Rickhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

1. Rickhouse

8.1
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Single Malt Scotch

Melissa D.Melissa Dagdagan: My favorite drinks are the Laphroaig Project, Trilby #2 and Latin Quarter

Tim G.Tim Geisenheimer: I can confirm that the Laphroaig Project is strange yet somehow delicious. Try it

Nihon Whisky Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

2. Nihon Whisky Lounge

7.8
1779 Folsom St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission District · 109 tips and reviews

Ro M.Ro Mdq: Best whisky selection in the city, great way to get introduce to the whisky world... just do tastes until you find D" one, mine is Glenfarclas 17 yrs.

Alexander K.Alexander Khadiwala: Amazing selection of single malt scotches. Half pours so you can try plenty of stuff. And knowledgeable bartenders to make good recommendations. This spot is one of my new favorites.

Duck E.Duck E: Try the Glenfiddich: Cask of Dreams. It has a interesting background to the cask and is a one of a kind.

The Whisky Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

3. The Whisky Shop

8.3
360 Sutter St (at Stockton St.), San Francisco, CA
Liquor Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 9 tips and reviews

F I.F Ireton: Great single malt selection organized by location. Knowledgable staff. Part of a Celtic shop

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Walk all the way to the back of the shop to see their amazing wall of Scotches. The staff can help you pick out the perfect one and then fit you for a kilt.

Kimberly H.Kimberly Howard: Get on their invitation only whiskey tasting list

Cask is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

4. Cask

8.6
17 3rd St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
Liquor Store · SoMa · 45 tips and reviews

Seth B.Seth Blank: Insane selection of single malts. Treat yourself.

Darren Q.Darren Quinn: Fantastic collection of excellent and lesser known spirits and liqueurs ranging from affordable to expensive. If you're in to single malts or bourbon/rye whiskeys, this place should be on your list.

Kazuko G.Kazuko Golden: Get the FAIR. Vodka - it is made from Fair Trade quinoa from Bolivia (about $35)

D&M Wines and Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

5. D&M Wines and Liquors

7.6
2200 Fillmore St (Sacramento), San Francisco, CA
Liquor Store · Pacific Heights · 16 tips and reviews

Sherman B.Sherman Buena: Best single malt scotch selection in SF!

TyTy: One of the best single malt scotch selections

Rochelle M.Rochelle McCune: We’re members of their “Champagne of the Month” club, a great way to find new loves.

Zeki's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

6. Zeki's Bar

7.9
1319 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (at Leavenworth), CA, CA
Bar · Nob Hill · 53 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Stevenson: Zeki's Bar is San Francisco's favorite neighborhood bar. Located on Nob Hill, we serve 11 draft beers and a great selection of wine and single malt whiskey. With 2 fireplaces and plenty of tables, it' Read more.

SFistSFist: As the self-proclaimed "friendliest bar in San Francisco," this Nob Hill haunt has all the right moves: a roaring fireplace, cable cars clattering outside, an extensive list of single malts. Read more.

Kelli T.Kelli Trent: Perfect neighborhood bar. Perfect setting for QT & catch-up. The ambiance is great and the fireplace makes for a perfect rainy night out.

K&L Wine Merchants is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

7. K&L Wine Merchants

9.4
855 Harrison St (btwn 4th and 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Store · SoMa · 55 tips and reviews

Alain Z.Alain Zarinelli: Alain just purchased2008 Mutti Bosco Barona Colli Tortonesi Barbera2006 Col d'Orcia Rosso di MontalcinoBalvenie 12 year old Doublewood Single Malt WhiskyOban 14-year-old Single Malt Whisky

David R.David R: Impressive selection of wines (love the France and Italy sections). Fair prices and knowledgeable staff.

Miwa N.Miwa Nagamitsu Ahlstrom: My absolute favorite wine shop in SF. Amazing selection of wine from all over!

The Regency Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

8. The Regency Ballroom

7.8
1300 Van Ness Ave (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Lower Nob Hill · 64 tips and reviews

Sara R.Sara Robbins: Great venue for rock shows. Laid back environment and great sound.

Ray K.Ray Kang: If you want to avoid the $9 axs.com surcharge per ticket, go to the box office at the Warfield Theatre on Sundays between 10a-4p. Stick it to the man!

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: This former Masonic building, built in 1909, is said to be haunted. Read more.

Bourbon & Branch is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

9. Bourbon & Branch

8.7
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

Edward K.Edward King: Try the Laphroaig Project

Sujatha K.Sujatha Krishnan-Barman: Lively and lovely. Ask the bartenders for recommendations, they're pros. And if you like whiskey, get the Laphroaig project.

Brian V.Brian Van Horn: Total yuppie bar. They make awesome cocktails, but it's really aimed at the Google bus crowd. Okay over all. 4 Japanese single malts, which is pretty decent.

Cigar Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

10. Cigar Bar & Grill

7.9
850 Montgomery St (betw Pacific Ave. and Jackson St.), San Francisco, CA
Smoke Shop · Jackson Square · 40 tips and reviews

Johan F.Johan Francois: Great selection I cigars! Enjoy a smoke with a glad of single malt and enjoy!

PUMAPUMA: If you like fantastic sangria, Latin food and music, get yourself down to this hidden gem! Try the party platters! We did :-)

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Great selection of cigars and whisk(e)y to pair them with. The patio is great for a warm day or evening.

The Phone Booth is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

11. The Phone Booth

8.2
1398 S Van Ness Ave (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews

Tameez S.Tameez Sunderji: Any dive bar with a great jukebox and Macallan 18 gets my vote.

Francesca K.Francesca Krihely: My favorite bar in San Francisco. Free popcorn, PBR and billiards!

John W.John W: Scuzzy bar full of smoke yet has a charm as strong as the drinks.

Aziza is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

12. Aziza

8.3
5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews

Nelson E.Nelson Elhage: Amazing and unique cocktail menu. Try the concord grape (Laphroaig and grape juice!) or the almond (has little slivers of toasted almonds!).

Will K.Will Kivinski: Try the spreads! My favorite was the yogurt dill (in the middle). Order an extra side of the flat bread when you're done with round 1 so it's still warm upon delivery.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Basteeya

The Occidental Cigar Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

13. The Occidental Cigar Club

8.6
471 Pine St (btw Kearny & Montgomery), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews

Mark E.Mark Everett: Great collection of cigars, with a small but very nice selection of beer, wine, and cocktails to accompany your smoke. Let the very knowledgeable Evette guide your choices.

John R.John Rinaldi: The best place in San Francisco to smoke a cigar!

meganificentmeganificent: The bartender will spritz you with Febreze before you leave. He also has "stripper glitter perfume," which I do not recommend.

Local Edition is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

14. Local Edition

8.5
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

RajatRajat: Laphroaig 10 for peaty single malt lovers. It's 10 bucks here which is pretty reasonable

Ali A.Ali Anderson: 1920's themed cocktail bar with a speak easy atmosphere. Awesome place to meet up for a cocktail - lots of seating and standing room.

EaterEater: A bar that marries sexy to vintage typewriters in the Hearst Building with a stage for live music. The serious cocktails are also available with a noticeable lean towards mod era classics.

Fior D'Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Single Malt Scotches in San Francisco.

15. Fior D'Italia

7.9
2237 Mason St (at Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 31 tips and reviews

Jenna R.Jenna Rocca: The best gnocci, tortelini and pesto I ever had! Great servers...overall amazing restaurant!

Britni M.Britni Miller: It's the oldest Italian restaurant in the United States

Shannon P.Shannon P: Amazing! All of the food is great and good deal for the money.