Drinks

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar 950 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108
Enjoy a festive drink and delicious meal around a large, central “lagoon,” which was once the Fairmont’s indoor pool. Enjoy the island aesthetic, but expect a little rain and thunder shower to blow through!
*Reservations are recommended.

 

Bar Agricole 1540 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Recently reopened after a long closure, visit this bar in San Francisco’s SOMA district for award winning cocktails in a sleekly designed space.

 

Teeth Bar SF 2323 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Enjoy a well-crafted drink at this friendly neighborhood bar, accompanied with a spacious patio and relaxing atmosphere in The Mission, owned by alumni.

 

California Jack’s/Soda Popinski 1548 California St., San Francisco, CA 94109
Stop by this Hoya-owned (alumnus Ben Bleiman (C’03)) Nob hill drinkery for a fresh drink and a break from the busyness of the city.

 

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133
The oldest bar in San Francisco, this cash-only dive bar is a must visit, with classic drinks and live blues.

 

Bourbon & Branch 501 Jones St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Be sure to make a reservation, because entrance to this prohibition-style speakeasy will be denied to anyone without the code word of the day.

 

Vesuvio 255 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133
Check out this historic San Francisco saloon located in North Beach and emblematic of the Beat generation. It was also once visited by American novelist Jack Kerouac.

 

Novela 662 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105
If you love literature, this is the spot for you! Drink wonderful cocktails crafted based on your favorite literary protagonists.

 

The Plough and the Stars 116 Clement St., San Francisco, CA 94118
Check out this bar for the best pint of Guinness in the city!

 

Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant 5929 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121
Stop by Tommy’s, the birthplace of the Tommy’s Margarita, to sip the best collection of tequila available in the United States.

 

Bix 56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Check out this classic San Francisco speakeasy with live music every evening.

 

Tosca Cafe 242 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133
Taste the most desired meatballs in the West Coas and pair it with a drink from Tosca Cafe’s legendary bar, in this classic North Beach Italian kitchen.

 

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133
Stop by this saloon and taste the Bartender’s Whimsy.

 

Plumpjack Wine Shop 3201 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94123
Discover the perfect wine, beer, or spirits for you at this Hoya affiliated shop (Hilary Newsom Callan (SLL’90)).

Anchor Brewing Company 1705 Mariposa St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Are you interested in century-old craft brewing traditions? Do you consider yourself an ale connoisseur? Stop by the oldest brewery in California (this place has been in operation since 1896!).