Need a chill spot for a drink after work? This 16-year-old handcrafted cocktail pioneer hidden off of Broadway
caters to an old-timey crowd (no TVs here). Their Pimms cup is a neighborhood favorite. En savoir plus .
With three ounces of gin mixed in a "1000 to 1" ratio with vermouth, this famous martini get you lit in no time flat, the better to enjoy the Middle Eastern vibe. En savoir plus .
The restaurant and bar is known for using local, seasonable, and sustainable ingredients in both the food from chef Melissa Reitz and cocktails created by Thad Vogler and Eric Johnson. En savoir plus .
The adventurous drinks are ever-changing, but you may encounter anything from a bottled riff on Zima to a cocktail incorporating rice wine vinegar or salted chili oil. En savoir plus .
An easy breezy Castro-bordering spot to rely on for a solid, sometimes rather inventive, cocktail. Blackbird has super-nice bartenders, and a fun-loving mixed crowd that rarely gets out of control.
This address has housed a bar of some description since 1907, and it feels like it. Think classic cocktails, abundant antiques, some live jazz, and the dress code is, blessedly, Fedora optional.
Wander through the mysterious alleyways of Chinatown until you find yourself at Li Po's. A round of high-proof Chinese MaiTais masked by pineapple juice will go down easy. En savoir plus .
Nearly always packed, This spot is another modular restaurant that can be whatever you want and succeed at every element. Try the delicious agave-centric drinks at the bar. En savoir plus .
Bet you never thought a crazy kitschy den of all things tiki could actually serve high-fructose-corn-syrup-free, all-natural drinks. This one can, and the cocktails hold up to the best in town.
The Alembic is one of those bars where the drinks take time to make, but they're also hands-down the best in the hood, perhaps in the city.
Experience hits on all levels, from the satisfying Italian food to the fun bar bites and cocktails to the deep Italian wine program. The only problem is getting in: Tosca doesn't take reservations.
The food is Bangladeshi-inspired pub fare, like mussels vindaloo and pakoras with spicy lime pickle, Asian pear and lassi bubbles. En savoir plus .
