Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

This was the most innovative and engaging businesses I've been to! Not only are they a speakeasy, they are also a restaurant AND an escape room! The speak easy and the Middle Earth dining room was so well decorated. I felt like I was in a movie set! We booked our escape room on a Saturday at 2pm. Upon entering, we were greeted with a complimentary drink while we waited for the game host and signed the waivers. The beginning of the escape room and all the way through it, had fun puzzles that were interactive and new! Many of the puzzles and responses were well designed and very good quality. The room was so immersive. I absolutely enjoyed my time. Throughout the room, we also had cocktails provided to us in the various puzzles! That is definitely not something I've experienced before! At the end, we were surprised with a nice little tea party to celebrate our anniversary! Thank you so much, Lore SF! We had so much fun and we highly recommend this place! Very well done!

Decor, atmosphere and lighting in the front room is amazing. I felt transported into a 1920s speakeasy in the front. I like how it’s not too loud even when packed. In the back (I don’t want to give away the theme) it was detailed and interactive! Most drinks can be made with or without alcohol and the ingredients for each drink were so fresh. I particularly liked the Korean Cold noodle drink, it was delicious and unlike anything I’ve drank before and I would have it again. I had two flat breads the butter chicken and caramelized onion and the breads were cooked perfectly and the chicken melted in my mouth and the breads were so soft. I didn’t get a chance to try the escape room yet but will be back to do so!

The Korean cold noodles and mango sago cocktails were both very easy to drink. I especially enjoyed the Korean cold noodles because of how refreshing it was. A lot of drinks can be made non-alcoholic for your non-drinker friends. Decor felt nice and cozy. Staff was friendly. I want to come back to try their escape room and the yuzu margarita!

One of the best cocktails I’ve had in my life! The vibes are amazing, it feels like a very vibey, cozy, sexy speakeasy. I haven’t done the escape room yet, but planning to come back with my housemates to do it. The decor here is so cool!

Soft opening but what a vibe! :) the front is a dimly lit classy speakeasy, and there’s a back room that’s LOTR-themed. Def want to try out the escape room soon! Loved my cold noodle drink, which I requested to be made non-alcoholic (lots of the menu can be done so, which I appreciate as someone who doesn’t drink much anymore 🥹) ((no pics bc I downed it so quickly)). Another fave was the mango sago drink!! We really want to try Wei’s pineapple cake drink next time as well! Update: walked in again to try more drinks and the Wei’s pineapple cake was so good! The infusion of wintermelon in the whipped cream on top was such a genius idea :D also so happy to just have a nice place to chill after dinner in the mission!!

Had the best experience during their soft opening. The drinks are unique and unlike any menu in SF. You definitely need to try the butter chicken flatbread and yuzu margarita. The whole vibe is whimsical with very fun surprises the further you venture into the bar. Didn’t do the escape room this time but excited to try! Will definitely be going back!

Immersive experience with fun tasty drinks that fit the story! Clean and beautiful themed space! The puzzles are creative, and the right difficulty - we solved everything with just a few hints (just me and my husband today)!

I am so glad I was finally able to bring in my partner (they were booked for weeks!) I LOOOVE the amazing swing music and food. The staff is amazing and I love the little fun surprises that occur in between meals. I saw the mango sago on LoreSF's Instagram and I'm so glad I was able to try it (if you're a fellow mango lover, you know what I'm talking about 🥭❤️). It was really fun to try the different drinks (and they have NA options too!). Highly recommend to bring a couple of people and try the different drinks together! We had a really fun and much deserved date night, and we were so glad the team at Lore made it so special. We can't wait to bring our group next time for the escape room 🔥🔥🔥

The best new cocktail bar and speakeasy in SF. We sampled multiple drinks and each one was a hit. Menu has a lot of different and unique cocktails, will definitely be back

We loved the place!! The deviled eggs were genuinely fantastic, and the drinks were incredible. We loved the lighting, the books, the vibe, and it felt like we were in our own little world away from the noise, where even checking our phones didn't seem appealing, because we felt disconnected and alive in that space. I also loved the entrance; it definitely felt like a true speakeasy. The only thing to improve was the air circulation. My wife and I are excited to come back!

