The best cocktail bars in North Beach

The 6 best cocktail bars in North Beach, hand-picked from barfly.life's North Beach list. Where the bartender takes the build seriously — stirred classics, house infusions, and the occasional speakeasy door. For when the night calls for something made with intent.

6 spots in North Beach.

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Legacy North Beach Bar

North Beach · $$★ 4.3 · 77

a newer Grant Avenue cocktail bar, turntables and welcoming bartenders

craft cocktails

15 Romolo

North Beach · $$

down a hidden alley off Broadway, former speakeasy and brothel space

craft cocktails

Tony Nik's Cafe

North Beach · $★ 4.6 · 215

opened 1933, the day Prohibition ended — three generations of the Nicco family, tiny North Beach lounge — leather banquettes, mirrored back bar, no TVs

stiff classic cocktails

Red Jack Saloon

North Beach · $★ 4.5 · 598

large selection of flavored whiskeys, pinball machines and darts

stiff classic cocktails

Equal Parts

North Beach · $$★ 4.5 · 112

opened December 2025 in the Old Spaghetti Factory landmark (1908 building), California-Mexican cocktails — agave spirits and housemade infusions

craft cocktails

The Devil's Acre

Late

North Beach · $$★ 4.5 · 470

Future Bars group — apothecary-style bar paying tribute to the Barbary Coast era, cocktails made with extinct and revived ingredients

craft cocktails and wine by the glass

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