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
Nerdy, cocktail, fancy, themed, and weird — mid-range.
Established date, small friend group, nerd friend, and out-of-town visitor.
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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