Amazing experience at Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room! The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Owner, Vy -- she was so polite, welcoming, and genuinely helpful will highly recommend!

This place was amazing!! I felt the urge to share the excitement even though I just left the place less than 1 hr ago. I found them on instagram randomly right before grand opening, but didn't have a chance to visit until today. Speakeasy PLUS escape room??? Such a cool concept. Their Asian fusion cocktail was a huge plus too. It's 3 of my favorites combined in one place, so I might be biased. After arriving, we discovered there was a(nother) themed room with puzzles and board games, so that made the experience even more fun. I didn't get to do the escape room this time, so I was a bit worried it wouldn't be fun. I was wrong. I was entertained from the second I stepped in. We were given 3 chances to guess the flavor of the welcome drink. Then, the owner came to invite us to walk around and explore the space. Even the bathrooms have themes! Each stall has a different decor. The board games were new (some were still wrapped). There were a couple common games (codename) , but most were games I haven't seen yet/haven't had the chance to play yet. That's not all. The server came back to give 2 performances when the room was pretty full. Oh, for the drinks, we have yuzu margarita, mango sago, and Wei's pineapple cake. I liked all of them. Yuzu one was as expected, but very good. Mango sago and the pineapple cake cocktails were very unique and it was good. They also had great choice for the music. The only thing I'd recommend would be adding a water station in the back room as well. Also, it'll probably be in their best interest to add a sign to not force anything. My fiance and I've had many escape room experiences so we knew when to stop when attempting the public puzzles around the speakeasy, but I can imagine people accidentally breaking things in an attempt to figure what the puzzles do (no clues were provided there).

Fun spot with potential! We came on a Saturday, earlier in the night so it wasn't too busy. The host was super welcoming and gave us a quick tour of the space. They have a Lord of the Rings room at the back which was cool! In terms of the drinks, they have cool Asian inspired flavors. We tried the matcha red bean and mango sago. The mango sago was super tasty. But the matcha red bean was a little bland, and mostly tasted like shochu with a hint of red bean. No trace of matcha and the drink was white. The bar area also has a lot of games if you want to play with your table. The decor was also unique. They also have an escape room which sounds fun to try. Overall, a solid new space in the Mission!

Drinks were delicious and loved the flavors. I especially liked the mango sago, it tasted like spiked hey tea. Pineapple cake cocktail had actual pineapple cake on top which was good. I do think the price is really high for the amount you get. The flavors were unique and I enjoyed my drinks. Service was pretty fast and really nice. Interior was dark, intimate, and had games to play on the wall in the back. The games were kind of hidden and blended with the decorations but love that they included them for customers. Loved the themed lounge is the back, it is a bit hidden and felt a bit secluded from the rest of the bar. It was behind the bathrooms and it was very thoughtfully detailed and immersive. While I enjoyed my time here, I think there could be room for improvement! I came at 7, an hour after opening but they didn't have the butter chicken flatbread so we got the smoked salmon flatbread which was good. Overall my experience was 3.75/5, would consider doing the escape room next visit!

This was the most innovative and engaging businesses I've been to! Not only are they a speakeasy, they are also a restaurant AND an escape room! The speak easy and the Middle Earth dining room was so well decorated. I felt like I was in a movie set! We booked our escape room on a Saturday at 2pm. Upon entering, we were greeted with a complimentary drink while we waited for the game host and signed the waivers. The beginning of the escape room and all the way through it, had fun puzzles that were interactive and new! Many of the puzzles and responses were well designed and very good quality. The room was so immersive. I absolutely enjoyed my time. Throughout the room, we also had cocktails provided to us in the various puzzles! That is definitely not something I've experienced before! At the end, we were surprised with a nice little tea party to celebrate our anniversary! Thank you so much, Lore SF! We had so much fun and we highly recommend this place! Very well done!

