Stoa, Lower Haight
14 people recommendvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Overall, people recommend Stoa, and several commenters praise its cocktails, with one saying the drinks are well executed and free of showiness. A couple of people call it a favorite, and three say the food is good too. Three commenters place it in Lower Haight, and one describes it as a cozy spot for a relaxed cocktail night.
Address
Stoa, 701 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails, Food
- Known for
- Cocktails
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/Previous-Grape-712 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Included in the commenter's own list of recommended bars.
- Recommendsu/Beginning_Classic_13 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Suggests Stoa with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/diefauster in r/AskSF · Feb 2024taste
Describes the cocktail menu as a strong set of hits; says the food is solid.
- Recommendsu/smellgibson in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Names Stoa among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/Master_Who in r/AskSF · Jun 2025
Listed in a suggested walking cocktail route.
- Recommendsu/GirlGold in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Suggests Stoa as an option.
- Recommendsu/rveets1416 in r/AskSF · May 2025
Describes Stoa as a good local cocktail spot.
- Recommendsu/Yothats_hellacool in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Calls it their recent go-to for a relaxed cocktail night.
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- Recommendsu/foigle in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Calls Stoa a gem.
- Recommendsu/notamichelininspectr in r/AskSF · Jun 2024
Lists Stoa among industry bar picks.
- Recommendsu/Even-Prize-2188 in r/AskSF · May 2025taste
Calls Stoa their favorite, praising precise drinks without showiness.
- Recommendsu/Blackcorduroy23 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Suggests it as a Lower Haight option.
- Recommendsu/Electrical-Tune7233 in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Lists Stoa as a recommended spot.
- Recommendsu/CoffeeKey4759 in r/AskSF · Apr 2024variety
Recommends STOA in Lower Haight for a wide range of drinks.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.