Bourbon And Branch

Great prohibition era bar! The proprietors really try to maintain an authentic nostalgic atmosphere. The drinks are top-notch - some coming from antique recipe books and others carefully crafted by the creative staff. If you want a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, be sure to make a reservation. The library is available for walk-ins (with a password), but it can be quite crowded and loud. The bartender working the evening we were there was very attentive and obviously passionate about his craft!

If you want a fun experience and a trip back to the 1920’s during the prohibition & be at a speakeasy bar, this a cool spot to visit. You will need reservations, once you got them you get a password to be given at the door. The door isn’t marked but you will see a doorbell ring it and someone will answer and ask for the password. Once inside they will sit you down at a table and give you a huge menu of cocktails and spirits. They have so many options it’s a bit overwhelming, but it’s a good thing because they have something for everyone. I love the selection of scotch they have here. If you line a nice relaxing place to have drinks this is the place to go. However there is an hour and half limit of your stay so choose your drinks wisely. This was a nice place for my 40th Birthday.

A fun and relaxed speakeasy located in the Tenderloin in San Francisco. It was a bit iffy walking there knowing the area and we were glad there was a greeter outside. We made a reservation and asked them to push it back by 30 minutes last minute and they were friendly about changing the time. They have a time limit for your reservation though it did not feel rushed and we were able to get 2 cocktails each in that time. The drinks were fantastic and they had a great selection sorted by spirit. Prices were reasonable especially considering the location. Would definitely go back! You can’t take pictures inside.

I love this bar, the theme and atmosphere are great. The bartenders are awesome and all the drinks I had were delicious. The only downside is the location. It's right in the middle of one of the roughest areas of the city when it comes to San Francisco's homeless problem and walking through it to get to the bar feels really sketchy. My recommendation is if you want to go, go with a group, and try to get one of their earlier reservations to avoid having to walk through the area at night.