is on the corner of Guerrero and 22nd. I’m sorry it took me this long to walk in the door. We then headed over to Nihon Whiskey Lounge, next door to Rainbow Grocery and Chez Spencer, where we proceeded to spend as much on... (1 reply, last updated by Peter December 4, 2005)

is cool. Several rooms: a small pillowed lounge upstairs, balcony seating upstairs, bar downstairs. Some innovative tails. They have only been open a few weeks. I’d be willing to give it another try...if someone else was... (1 reply, last updated by kimchee October 17, 2005)

Came up to SF from San Diego for New Year’s and had a amazing dinner at Bar Crudo on Bush Street. Would highly recommend it for a romantic dinner or an after-work snack. Can’t wait to come up and eat there again! We... (0 replies, last updated by Candice January 5, 2006)

, which tasted more like sambucca but I guess that’s on par for US absinthe. Service was flakey. The ambiance is intersting – jazzy, airy lounge on one side, dark, Ludwig-esque dive on the other side, and a dingy,... (2 replies, last updated by Hendi August 6, 2008)

to the festival. p.s we are not 20 anymore..and would prefer a more upscale bar/lounge. Hope that helps. (2 replies, last updated by kpzoo May 30, 2008)

For those who might not know, Whisky is a cigar lounge. It also stinks for other reasons. (8 replies, last updated by Delmare May 12, 2009)

Not sure if you’re still looking for a place, but maybe some place to consider in the future is the Nihon Whisky Lounge on the border of SOMA and Mission (next door to Rainbow Grocery). I went there recently and had a lot... (19 replies, last updated by Meredith April 23, 2008)

Nihon Whisky Lounge makes a delicious cucumber martini. Their happy hour is one of the best in the city ( half price on all tails, appetizers and salads.) Happy hour is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Make reservations... (12 replies, last updated by saffrongold September 26, 2009)

These days lots of places have decent bourbon selections. Nihon, Elixir, John Colins, and 83 Proof all offer a variety of bourbons. I imagine Bar Drake does too, although the emphasis is on the tails. (4 replies, last updated by chocolatetartguy December 18, 2007)

I’ll second Nihon and add Alfred’s for their great bartenders and extensive selection of fine whiskies. (24 replies, last updated by Syphrite March 25, 2008)

Nihon, Folsom at 14th, has a ridiculously overblown whisky selection as well as a fair number of fish- and meat-free sushi/robata-like small plate thingies. (5 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler June 17, 2008)

Looking for a few bars in the CBD. I’ve heard about Loa and Whisky Bar but someone mentioned another cool place in the same area but didn’t recall the nname. Thanks (1 reply, last updated by Mikey September 4, 2003)

Where can one go for a well constructed and well made tail in Halifax? What’s a good spot for lounging wit nice spirits (cognac, whisky, the like)? On a side note, I’m looking for one in Charlottetown as well, though... (3 replies, last updated by troutpoint April 13, 2008)

here) Iluna Basque Levende Lounge Luna Park (Used this one) Maharani Malacca Mamacita Mangarosa Mecca Medjool (No, thanks) Mochica Nectar Nihon Paul K (We go often, mom’s never been) Saha Sky Terrace (Used this one) Solstice Spanish Fly (1 reply, last updated by tvham November 9, 2007)

If you’re up for a drive to north Phoenix, check out Magnum’s lounge, 7th St and Union Hills ( in the Basha’s center). They have probably the largest selection of all things spirit and a beautiful back bar... (3 replies, last updated by pgerding June 15, 2009)