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Head to the Redwood Room for deco vibes and a sexy tipple.

Snacks are on us.

May 28, 2025
∙ Paid

One of SF’s last Art Deco-era interiors, the Redwood Room in The Clift Hotel near Union Square remains one of the most dramatic and atmospheric bars in town. Opened the day after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, the bar and lounge—with panelled walls said to be carved from a single redwood tree, chevron sconces, and elaborate chandeliers—drew an immediate crowd. A refresh five years ago restored some of the elegance the Redwood Room had lost over time, and the effect is stunningly sophisticated—a space that’s virtually dripping with history.

Craft cocktails channel the Redwood Room’s vintage vibe with signature twists on classics like Manhattans, old fashioneds, and mules. Food runs the gamut from artisan cheese and charcuterie to a croissant bread pudding with salted caramel.

7x7 Social Club members receive a complimentary snack ($7-9) when they go for a drink. // 495 Geary St. (Lower Nob Hill)

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