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501 Jones San Francisco, CA 94102

415-673-1921 

http://www.bourbonandbranch.com  

501 Jones San Francisco CA 94102

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  • Daily 6pm-2am
  • Coat Check
  • Accepted
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Bourbon & Branch conjures the feel of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. It's located in an inconspicuous, windowless building beneath a decoy sign reading "Anti-Saloon League." Ringing the buzzer and knowing the password (as of this writing, it's "books") will lead you to the library. A reservation and a "secret" password assigned at the time of your reservation will lead you to a bi-level space overlooking the bar when it gets crowded. It's easy to get overwhelmed by its 40-page menu, which features champagne cocktails, absinthe elixirs (Death in the Afternoon, for example), and Oaxacan Old Fashions. In the background, saloon fiddle, sleepy jazz, or dolorous blues play from softly from the sound system. There are a few house rules one must follow: be patient, don't lurk, no cell phones, no cameras, and exit quietly.








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  • lorrainemacdonald.email
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    | San Francisco, CA | 1 Reviews

    What's not to love about this downtown Speakeasy bar, I love their great selection of cocktails but don't go thirsty as like anything that tastes good it takes a while. You will have to reserve a table and get a speakeasy password to gain entrance. But once inside its a dark hideaway from the modern world full of opulence and decadence. Oh and don't forget the all important house rules No Cell Phones No Standing at the Bar Never Order a Cosmo Smokers Outside Leave Quietly

  • Fairchild
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    | San Francisco, CA | 3 Reviews

    back door at the anti salon league in the TL is always a good stop.

  • Melissa735
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    | San Francisco, FL | 43 Reviews

    old world class and well made drinks

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    By Lou BustamanteIf shaking a couple of mixing tins looks like fun or you simply want to learn to properly impress at your home bar, here are five places to discover the craft of making a perfect cocktail.Bourbon & Branch Bartending Academy501 Jones (at O'Farrell), 931-7292www.beverageacademy.comA trailblazer renowned for its seriousness with cocktails and spirits, the academy hosts some of the most in-depth classes ($95) in S.F. Held on Mondays in newly opened bar the Wilson, the... More »

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