Hotel Utah
“This is an old place,” declares the descriptor on the Hotel Utah’s menu. Old, indeed—especially for a young state such as California. The Utah was built in 1908, and—modern conveniences…
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Clooney’s Pub
Clooney’s Pub is one of the few bars that's weathered the Mission's recent development and come out on the other side unscathed. Its circular bar, around which you’ll find many of…
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Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon
Heinold’s has been holding court in Jack London Square since before the lauded West Coast writer had risen to prominence (and certainly before he was old enough to drink). Located…
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The Old Ship Saloon
Get in touch with your inner sailor over a cold beer (or a bracing glass of Pisco Punch) at The Old Ship Saloon, a bar that sits above the final…
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Biondivino
Owner of Biondivino, Ceri Smith, is a San Francisco institution herself. With eight years under her belt at the Russian Hill store, Smith recently took the position of co-wine director…
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Little Vine
Little Vine is the kind of provisions shop every neighborhood covets. Stocked, European-style, with cheese, chocolate, charcuterie and—most importantly—wine, the tiny place operates as the essential corner store for last-minute…
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Terroir
A wine bar-cum-wine merchant, Terroir is on par with San Francisco's original back-to-the-land movement, specializing in wines from small producers that focus on natural and biodynamic practices. Though the list…
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Ruby Wine
A tiny haven for organic, biodynamic and natural wines, Ruby is a wine person's dream. Though the space is limited, there is a wealth of bottles from all over the…
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Arlequin Wine Merchants
From the group behind Absinthe and Comstock Saloon, Arlequin does everything well, including monthly tasting classes and hosting visiting winemakers. They excel in French, but there's also a good selection…
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Healthy Spirits
With two locations in San Francisco, Healthy Spirits is the city's go-to for rare Belgian beers and brown spirits. The shop is stacked, floor to ceiling, with Trappist ales, lambics…
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