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Local Edition

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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Ranked #10 for whiskey in San Francisco
"Can't go wrong with a Yellow Kid or a Fidel & Che"(10 Tips)
"Rosebud is my favorite drink."(10 Tips)
"Loved the Fidel and Che and Bloody Mary is made with pho broth!"(6 Tips)
"All kinda of fun drinks try the ava gardner for sure"(7 Tips)

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X-tina 🦄March 25, 2018
The drinks here are muah 💋. Speakeasy feel. Yummy unique drinks.
Nancy WuOctober 10, 2013
Order a paper(purple?) plate off the secret menu. Bourbon plus some fruity flavors
julie rajagopalAugust 18, 2012
Put your name on the wait list even if you don't want a table. You will end up wanting a table.
adoraAugust 25, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Ava Gardner is the go to vodka cocktail.
Craig VillamorNovember 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Some decent cocktails, but I'm not sure I like the vibe in here. The layout is a little awkward and they always have huge blocks of empty "reserved" tables that don't seem to get filled.
PeggyMarch 18, 2016
Some evenings don't have table service. Snag a table (if you can!), then go up and order at the bar.
Chris 🍻 MakarskyApril 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
try to reserve a table beforehand on their website, otherwise you're gonna be fighting with others for the limited standing room
Peter FridayMarch 15, 2013
Get either the Bloody Mary with Gin or the Local Edition. They are both awesome.
Official smart USAApril 11, 2013
Extra, extra! Read all about it! Explore a locale that’s more of a time capsule than a watering hole.
suzyQ sfJuly 6, 2013
simply fabulous! mitchell is the sweetest bartender :) mucho thanks to corey for the intro! xoxo
Trisha C.January 18, 2016
Ask for Jack, he was great and taught us abt the cocktail craft!
Kyle MaceyFebruary 27, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great cocktails and prohibition era atmosphere
ClareAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Divine cocktails, a but pricey, sweet vibe. Good for out of towners
Emily KimApril 27, 2013
Truly a fan of this marriage of modern day speakeasy to sexy chic. Classic classy. #fan
Nicky DigitalSeptember 21, 2012
You've gotta try the vodka soda here. The ratio of bubbles to booze is simply perfect.
Lauren HApril 19, 2012
The Eagle for a refreshing cocktail, The Local Edition for an old fashioned esque drink. Delish!!!!
Violet BlueJuly 18, 2013
The Chief - vanilla sasparilla syrup with bourbon, soda and an orange twist.
KyleJuly 3, 2015
Great spot for drinks, whether date or larger group.
Jordi Capdevila EspitiaMarch 1, 2014
The Che cocktail was fantastic! Great rum cocktail
Chuck RoslofApril 23, 2017
Make a reservation if you're going to come during happy hour
Christopher MohajerJune 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
There is no sign outside. Rosebud is my favorite drink.
suzanne 🌶July 13, 2016
Subterranean, 1950s-era cocktail lounge. Ava Gardner is like milk tea with vodka.
Gabriel AcostaJanuary 30, 2016
Awesome cocktails. Get the limited edition. Awesome!
Michelle WuAugust 31, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Lois lane is delicious and sweet and not too strong of a drink
Joseph AdamsApril 29, 2012
The punch is to die for. If you haven't visited yet, add it to your list
Erik BrokSeptember 23, 2016
A dark room with old typewriters and movie cameras as decorations. Cocktails are elaborate and expensive
Andrew AnderJune 12, 2015
Been here 10+ times
$13 old fashioned = rip. (June '15)
Drew WOctober 11, 2014
Great scotch/ whiskey/ bourbon selection.
BarryOctober 11, 2014
Great spot with top notch mixologists & booze.
Richa NawaniAugust 18, 2013
High tables, low lighting and innovative cocktails - lovely!
Kimberly NguyenMay 7, 2015
The Ava Gardner was nice, if you like jasmine green tea it's your best bet.
Tim HainesMay 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Quality cocktails in a dimly lit atmosphere.
David TaylorApril 27, 2012
Bring a few friends and get a bottle of punch, specifically the Evening Journal. So tasty.
RajatMarch 9, 2013
Laphroaig 10 for peaty single malt lovers. It's 10 bucks here which is pretty reasonable
PererkeSeptember 1, 2013
Nice place. Bartenders are slow, slower than a turtle birthing. Place shuts down at 1:30am, so get your drinks on.
JohannesNovember 16, 2015
Great drinks in a nice atmosphere.
Frances 미라November 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Tons of seating available to enjoy good drinks at.
Er nstApril 4, 2014
Any whiskey drink. They're all excellent
Anish BhattJuly 8, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Can't go wrong with anything on the menu
Aneilia McDermottOctober 12, 2014
Reserve a table online. Makes everything easier.
Gabriel GasparDecember 7, 2013
The Fidel and Che drink is amazing... Sour and perfect
Kellen BarrangerJune 29, 2012
With cocktails that take this time and with this goodness only cost $10 a piece, it's worth a stop.
Michael EAugust 31, 2014
Split your group and wait in a few different bartender lines for fastest service.
Kevin MarksAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Elegant atmosphere and remarkable cocktails
Nick BaumJune 21, 2012
If you're debating what to get, both the Rosebud and the Esquire were delicious.
Andy SamwickFebruary 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Go for the music, stay for atmosphere
Fabio ResendeJuly 17, 2013
"Rosebud" is one of the best cocktails in the city according to SFist
Rachel RothJune 14, 2017
Book ahead to secure a table
Marielisa ArguetaMay 27, 2013
bloody mary is made with pho broth, definitely worth trying
Serena PerfettoAugust 21, 2014
Cozy atmosphere, too crowded on weekend nights

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