Hidden Hot Spots
By Joanna Currier, San Francisco
Can you keep a secret? From John Colins to the Riptide, San Francisco's hidden hot spots revealed.
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The Cellar
685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Follow the after-work party crowd deep underground to this subterranean watering hole. -
15 Romolo
15 Romolo Pl, San Francisco, CA
Tucked into an overlooked North Beach alleyway, this chill, retro bar is well worth discovering. -
The Riptide
3639 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
Sneak out to this remote coastal city haunt, complete with eclectic live music and a cozy fireplace. -
Azul
1 Tillman Place, San Francisco, CA
A chic, plush, blue-hued lounge nestled in the shadows near Union Square. -
Mr. Smith's
34 Seventh St, San Francisco, CA
Don't miss the unmarked entrance to this sexy dance and cocktail enclave on shadowy Seventh Street. -
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Strong cocktails, live music, and groovy patrons give this underground supper club a Prohibition-era feel. -
John Colins
90 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA
Heady art and relaxed, sultry environs mark this clandestine alley speakeasy. -
Slide
430 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
An unmarked door opens only to reveal a serpentine slide, which deposits patrons into this underground speakeasy.
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Toronado
547 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
This gritty, Lower Haight favorite offers one of the best beer selections in town.
