Where is The Sage & Drifter?

The Sage & Drifter is in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, at 1368 Irving St, San Francisco, CA.

What kind of bar is The Sage & Drifter?

It's a mid-range Inner Sunset spot that leans cocktail, neighborhood, and dive.

What is The Sage & Drifter known for?

Named after Johnny Cash's 'I'm A Drifter' and Taoism's concept of the sage, opened 2021 by three Hockey Haven veterans, and $3 Tecates, mezcal flights, and $12 craft cocktails — the price range of an honest bar.

Who is The Sage & Drifter good for?

It's a solid pick for locals, date night, and small group.

Inner Sunset·$$★ 4.5 · 151 on Google

The Sage & Drifter

The Sage & Drifter is a mid-range cocktail, neighborhood, and dive bar in Inner Sunset. Named after Johnny Cash's 'I'm A Drifter' and Taoism's concept of the sage and opened 2021 by three Hockey Haven veterans set the tone. Come for craft cocktails.

Directions View on map Website

1368 Irving St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 592-9488

The vibe

Cocktail, neighborhood, dive, local, and elevated dive — mid-range.

Best for

Locals, date night, small group, and craft drinkers.

What to drink

Craft cocktails.

Things to do

Pool, trivia, and drinking.

What makes The Sage & Drifter worth it

named after Johnny Cash's 'I'm A Drifter' and Taoism's concept of the sage
opened 2021 by three Hockey Haven veterans
$3 Tecates, mezcal flights, and $12 craft cocktails — the price range of an honest bar
pool table, jukebox, Wednesday trivia 7–10pm
4.8 stars on 68 reviews — exceptional Inner Sunset rating

Good to know

Where is The Sage & Drifter?: The Sage & Drifter is in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, at 1368 Irving St, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is The Sage & Drifter?: It's a mid-range Inner Sunset spot that leans cocktail, neighborhood, and dive.
What should I drink at The Sage & Drifter?: Go for craft cocktails.
What is The Sage & Drifter known for?: Named after Johnny Cash's 'I'm A Drifter' and Taoism's concept of the sage, opened 2021 by three Hockey Haven veterans, and $3 Tecates, mezcal flights, and $12 craft cocktails — the price range of an honest bar.
Who is The Sage & Drifter good for?: It's a solid pick for locals, date night, and small group.

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