Fig & Thistle Apothecary

"Editor's note: Fig & Thistle is temporarily closed. Fig & Thistle feels a little hidden from the rest of Hayes Valley because it’s located down an alley away from the center of the neighborhood, and even though it’s not a secret, that adds to the fun of walking in here. They have a nice by-the-glass list of wines, and a good beer menu too if you want to change it up. This place is pretty tiny, so it’s great for a casual date when you actually want to hear about whatever work drama is happening to whoever you’re going out with for the fifth time—plus, they have fantastic pizza by pop-up Outta Sight if you decide to stay awhile. " - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez, Will Kamensky, Taylor Abrams

"Fig and Thistle looks like a dream loft apartment - if dream apartments served California chardonnay and cheese plates. They have framed pictures of leaves and a wooden bunk bed for you to sit on. It’s also in a quiet back alley in Hayes Valley, the city’s epicenter of cute. When you’re done window shopping in the upscale boutiques nearby, stop into this small wine bar." - Lani Conway, Will Kamensky

"Fig & Thistle is one of our favorite bars in the area. The place is small and dark, and feels a little secret since the entrance is down a back alley. If your impromptu trip to Rich Table is a date, this is a good place to start." - Will Kamensky