Nopa

Now a San Francisco classic, Nopa has one of the most reliable bars in the city, and it’s the best bet for getting a seat when the line is out the door. Though the cocktail menu is serious, it’s also approachable, mixing things like quinquina into their variation of a Negroni, The Quintessential, or Hans Reisetbauer strawberry eau de vie into cava for a Kir Royale variation. The sherry selection is formidable and the beer and wine lists are both among the most thoughtful and value-driven in the city. Come brunch, the Ramos Gin Fizz is a must and if you ask nicely, they might slip a pour of rum into the house-made hot chocolate.