Come explore the inventive cocktail lounges, hidden bars and historic saloons that celebrate the Gold Rush-fueled debauchery of the "Barbary Coast" neighborhood. This jaunt reveals five insider establishments in today's North Beach neighborhood. It should go without saying that this is a 21+ crawl through some of the most immersive and experiential bars in San Francisco.
I am all about exploring local history, architecture, food and art to learn about how places came to be. You can find me in search of hidden places, tasty dim sum, high-design speakeasies, skyline vistas and other ingredients to build the perfect day.
We kick off the night with a wine bar, because wine before liquor... ummm, never mind.
Barbarossa Lounge is located in the former jail of the Barbary Coast district. The bar honors its provenance with a dark, bondage-themed, …
The Comstock Saloon celebrates the romantic Victorian era with antique mahogany bars, the original 1907 tile floors, a wood-burning stove a…
Continuing our 1850s Gold Rush theme, let's visit the pharmacists behind the bar of an apothecary. The Devil's Acre provides alcoholic con…
Follow the illuminated sign for the Basque Hotel and you will stumble upon one of the best kept secrets in San Francisco.