Redwood Room by The Clift

We spent New Year’s Eve 2026 at this bar with my sister. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing—not only for us, but for many others as well.
The main issue was poor organization. The venue was clearly not designed to handle such a large number of people. Waiting in line at the bar to order drinks took about an hour, and some people waited even longer.

The place itself is beautiful, with a nice design and friendly staff. However, it is not suitable for large-scale events. I did not feel a true New Year’s Eve atmosphere—it felt more like a regular Friday night party rather than a holiday celebration.

My advice to tourists who want to experience the New Year and the festive spirit of San Francisco: this bar is not the right choice for New Year’s Eve.
That said, if this is not important to you and you are willing to stand in line for over an hour just to get a drink, then it might work for you.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 3

Excellent venue for ringing in the New Year. Drinks are pricey and waiting to order takes some patience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good quick service before a show at the theatre. Great paintings and atmosphere. Good service. Had the fries, hummus and a lot of drinks. Hummus was mediocre. The fries and drinks were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I had a glass of wine on a Friday night. Nice atmosphere, upscale bar with classy patrons and friendly bartenders. They had a DJ , he was playing some nice sounding background lounge music. It was boring for my personal taste lol. Perfect spot to have some drinks and conversation in a nice environment and being surrounded by real redwood and art.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

CDFs include art deco decor, original chandeliers and sconces, the tall (still amazingly unpainted) inlay redwood paneling, high ceilings, paneled columns. The high quality replica art by Klimt could use an interpretive panel but we all have smart phones. Mirror-glass bar and swanky furniture is differentiated and somewhat kinda-compatible. DJ and associated playlist technically does not meet the SIS but is removable in the future, thereby the music — while loud and emo — is consistent with standard 10. Good selection of spirits and attentive bartenders and staff. Photogs note: lighting on backbar is heavily backlit, so bring a maglight if you want to read the labels, and clean your camera lens if you want to take a not-smeary picture.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 4

Best cocktail I have ever had

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The classic elegant cocktail lounge in San Francisco. Pleasantly quiet on a Wednesday evening.

Atmosphere: 5

beautiful historical room which is indeed covered in beautiful redwood. classic cocktails.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

The most luxurious cocktail lounge in SF with amazing unique cocktails. The staff and service is very kind and top-notch. A memorable priceless experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fine for a hotel bar, I did not eat, someone in my party ordered an appetizer, said it was fine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Had a nice night cap here after the Jack White show at the Masonic.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great bar for a cocktail, wine and small bite before a show.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

A nice bar but as it gets later in the night they turn the music up so loud that you end up having to shout at each other. Also after 11pm prostitutes come in demanding drinks from patrons. During the day and early evening it's very pleasant but turns into a hell hole after 9pm.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheesebu

The bar is nice but my purse was stolen whilst at this bar and a lot of people I know have also had things stolen while at this bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Pro: Great classy ambiance with a classier older (Santa's generation) crowd

Con: $25 for a cocktail that's 80% ice

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