(415) 397-9222
335 Powell St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7876
-122.4084
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
What People Are Saying About Clock Bar
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
Clock Bar at The Westin St. Francis plays second fiddle to Michael Mina restaurant--and that's precisely how its creator (Michael Mina) planned it. Named for the historic hotel lobby's Great Magenta Grandfather Clock, this newcomer has found its niche as a less formal option for grabbing an impromptu cocktail and a bite. Interiors conjure a mod-ish lounge and an first-class airport bar: Expect richly hued translucent columns, low-slung chairs and mixology-grade cocktails like the Chartreuse Swizzle and the Breakfast Fizz (made with egg whites and orange marmalade), plus Mina-tizers like…
04/24/09
Good drinks but definitely a hotel bar
by jrkao
Clock Bar is justifiably known for their great cocktails. However, don't be fooled - this isn't some SF lounge/bar in the same way as Cantina, Rye or Alembic. This place definitely feels like a hotel bar. The people who come here are either staying at the hotel or like that feeling (dress up like out of town business men or women ready to go out on the prowl).
So although I enjoyed the drinks, I don't think I'll be making this place a local hangout.
I do like the new snacks menu. Very affordable. I especially liked the spiced nuts and popcorn.
- Pros: drinks
- Cons: noisy
The Details on Clock Bar
Where to Sit:
Sit at the small bar by yourself and you won't be ignored---barkeeps, clad in black satin vests, won't let your drink run dry.
What to Drink:
It all about the classic cocktails here.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Wine Bars, Lounges, Hotel Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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