Peacekeeper

"There’s a retractable roof at this Lower Nob Hill cocktail bar, which is nice in theory. But more often than not, you’ll find yourself huddling around the fireplace in the back rather than soaking up any overhead rays. Snag one of their excellent drinks, like the eponymous Peacekeeper with serrano tequila that also brings the heat, and strike up a conversation with a stranger about snow forecasts while hovering near the flames." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Peacekeeper, a trendy new bi-level bar, boasts design elements as notable as the cocktails, both with a dash of Oaxacan flair. Located in Lower Nob Hill, the bar has a design trifecta of gray concrete, blonde wood, and dangling plants, which blend in perfectly with the natural light that floods the space. Tequila-focused cocktails anchor the ever-evolving menu. Flavor profiles are consistently bright, fresh, and balanced, thanks to ingredients like shrubs, berries, and spices. Cases in point: The Goddaughter, with tequila, berry shrub, citrus, and eggwhite." - Jenna Scatena

"First impression?Peacekeeper, a trendy new bi-level bar, boasts design elements as notable as the cocktails, both with a dash of Oaxacan flare. Located in Lower Nob Hill, the bar has a design trifecta of gray concrete, blonde wood, and dangling plants, which blend in perfectly with the natural light that floods the space. The effect: an ideal bar to linger for daytime drinks. So who’s there?If Peacekeeper were in, say, SoMa, the crowd might be too clique-ish, but thankfully the Lower Nob Hill location attracts a warm, congenial neighborhood crowd. How are the drinks?Tequila-focused cocktails anchor the ever-evolving menu. Flavor profiles are consistently bright, fresh, and balanced, thanks to ingredients like shrubs, berries, and spices. Cases in point: The Goddaughter, with tequila, berry shrub, citrus, and egg white, as well as the Desert Queen, with bourbon, grapefruit, shrub, ancho, and lemon. Worth ordering something to eat, too?The only snacking option here is chips and chipotle salsa. Did the staff do you right?At peak times, it can take a minute to get the staff’s attention. When you finally do, they’re all yours. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for?The airy space and refreshing cocktails might seem best for warm afternoons, but a fireplace and retractable roof makes Peacekeeper surprisingly cozy on foggy San Francisco days, too." - Jenna Scatena

"With soaring ceilings and large skylights, this Lower Nob Hill watering hole feels almost like the outdoors — if the outdoors offered a menu of thoughtful cocktails with Oaxacan influence at a modern bar dressed with wood-topped stools. The namesake Peacekeeper is a spicy blend of serrano tequila, pineapple, ginger, and lime, perfect for sipping next to the bar’s fireplace." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

"Peacekeeper brings the outdoors in with its expansive sky lights and abundance of houseplants trailing down the back bar. There’s no food save for chips and salsa, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better cocktail option in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood on a Monday night." - Lauren Saria