Bay Area Limo Service Keeps You Safe When You Drink
Like most urban centers, San Francisco has traffic and parking challenges that can put a damper on all the fun. Smiles can slip into frowns when you you're late for your dinner reservation due to traffic or have to park several blocks away from the bar.The San Francisco Bay Area offers as many dining, entertainment and nightlife options as there are stars in the sky. If you're planning a night out after work, the city is certain to have something to exceed your expectations.
When you finally find that street parking spot that you barely fit into, don't forget that you'll have to pull the car out again in a few hours. If you don't want to let the stress of transportation get in the way of your night, hiring a bay area limo service might be a wise choice, especially if you plan to drink alcohol. When you're going out for a good time, the last thing you want is to put your life or the lives of others at risk, not to mention the difficulty you'll have trying to maneuver out of that tight parking spot.
Once you've picked a limo rental service to take care of you for the night, check out these 5 top-ranked San Francisco bars.
Blackbird
Located in the super-social Castro neighborhood, the Blackbird serves up invented, handcrafted cocktails, elegant drinks and sports a well-curated wine list to boot. Top drinks recommended on FourSquare include the Market St. Manhattan, the Rosemary Fix and the Blackbird Mai Tai.
Happy hour: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays
Press Club
This wine bar and lounge is located right off Market Street in downtown San Francisco, two blocks from the Moscone Convention Center. Each month, the Press Club features an artisan vintner and brewer. Visitors can try wines directly from the winemaker and beers directly from the brewmaster on certain evenings.
MOSTO
More than 300 bottles of agave spirits make MOSTO a must-try. This tequila and botanas bar is open nightly from 5 p.m. to midnight and sits at 741 Valencia St. in the Mission neighborhood.
Bourbon and Branch
Stepping into this eight-year-old speakeasy in the Tenderloin is like a time machine ride to the 1920s. According to its website, the Bourbon and Branch is located in the same spot as an actual speakeasy that operated illegally from 1921 - 1933. Entrance is by reservation only. The unmarked door makes it a nice hideaway spot for a good drink and exclusive atmosphere. Open Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Occidental Cigar Bar
The Occidental Cigar Bar is located in the Financial District. It has only been around since 2001 but establishes its roots in the 1860's, when the location used to house the Occidental hotel. A great selection of whiskey, wine and beer accompany the wide selection of cigars. You can also bring your own cigars.
Whether you're looking for an intimate setting to discuss a business deal or a more social environment to bond with a group and relax after a long day, San Francisco has what you need. Check out 45 more of the city's top bars, picked by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, by clicking here: The G50: San Francisco's Top Bars.
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