Smuggler's Cove

The best bar in San Francisco. Can get pretty crowded , with a line on weekends. Pro-tip: Go at 4:59pm and grab a seat at the bar and chat with the super friendly staff . Order a Jet Pilot or Pupule!

Bet you never thought a crazy kitschy den of all things tiki could actually serve high-fructose-corn-syrup-free, all-natural drinks. This one can, and the cocktails hold up to the best in town .

One of my favorite bars in America. Amazing tiki drinks that aren't overly sweet. The puka puka served in a huge goblet is always great. Perfect for a date or a group of friends.

The Zombie, made with three different rums , falernum, absinthe , grapefruit , lime , grenadine, and cinnamon syrup , is one of the shining examples of how Smuggler's Cove does Tiki perfectly right. Read more

Ask one of the highly skilled, knowledgeable barmen to select an aged rum for an Old Fashioned . Though not on the menu , this simple, delicious tipple was one of our favorites of the evening.

Maybe my favorite tiki bar I’ve ever been to. Cocktails are great and the manager is more knowledgeable about rum than anyone I’ve ever met.

Unparalleled selection of rare and vintage rums . Endless tiki cocktail menu . They also have a unique loyalty program for frequently visiting rum tasters ????

Up on the wall. To your left. See Dom and Lauren's names on that plaque ? Bow down to their rum knowledge .

Rum lover? Sign up for the Rumbustion Society, a punch card program that will help you chart your exploration of the spirit. Members who try at least 100 rums become Guardians of the Cove. Read more

Great tikki drinks, but wasn't positively surprised with their Mai Tai . Pro tip: For some reason I have found that the bartenders down stairs are makes better drinks.

They really know their rum here. Let the bartenders educate you on different rums instead of just going for the giant volcano shaped drink with 6 straws in it, though that's good too.

Definitely one of the best Tiki bars in the world, the competence with which they blend divey with quality is jaw-dropping. Try their Mai Tai or the Smuggler's Secret Barrel cocktail .

Yes, most of the drinks at this tropical-paradise bar contain rum . Yes, some of them include coconut , pineapple or allspice, too. No, they are not cloyingly sweet. They're quite excellent, in fact. Read more

This might be the best rum bar on earth. The brilliant staff are fast and friendly . Try a Tiki drink , or keep it simple with a classic Daiquiri or a Rum Old Fashioned with Bacardi 8

Amazing tiki bar in terms of menu and appearance. If you want the bartenders to experiment, don't go on a weekend. Completely unique cocktail experience either way. Must-go for tiki fans.

Congratulations to Darren Crawford as he's now the representer of the US West Coast in the Diplomático World Tournament in Venezuela! His cocktail Juancho Sour rocked the Smugglers Cove on 04/10/13 Read more

Smugglers Rum Barrel is on 7x7 's top 50 list of 2012. Also try 3 dots and a dash and don't miss the Chartreuse Swizzle created by Marco- the 'wizardly' bartender . Stay for the ambiance.

Awesome Tiki bar that doesn't serve excessively sugary drinks. Highly recommend the Volcano if you're looking to share between friends or the Jet Pilot if you're drinking for one

Walking in is like walking onto a movie set. And the drinks, while tiki and tropical, aren’t those sugary sweet hangover-in-the-making concoctions you get at so many other bars with a similar theme. Read more

Menu has been reduced to two pages but prob for the better for all of us given the crowds. Over 200 rums and really no bad drinks here. Don't be afraid try a flight!

Smuggler’s Cove has all the trappings of Polynesian paradise: rum , skulls, & a babbling brook. It’s one of the few tiki bars that perfects the traditional formula while establishing its own style. Read more

Wow. A place to go for the rum pro's. Non-pro's will enjoy the amazing variety of cocktails made by the incredibly knowledgeable staff . Awesome decor

You can't go wrong with anything on the menu that has the Smuggler's Cove logo next to it. That's doubly true if it also has a barrel next to it. (It will taste good AND get you drunk!)

Tikis are no longer tacky so make your way to this contemporary Tiki temple that's been one of SF's most decorated bars for some time now. Read more

Smuggler's Cove was voted the Best Instagramable Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in San Francisco. #daterschoice Read more

The Corn & Oil is a simple rum cocktail done incredibly right. This entire place is heaven for rum drinkers, pirates (of the nautical kind) and alcoholic misanthropes.

I LOVE this bar ! Amazing drinks, chill and unique atmosphere, easy parking if you get there early. ????????

Any bar with a waterfall is ok in my book , but this place makes delicious drinks too. Painkiller , yes. Need to go back and try the hot buttered rum apparently.

The absolute standard for Tiki Bars and one of the largest collections of rum in the world. Martin Cate's love for all things rum oozes through and surrounds you. Noteworthy experience.

Great drinks and awesome decor and atmosphere. Unfortunately gets REALLY loud and crowded on weekend nights. Your throats will hurt trying to talk to you friends.

The OG “new” tiki bar in Sf. Go right at 5 to avoid crowds. Upstairs is best!

An American tiki bar basically defines kitsch, but while this fresh incarnation boasts plenty of tropical pirate decor, it also sports an impressive rum collection and mixers that don't skew neon. Read more

Rum is great, but only in moderation. Do you know someone who hits the rum too often? Easy Spy puts the easy in cell phone monitoring. Read more

It was crowded when we went on a Saturday evening, but the staff were sweet! It seems like a fun place for a chat or small party!

They’re willing to make a non-alcoholic version of any of their cocktails for you teetotalers out there.

Most people don't know what a Batida is, and most skip to the bowls and call it good (and they are!), but even if you only do it once, treat yo'self to a Batida . No one does'em better than Smugglers.

A haven for rum lovers; be sure to chat up the bartender if you're at all interested in tiki history. These guys know their stuff.

The drinks never fail to hit their mark, whether Cate's tributes to colonial-era rum love or the tiki classics that are honed to perfection. Also, there's an indoor waterfall .

Probably the City 's best cocktail bar . Try Billionaire Cocktail - and many more. Incredible!

Cool people and good drinks ✌????️ there was no music though.. I found it a bit weird

All drinks are delicious and there is one hot toddy that's good for when it's raining. Great vibes and decor

The menu is intimidating but, if you don’t know what you want, you probably want a Mai Tai or Smuggler’s Rum Barrel .

So many different rum drinks . Hard to choose at first, but they are all expertly made

Quality coctails in the basement . Do try the Ake Ake if you fancy a anis aftertaste.

Good, strong drinks here. Takes a long one to get one but worth the wait!

great place for a meet and greet with your new friends. and only a 15-20 minute walk from Hotel Whitcomb! we spent hours just sitting and getting to know one another with only having one drink.

I fell in love with tiki here. Everything from the ambience to the drinks to the staff are incredible!

The drinks are excellent however they always let wayyy too many people in here. It's a pretty miserable, grueling experience if you aren't lucky enough to get a seat early.

Go for the Captains Grog. Full of delicious rum . These guys know their stuff! (also try the painkiller #5)

Hidden gem of san fran. Must visit if you like rum based cocktails . Go to the basementand look fit Melissa behind the bar