San Francisco's Best Romantic Bar

Cozy, delightful wine bar with a pub feel in Union Square.

Reviews:

• “Best intimate wine bar”
• “Great wine bar!”
• “Comfy. Cozy atmosphere with a fun wine list”
• “Very impressed!!!”
• “What a nice Birthday treat”

Tips: Be sure to ask owners Dave or Angela for their latest, favorite little-known wine find.

The Hidden Vine

This pint-sized wine bar and art gallery brings a touch of Paris to a San Francisco backstreet.

Reviews:

• “Service Lacking”
• “Overrated, cooked wine”
• “Great Little Wine Bar”
• “Parisian Perfection”
• “What a wonderful place!”

Tips: Biron is available for private parties—anything from book launches to birthdays.

Hotel Biron

Visiting celebs and locals who love them drop serious cash at the Clift’s showpiece bar.

Reviews:

• “the good and bad”
• “Good to be posh!”
• “Cliche’”
• “Great time”
• “Super Fabulous”

Tips: Score coveted couch space by making reservations: (415) 929-2344. Otherwise, the Family Room section of the hotel lobby allows drinks and provides ample, comfy seating (no reservations needed).

Redwood Room

This Nob Hill coffee bar by day turns into a sexy bar and lounge by night.

Reviews:

• “good drinks”
• “the best fresh food in San Francisco”
• “Sugar Cafe…Perfect place for an event/party!”
• “Great Ambiance, coffee and dessert, slow service”
• “Great, cool loungey bar & great customer service…”

Tips: Try the Espresso Butterscotch Martini, a blend of Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua and butterscotch liqueur.

Sugar Cafe

An elegantly appointed, retro lounge ticking to the time of the Eisenhower hour.

Reviews:

• “most welcoming neighborhood bar”
• “I like it here”
• “Avoid, Boring, Messy”
• “Great Neighborhood Bar”
• “Let me say….then……..”

Tips: This is a cocktail-oriented bar, featuring drinks like a guava drop, but happy hour (Mon-Fri, 4pm-6pm) features $3 tap beers: Sierra Nevada, Widmer Hefeweizen or Stella Artois.

Tony Niks or email Tony Niks

Unlike other bar/restaurants near the ballpark area, Nova is a casual neighborhood spot that caters to locals.

Reviews:

• “Happy hour with great food”
• “Quality Ambiance, Food & Service”
• “best Sunday brunch”
• “NO 50 Cent Wings, Bad Service”
• “Great Bloody Mary’s, nice/cute staff”

Tips: Happy hour (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm) features $3 beers, $5 wines, $4 well drinks.

Nova Bar & Restaurant or email Nova Bar & Restaurant

Sleek lounge offers up unique cocktails and a mellow vibe.

Reviews:

• “END YOUR NIGHT HERE!!!! "
• “best bar and the best staff i’ve seen yet!!!!!!!!”
• “Bartender will ruin the place and your mood!”
• “Good after-work haunt”
• “Good happy hour”

Tips: Arrive early to snag the back room for a private tete-a-tete.

Sugar Lounge

Seamless service and an innovative New American menu distinguish this sexy restaurant-cum-lounge in the Mission.

Reviews:

• “Good food, HORRIBLE attitude”
• “Awful Service-Avoid if Possible”
• “Still Cool, Hip & Fun”
• “Disappointed with Service – Great Food”
• “Sinking ship.. what a waste.”

Tips: Food is served until 11pm (Tuesday-Saturday).

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