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Hayes & Vine Wine Bar 377 Hayes St. (near Gough St.) (415) 626-5301 5 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Thurs., until 1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 3-10 p.m. Sun. The bar has a luxurious feel, with purple velvet upholstery, curvy maple tables and a gorgeous white onyx bar. The international wine list features a whopping 1,000 wines by the bottle and 40 by the glass, with a focus on obscure varietals and boutique wineries. The bar also has tasting flights. Food options include artisan cheeses, olives, caviar and charcuterie. Hotel Biron 45 Rose St. (near Gough St.) (415) 703-0403 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues.-Sun. An art gallery/wine bar that opened in the alley behind Zuni Cafe 18 months ago. Dark, candle-lit room has 10 bar tables scattered around along with a couple of leather sofas and cushy chairs. Romantic. There are 80 wines by the bottle and 35 by the glass. Tasting flights aren't listed, but they do them. Sample tastes are free. Snacking options include caviar, cheeses, salami and olives.
MORE London Wine Bar 415 Sansome St. (near Sacramento St.) (415) 788-4811 1:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Publike atmosphere that invites T-shirts and jeans. The decor is reminiscent of an Italian restaurant, with wood paneling, metallic grapevine wallpaper and high-backed wooden booths - the only things missing are the straw-covered Chianti bottles. 400 wines are available by the bottle, with 30 to 40 by the glass. The list focuses on lesser-known California producers; different sample flights are offered each month. Cheeses and other small plates are available. Varnish Fine Art & Wine Bar 77 Natoma St. (near Second St.) (415) 222-6131 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tues.-Fri., until 5 p.m. Sat. The wine bar sits on the main floor of the two-level gallery space, which features exposed brick walls, high ceilings and modern art. Steel-topped bar. The international wine list features 17 wines by the bottle and a dozen by the glass. Starting at $3 per glass and $12 per bottle. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and Drinking
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Bacchus Wine & Sake Bar 1954 Hyde St. (near Union St.) (415) 928-2633 6-10:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Grab a seat on one of eight bar stools or plop down on one of the leather love seats. Euro-style lounge music. 50-bottle wine list focuses on small wineries from around the world. The bar offers 13 wines by the glass or half-glass. Want some sushi to go with that? Just give the bartender your order. The Bubble Lounge 714 Montgomery St. (near Washington) (415) 434-4204 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon., until 2 a.m. Tues.-Fri., 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat. Ultra-chic Champagne bar is New York all the way. No-sneakers, no-jeans dress code. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings and lots of squishy chairs and plush sofas. If you can't get a seat, there are plenty of spots at the bar. The wine list features 300 sparkling wines and Champagnes along with 16 still wines and a good selection of dessert wines. Thirty-one sparklers are offered by the glass along with sampler flights of three 3.5-ounce tastes. Cocktails are also available, as are appetizers such as caviar, sushi, oysters and fine cheeses.
MORE EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar 901 Cole St. (at Carl St.) (415) 566-3063 5:30-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Modern-industrial feel, with high ceilings, cement floor and a 15-seat hammered metal bar. Asian fusion menu. The black-clad servers are friendly and professional. The wine list has 150 wines by the bottle. By the glass, half-glass and tasting flight. A full restaurant menu is available in the bar. First Crush Wine Bar & Lounge 101 Cyril Magnin St. (near Mason St.) (415) 982-7874 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues.-Sat., until 1 a.m. Sun.-Wed., lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Close to Union Square. Popular place to sip and sup. Intimate candle-lit space with a six-seat bar at the back of the room and small dining tables against the walls. On weekend nights the seats are filled with well-dressed couples in their 30s and stylish singles. The all-California wine list includes more than 600 bottles and the bar offers 16 wines by the glass. Six sampler flights and a guilt-free "don't like it, don't drink it" policy, which means you can send back any bottle you don't enjoy, regardless of the reason. The full California cuisine menu is available at the bar. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and Drinking
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This chic little gallery-bar-nightclub maintains an edgy New York feel in the heart of SoMa. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: 111 Minna Street, SF, CA 94105Phone: (415) 974-1719Other Contact: beer and wine only
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