ABV

ABV is a cocktail bar Mission Dolores San Francisco located in United States.

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9 / 10
955
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  • Phone

    (415) 400-4748

  • Website

    abvsf.com

  • Facebook

    ABVsf

  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

3174 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Albion St) San Francisco , CA 94103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Parking Street
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Comments / 146


Keywords:

cocktails mumbai mule trendy good for dates good for singles mezcal casual mapo sloppy joe fritters tequila tartines vodka gin toast restaurants crowded small plates snacks buns saffron
Hei-Yu Tang

Delicious cocktails at a reasonable price parred with tasty bar food. The meat board is a nice snack to share with some friends. The Mumbai Mule is highly recommended. Staff is super friendly .

Doug de Wet

Excellent cocktails , food, and service. The Queen Arthur is an outstanding gin cocktail with a distinct start, middle, and finish, complex but very smooth and approachable.

Eater

All 16 cocktails on the menu (organized by spirit) feel thoughtful and smart. Highlights include Whiskey in Church (smoky scotch , oloroso, maple , smoked pear bitters ) and the Sutro Swizzle. Read more

Megan Allison

Love this spot. They do a solid Greenpoint, they understand what to do with mezcal , and their snacks are on point. More accessible & better located than Trick Dog, but similar crowd.

Will Bertelsen

Awesome new cocktail and small plates space from the owner of Hideout and an all star team of bar folk. I am fucking thrilled this exists.

WhiskyAvenger

This is 1 of those bars I fell in love w/easily. They have excellent bar food,a excellent whisk(e)y selection,great bartenders and well made cocktails . This is the best cocktail bar in the area.

Kathy ????????‍???? Lin

My favorite bar to take out of town friends. Interesting cocktails , tasty small plates (of varying flavors) and you can hear yourself speak!

Michael Lunøe

Really nice food and cocktails . Food is comforty and cocktails are good. Has a great selection of mezcal and whiskey cocktails .

Ashley Mowrey

This is my favorite bar right now. Phenomenal bar food, brilliant bartenders with a passion for their job, cocktail menus sorted by liquor , and tons of space. I take everyone here, and I'm in love

SFist

Come for the drinks, stay for the food, and then stay for more drinks. The "snacks " menu has a big hit in the pimento cheeseburger , but also check out the kimchi fritter . Read more

Kaitlin Yapchaian

Bar is awesome. Thur @ 8:45 & a few bar stools available while feeling lively . Great drinks; Mumbai mule and the letty fizz in particular. Chicken pot pie empanadas are a win + plantain churros . #gail

Jack Osborne

Burger was majestic. Juicy patty w/ sharp pimento cheese , pickles & onions served on a sweet potato bun . I devoured it before I could take a pic, someone upload a photo so I can relive the experience.

Brad T

In a town known for its mixology , it's hard for any talent to stand above the crowd. ABV pulls it off with an inventive menu and knowledgeable staff . A welcomed addition to The Mish.

Grace Yoon

A delightful and comprehensive selection of cocktails . Personal favorite: Land's End. Ambient yet pleasing atmosphere, with ample seats and standing area.

Lauren Clifford

Really awesome vibe and unbelievable cocktails . Some of the best small plates I've had. Go for the Tartine toast , pulled pork tortillas , and charred Broccoli do cinncio with green garlic vinaigrette .

PUNCH

ABV’s cocktail game is tight, but simple; you wont find dozen-ingredient drinks, just no-frills cocktails organized by spirit. The bar snacks are stellar, from mini fish & chips to potpie empanadas . Read more

Karen Dear Astin

Piña Verde, Kimchee fritter , pimento burger and the mapo sloppy joes ! The sloppy joes were my fave. All food split between 2 people and we felt full enough to skip dinner . Fantastic spot!

Denise F

Cocktails are just great, kimchee fritter , lamb falafel dog, they are small but delicious! Really a great laid back place , love it.

Ashley Yue

A staple in the cocktail scene in the mission. Love their twist on the last word. Just ask the bartender for drinks off the menu and let them surprise you!

Kyle Minor

What’s good here: EVERY DRINK ALL THE TIME. The service here is just beyond excellent, which is saying something, since their drinks are so perfect. 15/10 would be buried here.

