Drinks and happy hour in San Francisco can make for an adventurous experience.
The San Francisco nightlife is a flurry of lights, dancing, drinking, and clubs.
There are dozens of locations that can meet your needs for an exciting night on the town.
Whether you are looking for fruity cocktails or brewed drafts, one of these prime happy hour locations has drinks that fit your fancy.
El Techo
2516 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415-550-6970
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Happy hour at El Techo runs from four to six in the afternoon on all weekdays. In addition to this two-hour block of fruity cocktails and margaritas, there is a rooftop bar so that patrons may get the best possible view of the city.
From this view, you can see the cityscape and the hillsides beyond. Nothing beats a Sangria Pitcher with friends while scanning that stunning view!
Bar Crudo
1501, 655 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415-409-0679
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Bar Crudo offers an hour and a half of happy hour, ranging from five in the afternoon to six-thirty. Bar Crudo excludes happy hour from its Sunday menu.
But the rest of the week is fair game for the variety of drinks this restaurant offers. This location has plenty of red and white wine options alongside beer and spiked ciders.
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 The Embarcadero N, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-397-8880
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Unlike many other restaurants and happy hour locations in San Francisco, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana offers a happy hour for three solid hours, from three in the afternoon to five.
On weekdays, patrons can come and have their pick of a wide selection of cocktails, wine, and beer. The El Volcan cocktail contains gin, lime, mezcal, Aperol, and agave – and it packs a punch!
Burma Love
211 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-861-2100
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Between five and six-thirty on weekday afternoons, tourists and locals line up at Burma Love to experience one of their many signature cocktails.
There are four cocktails on their happy hour menu that drive in customers who are looking for bold flavors:
- Shan State of Mind
- Lost in Mandalay
- Ko Kang
- Kipling’s Elixer
I recommend Kipling’s Elixer. This drink is made with gin, velvet falernum, lime, and basil, giving it a robust and appealing flavor profile.
Delarosa
Multiple locations
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There are two hours of happy hour at Delarosa every weekday. Between four and six in the afternoon, you can get one of many cocktails, draft beers, and wine varieties.
There are several cocktails to experience, including those made with tequila, vodka, or prosecco. I recommend the Salty Dog cocktail, containing vodka, elderflower, and grapefruit.
E&O Kitchen and Bar
314 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-693-0303
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E&O Kitchen and Bar offers more than just drinks on its happy hour menu. Instead, this location has food options that act as companions to the beers, wines, and cocktails they offer.
Everything from oysters to steamed pork buns is on the E&O menu. I recommend parking Satay Skewers with Sake for the most robust meal at this location!
One Market Restaurant/Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Deli
1 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-777-5577
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One Market Restaurant and Deli has a happy hour from Tuesday to Friday for four hours. From four to eight in the afternoon, you can purchase one of many wines, spirits, and draft beers.
This location also has plenty of happy hour bites to pair with your drinks. Whether you want chickpea fries or deviled eggs, there is plenty to enjoy. I recommend traditional latkes alongside a glass of Benchmark Bourbon.
PABU Izakaya San Francisco
101 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415-535-0184
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PABU offers a happy hour menu from Monday through Saturday from four to five-thirty in the afternoon. There are plenty of drinks to enjoy and some appetizers and small foods to pair with your drinks.
PABU offers sake, wine, and beer alongside plenty of other drinks with robust and traditional Japanese flavors.
I recommend a PABU Style Sakebomb made with bushido junmai genshu and asahi draft. This drink pairs well with pork steam buns, made with seasoned and braised pork belly.
Palm House
2032 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415-749-9959
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Palm House calls happy hour the ‘golden hour’ and this time runs from four to six in the afternoon, Tuesday through Friday.
Palm House’s golden hour menu includes plenty of seasoned and flavorful snacks with leisurely drinks. Drinks include combinations including chipotle seasoning, tequila, mango, cucumber, and lime.
There are so many flavors that it can be challenging to choose a drink. I recommend starting with a refreshing North Shore cocktail and Katsu Avocado Fries.
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar
2827 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415-931-1182
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Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar has a robust menu with options for everyone and every palette. Happy hour is available every day from four-thirty to six-thirty in the afternoon.
The happy hour menu includes $5 cocktails, including margaritas, kabosu, kin-san-gria, and matsushima mule. There are also plenty of seasonal wines and beers.
Additionally, there are rolls and snacks on the happy hour menu, including options from the sushi bar. I recommend a classic margarita and a crunchy California roll.
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-284-9922
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Waterbar Restaurant knows how to do cocktails like no one else in San Francisco. There are dozens of drinks, beers, wines, and other concoctions.
There are plenty of options at the bar, including plenty of contemporary drinks and classics. These drinks will appeal to all cocktail-lovers, beer connoisseurs, and wine enjoyers.
There are also non-alcoholic drinks on the happy hour menu, making this location inclusive of all lifestyles.
Comstock Saloon
155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415-617-0071
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This location is only open from four in the afternoon to midnight every Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to midnight on Fridays.
Comstock Saloon offers plenty of cocktails and mixed drinks. The Pisco Punch is the best cocktail on the menu, in my opinion, and contains Pisco, pineapple, and lemon.
Leo’s Oyster Bar
568 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 209-459-8335
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Leo’s Oyster Bar is a cozy restaurant with plenty of wines and draft beer. Although this menu is limited, there are plenty of bold flavors in the food and the drinks.
This location offers plenty of reputable brands on its menu. I recommend a classic glass of Whispering Angel Rose alongside a lobster roll.
District San Francisco
216 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415-896-2120
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Happy hour at District San Francisco runs Monday through Saturday from four to six in the afternoon. This menu includes drinks made with soda, tonic, vodka, gin, and tequila.
There are also plenty of bites available for purchase at the bar. I recommend the seasoned deviled eggs and a classic house spirit.
15 Romolo
15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415-398-1359
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15 Romolo offers a wide range of cocktails, wine, beer, and cider. This location also has food options, including burgers, sandwiches, fries, salads, and eggs.
The cocktails at this location include dynamic mixed drinks with bold flavors. I recommend the Buffalo Nickel and Fries to hit the spot on a late night.