"This place has been making incredible cocktails since 1998, which is only one reason to plan a date here. The other is that the speakeasy/gastropub situated off a quiet alley in North Beach sets the bar high for all other cocktail spots in the city. It’s also cozy, dimly-lit, and minimalist - there are seats at the bar and along the wall and not much else, so you can focus on your date or moving past the small talk stage." - Lani Conway