September Event: The Classic Martini -

Grey Goose Martini; $14.00 | Bombay Sapphire Martini: $13.00 … more→
Sugar Lounge - San Francisco
Sugar Lounge SF

Sugar Lounge

A San Francisco Cocktail Lounge

Sugar Lunge Events

Sugar Lounge Events

The classic martini

All September, a premium Martini is much more affordable

- Grey Goose Martini: $14.00
- Bombay Sapphire Martini: $13.00

Customers are the Best

Lydia Creevy
Local Guide·102 reviews·229 photos
I went here because a local told me they have a good happy hour. On Monday they have the Pink cosmo which honestly was really good. It wasn’t packed, I was able to read my book in peace. They also have tables too.
Desert Angie
Local Guide·126 reviews·1,329 photos
Ahhh I felt like I was in a thriving city in a swanky lounge for drinks and getting dolled up felt nice. San Francisco can be super laid back for drinking. I approve of this place being a former big city gal from Texas. Service was great and drinks were tasty! Mezcal Paloma was my favorite!
Emilie Sark
Local Guide·57 reviews·176 photos
My go to spot for a drink before a show at Rickshaw stop. Cocktails are great and they have comfortable couch seating in the front. It can get a little busy so sometimes you have to wait for a drink at the bar.
Crystal B
Local Guide·92 reviews·551 photos
Awesome place friendly * fun Shirley made our first time amazing celebrating my bf bday delic Classic Margarita and Strawberry margarita🍹🌸🍬🍭🍸 will be back close 2 SF Jazz
Robert Nichols
Local Guide·25 reviews·6 photos
The drinks were so good that we ordered a (not pictured) third round. The fresh garnish on each drink was such a pleasant surprise. Not sure why people are upset there's no food. It's a bar, not a restaurant. The regular and Halloween decorations were so cute. Definitely coming back next time I'm in the neighborhood.
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Locale Magazine
One of San Francisco's 11 Bucket List Bars

The Curious George is Locale Magazine’s favorite Sugar Lounge cocktail.

Sugar Lounge is a neighborhood joint with big-city drinks. This Hayes Valley haunt has been around for nearly two decades and is serving up the quintessential drinks we all know and love … but we really have our eyes on the Curious George …

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Featured Cocktail

The Sugar Lounge Chocolate Man-tini

Chocolate Mantini — $15

Sure it looks like dessert, but the Chocolate Mantini surprises with more than a little sophistication.
 
Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey, Reyka Vodka, Fresh Cream, Chocolate Drizzle.

The Complete Sugar Lounge Cocktail List
Sugar Lounge Happy Hour - A San Francisco tradition.
A Neighborhood Bar

With a Big City Attitude

We’re a casual but refined lounge that is great for gatherings, date nights, special celebrations, or your own hideaway.

“Sugar Lounge is a neighborhood joint with big-city drinks” ~ Locale Magazine

Sugar Lounge is perfect for an evening with friends, a hang before moving on to the main event of the evening, or for a special cocktail.

Cocktails
Parties & Reservations

Classic Cocktail Recipes

Get the essential recipes and methods, the history,
and recipes for our versions of these timeless cocktails. 
Cocktail Recipes Page

Classic Martini – September 2025

Classic Martini – September 2025
Tiki cocktails and culture

Tiki Cocktails

Tiki cocktails and the culture are more than tropical drinks with tiny umbrellas. Tiki and its drinks celebrate escapism and island style's exotic flavors.
Tiki Cocktails
Sugar Lounge Signature Cocktail - Apple Mojito

Mojito Recipe

The Mojito recipe makes is simple, but just exotic enough to be interesting. We think the mint pushes it beyond "basic." It's an old cocktail, originally created in the 1600s.
Mojito Recipe
Sugar Lounge Signature Cocktail - Juicy My Tai Recipe

Mai Tai Recipe

We love a Mai Tai, and we're not alone. The genesis of the Mai Tai recipe and Tiki movement captured the hearts of cocktail heads since their creation in 1940-something...or was it the 1930s?
Mai Tai Recipe
Sugar Lounge Signature Cocktail - Hayes Valley Manhattan

Manhattan Recipe

The Manhattan recipe is classic American. The cocktail has a rich history, but its exact origins are debated. It's believed to have been created in New York City in the late 19th century.
Manhattan Recipe
Old Fashioned cocktail recipe - Sugar Lounge, San Francisco

Old Fashioned Recipe

The Old Fashioned is a cocktail that can definitely be considered timeless. It has a simple but balanced flavor profile that hits the spot. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century.
Old Fashioned Recipe

About Sugar Lounge

The Perfect Neighborhood Bar

In early 2004, the owners of Hahn’s Hibachi purchased the wine bar, Hayes on Vine, with an idea to create a neighborhood bar that served unique and high quality cocktails as well as the classics … 

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News & Invitations

We don’t send a lot of email but when we do it’s going to be something worthwhile. It could be Sugar Lounge news or invites to special evenings with incredible distilleries, brewers, and brands.