(415) 931-7292
561 Geary St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7866
-122.4126
Neighborhoods: Tenderloin, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Swig
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – In front of an exposed-brick wall, an affable bartender mixes a slew of specialty drinks--many are replicas of city favorites, like the herb-flavored Chartreuse Swizzle (a specialty at Harry Denton's Starlight Room). Other offerings are more original, like the peach julep, consisting of fruit puree, fresh mint and bourbon. Many nights feature DJs or live music, but there's rarely a cover charge.
08/10/09
Snotty Bartenders
by SummerLuvin
We stopped into this place quickly, but walked out after one drink. The bartender was super snotty and barely offered us another drink. There is nowhere to sit in this place. The chairs at the bar have holes in them and there is no sense of friendly atmosphere.
- Pros: Close to Union Square
- Cons: Neighborhood, Bartenders, No where to sit
06/01/09
great owner and drinks
by GoPlaySFBay
ok - some people think the hood is a bit well not so hot - but I go here often and love the place and people. We had a friend pass away recently and held an Irish Wake in his honor - this place will always be at the top of my list.
- Pros: warm fireplace and staff
- Cons: hood
04/17/07
great club, greater scotch menu
by bobmatson
Swig provides a lot of girls to check out. That is why I can say that this place is great.
Something about travelers that makes for a fun night. Everyone is open to anything that can happen.
Now lets get onto the Scotch menu. This bar is a diamond in the rough. The most extensive scotch collection in the city. I know because I?ve done my research. Ni-hon, a small Scotch bar is a close second and an equally cool bar as well.
I never liked scotch until this bar showed me the possibilities. I really think that if you go there a few times and talk to some of the staff about the liquor, you can get a lot of really cool party conversation from them. Not to mention a cultured scotch pallet.
Get into scotch man, it?s really cool. Seriously. Cooler than wine I think.
The Details on Swig
Parking:
Follow the alley immediately east of the entrance to find all-night parking ($8).
What to Drink:
Ask the bartender for recommendations--most cocktails feature specialty ingredients.
When to Go:
On weekdays, this place is low-key until later in the evening. If you want a scene, arrive after 9pm.
Know Before You Go:
There's a blues jam on Sundays (9am-2am), an acoustic open-mic on Mondays (10pm-1am), and dance DJs (Thursday-Saturday).
Category:
Recommended Drink:
Chartreuse Swizzle
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