Smuggler's Cove is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

1. Smuggler's Cove

8.7
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 330 tips and reviews

ViatorStaffViatorStaff: Fantastic tiki bar. Get a cocktail with maraschino cherries, they have amazing gourmet ones that you will not believe.

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: Definitely one of the best Tiki bars in the world, the competence with which they blend divey with quality is jaw-dropping. Try their Mai Tai or the Smuggler's Secret Barrel cocktail.

Badger B.Badger Badger: Wow. A place to go for the rum pro's. Non-pro's will enjoy the amazing variety of cocktails made by the incredibly knowledgeable staff. Awesome decor

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

2. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

8.3
398 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 252 tips and reviews

Dustin B.Dustin Blake: The housemade chicken liver pâté is a perfect complement to a martini at the bar. They double fry their fries in peanut oil—damn tasty!

Albert T.Albert Treat: The baked Mac & Cheese is delicious - and entree sized! Also, try the 3 cheese trio of Humbolt Fog, Cloth Wrapped Cheddar, and the Pecora. Feeling Bond-ish? Their Vesper Martini is great!

Tanner C.Tanner Christensen: Amazing weekend brunch, mimosas, burger, or duck!

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

3. Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

8.5
39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 41 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jensen: Very cool bar with live jazz music. Delicious artisan cocktails and an adequate selection of craft beer.

Nichanan K.Nichanan Kesonpat: Great selection of cocktails and bar bites but we came here for the live jazz. No sax the night we went but it was great nonetheless, lively modern jazz and crowd

Bikash M.Bikash Mishra: Excellent jazz, great setting and good cocktails.

Linden Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

4. Linden Room

8.7
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 17 tips and reviews

Andy L.Andy Lee: Amazing cocktails, a lot of creativity being shown here. Very classy atmosphere, extremely professional/knowledgeable staff. Great spot!

Steven M.Steven McClelland: Cocktails are fantastic. Cozy bar.

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Fantastic, inventive cocktails in a nook of a tastefully done bar

Zuni Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

5. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Sarah B.Sarah Brooks: Have a bloody Mary, oysters and crab when it's in season (aka now). Fab.

EaterEater: It's the utility belt of restaurants: good for brunch, for late-night dining, for oysters and a cocktail at the bar, or for a lovely sit-down meal with a date. Read more.

SFJazz Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

6. SFJazz Center

9.5
201 Franklin St (at Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Civic Center · 53 tips and reviews

Don D.Don Derheim: Have dinner or a cocktail at South before the show and step into the best jazz venue in San Francisco (or maybe anywhere).

Trey J.Trey Johnson: Order the New Orleans Cocktail, solid.

MegMeg: Every seat is great & impeccable sound inside the auditorium. Go to the first floor restroom during intermission: no line in the ladies room! Great staff in the cocktail bar.

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

7. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

9.3
201 Van Ness Ave (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews

San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco Symphony: Order a yummy cocktail at the bar just before the concert starts, and the bartender will have it ready for you when intermission starts.

Tim C.Tim Carless: Following select concerts, stick around for Davies After Hours and enjoy a cocktail more good music

Young S.Young S.: Two cocktails and a bottle of water was 30 bucks. Go to the bars in the neighborhood before.

Nightbird is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

8. Nightbird

8.4
330 Gough St (Linden), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · Civic Center · 13 tips and reviews

Eric P.Eric Pan: A+ service, rotating menu concepts, attached bar with delicious cocktails, great for nice date or birthday

Christopher W.Christopher Westcott: This place is unbelievable. The food changes with the seasons, and Chef Kim does an incredible job finding the right mix of savory staples and unique concepts. Also, the cocktails are top notch.

Meaghan H.Meaghan H: Outstanding tasting menu from Kim Aster. Came here for a birthday and they truly made it a special occasion. Probably one of the best tasting menus I’ve ever had. Definitely worth checking out!

Rickshaw Stop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

9. Rickshaw Stop

8.3
155 Fell St (btwn Franklin & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Civic Center · 76 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Fun venue for a concert. Arrive a bit early and check out their cocktail selections - it will make standing through the crappy cover band somewhat entertaining.

Eric C.Eric Castro: They have nightly cocktail specials on the board.

Paige C.Paige Coté: The 10 dollar pint cocktails are definitely worth the $. Bonus dick jokes at no extra charge.

Phonobar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

10. Phonobar

8.1
370 Grove (Gough), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 10 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Bourgon: Extremely friendly and low-key neighborhood bar, excellent cocktails and strong music program.

Bert F.Bert Forsythe: The beer list is great and the live DJs don’t play too loudly (on a Thurs)

Nicole R.Nicole Rocchio: Intimate music sets and trendy bar area

Chao Pescao is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

11. Chao Pescao

8.0
272 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Civic Center · 3 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Taylor: Great food and clever cocktails

GloGlo: I enjoyed everything I’ve had. Staff is warm and friendly. Would recommend! And return!!

NickNick: All of the Cuban food is good, especially the Bistec de Palomilla

Soundbox is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

12. Soundbox

7.4
300 Franklin St. (Hayes St.), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Civic Center · 4 tips and reviews

Tom C.Tom Coates: It's just an amazing place. Cocktails, live classical music, tickets once a month. Really good.

BommyBommy: Doors open at 8pm but get in line early to get a seat. Definitely recommend going at least once.

ClareClare: So interesting! Come early for a seat

B-Side is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

13. B-Side

7.4
205 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Civic Center · 4 tips and reviews

Claude H.Claude Harrison: Obviously, a great place for a quick bite before a SFJazz show. It's a nice neighborhood place in its own right. Being a cool jazzy bar, they know how to riff on martinis, and the salmon is great!

X-tina 🦄X-tina 🦄: Wow, the Brussels and the Tator Tots were the highlight. So addictive!

Luis A.Luis Alves: Excelente atención y buena comida, recomendado al 100%

Espetus Churrascaria is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

14. Espetus Churrascaria

8.0
1686 Market St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Churrascaria · Civic Center · 84 tips and reviews

Max B.Max B: Best churrasco in SF - for the carnivore, an unforgettable experience.

Vince B.Vince Broady: pace yourself or face the consequences. be sure to try the chicken hearts

Rebecca R.Rebecca Reeve: Meat coma

Nojo Ramen Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Civic Center, San Francisco.

15. Nojo Ramen Tavern

8.7
231 Franklin St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Civic Center · 120 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Veggie miso ramen with spice bomb $19

Craig S.Craig Shull: The bacon scallions are crazy good

Debbie L.Debbie Loughran: Seriously, the pork belly is not to be missed! Also loved the chicken with butter something, something yummy.