Best places: Lounges in San Francisco, United States

Popular bar boasting nautical-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 700 types of rum.

👍👍 Fairly-priced, amazing food, and great service. I had the Truffle Steak and Egg, which was $52 before taxes and tip. Zorah B. kept my water full and was very welcoming. She seemed glad to make my experience enjoyable, which it was. The food was very good. The steak, which I ordered medium, was perf...

Visitors & locals alike toast Kerouac et al. amid Beat-era memorabilia at this North Beach icon.

Small, casual eatery for thin-crust pizza, housemade pastas & other traditional Italian dishes.

Lauded chef Claude Le Tohic brings French bistro fare & fine-dining menus to this six-story venue.

Intimate, living-room-like jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails & Ethiopian eats.

An extensive cocktail menu is offered at this underground lounge with a vintage newspaper theme.

Iconic high-end cocktail bar on top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel, with 360-degree views of the city.

Expansive Ping-Pong place serving upscale American comfort food & drinks in a bright setting.

Longtime lesbian bar since 1962 offering art-covered walls, a pool table, a big TV & a back garden.

Large SoMa club with exposed-brick walls & theme nights ranging from All '80s to Bondage A Go-Go.

Chic, art deco style hangout offering unique cocktails, dancing & regular live entertainment.

Stylish, loungelike cafe with espresso, pastries, craft beer & wine, plus light breakfast & lunch.

Low-key neighborhood lounge with punch bowls & New American snacks in comfy, eclectic environs.

Massive arched windows showcase city views at this posh lounge serving cocktails & small plates.

Hip, brick-walled spot for gourmet coffee & pastries by day & wine & craft beer by night, plus DJs.

Dark-wood bar featuring red carpeting & black leather booths serves up creative cocktails & beers.

Pinball, pool & old-school arcade games, plus music, cocktails & craft beers, in hip, historic digs.

A rooftop cocktail lounge & kitchen with highbrow bar bites, drinks by the Bon Vivants & city views.

Long-standing casual bar with a back patio, pool, multiple televisions & a lounge area.