I was super excited that Lore finally opened after following them on social media for a while! As fans of Lord of the Rings, we were really excited to check out the Middle Earth-themed room. I made a reservation for a Saturday evening, and we were seated immediately. The environment is super cool! I loved the vibes and ambiance. Drinks-wise, the menu looked amazing. We went with the Korean Cold Noodles and Mango Sago, which were both phenomenal. I loved how well thought out the drinks were--the Korean Cold Noodles smelled exactly like the dish and tasted savory but good. The Mango Sago was very dessert-like. We really enjoyed both drinks! The server also brought out a game for us, which we had a lot of fun with. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit to Lore, and I hope to be back soon to try out more menu offerings!

I came to this speakeasy to grab drinks for my one of my friends birthday with a group of 6. Coming in, the ambiance was low light, intimate. We were immediately seated since we had a reservation for 9:45pm. We ordered our drinks at around 9:55pm; at 11pm only 3/5 drinks were brought to us (shown on the picture). We went through 2 servers and was told that drinks were backed up AFTER waiting for over an hour. The redeeming experience here was our first server taught us how to play Bull S**t with dices. If you're looking for drinks, I highly do NOT recommend this place. Oh also, make sure you bring a fan or something, it gets really stuffy.

Come with MEEEEE... RUN, don't walk... J/k! Ok, in all seriousness, Lore is going to be the new IT place in the city for a night out. They're a brand new Speakeasy AND Escape Room where you can get your drank on while solving a series of puzzles to escape. I read that the owner/brainchild, Vy spent her entire life savings on building Lore from scratch....alone. She visited DBI (city inspections) over 80 times to make this happen. I also found her Reddit post detailing her experience and offering to answer questions for others navigating the tumultuous process of opening a new business in the city. I admire her drive, preserverance, and positivity...so I had to come to support. Taking over the long closed El Tin Tan, Lore soft opened today just steps away from Bart. Rezzies on Opentable; separate rezzies for the Speakeasy and Escape Room. Our rezzies had to be pushed back several times due to the city's red tape but the owner was very apologetic and offered guests a free app, deviled eggs, and an aperitif. I'm claustrophobic so no Wonderland themed Escape Room (w/ live actors) for me. Starts at $89 pp for 100 minutes. Thirsty Thursday at their speakeasy it is! Q R M E N U CYO Three-Course Cocktail "Dinner" ($19-$29 per cocktail)... Borscht, Korean Cold Noodles, A5 & Truffle, Mango Sago, or Tres Leche w/ salted egg cocktails anyone?! For tapas ($17-$28), there's AZN and global fusion deviled eggs, salad, ceviche, and flatbreads. D R I N K S * Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) Savory with a balanced subtle sweet and sour flavor and nice creaminess from the egg foam. * Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19) With hot girl summer here (ok, maybe not in the city), the naengmyeon inspired cocktail was very refreshing with savory tangy sweet notes reminiscent to the real deal. The sesame oil added a nutty finish. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and positive vibes all around. A M B I A N C E Sexy red and black cabaret vibes with a handful of cocktail tables and bar seating. There's also a hidden lounge area in back. P A R K I N G Take public transit or a ride-share. If you have to drive in, the nearest garage is half a block away at Hoff/16th (turn right into the alley when you see Wells Fargo). Overall, Lore is an awesome addition to the city's craft cocktail and nightlife scene. You won't find deliciously unique food-inspired cocktails like this anywhere else in the bay!

Lore Passion. That's the first and most important word that I can give about Lore. The passion in the drinks and food, and how much thought was put into each one. The passion in the decor of both the bar and the escape room. The passion the owner, Vy, has put into every single step of finally opening the doors on this project. And it has paid off. Even along the way when they were speed bumps, she was so gracious in communicating with future patrons and more than making up for something that was ultimately out of her control. I'm so glad that this place is now open. I'm so glad that San Francisco has another spot that exudes and is bursting with love and spirit. And I'm so excited for even more people to discover it.

