Smuggler's Cove
Smuggler's Cove is a mid-range themed, cocktails, and dim bar in Hayes Valley. Three-story pirate ship interior and 1,300+ rum varieties (largest in US) set the tone.
650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 869-1900
Hours
| Mon–Sun | 5 PM–1:45 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Themed, cocktails, dim, and iconic — mid-range.
New date, established date, friend crew, and out-of-towners.
What makes Smuggler's Cove worth it
- three-story pirate ship interior
- 1,300+ rum varieties (largest in US)
- 80 cocktails
- flaming drinks
- appears as a regular apartment from outside
- ship's rigging, barrels, anchors, fish netting decor
- 550 varieties of rum (some sources say 1300+)
Good to know
- Where is Smuggler's Cove?
- Smuggler's Cove is in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, at 650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Smuggler's Cove?
- It's a mid-range Hayes Valley spot that leans themed, cocktails, and dim.
- What is Smuggler's Cove known for?
- Three-story pirate ship interior, 1,300+ rum varieties (largest in US), and 80 cocktails.
- Who is Smuggler's Cove good for?
- It's a solid pick for new date, established date, and friend crew.
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