15 Romolo
From the same folks that brought you the Alembic, this 14-year-old spot was doing the Barbary Coast-inspired speakeasy thing way before those other guys (1998 to be exact). In addition to fine artisanal cocktails, the spacious spot (tucked in an alley) boasts a yummy weekend brunch, open-until-2 a.m. hours, and foxy bartenders galore!

15 Romolo, 15 Romolo Place (off Broadway); 415-398-1359.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile