Driftwood
Bar · San Francisco
About Driftwood
At Driftwood, we're all about creating a haven where friends and strangers can come together to sip, savor, and unwind. Our nautically named cocktails are mixed with love in our marine-themed digs, complete with plush leather couches and the soothing sounds of a piano playing softly in the backgroun...
At Driftwood, we're all about creating a haven where friends and strangers can come together to sip, savor, and unwind. Our nautically named cocktails are mixed with love in our marine-themed digs, complete with plush leather couches and the soothing sounds of a piano playing softly in the background. We've heard from our customers that our expertly crafted drinks pair perfectly with our elevated bar bites, like our signature 'Anchors Aweigh' sliders. Our team works tirelessly to provide top-notch service, ensuring every guest feels at home - whether you're catching up with friends or discovering new favorite drinks.
What Customers Say About Driftwood
Driftwood is a popular bar known for its welcoming atmosphere, potent drinks, and friendly bartenders like Cody. Customers rave about the chill vibe, great music, and artisanal cocktails. It's a local favorite, perfect for dates or gatherings.
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Tip: Happy hour is from 4-6PM with $10 margaritas and old fashions.
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Driftwood is located in San Francisco, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- St. Joseph's Church and Complex (A 257m) — church building in San Francisco, California, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Building at 465 Tenth St. (A 389m) — historic building in San Francisco, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- National Carbon Company Building (A 522m) — historic building in San Francisco, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- SF Camerawork (A 813m)
Parks & Gardens
- Marshall Square (A 709m) — park in the United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Prelinger Library (A 121m) — library
- Q109918398 (A 324m) — building that burned down in the 1906 San Francisco fire
- Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco (A 706m) — biblioteca
- 10 S. Van Ness Ave (A 817m) — proposed high rise building in San Francisco, California
- Ayoub & Kubein Building (A 817m) — building in San Francisco, California, United States
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Driftwood San Francisco Reviews
I LOVE this place! Such a fun, mellow vibe and they have the best rotating menu of fancy specials. Chill, not-overly-loud music (unusual for a bar - you can actually have a conversation). The bartenders are always so nice too. Tonight I had the Mexican Blues. 💙
I had a great time at this small bar located in the SOMA district. They have several beers on their menu, plus a list of some awesome cocktails. They have a full bar, so you can order just about anything you want, even if it's not on the menu.
Jack In the Box. Has excellent fast food Gary st. Up the blk. best prices and the best affordable food in San Francisco. Get you a Juicy BURGER with some Curly Fries and sit in Union Square. Then go to Macys and get you a Starbucks Cappuccino and Shop. IT'S THE BEST 👌
I happened to be here on the owner’s birthday party. I love the atmosphere!
Amazing vibe with great gay sight seeing 😉 The owner was super cool and attentive. They have one of the most beautiful bars in terms of craftsman ship, wow! They have great prices and a happy hour from 4-6PM with $10 margaritas and old fashions.
Amazing vibe with great gay sight seeing 😉 The owner was super cool and attentive. They have one of the most beautiful bars in terms of craftsman ship, wow! They have great prices and a happy hour from 4-6PM with $10 margaritas and old fashions.
I LOVE this place! Such a fun, mellow vibe and they have the best rotating menu of fancy specials. Chill, not-overly-loud music (unusual for a bar - you can actually have a conversation). The bartenders are always so nice too. Tonight I had the Mexican Blues. 💙
I had a great time at this small bar located in the SOMA district. They have several beers on their menu, plus a list of some awesome cocktails. They have a full bar, so you can order just about anything you want, even if it's not on the menu.
Jack In the Box. Has excellent fast food Gary st. Up the blk. best prices and the best affordable food in San Francisco. Get you a Juicy BURGER with some Curly Fries and sit in Union Square. Then go to Macys and get you a Starbucks Cappuccino and Shop. IT'S THE BEST 👌
I happened to be here on the owner’s birthday party. I love the atmosphere!
No food service. Beer, wine and cocktails only.🍹 Fun place to meet up and chat, low light for romance. Medium high noise level. Smallish overall bar and seating area. Two unisex bathrooms.
I wandered into Driftwood for a drink and ended up having a really good time. The bartenders were great and I ended up talking with all kinds of people. It's a really chill place to have a drink. They have great cocktails, but I went off the menu and ordered a mezcal Margarita. The bartender was obliging and made one for me anyway. I was visiting from out of town, but this is definitely the kind of place that I would go back to. The neighborhood isn't exactly the safest in the world, so you might want to consider taking an Uber. It could be that I'm just from out of town, but that's just the vibe that I was getting.
Came here for a drink with a friend and immediately fell in love. This is such a cute space for a date night or a friend's gathering. The drinks are great, and the ambiance is just the right amount of dark/light. Would definitely be back.
Words cannot express the laid back vibe but high end/quality drinks of this hidden gem of a place. To say the staff is above and beyond would not do it justice. Hand crafted. Artisanal drinks. Great music and live performances and an unpretentious crowd representing this amazing city. Diverse. Fun. Intelligent. Engaging.
Love the staff here. Everyone is so darn nice, especially Cody, and they pour a strong drink too! They have music on and DJ's who play too. We've had a few birthday parties there and it is always a good time. Good crowd, not too sloshed and very friendly. Local fave!
Really cool hip (but not hipster) bar here with a mature crowd and nice dim lighting. It's a perfect date spot to get a few drinks and they're reasonably priced at about 9-10 bucks a cocktail. They've got a couch in the back and a working piano as well. The level of music is just right and not too loud to cover your conversations.
Super potent drinks and great people to boot. It's a great place to host an office event! CHRIS, the owner, is SO chill and he treats you right. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable about spirits. It is jus a fun time at Driftwood.
I was visiting some friends while passing through the area. They wanted to go out for a couple late drinks and brought me to this place. It had a very welcoming atmosphere and I had a couple glasses of hard cider. It was a fun time and would definitely go back again when in the area next time.
No food service. Beer, wine and cocktails only.🍹 Fun place to meet up and chat, low light for romance. Medium high noise level. Smallish overall bar and seating area. Two unisex bathrooms.
I wandered into Driftwood for a drink and ended up having a really good time. The bartenders were great and I ended up talking with all kinds of people. It's a really chill place to have a drink. They have great cocktails, but I went off the menu and ordered a mezcal Margarita. The bartender was obliging and made one for me anyway. I was visiting from out of town, but this is definitely the kind of place that I would go back to. The neighborhood isn't exactly the safest in the world, so you might want to consider taking an Uber. It could be that I'm just from out of town, but that's just the vibe that I was getting.
Came here for a drink with a friend and immediately fell in love. This is such a cute space for a date night or a friend's gathering. The drinks are great, and the ambiance is just the right amount of dark/light. Would definitely be back.
I was visiting some friends while passing through the area. They wanted to go out for a couple late drinks and brought me to this place. It had a very welcoming atmosphere and I had a couple glasses of hard cider. It was a fun time and would definitely go back again when in the area next time.
Words cannot express the laid back vibe but high end/quality drinks of this hidden gem of a place. To say the staff is above and beyond would not do it justice. Hand crafted. Artisanal drinks. Great music and live performances and an unpretentious crowd representing this amazing city. Diverse. Fun. Intelligent. Engaging.
Super potent drinks and great people to boot. It's a great place to host an office event! CHRIS, the owner, is SO chill and he treats you right. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable about spirits. It is jus a fun time at Driftwood.
Love the staff here. Everyone is so darn nice, especially Cody, and they pour a strong drink too! They have music on and DJ's who play too. We've had a few birthday parties there and it is always a good time. Good crowd, not too sloshed and very friendly. Local fave!
Really cool hip (but not hipster) bar here with a mature crowd and nice dim lighting. It's a perfect date spot to get a few drinks and they're reasonably priced at about 9-10 bucks a cocktail. They've got a couch in the back and a working piano as well. The level of music is just right and not too loud to cover your conversations.
Cute chill bar in the outskirts of Somas leather district
Cute chill bar in the outskirts of Somas leather district
This is a neat little bar on a quieter side street. There’s seats by the window that make a nice place to perch and watch the city life.
Good bar. Dark inside. Good drinks. Nice bartenders (at least the times I've been here). The last time I was here, got a generous portion of a Glenlivet founders reserve, for $10. My friends really enjoyed the mescal based special also. Will totally go again. Oh and it's generally not crowded at all. Super easy to get the bartender's attention, and a drink (or a few).
I had no food. I participated in a street cleanup in the area with Refuse Refuse San Francisco, and this was the gathering spot. We gathered before, spread out and cleaned some streets, and met afterwards. The atmosphere was improved by the fighting of the blight. Otherwise, I've not been in the habit of frequenting bars. Nothing against them. Everything about alcohol is cheaper from a liquor store, but the atmosphere of Driftwood changes with who you're there with. Your company makes or breaks your experience. At least, that's this one man's take on it.
This bar has a really hip atmosphere. They've taken actual driftwood and incorporated it into the decor with furniture pieces. The drinks are good. Can't go wrong with any of the whiskey drinks. The bar tender was nice. The place is expensive though, so not going to be a regular place for me. Would probably be good for a date.
This is a neat little bar on a quieter side street. There’s seats by the window that make a nice place to perch and watch the city life.
I had no food. I participated in a street cleanup in the area with Refuse Refuse San Francisco, and this was the gathering spot. We gathered before, spread out and cleaned some streets, and met afterwards. The atmosphere was improved by the fighting of the blight. Otherwise, I've not been in the habit of frequenting bars. Nothing against them. Everything about alcohol is cheaper from a liquor store, but the atmosphere of Driftwood changes with who you're there with. Your company makes or breaks your experience. At least, that's this one man's take on it.
Good bar. Dark inside. Good drinks. Nice bartenders (at least the times I've been here). The last time I was here, got a generous portion of a Glenlivet founders reserve, for $10. My friends really enjoyed the mescal based special also. Will totally go again. Oh and it's generally not crowded at all. Super easy to get the bartender's attention, and a drink (or a few).
This bar has a really hip atmosphere. They've taken actual driftwood and incorporated it into the decor with furniture pieces. The drinks are good. Can't go wrong with any of the whiskey drinks. The bar tender was nice. The place is expensive though, so not going to be a regular place for me. Would probably be good for a date.
Cute, good drinks, but I keep stopping by and leaving because the music is too loud for conversation and if I can't do that this place is frankly pointless.
We've wanted to try this place for a long time, since it's in our neighborhood and there always seems to be people inside. Well, we finally went and... it was just okay. One of the bartenders greeted us and then went MIA. The other bartender had a very bad attitude with us + everyone who walked in, to the point where it just killed our vibe for the rest of the night :/ Overall, this place just felt kind of pretentious and try-hard. We left there asking ourselves why we paid for overpriced cocktails, just to have the good mood ruined for the night. We were kicking ourselves for not going to another bar we knew would've been more fun.
Cute, good drinks, but I keep stopping by and leaving because the music is too loud for conversation and if I can't do that this place is frankly pointless.
We've wanted to try this place for a long time, since it's in our neighborhood and there always seems to be people inside. Well, we finally went and... it was just okay. One of the bartenders greeted us and then went MIA. The other bartender had a very bad attitude with us + everyone who walked in, to the point where it just killed our vibe for the rest of the night :/ Overall, this place just felt kind of pretentious and try-hard. We left there asking ourselves why we paid for overpriced cocktails, just to have the good mood ruined for the night. We were kicking ourselves for not going to another bar we knew would've been more fun.
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