642385 Wed Aug 05 19:21:46 -0700 2009 7 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4921423 I'll be getting into SF around 11 pm, and I'm looking for a bar in the tenderloin that won't be packed and isn't excessively seedy. Any suggestions? Wed Aug 05 19:21:46 -0700 2009 13347 Danimal 1 4921483 Your arrival time throws a spanner in the works--the places that come to mind [Bambudha Lounge, Olive, Soluna] seem to close at around 11:00 pm...you might call Bourbon and Branch to see if they stay open later... Wed Aug 05 19:43:20 -0700 2009 4921423 49788 Rapini 2 4921522 I like Whiskey Theives. A bit divey, but a great whisky selection, not too pricey, and great music. They make some nice cocktails, but stay away from their old fashioned. Wed Aug 05 19:57:00 -0700 2009 4921483 278771 PAHound 2 4921715 Depends on the day - Olive, for example, closes early M-Th but is open to 2am on Fri and Sat. Edinburgh Castle deserves mention. 2am every day, lots of scotch. What about Rye? The union square hotels are also a short walk from the 'loin. Wed Aug 05 22:37:16 -0700 2009 4921483 54804 bbulkow 1 4921534 Whiskey Thieves on Geary near Larkin. Great whiskey, whisky, bourbon, and scotch selection, and it's not *excessively* seedy. Prices are reasonable, and last time I was there they were no longer allowing people to smoke inside. Wed Aug 05 20:00:27 -0700 2009 4921423 12185 Leadbelly 2 4921576 Castle Club (823 Geary) is a small joint with a couple of TVs usually showing sports. Attractive Asian barkeeps. Wed Aug 05 20:25:05 -0700 2009 4921534 84603 baron45 1 4921607 I'm sure that these won' t meet your specs but it's a nice thread. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/555054 Wed Aug 05 20:41:25 -0700 2009 4921423 105235 wolfe 1 4922899 Rye could work - nice mixed drinks and a decent vibe, somewhat upscale. Geary & Leavenworth. If you want food with your drink, you could stop by Tommy's Joint at the edge of the t-loin at Van Ness & Geary. They will be open late and have a huge alcohol selection. Thu Aug 06 10:20:18 -0700 2009 4921423 38457 Senor Popusa