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The Best Bars for a First Date in San Francisco
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items San Francisco is packed with incredible bars, but which ones make for a perfect first date night spot? I'm sharing all the bars my friends and I have loved and relied on for a good first date night.
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This is one of my favorite wine bars in San Francisco and it makes for a perfect date night spot. They have a nice selection of both wine and food, I absolutely love their chicken nuggets and Caesar salad. It's chic but relaxed.
Bodega North Beach
This is a great first date night spot, located pretty central in San Francisco. They have tasty seasonal cocktails and food. It can get a bit crowded so definitely make a reservation.
Horsefeather
If you're searching for a first date bar that also has games, then this is it! In my opinion it's the best arcade bar in the city. They also have a cool speak easy at the top.
Thriller Social Club
The Snug is a go to date night spot in Pacific Heights. It's great not only for it's wine and food, but they also have an upstairs portion that's perfect for people watching, if you need things to talk about on your date.
The Snug
This hidden gem bar and coffee shop makes for a perfect first date! The decor is vibey, featuring mechanical features throughout the furniture, a library, and glass orbs of whiskey. They've also been named one of the best bars in America.
The Interval at Long Now
Last Rites is one of the most unique themed bars in San Francisco. When you enter, you're transported to an island where a plane crash occurred and when you order certain drinks a storm might appear… They also have an insanely delicious and well done...
Last Rites
Peace Keeper is a vibey neighborhood bar in Nob Hill that features tons of plants and two floors. They have tasty cocktails, a cozy fireplace, and ski ball upstairs. It's also near other great bars in Nob Hill if you're having a good date and are wan...
Peacekeeper
A cozy and aesthetic wine bar in North Beach that often has live music. Makes for a great first date spot and they also have an amazing grilled cheese!
Waystone
If you're into beer or cider this is an amazing brewery that makes for a fun date night. It's located in Bernal Heights, so can be a little out of the way, but if you live close, then it's a must for a date night.
Barebottle Brewing Company
Known for always having creative menus and fun cocktails. They have 2 floors and are often packed, but make for a great first date night spot.
Trick Dog
Located in Hayes Valley, Arbor is a fun wine bar with a huge back patio. You feel immersed in a hidden garden. They have fun string lights all around and heaters for the chillier nights.
Arbor
If you bring up Harry Potter at all in your first few conversations, then this bar is for you! It's a wizards and magic themed bar, that's a ton of fun and has some magical cocktails. I think it'd make for a fun conversation over the first date.
Wizards & Wands