Novela is in SoMa, San Francisco, at 662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA.

What kind of bar is Novela?

It's a easy on the wallet SoMa spot that leans themed, fancy, and after-work.

What should I drink at Novela?

Go for low- and no-ABV options.

Who is Novela good for?

It's a solid pick for after-work crew, groups celebrating, and book nerd friend.

Novela

Novela is a easy on the wallet themed, fancy, and after-work bar in SoMa. Literary-themed cocktail bar — color-arranged books line the walls and drinks named after literary characters: Huckleberry Finn, Holden Caulfield, Daisy Buchanan, Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes set the tone. Come for low- and no-ABV options.

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662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 896-6500

Hours

Mon–Wed	5 PM–12 AM
Thu–Sat	5 PM–2 AM
Sun	5 PM–12 AM

Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.

The vibe

Themed, fancy, after-work, and groups — easy on the wallet.

Best for

After-work crew, groups celebrating, book nerd friend, and events.

What to drink

Low- and no-ABV options.

Things to do

Punches on tap, literary-themed cocktails, and after-work drinks.

What makes Novela worth it

literary-themed cocktail bar — color-arranged books line the walls
drinks named after literary characters: Huckleberry Finn, Holden Caulfield, Daisy Buchanan, Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes
non-alcoholic 'Helen Keller' (pineapple, grapefruit, pomegranate, lemon, lime, ginger beer, mint)
the calling card: six punches on tap, served by glass, pitcher, or flight
3,500 sq ft — two named rooms (Hemingway, Fitzgerald)
from Bar Stars Kate Bolton (Maven) and Alex Smith (Honor Bar, Gitane)
DJs loud enough that the conversational appeal is mixed — better for groups than dates

Good to know

Where is Novela?: Novela is in SoMa, San Francisco, at 662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is Novela?: It's a easy on the wallet SoMa spot that leans themed, fancy, and after-work.
What should I drink at Novela?: Go for low- and no-ABV options.
What is Novela known for?: Literary-themed cocktail bar — color-arranged books line the walls, drinks named after literary characters: Huckleberry Finn, Holden Caulfield, Daisy Buchanan, Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes, and non-alcoholic 'Helen Keller' (pineapple, grapefruit, pomegranate, lemon, lime, ginger beer, mint).
Who is Novela good for?: It's a solid pick for after-work crew, groups celebrating, and book nerd friend.