Third Rail
Bar · San Francisco
About Third Rail
En Third Rail, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia única en un ambiente inspirado en las estaciones de tren, donde la creatividad fluye en cada cóctel. Nuestra barra permanece abierta hasta tarde para que puedas saborear nuestras originales bebidas y exquisita cecina de ternera. Con una valo...
En Third Rail, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia única en un ambiente inspirado en las estaciones de tren, donde la creatividad fluye en cada cóctel. Nuestra barra permanece abierta hasta tarde para que puedas saborear nuestras originales bebidas y exquisita cecina de ternera. Con una valoración de 4.7 estrellas, te esperamos para compartir momentos inolvidables en un rincón especial de San Francisco.
What Customers Say About Third Rail
Third Rail is a popular bar known for its excellent and innovative cocktails, extensive bourbon selection, and unique jerky pairings. The atmosphere is cool and inviting, with friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. It can get crowded, especially during game nights.
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Tip: Try the jerky and bourbon pairings. Be aware that it can get crowded, especially during game nights.
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Third Rail is located in San Francisco, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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Third Rail San Francisco Reviews
Came in for cocktails and beef jerky. We all had a fantastic experience at the bar. The bartender delivered all our drinks exactly as we wanted and even created delicious cocktails when we asked for surprises based on our favorite spirits. Definitely will come back!
Spectacular cocktails AND beef jerky (or mushroom jerky) AND you can order food from Bandit next door. Great atmosphere. Everyone behind the bar was super nice and welcoming. Will definitely come back!
How many cocktails can I get? How many almonds, pork rinds and jerky sticks do I need to order? Yes, I will take all of them- the drinks and snacks. The cocktails are what I dream of- innovative, in complete balance, questioning the norm- all the superb qualities we ponder in a perfect beverage. Plus the whiskey, mezcal, among many spirits appears to be hard to surpass. DO NOT PASS THIS COCKTAIL SPOT UP!!!
Good beers, great jerky. For $10, you can get a mini beer, shot and a little jerky pile. It's not that great of a deal, but the diversity is entertaining. The inside is also quite welcoming, and the bartenders are hospitable. I would definitely return here.
Great service and cocktails. Jerky is fantastic. Very affordable for a bar in the city. Great happy hour specials.
Finally made it to Third Rail’s Cocktails of the Caribbean night(I think it’s once a month) . I enjoyed every sip of my cocktail called, Escape to Jerez🍹. Delicious!
The staff was so nice. Excellent cocktails and snacks. Thank you for the great time
Came in for cocktails and beef jerky. We all had a fantastic experience at the bar. The bartender delivered all our drinks exactly as we wanted and even created delicious cocktails when we asked for surprises based on our favorite spirits. Definitely will come back!
Spectacular cocktails AND beef jerky (or mushroom jerky) AND you can order food from Bandit next door. Great atmosphere. Everyone behind the bar was super nice and welcoming. Will definitely come back!
How many cocktails can I get? How many almonds, pork rinds and jerky sticks do I need to order? Yes, I will take all of them- the drinks and snacks. The cocktails are what I dream of- innovative, in complete balance, questioning the norm- all the superb qualities we ponder in a perfect beverage. Plus the whiskey, mezcal, among many spirits appears to be hard to surpass. DO NOT PASS THIS COCKTAIL SPOT UP!!!
Good beers, great jerky. For $10, you can get a mini beer, shot and a little jerky pile. It's not that great of a deal, but the diversity is entertaining. The inside is also quite welcoming, and the bartenders are hospitable. I would definitely return here.
Great service and cocktails. Jerky is fantastic. Very affordable for a bar in the city. Great happy hour specials.
Finally made it to Third Rail’s Cocktails of the Caribbean night(I think it’s once a month) . I enjoyed every sip of my cocktail called, Escape to Jerez🍹. Delicious!
The staff was so nice. Excellent cocktails and snacks. Thank you for the great time
Great bar with excellent drinks! I always enjoy coming here and is probably the bar I go to most often. They make excellent, high quality cocktails and have a great selection of nice alcohol. I wouldn't go here for beers since their beer selection is small. So if you just want to drink beer maybe not the place for you, but if you want a cocktail, try here.
Amazing craft cocktails in a relaxed environment. Jeff the bartender is ready to put together any number of the spectacular adult beverages one their menu. Make sure to sample the jerky they offer, there's an option for whatever your tastes require. Looking forward to my next visit!
We've gone here for our first date. It has never failed us with a balanced and tasty cocktail. The atmosphere is always pleasant to have a nice cocktail or two with loved ones. Except, when there is a game night, it could be challenging to enjoy the third rail speakeasy atmosphere.
No food...just pizza but they allow you to bring food from outside in to the bar. Had a fun vibe.
Such an understated, cool place. The service is exceptional. The cocktails are clever and delicious. And the beef jerky is next level. The combination of jerky and cocktails is unique and fun. Every detail of the bar is subtle but thoughtful. We can't wait to return!
This place is pretty damn cool! Great selections of drinks. There ability to pair jerky with bourbon and beer is mind boggling. The atmosphere is inviting and the bartenders are knowledgeable. I tried the Cajun jerky, bourbon (Four Roses), and IPA (Sculpin). This combo was amazing! We also tried the other flavors of jerky and salami. If you are a carnivore who likes to drink. This a must try! I'll definitely will be heading back.
This is better than just a dive bar. Alex is a true mixologist. The bourbon selection is great as is the case with all their other spirits. Six beers on tap.
