The Best Lounge / Cocktails in Bay Area

Hanson Sonoma Distillery

Where do we get our inspiration to make unique artisan craft spirits? From each one of us! As a family we have found our passion -- one might say obsession -- for making something truly unique that gives you the opportunity to choose something differ... more

Hardwood Bar & Smokehouse

Hardwood opened in 2017 with one goal in mind - to provide some good old-fashioned Bay Area hospitality the best way we know how - through food, drinks, and great vibes! The neighborhood bar features BBQ, craft beer, cocktails and more... more

Harper & Rye

Harper & Rye is our ode to a neighborhood cocktail bar with an emphasis on love of family & our regulars. Harper & Rye is truly a labor of love… named after one of the owners' children with a nod to an infatuation with Rye Whiskey.... more

Hawthorn

It's no secret, San Franciscans like a good cocktail and great music. With that in mind, welcome to Hawthorn, San Francisco's only speakeasy lounge and dance club. Step inside this rebuilt underground bar and feel its spirited past come to l... more

Hedley Club in the Hotel De Anza

The Hedley Club in the Hotel De Anza is a posh hideaway that attracts a refined crowd of cocktail seekers. Their petit menu boasts Mediterranean influences, the approachable wine list is extensive enough to offer multiple pairing options and the list... more

Hello Stranger

Hello Stranger = world class DJs, amazing cocktails, and you & all your friends. more

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Hi-Lo Club

The Hi-Lo Club is your neighborhood bar, where the Hi-Brow meets the Lo-Brow. We offer affordable Specialty Cocktails, an extensive Spirits Menu, a large Beer Bottle list, local wines, as well as 12 California Beers on Tap. more

Holy Mountain

The Wizard Oil Company, Christ Aivaliotis and Troy Bayless, have worked side by side, slinging drinks, managing and consulting bars for eight years in the Bay Area. Holy Mountain, named in homage of the 1973 film by Alejandro Jodorowsky, is their int... more

Horsefeather

Great cocktails featuring homemade syrups, paired with eclectic American cuisine.   Food is served 5pm - 1am and the bar is open until 2am.   All in a beautifully designed, bright, vibrant space. more

Hotel San Francisco

Good times day and night in FiDi.   He hope you'll never want to leave.   Happy Hour: Mon - Fri from 4pm - 6pm. more

Hotsy Totsy Club

Established in 1939, the Hotsy Totsy Club is Albany's oldest running bar. We offer free shuffleboard, free wifi, and a free 45 rpm jukebox filled with donated records spanning from 1952 - 1979. Transgressive cinema, adults only, always free. Happ... more

Hungry I

Hungry I was once an adult strip club, but it's now a bar / lounge; with a Karaoke night every Thursday. A classic venue has returned to Broadway / Columbus nightlife hub. more

Hyde Park Cocktail Lounge

A low-maintenance sanctuary for folks who plan on drinking 'til they die, Hyde Park Cocktail Lounge is where one can wile away the hours downing brews and avoiding the hype of the nightlife scene. Old-school photos of dead celebrities from the 50s an... more

IC Lounge

IC Lounge - handcrafted cocktails, a wide selection of wines, small plates, plus chill-out music make this a fun adult place to unwind at close of the day. Friday and Saturday Night Live Jazz Music from 9:30 pm to midnight.This location incorporates... more

Inca's Palace

Inca's Palace offers delectable Peruvian traditional dishes that will leave you craving for more.  After hours dancing to bands and DJs. more

Iris

Japanese inspired artisanal cocktail bar. The cocktails are seriously beautiful and amazing. more

Iron Horse Cocktails

Bringing back a little bit of Old San Francisco, Iron Horse, was a restaurant and bar in the 50s through the 70s in the famous Maiden Lane. The Iron Horse Cocktails of today is a gorgeous bar/lounge that has a rustic yet artistic theme. The bar striv... more

Jack's Bar & Lounge

A clean, friendly, and cozy neighborhood bar to meet with friends, catch a game, play some beer pong, and of course have a few drinks and a great time. A neighborhood dive bar with some improvements, like real bathrooms, flat-panel HDTVs and a sleek... more

Jade Leaf Lounge

* Asian Fusion, Lounge - Beer and Wine, Lunch, PHO until 11pm, Boba tea from 11am to 7pm daily * Live Music Friday-Sunday 8pm to 11:30pm, no cover charge * Private Parties more

Jaranita

Jaranita is created by world-renowned Acurio Restaurantes International, showcasing the vibrant spirit of Peru in a modern, upbeat setting. Highlighting popular Nikkei, Chifa, and Creole dishes, Peruvian food has a long, rich history. Opened in the h... more

