“happy hour” in san francisco isn’t just for office workers marking the end of another day’s work. at the bars and lounges located in the city’s hotels, it’s a chance for visitors to celebrate their good fortune just to be in san francisco.
fortunately for both visitors and locals, several hotels are offering special drink prices and nibbles to make those hours even happier.
the san francisco convention & visitors bureau (sfcvb) has some suggestions:
345 club lounge / mo bar at the mandarin oriental
222 sansome st.
www.mandarinoriental.com/sanfrancisco/dining/mo_bar/
in the tradition of great hotels, mo bar is the social center of the mandarin oriental, in the heart of the financial district. the bustle of city streets gives way to an intimate setting perfect for enjoying cocktails with taste.345 club lounge offers a "vip happy hour" mon.-fri., 4:30-8:30 p.m. with specials that include $3 bottled beers, $5 sangria and $7 premium wine selections. guests may enjoy watching sports or joining others for one of the bar's fun event nights including poker night, ladies movie night and more.
bar 888 at the intercontinental
888 howard st. at 5th st.
www.grappabar888.com
bar 888 features in san francisco’s newest hotel features classic and contemporary cocktails – including specialty grappa-based drinks - and pour fine wines from both the old and new world. happy hour is mon.- fri. from 4-8 p.m. with $5 and $6 beer specials, $7 wines, cocktails for $8.88 and delicious bar bites created by chef dominique crenn of newly michelin-starred luce restaurant.
bar 1915 larkspur hotel
521 sutter st.
www.larkspurhotelunionsquare.com
bar 1915 in the heart of union square, offers half-off wines by the glass and draught beer along with specials on pizzetta, panini and hand crafted salumi. chef robert helstrom of kuleto’s restaurant has designed an interesting menu to appeal to visitors and locals alike. happy hour is 4:30-6:30 p.m. daily.
caruso’s at the westin st. francis
335 powell st.
www.westinstfrancis.com/unwind
caruso’s was named after the caruso the distraught opera singer who moved from the palace hotel to the westin st. francis after the great earthquake and fire in 1906. he walked over in his bathrobe wit his entire entourage. caruso’s, located in the historic westin st. francis, is offering a new signature social experience, the unwind hour, featuring the tastes, sights and sounds of napa valley and beyond. sample premier wines paired with fine hors d' oeuvres. tues.-sat., 5-7 p.m.
cityhouse at parc 55 hotel
55 cyril magnin st., second floor of parc 55 hotel
www.parc55hotel.com
“cityhouse” restaurant and bar, located on parc 55’s renovated second floor, presents a modern take on american classics, specializing in steaks, chops and seafood flame-seared on the hotel’s signature wood-fired grill, while the lounge provides a hip and convivial setting for relaxing, connecting with friends, sharing small plates, and enjoying selections from the extensive wine and cocktail list. from 3 –7 p.m. tues.-sat., buy any drink or bar bite and get a second round for just 55 cents.
daffodil restaurant at the orchard hotel
665 bush st.
www.thedaffodilrestaurant.com
daffodil restaurant, located on the lobby level of the orchard hotel, serves hearty meals and delicious desserts that comfort the soul and the budget; its street-level bar is terrific for people watching while sipping on a glass of local wine. receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of any signature cocktail 4-7p.m. daily.
infusion lounge at the hotel fusion
124 ellis st.
www.infusionlounge.com
infusion lounge is an asian-inspired sub-rosa lounge located in the heart of union square. happy hour special: tues.-fri., 6-8 p.m., $3 beers, $5 wine and $5 mixed drinks. a three-course prix fixe menu is available for $33.
knuckles at the wharf at the hyatt at fisherman's wharf
555 northpoint
www.hyattatthewharf.blogspot.com
knuckle's happy hour (mon.-fri.) is 5-7 p.m., with half price draft beers and house wines. also featuring thursday night $6 house martinis, as well as themed buffet nights and monthly winemaker events.
kyo-ya restaurant at the palace hotel
2 new montgomery st.
www.sfpalace.com
located in the heart of downtown san francisco in one san francisco’s historic hotels, kyo-ya is the perfect place to meet friends, relax and unwind - all in a beautiful modern setting. happy hour in kyo-ya is mon.-fri., 5-7 p.m., with complimentary bar bites, $3 sapporo beer and $6 specialty cocktails, and award winning sushi at affordable prices.
la scene café & bar at the warwick hotel
490 geary st. at taylor
http://www.warwicksf.com
la scene is a personable yet vibrant bar in the heart of the theater district, steps away from union square. happy hour specials tues.-sat., 5 -6:30 p.m., with $2.99 beers, $4.99 house wine and $5 well cocktails.
lobby lounge at the ritz-carlton, san francisco
600 stockton st.
www.ritzcarlton.com
located convenient to the hotel entrance and to the ritz-carlton bar and dining room, the popular lobby lounge offers striking floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city. the popular gathering spot for guests and locals is set in a landmark nob hill building which is currently home to the ritz-carlton and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.the hotel’s weekly raw bar menu features a generous selection of fresh oysters and shellfish, complemented by optional paired wines, wed., 5-7 p.m., and the lobby lounge features a new diverse farm-to-bar bloody mary menu available daily.
redwood room at the clift
495 geary st.
www.clifthotel.com
the redwood room, a haven for san francisco bon vivants since the 1930s, is now offering a different specialty cocktail each week for $8, available during 5 p.m.– 2 a.m. sun.-thurs.;
4 p.m.–2 a.m., fri.-sat.
roots restaurant at the orchard garden hotel
466 bush st. at grant ave.
www.therootsrestaurant.com
roots at the orchard garden hotel serves contemporary american cuisine with a mediterranean flair and is committed to featuring local produce, naturally raised meats and sustainable seafood whenever possible; its cozy bar is a great spot for enjoying organic cocktails. happy hour special: receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of a glass of wine or signature cocktail between 4 -7 p.m. daily.
urban tavern at the hilton san francisco union square
333 o’farrell st.
www.urbantavernsf.com
urban tavern is a newly transformed modern gastropub serving approachable food in a casual but sleek setting. happy hour specials include: half-priced cocktails, wine by the glass and $4 beer 3-5:30 p.m. a food menu of burgers and small bites are also available.
xyz lounge + w café at the w san francisco
181 third st.
www.whotels.com/sanfrancisco or
www.xyz-sf.com
keen to be green? w san francisco's eco-licious cocktail menu uses local, organic, sustainable and seasonal ingredients whenever, wherever possible. five at five for five-- five days a week. happy hour includes a selection of handcrafted organic cocktails, micro brew beers and biodynamic wines paired with organic bar bites by executive chef paul piscopo, all for $5 each. mon.-fri., 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the w café or xyz lounge.
for general information on hotel packages and reservations; events; activities and transportation in san francisco, visit www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com. for lodging reservations, call 800-637-5196 within north america or 415-391-2000 or 415-392-0328 (tty/ttd) elsewhere.
the san francisco visitors planning guide is available at the visitor information center, 900 market st., at the corner of powell and market streets, lower level, hallidie plaza. a virtual edition of the guide is also available online: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/weaver/sfovg208/ a visitor's kit may also be ordered online at www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com, by phone at 415-391-2000 or 415-392-0328 (tty/ttd), by written request to the san francisco convention & visitors bureau, 900 market st., san francisco, ca 94102, or via email to vic1@sanfrancisco.travel. domestic and international shipping charges apply.
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