The new secret spot in SF... that deserves to be on @secret.sf. Good and drink was amazing. Love the vibes and concept. I recommend the matcha, mango and flatbread. Watch the videos to see for yourself.

I saw TikTok's of this place that really hyped it up but I thought it was just okay. I sat in a table in the back and the room was kind of creepy and dark. At first there was no one else beside our party but then a few others were seated next to us. The speakers weren't working and there was no music which meant I could hear every single conversation around me. They had a few games around the tables which we played for a bit. The food and drinks were just okay - overpriced and had strange flavor profiles. Maybe they're just new and still getting situated, so I would maybe try them out again in a few months.

Tldr go check it out cuz the food and drinks were yum and there was no wait for walk in! Found a new bar so I thought I'd check it out. Went without a reservation on a saturday night at 10pm ish and I was seated right away. Me and my boyfriend were seated at the bar and ordered 6 drinks and 2 tapas in total. There was about 5-10 minutes wait time for the drinks which is well under the standard wait time and the food came within 10-15 minutes. All the drinks were so yum and looked so unique and. i wish i could drink more. Highly recommend mango mochi, tees leches, pbb bourbon, tom kha. I forget the other two.

Beautiful space with unique cocktails! They very kindly accommodated a large group (12 people) for drinks in the back room. We sampled a bunch of their drinks and were very impressed, especially with the A5 Wagyu whiskey cocktail! Love that there is an escape room here. We saw bits of the escape room ethos in the bar area (small puzzles to play with), and would love to come back to do the full experience.

The only thing "speakeasy" about this place is the hidden entrance--everything else was a complete mess. From the moment we stepped inside, it felt like we had walked into a sauna. No air conditioning, just stifling, stagnant heat that had our entire party visibly sweating and red-faced within minutes. Easily 78-80 degrees inside, and we were fanning ourselves just to stay somewhat comfortable. The service was abysmal. We were a group of seven, and our drink orders arrived in scattered waves over the span of an hour and a half--with long gaps between each. Two drinks came out after 25-30 minutes, another three nearly an hour later, and only after complaining did we finally receive the last of our drinks. Even then, the order was incorrect. We asked for two mango sagos; they brought one. Then remade another drink they had already served. Total chaos. As for the drinks themselves--terrible. I ordered the non-alcoholic mango sago, which somehow cost $17 and tasted like watered-down tap water with the faintest hint of mango. Genuinely one of the most unpleasant drinks I've ever had. Staff repeatedly apologized, but apologies don't make up for complete disorganization, long wait times, or a miserable atmosphere. There was no sign of a manager or anyone taking control. It honestly felt like no one was in charge. We only had a reservation for the bar since the escape room was fully booked. But based on this experience, it's clear the bar is just a poorly run dive masquerading as a speakeasy because of its gimmicky puzzle shop front. Do yourself a favor--skip this place!!! San Francisco has far better speakeasies that actually live up to the experience. This one just isn't it. We visited on 07/19 (reservation was set to 9:45pm) to celebrate my sister's birthday to only end with a disappointing night noting that we were actually very excited to visit this establishment!

Lore Speakeasy (amazing name btw) is a hidden gem with an incredible Asian-inspired cocktail and food menu. The entrance is cleverly disguised, but once you're inside, you're transported into an intimate, dimly lit space with amazing atmosphere. Perfect for small gatherings or dates. I ordered the Mango Sago and it was delicious, I could have had five more. Service was attentive and fast. Excited to come back for more + check out the escape room when it's open!!

Creative immersive escape room experience, on theme, tasty cocktails. Cocktails are creative and tasty, though seemed more like a small mini cocktail considering price (escape room). Speakeasy cocktails were normal sized and tasty. Friendly service, still a new business. Female owned business, minority owned. Clean bathrooms. Speakeasy includes some fun little board games. Convenient location and street parking. Beautiful themed space. Could use some ventilation which I believe they are currently constructing. Recommend this escape room and speakeasy.

Our group had an amazing escape room (super yummy mocktails) and bar experience!! Highly recommend checking out!!

