The San Francisco

Martini Trail

Ice cold martinis are so hot right now. I’m talking about the classic cocktail consisting of chilled gin and dry vermouth served with an olive or twist (or both). And while there are infinite variations, including subbing in vodka as the base spirit, there’s no wrong way to drink your drink. Dirty or dry, shaken or stirred, the choice is yours—and your preference should be accommodated by a good bar and bartender.  Luckily, San Francisco has plenty of both. 

From classy hotel lounges to dimly lit dives, from some of the Best Bars in America to the World’s Best Restaurants, we have plenty of places where you can wet your whistle with a well-crafted martini. Afterall, San Francisco is where the drink is said to have been invented in the first place. These are our favorite places to drink a martini in San Francisco. Follow the trail and drink ‘em all.