The 7 Best Spots For Mocktails In San Francisco

By: Sam MacKinnon, Kyrie Sismaet By: Sam MacKinnon, Kyrie Sismaet | December 13, 2023

Cotogna’s nonalcoholic Old-Fashioned PHOTO BY JOSEPH WEAVER/COURTESY OF COTOGNA

Cotogna’s nonalcoholic Old-Fashioned

These San Francisco bars and eateries feature some of the best and inventive mocktails the city has to offer.

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ABV

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3174 16th St.; 415-294-1871 / Website

Perfect for those abstaining from alcohol, ABV’s mocktail menu includes five options: the Green Dream with tarragon, lemon and ginger; the N/A Negroni with a nonalcoholic aperitif and charred grapefruit tonic; the Bota-Nada with pineapple, pickle brine, lemon, hot sauce and n/a IPA; the Blackberry Splash with lemon, blackberry, mint and hop water; and the New Balance with n/a aperitif, passionfruit, lemon and hop water. ABV also serves nonalcoholic beer and sparking rose, as well as a menu of low-ABV cocktails.

Cotogna

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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 offers a range of mocktails that match the high-end menu. Cotogna currently serves three zero-proof mocktails, including the Cotogna Chinotto with wood oven-fired citrus, juniper berries and spices; the Gooseberry Shrub with Champagne vinegar, star anise and clove; and the Chrysanthemum with celery, mint, dry aperitif, lime and Cyprus salt. The cocktail menu changes regularly, so be sure to check for updates.

Rich Table

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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. Try the quince-essential with white peppercorn, pine smoked tea, cardamom, quince and half and half; or the pear necessities with verjus, pear, ginger, applesauce and maple foam. You can also enjoy nonalcoholic kölsch or nonalcoholic west coast IPAs.

Pabu Izakaya

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101 California St.; 415-535-0184 / Website

Pabu downtown is a premier choice for the most exceptional sake, but they also boast highly refined nonalcoholic cocktails, specifically five diverse offerings. The lowball features Bare Zero Proof Reposado Tequila, citron-rooibos syrup, seltzer water and a grapefruit twist. The Ringo Spritz is Floreale Aperitivo, apple soda, and seltzer water with coconut-yuzu foam. The Notorious Spumoni features cacao-infused red Aperitivo with frothed grapefruit and orange juice, topped with tonic water. The Ice Cherry-Colored Glasses boasts Bare Zero Proof Gin, wasabi, cherry blossom tea, lychee and lime; and the Three Piece Suit is made with Bare Zero Proof Bourbon, Melati botanical spirit and verjus rouge.

Villon

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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 the ritzy aesthetics absolutely carries over into the vast libations menu, which includes a plentiful “7 X The Wagon” zero-proof section. We definitely recommend the peachy Tea Wagon, or the Wagon-Lits with Spiritless Kentucky 74.

Colibri

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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 the radiant patio with an equally brilliant cocktail menu, which all could be courteously made into a mocktail. Colibri also serves specific mocktails on the menu, including the Dulce Limonada with lemon juice, hibiscus syrup and ginger beer; the Linda Mía with orange juice, pineapple juice and guava syrup; and the Mo-Mío with lime juice, fresh mint, agave a Topo Chico.

St. Regis Bar

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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 its take on SF’s notorious prohibition era with the 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