San Francisco’s Fanciest Happy Hours
The Bay is a solid place to live, but it has its (literal) costs. With killer rent prices, parking tickets, and $6 oat milk iced coffees, it can be tough to get fancy. We get the struggle, so we've got you covered with the Best Happy Hour Deals at Fancy Places in the city. Sit back, relax, and stay #bougie on a budget while catching some sweet happy hour deals.
Fior d’Italia
(2237 Mason St. // North Beach)
Take a seat at the bar of America’s oldest Italian restaurant and enjoy $9 small plates and $12 cocktails, every night of the week. HH: Monday through Sunday from 4pm to 6 pm.
The Cavalier
(360 Jessie St. // Yerba Buena)
England might not be known for its amazing food, but The Cavalier is certainly recognized for it’s British fare. After happy hour, you can try to snag a reservation in their hidden speakeasy. HH: Wednesday through Saturday from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Barbarossa Lounge
(714 Montgomery St. // Financial District)
It’s not leviosa, it’s Barbarossa. Yes, that’s right. You might not find any wizards here, but pirates? There’s a possibility. With a full drink and food menu on deck, you’ll likely decide that a pirate’s life is the life for you. HH: Monday - Friday from 4pm to 7pm.
Leo’s Oyster Bar
(568 Sacramento St. // Financial District) - Reopening June 15th
Aw shucks, Leo’s Oyster Bar is the place to be to catch some delicious oysters and capture a cute photo for the gram in their IG-worthy bar. HH: Monday through Friday from 3pm to 5pm.
Waterbar
(399 The Embarcadero // Rincon Hill)
Massive indoor fish tanks and sprawling bay views make Waterbar a truly unique happy hour stop. The $1.05 featured oyster of the day doesn’t hurt either! HH: Monday through Sunday from 2pm to 5pm ($1.05 oysters from open to 5pm).
Prospect
(300 Spear St. // Rincon Hill) - Temporarily Closed
Organic farm-to-table cuisine and classic cocktails fill Prospect’s menu - grab a seat in the lounge and enjoy a red, white, or sparkling wine pick. HH: Monday through Friday in the bar and lounge from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.
Resolute
(678 Geary St. // Tenderloin)
Resolute is a great place to enjoy wines from around the world, local beers, and tasty cheese pairings. Retail bottles of wine are available to take home too. HH: Tuesday through Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
Lolinda
(2518 Mission St. // Mission)
Stop by the downstairs or mezzanine bar for $7 cocktails until 7pm, 7 days a week! What could be better than that? HH: Monday through Sunday from 5:30pm to 7pm.
Cultivar
(2379 Chestnut St. // Marina)
Get cozy by the fire with a glass of California’s finest. As a bonus, they love dogs, so don’t forget to bring your puppy pal along! HH: Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm.
The Dorian
(2001 Chestnut St. // Marina)
Mushroom martini? Don’t knock it ‘til you try it! $1.50 oysters and a variety of drink specials really make this Golden Hour worthwhile. HH: Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm.
Comstock Saloon
(155 Columbus Ave. // North Beach) - Temporarily Closed
Throw it back to the western cowboy vibes of 1907 in the building previously occupied by San Francisco’s second oldest bar. HH: Monday through Saturday from 4pm to 6pm.
Now you don't have to feel so guilty ordering that iced coffee. Round up the crew and head to happy hour for a round or two and get more bang for your buck without burning a hole in your wallet.
Written by Janellah Zamora & Katherine Andrews
