Fog City Swing One-time only
Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 PM
Union Square • $$
Speakeasies in San Francisco worth going out for.
I've stopped recommending things in the Marina and I'm not sorry about it.
I keep track of speakeasies in San Francisco and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse San Francisco neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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ELIXIR Bourbon Festival 2026 One-time only
Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 PM
Mission District • $$
After Party and Beats by DJ Jon Got'em
Thu, Oct 1 · 8:00 PM
Transbay • $
Automatic One-time only
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
North of Panhandle
Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club
Civic Center
Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency
Tenderloin
Bourbon & Branch
Tenderloin • $$
Redwood Room
Tenderloin • $$
The Valley Club
Union Square
BlindPig Speakeasy Lounge
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Frequently asked questions
How are these speakeasies in San Francisco chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.