These 10 San Francisco bars and eateries feature some of the best and inventive mocktails the city has to offer.
Cotogna’s nonalcoholic Old-Fashioned
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3174 16th St / (415) 294-1871 / Website
Perfect for those abstaining from alcohol, ABV’s two cocktail concoction, Lime Ginger and Na-Groni, each come in full bottles available for pickup or delivery. The former is a blend of sparkling water with lime and ginger-flavored cordial and, though it sounds simple in its design, is exceptionally tasty and refreshing. For a deliciously balanced bitter and fruity blend, go for the latter, made with Giffard Aperitif syrup, Bittermilk No. 5 Charred Grapefruit Tonic and water.
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490 Pacific Ave / (415) 775-8508 / Website
This restaurant, owned by the team behind the three-Michelin-starred venture Quince, in San Francisco, is known for its impressive food and also off ers a range of mocktails that matches the high-end menu. Cotogna’s take on the classic Old-Fashioned tastes like the real deal and pairs beautifully with a number of the entrees. For its rendition of the iconic drink, bartender Michael Kudra chars a variety of citruses in a wood-fired oven, then adds angostura bitters, rosemary and cinnamon to complement that citrus syrup, which is poured into a glass and garnished with an orange peel. The result? A one-of-a-kind sipping experience.
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3138 Fillmore St / (415) 993-5399 / Website
Located in the heart of the Marina, this bar is a favorite among young tech employees throughout the city and, in addition to its regular drink menu, offers a great range of mocktails. The Immunity Boost Juice is made with orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice and muddled ginger, and finished with turmeric, which gives the entire concoction a depth of flavor that rivals a regular cocktail.
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199 Gough St / (415) 355-9085 / Website
Owners Evan and Sarah Rich aim for a relaxed, vivacious vibe at their restaurant Rich Table, and on top of delectable food and cocktail options, they serve delicious booze-free drinks. The Spritz Face Killah stands out with its high-end flavor profile, featuring Seedlip, Vermouth Rosso and grapefruit soda.
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3010 20th St / (415) 471-2999 / Website
While Trick Dog is highly acclaimed for their inventive and complex alcoholic concoctions, they certainly do not neglect those wanting zero proof versions! Their many mocktails are just as boldly innovative and thoughtfully handcrafted, which continue whichever playful themes they constantly have rotating.
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101 California St / (415) 535-0184 / Website
Pabu in downtown is a premier choice for the most exceptional sake, but they also boast highly refined non-alcoholic cocktails, specifically four diverse offerings of their Ringo Spritz with coconut-yuzu foam, the peppery Sancho Sun, their minty and melony AO King, and their herbal Wild & Free G&T.
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680 Folsom St / (415) 537-1111 / Website
Afici is a SoMa institution, and they put the same precise care in their mocktails as they do with the rest of their brilliant menu. Here, enjoy their Picnic cocktail with citrus, almond, raspberry, and rosemary, and the Grassy Taxi with mint, Oolong tea, and plum.
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1100 Market St / (628) 895-2039 / Website
Villon within the Proper Hotel exquisitely balances vintage elegance with modern sharpness and trendy sleekness. Such delicate attention in their ritzy aesthetics absolutely carries over into their vast libations menu, which includes a plentiful "7 X The Wagon" zero-proof section. We definitely recommend their peachy Tea Wagon, or the Wagon-Lits with Spiritless Kentucky 74.
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50 Moraga Ave / (415) 678-5170 / Website
Colibri is a magical familial escape tucked away in the Presidio that offers the best elevated city views. Feel right at home under their radiant patio with their equally brilliant cocktail menu, which all could be courteously made into a mocktail.
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125 3rd St / (415) 284-4000 / Website
The St. Regis is a recently revitalized luxury escape in SoMa that takes genuine care in crafting the perfect scenic experience. Sample their take on SF's notorious prohibition era with their zero-proof Prohibition Punch Instagrammably garnished with the freshest seasonal berries.
San Francisco takes great care in ensuring their spaces are inclusive, diverse, and authentic, which also undoubtedly applies to their cocktail scene. Whichever flavors you crave, with these highly-finessed mocktails, you certainly won't even miss the spirits!
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Photography by: PHOTO BY JOSEPH WEAVER/COURTESY OF COTOGNA
