Holy Water
Holy Water is a mid-range cozy, cocktails, and neighborhood bar in Bernal Heights. Church-themed decor and religiously-named cocktails and a thoughtful tap list and glassware set the tone. Come for beer on tap.
309 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
Cozy, cocktails, neighborhood, conversation, and themed — mid-range.
Established date, friend crew, and solo.
Beer on tap.
What makes Holy Water worth it
- church-themed decor and religiously-named cocktails
- a thoughtful tap list and glassware
- moody but unpretentious
- a true Bernal local's bar
Good to know
- Where is Holy Water?
- Holy Water is in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, at 309 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Holy Water?
- It's a mid-range Bernal Heights spot that leans cozy, cocktails, and neighborhood.
- What should I drink at Holy Water?
- Go for beer on tap.
- What is Holy Water known for?
- Church-themed decor and religiously-named cocktails, a thoughtful tap list and glassware, and moody but unpretentious.
- Who is Holy Water good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date, friend crew, and solo.
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