Embrace the chance to dress up and enjoy live jazz with your date.

Queer day parties on a patio in the Mission -- amazing vibes!

Ordered a Gin Sour with Japanese gin—mind-blowing. The bartenders here are next-level, crafting perfection in every glass. Hidden above a dive bar. Feels like a secret—until word gets out.

The ever-changing menu is a work of art, with playful themes. Cocktails are inventive and bold. Tip: Sip yours on the patio at sunset for the perfect golden-hour vibe.

Cocktails with a Japanese twist. This spot serves some of the most creative cocktails in the bay, with small bites that delight.

This dive bar is the perfect mix of raw and rowdy vibes, with killer food that hits the spot every time. Must try their habanero slaw!

Creative cocktails and epic small plates. Get the gochujang fried chicken.

When exploring the vibrant Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, make sure to stop here for a refreshing beer or a quick lunch.

I don't like martinis, but their Laurel Bay Leaf Martini has made me a believer!

Natural wine in a plant-filled room. Popular yet there's plenty of space. I hate waiting for a table at a wine bar, and here there's room to spread out.

Beautiful outdoor rooftop lounge with fire pits and a great skyline view of downtown. Try the Mr. Jinks, it's fantastic.

Venetian-style tapas and the trendy surrounds make for a great place to sit down and have a real aperitivo with friends. They make a proper Negroni!

Tiki cocktails year round, but if you're around in December, their annual Sippin Santa pop-up is not to be missed. Tropical Christmas takeover, and they go all out with the deco and menu!

Lost in the jungle... or just in the cocktails? This is the kind of place that's so fun, you’ll barely remember it—except for the epic night you had with friends.

Whimsical place with rotating art installations. Try to go on a Monday for their legendary Motown dance party.

They have a cozy alcove at the back of the bar that is perfect for study/work sessions or a long catch-up with a friend. Try the Navy Gimlet if you're not working, or a hot coffee if you are.

Historic, worker-owned queer bar in the heart of Folsom's leather district.

Great craft brews, and the owners and staff are awesome.

Long beer list -- a slightly chaotic afternoon on their sunny patio is one of SF's simple pleasures.

Live organ and a great selection of vinyls in this dive bar with really cool aesthetics. And a hidden back patio.