In my latest story for San Francisco Magazine, I talk about bars opening inside other bars.
Photograph by Chris Brennan
Make it a double
These bars within bars offer patrons a choice of drinking styles.
By Camper English
The hottest haute cocktails require a range of syrups, bitters, fresh herbs, several types of gin, a lot of storage space, and extra time to make every drink. One way in which bar owners are handling the demand is by dividing and conquering, opening two bars in a single venue—one to promote quick service, the other for slow sipping.
Until recently, the back room at Dalva was a barren spot more suited for storage than for socializing, and it was often used by customers sneaking illegal indoor cigarettes. But with a fresh coat of paint and a bit of remodeling, including a custom-made bar and wrought-iron accents, this area has been rebranded as a boutique interior cocktail lounge called the Hideout.
Continue reading the story at the San Francisco Magazine website.