"Live organ music, intimate corner nooks, and lighting so red it’ll hide your anxiety flush—find all of this at The Royal Cuckoo in Bernal Heights. If awkward pauses reach critical mass, fill the space with a comment about how the bar’s soundtrack has inspired you to learn how to play the organ. And if things are going well, Royal Cuckoo is a conveniently located launching pad for the other bars in the neighborhood." - julia chen 1