Novela
Cocktail bar · South of Market
662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Highlights
Literary-themed bar with character cocktails & punch
Literary-themed bar with character cocktails & punch
"At Novela, a cocktail lounge in San Francisco, its menu of punches, which changes frequently, often features an intoxicating blend of blood orange, chai, strawberry and fresh tarragon."
"As much as your friend thinks that all the jobs out here are in Silicon Valley, it’s mostly houses, and odds are, they’ll end up working close to the FiDi/SoMa instead. Set the stage and have them meet you there after work one day, so they can see where they’ll actually be spending their time. Novela makes nice cocktails based on literary characters, and gets crowded after work with people wearing company-branded vests with matching backpacks. Go network and show them that they could meet people whose cousin’s boyfriend’s sister’s best friend is your mom’s book club organizer’s kid. It’s a small world, and look, they’re already making connections in SF. If they like the idea of checking out places close to where they’ll work, show them our FiDi Lunch Guide and our guide to Where To Get A Drink Near Your FiDi/SoMa BART Stop." - will kamensky
"John Park, managing partner of San Francisco-based Brick x Brick Hospitality Group, runs a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars in the city including Novela." - Lauren Saria
"While downtown San Francisco isn’t always your best bet for an excellent bar, Novela is an exception; inspired by the aesthetics and themes of great literature, it’s a book-lined haven and a perfect place for a leisurely cocktail. Their house-made punches are a mainstay of the menu; don’t miss the fruity Mango Rum Punch, with BACARDÍ Cuatro Rum, mango, lychee, clementine, and lime." - Vox Creative
"Contemporary in feel and literary in ambition (cocktails are named for characters in novels like Leopold Bloom and Jay Gatsby) Novela has drinks and small bites for after work get-togethers or weekend jaunts downtown. For your best bet, get the punch on tap by the bowl." - Caleb Pershan
