Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

My friend and I made a reservation at Wilson & Wilson to try their Old Fashioned made with bourbon. Unfortunately, the drink wasn’t really my taste, but I appreciated that the bartender offered to make me something else—that level of service definitely stood out.
The atmosphere is great and the service overall was solid, but it’s probably not a spot we’d go out of our way to revisit anytime soon.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Kooky feeling speakeasy, great drink but only one bartender on a Friday night. There are 12 people here and the service whilst good, is way too slow. The cocktails are all in the $20 range, so stump up the money for an extra pair of hands.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Very bad service. We had a reservation for 1 hour and there was no service for at least 30 minutes. The waiter was unfriendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Behind the frosted window of a shady Private Detective Agency in San Francisco lies a cocktail paradise. Wilson & Wilson is one of the most secretive speakeasies we’ve ever been to. If you figure out how to gain entry, the hostess at Bourbon & Branch—which is also a speakeasy—will open a bookshelf and let you in. Once inside, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service is excellent. This is the kind of place where the person next to you at the bar is guaranteed to be an interesting character. Their menu features well-crafted and exciting cocktails, and we especially enjoyed the Pinkerton, made with bourbon, coffee, orange, and tobacco bitters. But above all, we got the best version of our test drink ever! Not only will we be back (again), but we recommend a visit to all cocktail enthusiasts! 🥃😍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Finally a mysterious NY like speakeasy in San Fran. Interesting menu & concept but less exhilarating and more of an intimate date spot. Service is decent & cocktails are creative although would’ve liked some humor from the bartender given the concept.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Great place for a speakeasy experience. Curated cocktails. Large selection of bourbons

No food. Good drinks and great service.

We had previously been to, and LOVED, Bourbon and Branch. We decided on a whim to try Wilson and Wilson, thinking it might be similar. The vibe is similar, but definitely more casual, and the mixed drink menu is MUCH smaller. We were hoping for far more creative concoction choices. Instead, they have an extensive and somewhat overpriced whiskey and scotch menu.

This place was such a great addition to one of our evenings. We were visiting San Francisco on a quick weekend trip. We love whiskey and a well crafted cocktail, but the atmosphere was incredible and the staff were great. Would highly recommend stopping in for at least one drink if you have time, don't skip the Library on your way out. Some of the books have fun little hand written stories in the front... and there is always time for one final drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantabulous drinks and vibes. Shout out to our bartender Ross, whose concocted libations were complex and layered. Much respect to your craft.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's exactly the kind of bar you wanna visit after a long, hard day at work or for a date night. The drinks are amazing and the vibe will make you smile. It's a guaranteed good time!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Wilson & Wilson, located within Bourbon & Branch, is hidden behind a wooden wall. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The smaller cocktail menu is creatively themed around police case files, which we found cute. A reservation is necessary, so plan ahead. Although our reservations for Bourbon & Branch and Wilson & Wilson got mixed up, it wasn’t an issue. Walking from this area, which borders the Tenderloin, we noticed that the homeless population largely kept to themselves. Interestingly, there were fewer homeless people at night compared to around 7:30 PM, making the area feel safer after dark (we walked from our hotel - 2 females). Similar to Bourbon & Branch, Wilson & Wilson also has a no pictures, no cell phone policy. Despite this, I had my phone out briefly to answer some messages, and no one seemed to mind though I wouldn’t suggest having it out all the time. This place is not for partying; it caters to quieter, smaller groups. I wish we could take photos to share the experience with our friends back home, but it is what it is.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

The bar tender was not personable, and did not try to cater to our tastes or preferences. Rather, he just presented their limited, printed menu and expected us to pick from there. Very disappointing experience. Not what I expected from the hyped up description.

Cool @$$ place! this is a Real speakeasy!!! The drinks are one of a kind, hand crafted, the bartenders don't joke around with the crafted drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This Private Detective Agency no longer exists at this location for at least in 5+ years