Tradition

Good selection of tasty cocktails. Atmosphere is more casual/bar-like compared to Bourbon and Branch and cocktails are just as good. Good for groups - lots of space around the bar, pool table - but booths are suitable for those looking for a more intimate setting.

Tradition is Bourbon and Branch's more public "speakeasy", where you sit in cozy, dimly, film noir like booths to sip on artisanal cocktails. They were running a Tiki theme menu, so we ordered from there rather than their extensive book. I enjoy the cozy booths, and they're perfect for having pre/post show cocktails with another couple. Groups larger than 4 are best hanging out at the main bar. I've come here many times and enjoy the atmosphere and creative drink menu.

Start out the evening with a pagan breakfast. The amazing bartender suggested slushee style. Yum! Pushing the flower into the slushee and eating eat frozen is one the most delicious treats!

Great place for mixed drinks and a great selection of whiskeys and scotches! I came here for a 7x7 hosted event and got to try a couple different drinks on their menu. The staff are very knowledgeable about their liquor collection and are great mixologists when it comes to cocktails. There's bar seating on one side of the bar. The other side has booth seating that can be reserved in advance.

Great spot for cocktails with unique private booths. The crowd can be a bit pretentious on weekends with club music blasting ( They have bouncers working the door). This ruins the relaxed vibe of any good cocktail bar.

A great spot for well-made drinks. The scene is mellow, which is conducive for those who want to catch up with friends over thoughtfully made cocktails. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and can make you something off menu based on your unique taste. In addition to the pleasing decor, they always have amazing music playing. Sometimes the music can be a bit loud, and you find yourself shouting at your friends, but you can still appreciate the great selection of songs. It's also pretty cool to see the bartenders climbing the ladders to grab some rye and occasionally you'll catch some 'tenders breathing fire. Great location - easy to walk to from Bart. I think they're also owned by the same owners of Bourbon and Branch and Local Edition. I'd say it's the more relaxed of the siblings.

Brought to you by the same minds behind Bourbon & Branch and Local Edition, Tradition is a speakeasy type bar located a few steps from B&B in the SF Tenderloin. The most interesting feature of the bar is that it offers booths that patrons can reserve ahead of time to create a nice private space for a group of friends to enjoy drinks in comfort. Speaking of the drinks, the menu is extensive and the bartenders are top notch. Just about any formulation of liquors, flavors, and preparations you can think of can be handled by the staff. One of my favorite things to do is to just provide the wait staff or bartender with a general idea about the taste of the drink I'm looking and then leave the rest to chance. It's worked wonders every time.

I have never seen such an expansive cocktail list! The servers are really knowledgeable too and make great recommendations based on other drinks that you like. Everything we tried was delicious - particularly loved the Vieux Carre, and the Old Fashioned was perfect. The music is really good too, and if you book you can get one of the little booths on the side, which I'd totally recommend. Great option in an area with not so many nice bars.