Polkcha
Polkcha is a mid-range asian, cocktail, and nightlife bar in Nob Hill. Asian nightlife vibes with neon lights and night market aesthetic on Polk St and owner-operator bartenders who chat with everyone set the tone.
1750 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Asian, cocktail, nightlife, neighborhood, and date — mid-range.
Date night, small group, and night out.
Drinking and people watching.
What makes Polkcha worth it
- Asian nightlife vibes with neon lights and night market aesthetic on Polk St
- owner-operator bartenders who chat with everyone
- signature Nishiki: gin/sake/shiso/mint/lime
- Wed–Sat only
Good to know
- Where is Polkcha?
- Polkcha is in Nob Hill, San Francisco, at 1750 Polk St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Polkcha?
- It's a mid-range Nob Hill spot that leans asian, cocktail, and nightlife.
- What is Polkcha known for?
- Asian nightlife vibes with neon lights and night market aesthetic on Polk St, owner-operator bartenders who chat with everyone, and signature Nishiki: gin/sake/shiso/mint/lime.
- Who is Polkcha good for?
- It's a solid pick for date night, small group, and night out.
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