access at the door. Mon - Sat 6pm to 2am . |
Bars/Happy Hour in San Francisco - Marina/Cow Hollow
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BIN38, 3232 Scott Street, San Francisco
http://www.bin38.com/page.php The restaurant and wine bar has a small beer garden/deck in the back. It’s the perfect place if you are looking for a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. If you are hungry consider having your dinner here (Entrees: $7-20). |
Marengo on Union, 1980 Union Street, San Francisco
http://www.marengosf.com The Marengo is a tiny local hangout at Union Street. Next to a huge variety of whiskey and wine Marengo is known for their sliders. If the weather allows they open their glass roof and turn the small venue into an open patio. Happy Hour: Tue – Fri 4-6pm. |
The Tipsy Pig, 2231 Chestnut St, San Francisco
http://thetipsypigsf.com/ The gastro pub has a large variety of beers that is served in the cozy but stylish inside or if the weather permits on the outdoor patio. Make sure you reserve a table in advance since the Tipsy Pig is a popular local hangout! Mon & Tue from 5pm, Wed – Sun from 11:30 am. |
Bars/Happy Hour in San Francisco - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight
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Hotel Biron, 45 Rose Street, San Francisco
http://www.hotelbiron.com/ Small and narrow wine bar that is tucked away in a back alley. Hotel Biron is a great spot to have a bottle of wine with friends. Besides the great wine list the bar features local artists with changing exhibitions. |
Two Sisters Bar and Books, 579 Hayes St, San Francisco
http://www.2sistersbarandbooks.com Cozy local hangout that looks like an old fashioned living room. The bar has a great cocktail and drink menu and serves tasty small snacks. Happy Hour Tue-Fri 4-6pm; Sat + Sun 1-4pm |
Brass Tacks, 488 A Hayes Street, San Francisco
http://brasstackssf.com Solid place for cocktails, beer and wine. The bar comes in a classy industrial interior. Come early to catch a table since Brass Tacks is always packed at night. Happy Hour 2-7pm. |