Bourbon & Branch, Tenderloin
24 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco, r/cocktails25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Bourbon & Branch, a speakeasy-style bar. A few praise the drinks, and two describe the room as intimate, one noting it is dimly lit. A few note it takes reservations, one suggests it as a date spot, and one calls the library room a cool experience. One recalled a long wait for a drink on a birthday visit.
Address
Bourbon & Branch, 501 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails, Speakeasy atmosphere, Intimate room
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/gulbronson in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends it for someone wanting a speakeasy-style atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Anotherthrowayaay in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2025taste
Notes speakeasies inside and excellent cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Zack_Albetta in r/cocktails · May 2024
Was thoroughly impressed by it on their visit.
- Recommendsu/lessachu in r/AskSF · Jul 2025ambience
Calls Bourbon & Branch the original go-to for a speakeasy vibe.
- Recommendsu/johnnydaggers in r/bayarea · Apr 2024
Agrees with the earlier suggestion of this bar.
- Recommendsu/reliseak in r/AskSF · Jul 2025ambience
Suggests Bourbon and Branch as a speakeasy option, one of several picks.
- Recommendsu/Kitchen_Clock7971 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Suggests it as a date spot that is easy to plan ahead for.
- Recommendsu/aggressivenapkins in r/AskSF · Apr 2025ambience
Rates it highly for quiet, intimate vibes; notes a caveat about its surroundings.
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- Recommendsu/Pompus54 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends it for its dim lighting, intimacy and good drinks.
- Recommendsu/Drwannabeme in r/AskSF · Jul 2025ambience
Calls Bourbon and Branch the top choice for a genuine speakeasy feel.
- Recommendsu/Master_Who in r/AskSF · Jun 2025
Listed in a suggested walking cocktail route.
- Recommendsu/ndiasSF in r/AskSF · Apr 2024
Calls it a cool experience, mainly for its library room.
- Recommendsu/noodlyarms in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Suggests it since nobody else has named it yet.
- Recommendsu/ButtStuff8888 in r/AskSF · Jul 2025
Names Bourbon and Branch when asked for speakeasies in SF.
- Recommendsu/porticodarwin in r/AskSF · Jul 2025
Endorses the parent's Bourbon & Branch pick, with a note to dress warm.
- Recommendsu/Atrossity24 in r/cocktails · May 2024
Lists it as a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/maxflave in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2025ambience
Prohibition-era speakeasy in an authentic former speakeasy location, a past favorite.
- Recommendsu/Sharp-Ad-5493 in r/AskSF · Jul 2025
Says Cold Drinks Bar is less impressive than Bourbon and Branch.
- Recommendsu/CantBuyMyLove in r/AskSF · Apr 2025ambience
Agrees, saying it suits conversation with companions.
- Recommendsu/Dijitized in r/bayarea · Apr 2024
Agrees with the prior reply recommending this bar.
- Recommendsu/AnalFelon in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Listed among suggestions for the date plan.
- Recommendsu/kermit-t-frogster in r/AskSF · Jul 2025
Strongly agrees with the parent's pick of Bourbon & Branch.
- Recommendsu/jeannot-22 in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Recommends Bourbon & Branch.
- Caveatu/TubesockTerror in r/bayarea · Apr 2024wait time
Recounts a birthday visit with a long wait to get a drink.
- Recommendsu/though- in r/AskSF · Jul 2025
Strongly recommends Bourbon & Branch.
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