Post #811003 by rum on the rideau on Tue, Oct 17, 2023 3:26 PM

SF and Bay Area Road Trip Sept-Oct 2023 Part 2/3: Luau Lounge, Buena Vista, Tonga Room, Zombie Village, Bourbon & Branch. Tip: always have ID. Most of the bars require ID regardless of your age.

Luau Lounge: for completists only. Tiki bars are like Pokemon, aren't they. If you are at Pier 39 to see the seal lions, it's right there. Nice view.

Buena Vista: A good walk from Pier 39. Classic old school bar opened in 1916 famous for their Irish Coffee. Scored an Anchor Steam Beer. Anchor was shut down by it's parent company Sapporo this summer after 127 years and bottles are becoming scarce. Right at the end/beginning of cable car route.

Tonga Room: Tip: Cable car wait can be lengthy. Get on at a later stop, they always leave room or go on the California route, no one goes on that one. Cable car right to the door of the Tonga Room. As many have noted, incredible venue, good food, drinks meh. Got in before band started, so no cover charge (thanks for that tip). Despite drinks, not to be missed.

Zombie Village: about a 15 min. walk (downhill) from Tonga Room (went while still daylight). Located in the Tenderloin district which, to us, didn't appear as bad as reported, still not very good by a long shot. Great drinks, very cool venue. Very empty that night however, so not a lot of interaction.

Bourbon and Branch: right next door to ZV. Cool speakeasy location dating back to prohibition. "Password required."

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