Best cocktails in the city! Amazing food inspired drinks. Excellent service. Great ambience as well - perfect noise level and temperature!

Absolutely delicious cocktails and a really cool vibe. All of the cocktails are creative that I've never had before!

Super cozy spot with some of the most creative cocktails I've had. The tom kha and mango sago were unreal. You can tell a lot of love went into the menu.

What a fun and quirky experience! Wife and I celebrated our belated anniversary after the city prevented this establishment from officially opening on their projected date. We finally were able to reschedule and make the trip out here, and we're very glad that we did. First, the room is very well crafted, and the puzzles were all immersive (i.e. no Masterlocks, or combination locks were used in any of the puzzles) Prior to participating in the room, the owner will send a waiver of interest to see what drinks the party wants to consume. They have non-alcoholic options as well, for those that are curious. A little bummed that the Pho option wasn't on the waiver, but probably because the menu is constantly in rotation. Not a biggie. On a side Note: the drinks were pleasantly delicious! We went with Borscht, substituted the 2nd drink for Tom Kha, and our 3rd drink was a Mango Sago. Back to the room itself: fun adventure, with lots of knick-knacks and puzzles. Super unique, and worth the trip to hang out, chill, enjoy libations, and turn it into a fun date. Can't wait to see if this place adds more rooms, or if they will be rotating rooms out. So excited!

Thanks to your stupid opinions- IF I COULD GIVE IT ZERO STARS, I WOULD !!! I don't know what kind of "speakeasy" they think this is- lol the drinks are a nightmare if you can get any at all. The owner is super nervous, rude, indecisive and keeps opening and closing due to city code health issues.... That should say something A speakeasy is supposed to be focused on liquor- not whatever the hell is going on here I came in with some friends the other night and it was laughable. The escape room?? Cardboard!!!! Don't waste your money here- there are legitimate speakeasy's in this city This is another techie coming here to ruin our city with these novelty jokes. Next!!! Also all the 5 star reviews are from the staff - she made them do it- I know this for fact

I did the speakeasy experience and it was amazing! easily the most whimsical one in the city. Loved the cocktails in the middle of the adventure, i'm a fan of savory ones. Will come back again to try all the other cocktails at the speakeasy!

Such a cool and unique idea! We came in 8 days after opening and were welcomed with fantastic hosts. Even though we did not do the escape room today, we were given the chance to solve small puzzles as we sipped on our cocktails. There were so many fun drink flavors that were mostly asian-inspired. We had the mango sago and the yuzu margarita which were delicious. Afterwards, the owner showed us a sneakpeek of the back where the escape room and other seating areas were, which were themed after Alice in Wonderland and Lord of the Rings. Super cool spot and we hope to be able to come back to do the escape room (which as you solve puzzles, you get a different drink!)

We hosted our end of quarter happy hour at Lore, and it was a great experience! We were lucky to be their first company event hosted here. The food was amazing! The deviled eggs, nachos and ceviche was delicious. The drinks were so creative and different, but so tasty. My team was very impressed by the creativity of the drinks. Vy, the owner made our experience as smooth as possible, especially for it being her first corporate event. We will absolutely be coming back!

Very warm cozy ambience in the front of the bar. They have a secret second room in the back. Great drinks and unique experience.

My GF and I went there on a date, and it was amazing! The drinks were really good, and we answered their drink ingredients question correctly and got a prize. I highly recommend this place to everyone Plus I hear the business will start having game nights and other fun activities soon too!

Wonderful place to hang out with friends/ dates! The drinks are absolutely delicious and the service is great! We can't wait to go back!!!

Amazing new bar in SF for puzzle and escape room lovers! It's in soft opening so still working out the kinks but the drinks are delicious, and I'm excited to come back to check out the escape room!

Super fun new them bar that combines an escape room (with inventive cocktails), a speakeasy, and a Lord of the Rings-themed game room. Great cocktails and bar snacks, very friendly staff

Great vibe and amazing cocktails - the cocktails smell exactly like the foods they are named after, which is really impressive. Definitely coming back!