Smuggler’s Cove

smugglers cove san francisco
Image: Yelp/Amelia R.
EVERY DAY: 5 P.M. - 1:15 A.M.
415.869.1900 | WEBSITE

A modern day tiki kingdom, Smuggler’s Cove has all the trappings of Polynesian paradise: a babbling brook, cocktails in skulls and rum, lots of rum. Martin Cate’s tropical paradise is one of the few contemporary tiki joints that perfect the traditional formula while establishing its own style within the genre. Ask one of the bartenders to show you around the massive rum selection, but beware: you’ll probably leave the bar swaying once you go down that rabbit hole.

Known For
  • tiki
  • craft cocktails
  • lots of rum
What to drink
The Expedition (rum, bourbon, lime, cinnamon syrup, vanilla syrup, honey syrup, Bittermans New Orleans liqueur) is a thing of beauty served in its icy, custom-made mug.
Neighborhood
Fillmore
ProTip
Smuggler's Cove offers classes for those hoping to be inducted into the mystical ways of tiki and rum.