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Rise Over Run is an rooftop lounge with a lush atrium in The Line SF hotel near Union Square.

Lani Conway

May 5, 2023

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Cavaña is a Latin-inspired hotel rooftop bar in Mission Bay that we actually enjoy.

Ricky Rodriguez

April 20, 2023

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For wine and fun bar snacks, like Lunchables and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, head to Sluts in SoMa.

Julia Chen

April 19, 2023

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Mad Oak is a fun Oakland bar near Lake Merritt with a huge rooftop deck.

Lani Conway

March 21, 2023

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The Alembic is a cozy Haight bar institution ideal for date nights and chill hangouts.

Lani Conway

February 14, 2023

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Foghorn Taproom is a no-fuss sports bar in the Richmond with big-screen TVs and excellent chicken wings.

Lani Conway

February 9, 2023

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Friends and Family is a sexy bar that’s perfect for date night in Uptown Oakland.

Julia Chen

February 3, 2023

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Viridian is an Asian American-inspired cocktail bar in Uptown Oakland with excellent desserts.

Julia Chen

February 2, 2023

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Monk’s Kettle is a beer bar with great food in the Mission.

Julia Chen

January 26, 2023

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Bar Sprezzatura is an over-the-top bar in the Financial District with cicchetti and excellent spritzes and negronis.

Lani Conway

January 17, 2023

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At Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge in Chinatown, sip on salty taro pandan cocktails in a swanky space inspired by 1930s Shanghai.

Julia Chen

December 21, 2022

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Harlan Records is a listening bar near Union Square that serves up funky beats and classic cocktails.

Lani Conway

December 21, 2022

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Our favorite places to drink and play games.

Julia Chen & Will Kamensky

December 20, 2022

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The Knockout in Bernal Heights is a dive bar with karaoke, live music, and bingo nights.

Julia Chen

December 20, 2022

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The Detour is a Duboce Triangle bar that hosts weekly Super Smash Bros. tournaments, and houses a variety of arcade games.

Julia Chen

December 20, 2022

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The Wreck Room is a Nob Hill bar with a pool table, shuffleboard, and Skee-Ball.

Julia Chen

December 20, 2022

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The dimly lit jazz bar in the Marina has great cocktails and live music nightly.

Julia Chen

November 4, 2022

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The Buena Vista is a bar and cafe near Ghirardelli Square credited with introducing Irish coffee to the U.S.

Lani Conway

October 21, 2022

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Liliana is the fancy sibling bar of Osito, the live-fire tasting menu spot in the Mission.

Lani Conway

August 26, 2022

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Kona's Street Market is an around-the-world-themed cocktail bar in SoMa.

Julia Chen

August 22, 2022

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Bar Iris is a fancy new cocktail spot in Russian Hill from the people behind Nisei.

Lani Conway

August 22, 2022

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Key Klub is a Lower Nob Hill natural wine bar that feels like a ‘90s nightclub, but without the dance floor.

Lani Conway

August 22, 2022

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Night Heron is an Uptown Oakland cocktail spot filled with murals, neon lighting, and lots of comfortable seating.

Lani Conway

July 22, 2022

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Odin is a mezcalería near Oakland's Jack London Square with an impressive collection of agave spirits and light, bright Mexican food by Tacos El Precioso.

Lani Conway

July 15, 2022

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For a dance floor, DJs, and lots of natural wine, head to Bar Part Time in the Mission.

Julia Chen

July 14, 2022