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October 17 at 11pm (This weekend) +59
Umami Mart · Temescal
Sip Japanese-influenced cocktails while crate-digging through vinyl at this laid-back Oakland bar. The BYO-food policy means you can roll in with pizza or sushi and make an evening of it.
October 17 at 5pm (This weekend) +54
San Francisco Wine School · Downtown
Wine geeks, not snobs: that's the vibe at this top-floor hideaway where Master Sommelier David Glancy pours rare finds and monthly themes. Come for the curated flights, stay for the view and unpretentious company.
Every day at 5pm
Paper Plane · Downtown Historic District • $$
Paper Plane transforms into a haunted Victorian mansion for October, featuring candlelight, cemetery scenes, and a specialty cocktail menu served in custom glassware. Eerie elegance meets craft drinks in this immersive seasonal takeover.
October 17 at 3:30pm (This weekend)
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines · Alameda • $15
Five pours built for fall feasting: think roasted squash, poultry, and pomegranate. Sip through a seasonal flight while cheese-savvy staff share pairing wisdom at this beloved neighborhood shop.
October 17 at 5pm (This weekend) +59
San Francisco Wine School · The East Side
A weekly pop-up wine bar led by Master Sommelier David Glancy serving rare and unexpected bottles you won't find elsewhere. Monthly themes, low-intervention options, and chef-crafted Nosh Boards make it easy to explore.
Every day at 2pm
Mog Asu Wine Bar & Bottle Shop · Belvedere Tiburon • $$
Mog Asu feels like dropping by a friend's place, if your friends happened to stock superb organic and sustainable wines. Emily and Fedric's cozy Tiburon spot pairs hidden gem bottles with oysters, caviar, and the occasional live band.
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Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Martuni's · Hayes Valley
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Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Coup De Thai · Los Gatos
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Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 PM
ANINA · Hayes Valley
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Umami Mart · Temescal
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
Madrone Art Bar · Alamo Square
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
Bubbles & Brew · Morgan Hill
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
B Street & Vine · Downtown
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
Cellar Door · Pleasanton
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
Barbarossa Lounge · North Beach
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 PM
ANINA · Hayes Valley
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
The Vault Steakhouse · Financial District
$$$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
BuzzWorks · SoMa
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
NONO BARU · Japantown
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
MOTHERSHIP · Bernal Heights
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
The Vault Steakhouse · Financial District
$$$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
The Mayflower Pub · San Rafael
Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
The Alley · Grand Lake
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Restaurant Bar & Grill · Oakley
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Fizz Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
The Vine and Spirits · Danville
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Revival Bar+Kitchen · Downtown Berkeley
Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
Fred's Place · Mountain View
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
Blue Max Lounge · Sunnyvale West
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
Madrone Art Bar · Alamo Square
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Creekside Pizza & Taproom · San Anselmo
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Menlo Tavern · Menlo Park
$$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar · Lower Nob Hill
$$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
Mastro's Steakhouse · Union Square
$$$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
Eureka! · Old Mountain View
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Sat, Oct 17 · 4:30 PM
Mistral Restaurant & Bar · Redwood Shores
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Menlo Tavern · Menlo Park
$$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Mama Mia's Mediterranean & Italian Cuisine - Morgan Hill · Morgan Hill
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:30 AM
Larry Flynt's Hustler Club · North Beach
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 PM
Madrone Art Bar · Alamo Square
Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Martin Ranch Winery · Gilroy
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
The Speakeasy Novato · Novato
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Primo's Pizzeria & Pub · Danville
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
Scopo Divino · Pacific Heights
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM
Denny's · Brentwood
$
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM
Denny's · Brentwood
$
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM
Fairmont San Francisco · Nob Hill
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Pub · St. Mary's Park
$
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Boa Ventura De Caires Winery · Livermore
$25
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
St. Mary's Pub · Holly Park
$
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Primo's Pizzeria & Pub · Danville
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Auburn Lounge · Danville
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM
Narrative Fermentations · Spartan Keyes
Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
Scopo Divino · Pacific Heights
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 5:00 PM
Shuggie’s · Mission District
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
The Abbey Tavern · Inner Richmond
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PM
Armistice Brewing Company · Richmond
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