Fantastic bar. Great whisky and bourbon based cocktails, house made jerky, which is excellent. Service can be a bit slow but that’s because the bartenders really focus on making every drink the best. So chill and enjoy. This is probably my favorite SF bar.
I was visiting SF after almost 4 years. A friend took me here for after dinner drinks. The two dudes running the bar were able to get all the drink orders within minutes despite the place being super crowded. Very cool, low-key, fun spot. The drinks being incredible is just a big bonus!
One of the best bars in San Francisco. Cocktails are great and the beef jerky is a nice touch.
This is better than just a dive bar. Alex is a true mixologist. The bourbon selection is great as is the case with all their other spirits. Six beers on tap.
I was visiting SF after almost 4 years. A friend took me here for after dinner drinks. The two dudes running the bar were able to get all the drink orders within minutes despite the place being super crowded. Very cool, low-key, fun spot. The drinks being incredible is just a big bonus!
Such an understated, cool place. The service is exceptional. The cocktails are clever and delicious. And the beef jerky is next level. The combination of jerky and cocktails is unique and fun. Every detail of the bar is subtle but thoughtful. We can't wait to return!
We've gone here for our first date. It has never failed us with a balanced and tasty cocktail. The atmosphere is always pleasant to have a nice cocktail or two with loved ones. Except, when there is a game night, it could be challenging to enjoy the third rail speakeasy atmosphere.
This place is pretty damn cool! Great selections of drinks. There ability to pair jerky with bourbon and beer is mind boggling. The atmosphere is inviting and the bartenders are knowledgeable. I tried the Cajun jerky, bourbon (Four Roses), and IPA (Sculpin). This combo was amazing! We also tried the other flavors of jerky and salami. If you are a carnivore who likes to drink. This a must try! I'll definitely will be heading back.
Great bar with excellent drinks! I always enjoy coming here and is probably the bar I go to most often. They make excellent, high quality cocktails and have a great selection of nice alcohol. I wouldn't go here for beers since their beer selection is small. So if you just want to drink beer maybe not the place for you, but if you want a cocktail, try here.
Fantastic bar. Great whisky and bourbon based cocktails, house made jerky, which is excellent. Service can be a bit slow but that’s because the bartenders really focus on making every drink the best. So chill and enjoy. This is probably my favorite SF bar.
Amazing craft cocktails in a relaxed environment. Jeff the bartender is ready to put together any number of the spectacular adult beverages one their menu. Make sure to sample the jerky they offer, there's an option for whatever your tastes require. Looking forward to my next visit!
A really upscale yet chill establishment. Fantastic bar service - got drinks really quickly. And the drink was very good - I’m used to “pseudo-cocktails” where they pretend they can make something good with fancy indigents and it tastes horrible - not this place. These are cocktails that taste great and pack a punch at the same time. They know how to make a drink that leaves the punch of the alcohol yet sweetens and softens it so you can enjoy it. The jerky is kind of a bonus - I did make a mistake of getting the sampler. 3 of the 4 were pretty spicy and I had to pace myself. But it was an experience. Lastly, the bar was really loud and I suppose my wife and I were expecting somewhere more chill and relaxed where we could unwind instead of feeling wound up by the noise. This was the only major disappointment I suppose - but everything else about this place is top notch. Really felt like a little diamond in the rough - what they do they do it well.
One great cocktail, one not as much. Can't remember the name but collins glass was very refreshing while the smaller one (smoked mezcal) was very smoky to the point where it was harsh. Went there around midnight, it was pretty damn hot in the bar.
A really upscale yet chill establishment. Fantastic bar service - got drinks really quickly. And the drink was very good - I’m used to “pseudo-cocktails” where they pretend they can make something good with fancy indigents and it tastes horrible - not this place. These are cocktails that taste great and pack a punch at the same time. They know how to make a drink that leaves the punch of the alcohol yet sweetens and softens it so you can enjoy it. The jerky is kind of a bonus - I did make a mistake of getting the sampler. 3 of the 4 were pretty spicy and I had to pace myself. But it was an experience. Lastly, the bar was really loud and I suppose my wife and I were expecting somewhere more chill and relaxed where we could unwind instead of feeling wound up by the noise. This was the only major disappointment I suppose - but everything else about this place is top notch. Really felt like a little diamond in the rough - what they do they do it well.
One great cocktail, one not as much. Can't remember the name but collins glass was very refreshing while the smaller one (smoked mezcal) was very smoky to the point where it was harsh. Went there around midnight, it was pretty damn hot in the bar.
I just love this cocktail bar. It's got a beautiful design, feels like a good old Chicago or NYC speakeasy, and offers reasonably priced cocktails and a nice selection of delicious Beef Jerky made on premise including a vegetarian variety. II prefer going off menu, but the hand picked cocktails by the owner, who also mixes on a regular basis, are quite nice.
It was my first time here this past Saturday night. I never knew bars in Dogpatch existed! I felt like i was rediscovering my city again for the first time. This was such a cute little bar. I ordered a cocktail and then beer/jerky combo. The jerky was not that special, but the cocktails were pretty good. I would come back :).
It was my first time here this past Saturday night. I never knew bars in Dogpatch existed! I felt like i was rediscovering my city again for the first time. This was such a cute little bar. I ordered a cocktail and then beer/jerky combo. The jerky was not that special, but the cocktails were pretty good. I would come back :).
I just love this cocktail bar. It's got a beautiful design, feels like a good old Chicago or NYC speakeasy, and offers reasonably priced cocktails and a nice selection of delicious Beef Jerky made on premise including a vegetarian variety. II prefer going off menu, but the hand picked cocktails by the owner, who also mixes on a regular basis, are quite nice.
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