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Cold Drinks BarB
644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
· Cocktail bar
· Chinatown
Stylish whisky-forward cocktail lounge with creative, spirit-driven drinks and steep add-on fees; great ambiance, mixed service and value.
Why this grade
Cold Drinks Bar delivers solid cocktail quality with creative spirit-forward execution and knowledgeable bartenders who customize drinks thoughtfully. The sophisticated art-deco setting creates genuine appeal for whisky enthusiasts, but inconsistent execution and slow service on busy nights prevent a higher grade, while mandatory surcharges compound value concerns for a premium cocktail bar.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive ($18-20 cocktails; premium pours far higher) with 20% service fee plus ~5% surcharge
What to order here
- Sometimes Old Fashioned (Peking duck fat washed)
- Silk Degrees (flight/cocktail context)
- Oaxacan Princess
What stands out
- Atmosphere that feels tucked-away yet polished
- Bartenders who listen and tailor drinks
- Signature duck-fat old fashioned with layered complexity
Opening Hours
Monday17:00–23:00
Tuesday17:00–23:00
Wednesday17:00–23:00
Thursday17:00–23:00
Friday17:00–00:00
Saturday17:00–00:00
Sunday17:00–23:00
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