Speakeasies in San Francisco worth going out for.

I follow speakeasies in San Francisco closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

After Party and Beats by DJ Jon Got'em

After Party and Beats by DJ Jon Got'em

Thu, Sep 3 · 8:00 PM

Transbay • $$

DJ beats & craft cocktails

George Cole Group

George Cole Group

Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM

Civic Center • $$

Jazz lounge & craft cocktails

ELIXIR Bourbon Festival 2026

ELIXIR Bourbon Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 PM

Mission District • $$

Curated bourbon tasting

Flatiron Wines & Spirits

Flatiron Wines & Spirits

Transbay

Curated wines & tastings

Bar 821

Bar 821

Western Addition • $$

Hidden amari speakeasy

The Academy SF

The Academy SF

Duboce Triangle

Upscale queer social club

Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

Tenderloin

intimate speakeasy cocktail bar

Bourbon & Branch

Bourbon & Branch

Tenderloin • $$$

Speakeasy cocktails & secrets

Redwood Room

Redwood Room

Tenderloin • $$

Redwood walls & craft cocktails

The Valley Club

The Valley Club

Union Square

Neon-lit cocktail hideaway

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DJ Zoomatic

DJ Zoomatic

Thu, Aug 27 · 8:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Vintage vinyl jazz night

DJ HB of Town & City Blues

DJ HB of Town & City Blues

Sat, Aug 29 · 8:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Vinyl soul & cocktails

Jazz Jam session hosted by Pianist Michael Potter

Jazz Jam session hosted by Pianist Michael Potter

Wed, Sep 2 · 8:00 PM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Intimate drop-in jazz jam

The Library

The Library

Tenderloin

Password-only book-lined bar

Marianne's

Marianne's

Union Square

Rock 'n' roll speakeasy

RM 212

RM 212

Chinatown • $$

Intimate speakeasy cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick speakeasies in San Francisco?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

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