San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - 2026 VPG

Mix it Up

2025-12-23 07:01:26

A host of renowned mixologists and brewmasters call San Francisco home. Whether you prefer cocktails, beers or both, raise a glass at these award-winning watering holes around the city.

Cocktail Champs


PACIFIC COCKTAIL HAVEN

550 Sutter St.

Named one of North America’s 50 Best Bars for 2025 by 50 Best, this spot creates seriously sippable drinks inspired by Asian-Pacific ingredients.

ABV

3174 16th St.

Named Best Neighborhood Bar of 2023 by Liquor.com, ABV stands out for its welcoming bartenders and creative menu of cocktails organized by spirit.

MOONGATE LOUNGE

28 Waverly Pl.

This lunar-themed listening lounge turned up on the 2023 list of Esquire’s Best Bars in America.

DAWN CLUB

10 Annie St.

Live jazz and whiskey-forward cocktails make Dawn Club one of the 22 Best Bars in San Francisco, according to Condé Nast Traveler.

SMUGGLER’S COVE

650 Gough St.

Sidle up to the pirate-themed bar to find out why this iconic tiki spot has earned accolades, such as being named one of the 13 Most Influential Bars of the 21st Century by Liquor.com. 

Medal-Worthy Breweries


BARTLETT HALL

242 O’Farrell St.

Snagging a silver at the 2025 World Beer Cup and myriad other wins over the years, Bartlett Hall has cemented its spot in San Francisco’s beer hall of fame.

BAREBOTTLE BREWING CO.

1525 Cortland Ave.

With four locations across the Bay Area, Barebottle has brought home gold from the Great American Beer Fest four times.

BLACK HAMMER BREWING COMPANY

544 Bryant St.

This multi-award winner in the SoMa neighborhood specializes in gluten-removed beers in a variety of styles.

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