Jaxson San Francisco

Jaxson is a meeting place for old friends & new friends alike. We are committed to giving back to various charitable organizations including the wounded and fallen soldier charities. Come dance the night away with us or catch a game and experienc... more

John Colins

Two of San Francisco's finest bartenders - John Giuffre and Colin O'Malley- bring their names and expertise to this SoMA bar. Exposed brick walls, sky lights and lush tropical interior make for a classy after-work bar and nightlife destination Friday... more

Ju-Ni

JU-NI MEANS "TWELVE" IN JAPANESE Each night we combine technique, tradition, and evolution to transform 12 seats into memorable omakase experiences. Our sushi bar is designed so that every 4 guests get a personal chef to meticulously craft and... more

Julip

Julip is a fine new addition to the burgeoning Trendyloin lounge scene. The windows and jukebox are cleverly decorated with classical sheet music, and the hardwood floor and thrift-store furniture add a warmth that offsets the sterility of the slick... more

Kaiyo - Cow Hollow

Kaiyō is the food and drink experience of the Japanese journey in Peru. It is an exploration of these two cultures, immersed in regional ingredients, notable flavors and skilled preparation to delight your senses. From fresh ceviche and sashimi... more

KAIYO Rooftop

Kaiyo Rooftop is a tropical oasis in the sky, an immersive Nikkei experience that transports guests the moment they walk through the elevator door. Plants, rich textiles, and stunning food & cocktails invite guests to explore the Japanese culinary in... more

Kava Lounge

Come and enjoy high vibration elixirs, amazing visionary art, and super chill vibes. All the fun, no hangover! When you first try Kava you'll probably notice a slight numbness on the tongue and mouth.  You may notice a lowering of inhibitions,... more

Kesler's Lounge

Kesler’s Cocktail Lounge has been a fixture in the Vallejo neighborhood since the 1980's.  We're a friendly neighborhood tavern that offers a wide variety of domestic, and import brews and great cocktails. more

Keys Jazz Bistro

Keys Jazz Bistro or "Keys" will present music and dinner four nights a week with two sets and two seatings, and with three sets on Fridays and Saturdays. A casual seasonal dining menu with signature cocktails and non-alcoholic creations will support... more

Kimbara

Kimbara features a solid menu that features delicious Peruvian cuisine, from antichuchos to ceviche to lomo saltado to yummy pisco cocktails. And when the kitchen closes on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, from 10pm - 1:45am, Kimbara turns into... more

Kozy Kar

Kozy Kar is a bar of all things cool growing up in the 70's and early 80's. Custom vans, eight track players, CB radios, waterbeds, chain steering wheels, shag, mirrored ceilings, van bar seats are just a few of the amenities. more

La Bande in San Francisco Proper Hotel

Aperitivo is a state of mind at La Bande, our tapas bar merging the vibrant energy of Mediterranean cafés with the seasonal bounty of Northern California. Featuring specialty aperitif cocktails, Old World and biodynamic wines, and gourmet tapas curat... more

Lake Chalet Restaurant

Lake Chalet is beautiful restaurant, located in the historic Oakland Boathouse.  We're proud to provide quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food. The restaurant offers dining direc... more

Laszlo Bar

Laszlo, an alias for the infamous French bad boy in Jean Luc Godard's "Breathless", is a multi-level DJ bar located in the heart of the Mission serving a variety of beats, cocktails and appetizers from Foreign Cinema (next door) in a setting fit for... more

Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar

Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar showcases seasonal, California Coastal inspired menus that are authentically local, traditional and innovative. Our Executive Chef Oscar Gonzalez has partnered with local farmers for the freshest, organic produce and... more

Le Petit Paris 75

Taking over the classic space once occupied by Noc Noc on Broadway, Le Petit Paris has a lounge area great for dates or birthday parties or if you want come enjoy a soccer game or a classic movies the bar or the high top tables are the good spot for... more

Level 13

Level 13 Ultra Lounge located in the heart of downtown Oakland is the newest addition to Oakland's booming nightlife and food scene. We feature live music every Friday, poetry spoken word and some of the Bay Areas most diverse DJs on other nights. more

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Li Po Lounge

A truly classic San Francisco bar. Mai Tais, oh yeah. ----- You've got 'em lined up like dim sum on a Sunday: hot dates with the good-looking citizens of our fair city. Once dinner's over and done, though, where to go and make out? The weather... more

Liege Spirits Lounge

Large screen TVs play everything from the big games to cult movie classics.   Quick Facts: Full Bar w/ Spirits, Wine, Bottled & Draught Beers - 12 Seats Front Lounge with Fireplace & 47" LCD TV - 10 Seats Community/game table - 10 S... more

Lillie Coit's

The former Washington Square Bar & Grill has been transformed into a friendly, casual cocktail lounge. more

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