Marissa C

Delicious cocktails and fancy bar food with friendly waiters . My fave is the Gin & Celery - refreshing and not sweet, it’s like a modern pimms cup .

Vivek Venkatram

This legit watering hole matches a creative menu of classy American bar bites with a wonderful cocktail program expertly mixed from an amazing selection of liquor , particularly tequila .

tablehopper

As a sherry lover, the Casino Perfecto ($10, blanco tequila , cappelletti, amontillado) speaks to me, and fizz fans can go for Lefty’s Fizz ($13, mezcal , lime , grapefruit shrub, dry curacao, egg white )

Will Bertelsen

The excellent and distinctive Mumbai Mule , which is centered around saffron infused vodka , should be your first cocktail order.

Omer Zach

The sloppy joes (which are like an American pork bun ) and falafel lamb dog were crazy good, but the Mumbai Mule seriously blew me away.

Aaron Jones

Incredible! ABV bartenders make the best cold brew coffees and Bloody Mary's I've ever had; and I've had too many of both.

Kevin Burg

The service here is honestly 10/10. From friendly bartenders to staff taking food orders in the back of the bar , everything was really smooth.

Nisha Menezes

Great for big groups. Not too crowded , easy vibe. Must try Mumbai Mule - tangy version of the Moscow Mule

Cliff Williams

The food looked amazing and the place was very nice. However, the cocktails we had were way, way too strong. It became a struggle to finish our one and only drink

Ross WS

A laid-back, hair-down, neighbourhood bar that gives equal billing to its food and drinks. The cocktail menu is scaled back, pushing spirits to the fore.

Dakota Arkin

Awesome cocktails . Try California shishito peppers or a lamb gyro corn dog . It’s not your average bar food in this hood, and it's delicious.

Joey Combs

For the love of god order the fried cauliflower . Their drinks are amazing here too. Get the Mumbai Mule and The Jackal! Pineapple + Rye !

Pavan Kulkarni

Nice dim lit ambience. Hard to locate it's right next to pakwan. Order the Mumbai mule or ardberg smoky scotch .

ClandestineDrinker

Excellent bar food/whisk(e)y selection/cocktails make this the best cocktail bar in the area.

Andrew Choi

Come here for fun cocktails . The Mumbai Mule was on point: saffron vodka , lemon , ginger , mint , & soda

Grantland

Spacious bar with amazing drinks and friendly staff ! Rare trifecta in SF

Ryan Landry

The burger is so greasy and therefore so perfect. The service is unbelievably good, but it's also only day 3 since opening. Really enjoyed my evening here.

Brett Lider

Perhaps the first truly great cocktail program in the Mission? Certainly the most ambitious.

tablehopper

The dish I want to order each and every time is the kimchi fritter , which does a do-si-do with Korean kimchijeon and Japanese okonomiyaki .

Adena Brenowitz

So many varieties of cocktails to pick from and the bar snacks are amazing! Love this place!

Simon Favreau-Lessard

The persimmon toast is a bit unconventional but delicious, try it if you're feeling adventurous

Deborah Craig

Great drinks l. Friendly place. Tasty unique finger foods share.

Youngjae Park

I love their small bites. Good for snacks / light dinner . Try Mapo Sloppy Joe !

Benjamin Grønvold

Great atmosphere. Friendly drink. If you're a foreigner bring your passport. You might be denied service if not.

Jon Pascarella

Great spot. Not too loud . Great small bites. Eric the bartender is incredible. Huge knowledge of mezcal

Abbey Keck

Get the virgin raspberry lemonade with vodka . And for food, get the chicken pot pie empanadas or the pulled pork corn tortillas .

Zach Weinstein

“The Fuckin’ Burger ” is incredible. I wish it was bigger but really it is perfect. Well done ABV team!

Brett Lider

Their cocktail , Whiskey in Church , is neither served in a church nor is it made of whiskey . Discuss.

rich masio

Octopus , burger , avocado -dressed charred lettuce were outstanding, good selection of Fernet, great staff , good time.

Ali Anderson

great atmosphere for a small group, unique small plates and a long drink selection. if nothing else, try the cheese plate .

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