651527 Thu Sep 10 16:35:05 -0700 2009 6 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 5020613 A friend of mine (who unfortunately I cannot contact before my trip this weekend) was describing this bar in SF that is, even by SF standards, crazy for the Fernet Branca. As in, every other bottle on the bar is Fernet. Fernet, gin, Fernet, vodka, Fernet, bourbon, Fernet, rye, etc etc. Does anyone know where the heck I'm talking about? Muchas gracias. Thu Sep 10 16:35:05 -0700 2009 11148 Alcachofa 1 5020629 Try R Bar. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/592050#4376341 http://www.blackbookmag.com/guides/details/r-bar-downtown Thu Sep 10 16:42:13 -0700 2009 5020613 105235 wolfe 2 5021265 RN74 has Fernet specials after 10pm Thu Sep 10 22:34:46 -0700 2009 5020629 292347 vulber 2 5022465 Yep, R-Bar is the #1 consumer in SF http://www.sfweekly.com/2005-12-07/news/the-myth-of-fernet/ You might also try Hobson's Choice in the Haight. Fri Sep 11 11:09:00 -0700 2009 5020629 17221 SteveG 1 5022587 Thanks. Yes, it is mostly likely R Bar based on what I've seen now. Cantina is in that area, too, isn't it? Fri Sep 11 11:47:07 -0700 2009 5020613 11148 Alcachofa 2 5027384 Cantina is about a 15 minute walk up Sutter torward the Financial District. Sun Sep 13 19:06:08 -0700 2009 5022587 1109168 layble 3 5049409 I did not make it to R Bar but did order a Fernet at Cantina! Tue Sep 22 11:15:17 -0700 2009 5027384 11148 Alcachofa