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The Devil's Acre: A Cocktail Haven with a Nod to the Past
Step back in time at this North Beach cocktail bar, where the Barbary Coast era inspires unique drinks and a vintage atmosphere.
The Devil's Acre in San Francisco's North Beach pays tribute to the Barbary Coast era, when apothecaries and saloons blurred lines, offering alcohol-based 'cures.' It's a reservation bar that combines historical inspiration with innovative cocktails.
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A brief summary to The Devil's Acre
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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256 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, North Beach, California, 94133, US
Tuesday
4:30 pm-1 am
Wednesday
4:30 pm-1 am
Thursday
4:30 pm-1 am
Friday
4:30 pm-2 am
Saturday
4:30 pm-2 am
Sunday
12 pm-8 pm
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Getting There
Walking
From the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Broadway, walk north on Columbus Avenue. The Devil's Acre will be on your right-hand side at 256 Columbus Ave. The walk is short and direct.
Public Transport
From the Transbay Terminal, take a Muni bus or light rail towards North Beach. Get off at the stop nearest to Columbus Avenue. Walk for about 5 minutes along Columbus Avenue towards 256 Columbus Ave, where The Devil's Acre is located. A single ride on Muni costs $2.50.
Ride Share
From Fisherman's Wharf, a rideshare to The Devil's Acre will typically cost between $15 and $25, depending on demand and traffic. The ride is approximately 2 miles and should take about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic.
Local tips
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Reservations are recommended, as The Devil's Acre is a popular spot.
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Explore the cocktail menu for unique concoctions inspired by historical remedies.
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Take in the Victorian-inspired decor, including the antique mahogany backbar.
Discover more about The Devil's Acre
The Devil's Acre, located in the heart of San Francisco's North Beach, is a cocktail bar that harkens back to the Barbary Coast era of the late 1800s and early 1900s. During this time, the Barbary Coast was known as a lawless red-light district. The area now occupied by The Devil's Acre was once notorious as a hub of vice and vulgarity.
The bar's concept draws inspiration from the historical intertwining of alcohol and medicine, when apothecaries by day transformed into lively bars by night. The Devil's Acre aims to recreate this atmosphere, offering patrons a chance to sample concoctions that were once believed to cure what ails you.
Inside, the bar features Victorian-inspired decor, including intricate woodwork, and a mahogany backbar dating back to 1868. The cocktail menu highlights seasonal ingredients and artisanal spirits, with bartenders crafting innovative drinks tailored to individual preferences. The goal is to evoke a time when the line between pharmacist and saloon keeper was blurred, and both were known for prescribing alcohol-based remedies.
A brief summary to The Devil's Acre
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