The food was fair. The atmosphere was very nice. However the service was not good. The staff was not friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
sba k
Rancio and tonic was very nice. Against my general principle to spend $18 on any cocktail though so I didn’t; there are a few options where this is possible
Liam Clickenger
I went to ABV once several years ago and it was absolutely fabulous. The food, the drinks, the whole thing. I went back a couple weeks ago for drinks and was treated like Julia Roberts was when she went shopping at that first place.. you know, the one she walked by after spending tons of cash at another store and said "big mistake...huge". It was like that. Every employee we encountered that evening was nothing short of rude, unwelcoming, and downright offensive.. AND we paid roughly $25/ea. for cocktails that were uninspired and pretty boring if I'm honest. There are FAR better experiences to be had in SF, so I certainly won't be returning to ABV for another one that left me feeling robbed and rejected.. no thanks. Wait, where's the negative-12-star button bc I certainly don't feel like they deserve one.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Armando León
The drinks were great. But I got a weird vibe. As I and other patrons walked in around 1am, I was confused to see disappointment and disbelief on the bartenders’ faces.
At first I thought it was just me imaging things, but after several other patrons wandered in to the same reactions and even verbal comments between the staff, it was just a weird vibe. Probably a long day, but generally made me feel unwelcome.
The drinks were great so I’ll probably come back sometime again closer to opening, but I’ll make sure to not show up an hour before closing. It’s a shame because the vibe here is otherwise exactly what I want at that hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Jacob V Spertus
The food and drinks were good, but the servers were very rude to me and my friends, almost to the point of being mean: one of them made fun of my voice when I was ordering a beer. I would not go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
KT Hightower
The food is average—it's just bar food, nothing special—but the drinks are outstanding, and the atmosphere is on point. I love the theme—very dim.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus a La Plancha, Fries
Natalie Roberts
ABV is a good neighborhood bar! It was busy on a Saturday night, but my friend and I were still able to find a spot to sit. It gets pretty loud and it's dark inside, but it's still possible to have a conversation. Staff were very friendly & helpful and the drink I had was ok. The cocktail I had didn't blow me away, but it was a good drink to sip on while chatting. Parking here is nonexistent, either walk or get an Uber/Lyft/Waymo (which you should be doing anyway, don't drive under the influence!) This is a solid choice for having a drink and catching up with a friend in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Yuri Moreno
Great selection of drinks. ABV is a solid choice for elevated casual nights.
S N
Great food, well made and interesting cocktails. Decent NA list as well. Friendly staff, and open late
The food is pretty good, the burger is very good, the texture of French fries is perfect but it's a little bit salty. The ricotta toast is a dessert toast with fruits on it, it's very yummy as well. A good selection of drinks menu.
Friendly staff, Great vibe, cute place! Would definitely return but a couple things off the menu, both food and drink, were out without any note on the menus. So goes.
Juls Vale
Amazing soft shell crab tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus a La Plancha, Octopus, Tacos 5
Jack O'Donovan
This bar is a haven for both drink and food enthusiasts. Their expertly crafted cocktails, are complemented with a tantalizing menu of small plates and shareables, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
We always get the burger, which is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartine Toast, ABV Burger
John Dixon
Fast and efficient service. Really creative and tasty cocktails for everyone. Also can create any cocktail your heart desires. Great ambiance at night, good music, tasty snacks.
Edit: Changing to 4 stars because 2 cocktails comes to $45 with tax and tip… and that just feels very expensive.
Adam Nelson
Cool cocktail bar. Nice service and inviting atmosphere.
The food was fair. The atmosphere was very nice. However the service was not good. The staff was not friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Rancio and tonic was very nice. Against my general principle to spend $18 on any cocktail though so I didn’t; there are a few options where this is possible
I went to ABV once several years ago and it was absolutely fabulous. The food, the drinks, the whole thing. I went back a couple weeks ago for drinks and was treated like Julia Roberts was when she went shopping at that first place.. you know, the one she walked by after spending tons of cash at another store and said "big mistake...huge". It was like that. Every employee we encountered that evening was nothing short of rude, unwelcoming, and downright offensive.. AND we paid roughly $25/ea. for cocktails that were uninspired and pretty boring if I'm honest. There are FAR better experiences to be had in SF, so I certainly won't be returning to ABV for another one that left me feeling robbed and rejected.. no thanks. Wait, where's the negative-12-star button bc I certainly don't feel like they deserve one.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
The drinks were great. But I got a weird vibe. As I and other patrons walked in around 1am, I was confused to see disappointment and disbelief on the bartenders’ faces.
At first I thought it was just me imaging things, but after several other patrons wandered in to the same reactions and even verbal comments between the staff, it was just a weird vibe. Probably a long day, but generally made me feel unwelcome.
The drinks were great so I’ll probably come back sometime again closer to opening, but I’ll make sure to not show up an hour before closing. It’s a shame because the vibe here is otherwise exactly what I want at that hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
The food and drinks were good, but the servers were very rude to me and my friends, almost to the point of being mean: one of them made fun of my voice when I was ordering a beer. I would not go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food is average—it's just bar food, nothing special—but the drinks are outstanding, and the atmosphere is on point. I love the theme—very dim.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus a La Plancha, Fries
ABV is a good neighborhood bar! It was busy on a Saturday night, but my friend and I were still able to find a spot to sit. It gets pretty loud and it's dark inside, but it's still possible to have a conversation. Staff were very friendly & helpful and the drink I had was ok. The cocktail I had didn't blow me away, but it was a good drink to sip on while chatting. Parking here is nonexistent, either walk or get an Uber/Lyft/Waymo (which you should be doing anyway, don't drive under the influence!) This is a solid choice for having a drink and catching up with a friend in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great selection of drinks. ABV is a solid choice for elevated casual nights.
Great food, well made and interesting cocktails. Decent NA list as well.
Friendly staff, and open late
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Abalone Mushrooms, ABV Burger
The food is pretty good, the burger is very good, the texture of French fries is perfect but it's a little bit salty. The ricotta toast is a dessert toast with fruits on it, it's very yummy as well. A good selection of drinks menu.
Vegetarian options: Ricotta toast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly staff, Great vibe, cute place! Would definitely return but a couple things off the menu, both food and drink, were out without any note on the menus. So goes.
Amazing soft shell crab tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus a La Plancha, Octopus, Tacos 5
This bar is a haven for both drink and food enthusiasts. Their expertly crafted cocktails, are complemented with a tantalizing menu of small plates and shareables, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
We always get the burger, which is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartine Toast, ABV Burger
Fast and efficient service. Really creative and tasty cocktails for everyone. Also can create any cocktail your heart desires. Great ambiance at night, good music, tasty snacks.
Edit: Changing to 4 stars because 2 cocktails comes to $45 with tax and tip… and that just feels very expensive.
Cool cocktail bar. Nice service and inviting atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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