The Beehive

"This cocktail bar in the Mission has a hyper-’60s aesthetic and is where to go when you want to channel your inner Mad Men—or go on a first date. They also happen to make amazing cocktails, which you should order alongside light bites like french fries, sandwiches, salads, or a cheese plate as you internally overanalyze your date's body language." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"‘60s-inspired Valencia Street bar the Beehive (a replacement for Range from some of the same folks) takes its deviled eggs very seriously: They come in a trio with one pickled and one fried." - Rose Garrett, Caleb Pershan

"On the first date you learned they like their job, hate IPAs, and prefer dogs (thankfully). Now you’re going on a second date and need a spot to really get to know this person - so head to Beehive. The back room feels like a ’60s lounge, and you’ll want to sit on the deep-cushioned benches for hours while you work through the cocktail list and talk over a pot of fondue. By the time you’re done, you’ll know if there’s going to be date number three." - will kamensky

"The best thing about this '60s-themed spot is the back room that feels like a private lounge where you can drink cocktails with vaguely retro names like the Thunderbird and the namesake Beehive with gin and honey. There’s also a bright bar up front with vintage glassware and wallpaper that look like they were taken from the set of Bewitched. And if that’s not enough theme for you, order some food—they have things like Swedish meatballs and fondue because that’s apparently what people ate back then." - Ricky Rodriguez, Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway

"Beehive feels like a ’60s lounge full of long, deep cushioned benches. They also serve fondue, so you can drink their retro-themed cocktails, like the Thunderbird, while dipping crudités and bread into a molten hot pot of cheese. If that isn’t cozy, nothing is." - Lani Conway, Will Kamensky