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- 679 3rd St., SoMa 94107
- 415-746-9968
Alchemist
Surreal cocktailing in SoMa. Heady mix of gothic and steampunk decor, there's also mezzanine lounge for a good bit of snogging. Cocktails are infused with health-encouraging Chinese botanical eleme... read more
- 355 11th St., SoMa 94103
- 415-355-9400
Bar Agricole
For architecture and design afficianados, this is the first LEED-certified Gold building from architects Aidlin Darling Design, re-using existing elements from the original warehouse site including... read more
- 1525 Mission St., SoMa 94103
- 415-621-7007
Sloane
Strikingly beautiful young woman working through daunting psychological issues. In other words, the space is gorgeous - high ceilings, exposed brick, expertly finished wood walls, sleek bathrooms -... read more
- 1148 Mission St., SoMa 94109
- 415-863-6008
Heaven's Dog
Super slick and sleek modern Chinese eatery from Charles Phan (of beloved Slanted Door) tucked in neatly next to the SF Federal building on the SOMA gentrification frontier. Emphasis is on small, s... read more
- 1145 Folsom St., SoMa 94103
- 415-241-9990
Bloodhound
Brings sort of a Western-rancho-punko cool to SF's over-yuppified South of Market district. Quasi-trashy ambiance with barn-like walls, trompe l'oeil bird ceilings and, yes, antler chandeliers. Enj... read more
- 20 Yerba Buena Ln., SoMa 94103
- 415-744-5000
Press Club
Smart, simple concept that frankly we’re mad we didn’t think of first: a tasting room featuring eight boutique Napa wineries, each with a station staffed by their own employees. Ripped ... read more
- 1116 Folsom St. , SoMa 94103
- 415-558-9946
Terroir Natural Wine Merchant
Organic wine bar on a leafy block in SOMA with the unpronouncable name. Sounds snooty, right? Owners are actually totally chill and wines are accessible and amazing—who knew Italian biodynami... read more
- 25 Lusk St., SoMa 94107
- 415-495-5875
Twenty Five Lusk
A "lusk," should you care to know, is an idle gent, a demographic this SoMa lounge welcomes with open arms. Housed within a 9,800-square-foot former meatpacking plant, the spectacular basement drin... read more
- 2 New Montgomery St., SoMa 94105
- 415-546-5089
Pied Piper Bar & Grill
As elegant as imbibing gets in San Francisco. Named for the Maxfield Parrish painting that hangs on the wall, this posh lounge is the place to go for a flawless martini and beautiful scenery to acc... read more
- 111 Minna St., SoMa
- 415-974-1719
111 Minna
Alcohol meets urban industrial warehouse cum art gallery, falls in love, goes steady since 1993. Cheap cover ($5) and varied tunes bring in healthy doses of posers. DJs from 5 to 10pm make Wednesda... read more
- 46 Minna St., SoMa
- 415-777-1077
Harlot
The setting: Alligator print leather banquettes showcased by warm lighting on the main floor in contrast to the bright white leather seating in the upstairs VIP lounge. The crowd: Under 30 scantily... read more
- 757 Market St., SoMa
- 415-633-3737
Four Seasons Hotel Bar
Sure, the drinks are pricey, but you enjoy them in high style. And in hand blown glasses, yet. Elite world travelers mingling discreetly with sophisticated after-work boozers quietly getting lit on... read more
- 39 New Montgomery St., SoMa 94105
- 415-975-8651
House of Shields
Think Baby Face Nelson caressing his platinum-haired moll with the butt of his machine gun. Established in 1908, only watering hole around for years, and a gentleman’s-only club till 1972. Prohibit... read more
- 444 Jessie St., SoMa 94103
- 415-625-8880
Mezzanine
Cheesy fast beats throbbing on the Funktion One system, as the Mezz was one of the first clubs in SanFran to have it. In addition to serious live act booking (The Cool Kids, Q-Tip, etc) in a 12K sq... read more
- 1015 Folsom St., SoMa
- 415-431-1200
1015 (Ten Fifteen) Folsom
Hey dude, you got my glowsticks? Twentysomething B&Ts, experimenting Asian cliques and various hoochies and tourists who don’t know any better. Massive muliti-level club (capacity 2000) w... read more
- 1122 Folsom St., SoMa 94103
- 415-861-3663
Brain Wash Café and Laundromat
Raise your hand if you hate doing laundry. Thought so. What if you could drink while your clothes spun in the dryer? Laundromat/café combo is so the answer. Decent burgers and bar fare, variety of ... read more
- 354 11th St., SoMa 94103
- 415-863-5964
Butter
Total white trash, complete with tin roof and aluminum trailer kitchen serving Tater tots, Ho-Hos and Swanson TV dinners. Bar opens onto street, making it feel like someone yanked up their garage d... read more
- 401 6th St., SoMa
- 415-646-0999
The EndUp
Trannies, tweaky birds, diehard house heads cutting up the dance floor at this legendary after-hours. Around since the ’70s, still going strong. Fake flame sconces and disco balls, pool tables and ... read more
- 500 4th St., SoMa 94107
- 415-546-6300
Hotel Utah
Owners may have changed, but the look stays the same, just like your favorite shirt from the ’70s. Bizarre knickknacks covering the walls, balcony in back shaped like stern of old ship (where live ... read more
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