This narrow and dimly lit tavern in Hayes Valley offers bibliophiles and connoisseurs of classic cocktails a chance to chat about literature over drinks. Its monthly book club, which meets the last Wednesday of every month, revolves around novels relating to either San Francisco or booze. And if you want access to the $5 specialty cocktail associated with said book club, you had best bring the book. Read More
Hayes Valley may be the hotness right now, but Two Sisters Bar and Books angles for a quieter mood. It's a faded-toile-wallpaper, scuffed-furniture type of place, where the smart set (Lisa Loeb glasses and cardigans welcome) can snag cocktails and a meal with minimal pretense. Read More
