Haute Top 5: Best Cocktail Bars in San Francisco 2017

There are many excellent craft cocktail bars in San Francisco—so many that it’s hard to select only five that we love. Older establishments like Rye, Elixir, 15 Romolo, and Comstock Saloon are on our list of best bars of all time. However, the places mentioned below are newer hot spots that we frequent for excellent cocktails, lively atmosphere, and friendly bartenders.