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The Interval at Long Now

The Interval at Long Now is a mid-range nerdy, cocktail, and fancy bar in Fort Mason. The Long Now Foundation's bar/cafe — house of the 10,000-Year Clock project and Stewart Brand's curated library shelves the walls (3,500 books for the long-term thinker) set the tone.

2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA · (415) 561-6582

The vibe

Nerdy, cocktail, fancy, themed, and weirdmid-range.

Best for

Established date, small friend group, nerd friend, and out-of-town visitor.

Things to do

Cocktails with footnotes, look at the prototype 10,000-year clock, and browse the bookshelf.

What makes The Interval at Long Now worth it

  • the Long Now Foundation's bar/cafe — house of the 10,000-Year Clock project
  • Stewart Brand's curated library shelves the walls (3,500 books for the long-term thinker)
  • cocktail menu has historical notes — every drink ties to a deep-time moment
  • prototype of the actual 10,000-Year Clock spins behind the bar
  • Fort Mason waterfront, in a converted Army pier building
  • Brian Eno-designed bell rings at unpredictable intervals

Good to know

Where is The Interval at Long Now?
The Interval at Long Now is in Fort Mason, San Francisco, at 2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is The Interval at Long Now?
It's a mid-range Fort Mason spot that leans nerdy, cocktail, and fancy.
What is The Interval at Long Now known for?
The Long Now Foundation's bar/cafe — house of the 10,000-Year Clock project, Stewart Brand's curated library shelves the walls (3,500 books for the long-term thinker), and cocktail menu has historical notes — every drink ties to a deep-time moment.
Who is The Interval at Long Now good for?
It's a solid pick for established date, small friend group, and nerd friend.

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