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Swig

Lounge and Night Club$$$$

Tenderloin, San Francisco

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Swig

6.6^/10

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"Spice trader is Awesome!"(2 Tips)
"They've got a fireplace...And great drinks."(3 Tips)
"deep whiskey selection"(5 Tips)
"... drink, drink, then dance, dance, dance the rest is history!"(8 Tips)

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EaterJanuary 13, 2017
Leather couches, exposed brick walls, serious drinks and and an impressive fireplace are all Swig's calling cards, and that's really enough reasons to go. Read more
Naomi ZanjanipourJuly 2, 2012
Cool spot to swing to a old r&b singer that has the voice of aretha & the garb of a queen bothswana... She's been singing there for 18 yrs, while all the best local dancers play musical chairs partner
Chris MessinaNovember 19, 2013
Swig is the oldest bar in the Bourbon & Branch portfolio, but worth another look thanks to a revamped interior, new emphasis on classic cocktails, and a deep whiskey selection that's one of the best.
Rory FranklinOctober 18, 2012
Probably the best music I've heard in a bar in the US. The Roots, Talib Kweli and Lauryn Hill - all amazing!
Ben CoffeeJanuary 6, 2014
I like this place, good for dancing, nice bartenders, decent drinks. Good for mingling and meeting new people.
Robert FreemanSeptember 5, 2016
Great find. Sit in the window for good people watching.
C Sunnie SFebruary 17, 2013
Beautiful decor, very comfy, drinks are stiff and a mysterious vibe, that even the doorman hasn't been able to figure out.
Krys KrycinskiJune 28, 2013
Check pout the specialty drinks on the board above the bar. Unique and worth trying.
MetroWizeFebruary 28, 2012
If you're downtown and looking to really get your drink on, then head to Swig during happy hour for discounted beers and other drink specials. Read more
Pamela KingSeptember 30, 2012
Get the cucumber/strawberry fizz or dark n stormy. Amazing DJ on Saturday night
Brittany GiudiciOctober 18, 2016
They've got a fireplace...And great drinks. Need I say more? 🔥🍷
Grace S.July 4, 2012
Strawberry cucumber drank for $9! We subbed the gin for vodka and it's delish!
DonaldJanuary 31, 2012
Never a cover and brought to us by the people at bourbon and branch. This place is another hit. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
John PryorFebruary 27, 2013
Best Guinness by far I've found in San Francisco since moving from Dublin 4 months ago
Sabina B.December 11, 2014
Solid whiskey selection, but the crowd is hit or miss. BYOG (bring your own group)
Chris BarclayOctober 12, 2014
Just enjoy your drink and who knows, the room may start dancing around/with you.
UHNWIJuly 27, 2020
Loved the concept, and the menu is decent
@RoemJuly 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great live music on Thursday nights at 9pm!
Lydia BerkennouJanuary 26, 2015
Small cocktails venues but strong flavours and the vibe is good.
Amber DobosAugust 3, 2013
good cockatails if you can distract yourself from the drunk/garish crowd
Will BertelsenJune 14, 2013
When it isn't crowded this is great. Get a spice trader with gin.
Ray SSeptember 11, 2013
I love the lighting & atmosphere, service could be better
bronxzooscobraAugust 15, 2013
I just love this place my favorite bar in San Fran
Mezes Wine Bar & Greek Kitchen mezessf.comApril 12, 2012
drink, drink, drink, drink, then dance, dance, dance the rest is history!
Mike NadelmanOctober 28, 2012
Great place for country music. Heard my old friend John Degarmo sing "Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T-kM6DLnko
Ashesh NishantJanuary 22, 2010
Ask Caroline to make a Mojito for you. She makes the best mojito in the town. tell her Ash recommended :)
Jeremy CJune 25, 2011
Great place to chill early evening and listen to a good (think Outkast) top 40 mix.
Jeanelle PetrilloDecember 29, 2012
Good music w plenty of throwbacks but too many creepers towards the end of the night
YumikoMarch 1, 2011
Monday is salsa night and they play goooooood music for those who wants a Latin heat.
Danielle RousseauNovember 6, 2015
Cocktails were great
Vanessa DaySeptember 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get a Sazerac! Well made here.
Drew WOctober 20, 2014
Turns into a night club; Hence the open space.
Chad WilliamsFebruary 24, 2011
Very stylish spot. 250 whiskey selections. Fireplace and couches.
Scotty LiberatoreMarch 15, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Come in on Monday nights for Latin music and hot babes.
Norris TranFebruary 4, 2012
Mid size one floor w/second fl reserved for vip. Drinks are low priced but also low quality. No cover but the bouncers make you wait to raise the hype. Not alot of dance… (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Anuja SelvaJanuary 17, 2015
Boriiiiiiinnnnngggggg but cute bar tenders
S MCSeptember 21, 2012
for late night drinks, this place gets hoppin'
Austin HeckMarch 21, 2013
Spice trader is Awesome! !
E. OhApril 26, 2014
If you like waiting for 20 minutes for a drink, come here!
Charles GushueMarch 28, 2009
Go to Swig on a sunday night for an awesome blues jam, and check out the great dancers that turn up there. Dance with one and don't forget to tip the band.
Alex CoronaFebruary 25, 2011
best pick out of 3 bars i visited
Andrew ShatnyyMay 20, 2012
Make sure you bring ear plugs.
Todd PatrickJune 29, 2013
You'll want a Corpse Reviver
Rocco munozJuly 2, 2010
Awful crowd. Great inventory of booze. They even have king george
Tiffany DApril 27, 2013
No double drinks. No long islands. This place must be trouble.
Maddie StewartJuly 9, 2013
Apparently the shots here are doubles. Oh tequila.
Chintan ParikhAugust 4, 2013
Great music
RobNovember 12, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Hit it up on Sunday's. The door guy is amazing.
J CrowleyDecember 14, 2018
Douchebags unite!
Sora LeeDecember 2, 2012
Lol 30-something women who are still single and not successful either obviously. Avoid this place unless theres no room in bourbon&branch and tradition. Lololol

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