Kissakeko
Kissakeko is a mid-range fancy, speakeasy, and themed bar in Nob Hill. A real jazz kissa — six to eight seats total and vinyl only — 'we will never stream music' set the tone. Come for craft cocktails.
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA (no website, Instagram-only)
Fancy, speakeasy, themed, and music-forward — mid-range.
Established date who appreciates quiet, audio nerd friend, and solo with a book.
Craft cocktails.
Vinyl listening and high-end sake.
What makes Kissakeko worth it
- a real jazz kissa — six to eight seats total
- vinyl only — 'we will never stream music'
- no website, no set food menu, Instagram-only communication
- high-end limited-production sake
- owner Bernardo previously ran Vineyard Gate
- the most minimal listening-bar operation in town
Good to know
- Where is Kissakeko?
- Kissakeko is in Nob Hill, San Francisco, at Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA (no website, Instagram-only).
- What kind of bar is Kissakeko?
- It's a mid-range Nob Hill spot that leans fancy, speakeasy, and themed.
- What should I drink at Kissakeko?
- Go for craft cocktails.
- What is Kissakeko known for?
- A real jazz kissa — six to eight seats total, vinyl only — 'we will never stream music', and no website, no set food menu, Instagram-only communication.
- Who is Kissakeko good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date who appreciates quiet, audio nerd friend, and solo with a book.
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