The Best Whiskey Bars in San Francisco
6 whiskey bars in San Francisco ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
San Francisco whiskey bars range from the heritage North Beach institutions to the modern craft cocktail rooms with serious whiskey programs.
The bars cluster in the Mission, North Beach, and Hayes Valley.
Order a bourbon, a rye, a Scotch, or a Japanese single malt.
The 6 best whiskey bars in San Francisco
Whitechapel
Gin focused cocktail bar with a serious whiskey back bar. Reserve.
15 Romolo
Whiskey focused cocktail bar with around 250 whiskies. Open daily.
Bourbon and Branch
Heritage speakeasy with a serious whiskey program. Reserve.
Hard Water
American whiskey specialist with around 250 whiskies and a kitchen. Open daily.
Local Edition
Speakeasy in a former newspaper office with a serious whiskey list. Open daily.
The Treasury
Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program. Reserve.
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