Last Rites, San Francisco
53 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/Tiki, r/cocktails30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Last Rites, a cocktail bar known for its airplane-crash theme, and many praise its atmosphere and drinks. A few describe the space as small, and one says lines can get long. Several are less enthusiastic: one finds the drinks and the crowd inconsistent, one finds it underwhelming and ranks other bars ahead of it, one would skip it on a one-night trip, one doubts it is an industry favorite, and one says the fog machines overwhelm them quickly.
Address
Last Rites, 718 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Airplane crash theming
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.
- Mixedu/Boerkaar in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024ambience
Ranks other bars ahead of it and finds this airplane-crash-themed spot underwhelming overall.
- Recommendsu/sporkland in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Calls Last Rites underrated, praising its atmosphere, drinks, vibe and immersive theme.
- Recommendsu/winkingchef in r/Tiki · Aug 2026ambience
Likes it for the vibe, especially how well the airplane-crash theme is executed.
- Recommendsu/KnowThyDrink in r/Tiki · Apr 2025ambience
Loved the vibe of its plane-wreck-themed room with plane seating; drinks were great, including its originals.
- Mixedu/CracticusAttacticus in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Likes it, but says it isn't their top pick among SF tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/moevso in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Loves the place and would rather it stay a quiet secret.
- Recommendsu/Previous-Grape-712 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Listed among the commenter's notable places, with no description.
- Recommendsu/tceeha in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024ambience
Unique theming and interesting drinks, though the line can get long.
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- Recommendsu/CACuzcatlan in r/cocktails · May 2024
Lists it among tiki and tropical-drink picks.
- Recommendsu/Few_Knowledge_6978 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Names Last Rites as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/IukeskywaIker in r/Tiki · Feb 2024
Suggests adding Last Rites to the bar list.
- Recommendsu/PerforatedEdge in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Lists Last Rites among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/thishummuslife in r/AskSF · May 2025
Says they love Last Rites.
- Recommendsu/lazy-purple-panda in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024ambience
Recommends it for its tiki theme and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Swimming_Kiwi_9559 in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Names it as their second pick for the visit.
- Recommendsu/rickwiththehair in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Agrees with parent that Last Rites is one of the two best picks.
- Recommendsu/zilchers in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Loves it and also likes SF's tiki bars in general.
- Recommendsu/FarManufacturer4975 in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2024ambience
Rates its design as the most interesting, with a crashed-plane jungle look and indoor weather effects.
- Recommendsu/kaiwolf26 in r/Tiki · Aug 2026taste
Ranks it second, praising its drinks and favourite decor.
- Recommendsu/Jpa95 in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Ranks it as the top bar of their SF trip and urges not to skip it.
- Mixedu/tw1nkle in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024consistency
Says it's fun, but drinks and crowd are inconsistent; fine as a one-off, not a global top-100 bar.
- Recommendsu/Astral_Stonks in r/Tiki · Feb 2024taste
Recommends Last Rites, especially the Violet Vixen.
- Recommendsu/super-rad in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Says it was their favorite stop on a previous SF visit.
- Recommendsu/desertplatypus in r/Tiki · Mar 2026taste
Lists it among top options for good drinks.
- Recommendsu/crazycollegekid in r/cocktails · May 2024
Calls it a cool tiki bar.
- Recommendsu/Straight_Security672 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Surprised it isn't more popular; considers it a standout spot.
- Caveatu/Ray_Adverb11 in r/AskSF · Jun 2024
Says Last Rites is definitely not an industry favorite.
- Caveatu/Scrofuloid in r/Tiki · Mar 2026
Didn't love it on their visit; suggests it may have been an off night.
- Mixedu/ncsudrn in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024ambience
Calls it cool and a go-to for visitors, but says the fog machines overwhelm them quickly.
- Caveatu/froglover215 in r/Tiki · Mar 2026taste
Visited; had a very poor tiki drink and found the decor less interesting than expected.
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