The Pawn Shop

Tapas bar · South of Market

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"Tucked behind the giant "Money Loaned" sign on Mission St. in SoMa, there’s a speakeasy serving up tapas like jamón serrano, gambas, and patatas bravas, alongside an extensive list of wines. But a secret password with vague connections to a payday loan isn’t needed to get in. Instead, be ready to part with a prized (or not-so-prized) possession. Hand it over to the pawnbroker for their ever-growing collection, and you'll be ushered through a hidden door into a windowless room with a glowing bar, stained glass windows, and a crowd of folks fresh off from work. Skip the missable tapas and go straight for the drink menu full of wine cocktails, pilsners, and imported pinot noir. Settle in and sing along to the Top 40 hits from the early 2010s roaring through the speakers." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

7 Great Speakeasies & Hidden Bars In San Francisco
Patricia Chang

993 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions

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