"A rooftop bar that isn’t El Techo is the gift we all deserve. Charmaine’s, in the San Francisco Proper Hotel, is upscale without feeling pretentious, and has excellent views of City Hall and down Market Street. The crowd can be a bit corporate (it is a hotel bar, after all), but that doesn’t make the cocktails any weaker or less delicious. Heads up, there's a $65 per person minimum for groups of three or more. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Taylor Abrams
"Located on top of the Proper Hotel, the views from this Mid-Market rooftop bar are fantastic. And aside from that—and having great cocktails—it’s a good place to cozy up next to a fire pit at night. The crowd can be a bit corporate (it is a hotel bar, after all), but that doesn’t make the drinks any weaker or less delicious. Heads up, there's a $50 per person minimum for groups of three or more." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"A rooftop bar offering parade-day viewing beginning at 11 a.m.; entry is ticketed for specific times because the Proper Hotel's elevator is slow, so timed arrival is required." - Dianne de Guzman
"If you want to visit the side of New San Francisco that feels most like LA, head over to Charmaine’s. A gorgeous design by (LA-based) designer Kelly Wearstler, the one-of-a-kind view overlooks mid-Market Street and the Federal Building. The crowd is a mix of tech workers and bougie tourists from all over staying at the Proper Hotel downstairs, and the many fire pits are a big draw. All told, it’s a must-visit spot for the view and the couches alone." - Dianne de Guzman
"Look up and down Market Street’s windy corridor from the glass-enclosed patio of Charmaine’s, perched atop the well-heeled Proper Hotel. It’s got drinks designed by Bon Vivants Hospitality (Trick Dog), snacks by Jason Fox of the late Commonwealth, and high style to match. The best seats are around one of the fire pits." - Lauren Saria