There’s plenty of seating at Farmer Brown's expansive, brass-topped bar, set against a rustic country atmosphere perfect for soul food cuisine and cocktails. Begin with the Old-Soul Fashioned, a play on the classic, spiked with brown sugar, sage, raspberry jam, and house-made ginger nectar. Move on from there with the Front Porch Iced Tea, a sunny mix of Bourbon, molasses, house-made ginger nectar, and fresh iced tea. The Farmer Brown's classic Southern fried chicken, with tender meat and a thick, crispy coating, makes for an excellent accompaniment.
This pirate-themed tiki bar is heavy on kitsch, and its expansive rum-based cocktail list is no joke. Descend into the subterranean bar's darkly-lit depths kitted out with ropes, anchors, and rum barrels before tucking into drinks like the Captain’s Grog, featuring multiple rums, maple syrup, spiced falernum, curaçao, vanilla and almond extracts, and a tart jolt of fresh lime and grapefruit juices. While you’re there, consider joining the Rumbustion Society, which gets you access to rare, off-menu rums and a members-only fez.
650 Gough Street (Hayes Valley)