Swig
Swig is a mid-range cocktails, dim, and late bar in Tenderloin. A lounge with a tiny dance floor and a fireplace set the tone.
561 Geary St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 931-7292
Hours
| Mon–Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 4:30 PM–12 AM |
| Fri | 4:30 PM–2 AM |
| Sat | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Sun | 4:30 PM–12 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Cocktails, dim, late, and loud — mid-range.
Friend crew and established date.
Dance and live music.
What makes Swig worth it
- a lounge with a tiny dance floor
- a fireplace
- live DJs and the odd band
- strong, affordable drinks
Good to know
- Where is Swig?
- Swig is in Tenderloin, San Francisco, at 561 Geary St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Swig?
- It's a mid-range Tenderloin spot that leans cocktails, dim, and late.
- What is Swig known for?
- A lounge with a tiny dance floor, a fireplace, and live DJs and the odd band.
- Who is Swig good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew and established date.
- Is Swig open late?
- Yes — it's one of the later-night options in Tenderloin.
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