Dalva

Great atmosphere. Terrific service. Fantastic selection. Outstanding cocktails. Need I say more? I shall..We had a few cocktails here. I had the Friend of the Devil and it was honestly like nothing I've ever tasted. It was subtle, creamy, and smooth. Excellent craftsmanship here. You can taste how much thought is put into the finished product. Great place for a rendezvous.

tldr cute vibey bar in the mission with a back room speakeasy called hideout - solid drinks w avg sf pricesfriends and i ordered three drinks in the back room area since the rest of the bar was PACKED at 8pm. it was vibey and dark with some vintage posters up + moody lighting with more space to sit upstairs for a more intimate vibe drinks were not bad! i appreciate that they had some non-alcoholic opts that weren't too pricey at $7. my friend thought her cocktail was pretty nice and other friends beer was avg. overall it's a great place to converse and catch up w friends or a date in an intimate and vibey setting. staff are pretty friendly and walked up to us to provide the menus drinks 3.5/5service 4/5ambiance 4/5value 4/5

Cute place to grab a drink! Came here on a Friday at about 8:00 PM. They check your IDs at the door. The inside is pretty dim but very clean and modern. I love the logo of the restaurant, it gives the bar a very artsy feel and decorates the front of the menu as well as the coasters (with some additionally designs as well). The music choice complemented the environment well, though sometimes it sounded a bit more experimental and loud which made it hard to hear.I got the Strange Paradise cocktail. The passion fruit is the dominant flavor, but the blueberry amaro is interesting and not overly sweet. A bit on the pricey side, but I guess that's how much drinks cost now in SF.The service was great -- waitstaff were always checking in on us. It is quite loud inside, so it was sometimes hard to hear conversation. I liked the ambiance and would come back again if I was in the area.

The ID Security person was reading Sylvia Plath's semi-autobiographical novel "The Bell Jar" with a clip-on-booklight when we handed her our IDs, and that should tell you everything you need to know about this hidden gem. It takes itself seriously as a sophisticated bar with just a hint of pretentiousness that is, admittedly, well-earned: the drinks are good, and they know they're good. The dim lighting adds to the swanky mood of a 1960's Southwestern parlor which was the perfect vibe for our date night. It honestly felt like walking into my trendy older cousin's first apartment after she graduated college: it was tastefully decorated by someone who finally had the money to execute their vision and to do it right. The cocktail menu leans towards more mature flavors, so this isn't the place to go if you're looking for really fruity or flirty drinks. Instead, these drinks are thoughtfully constructed into something you'll want to slowly slip throughout conversation. Ultimately, we asked the bartender for her recommendations, and it was the best thing we could have done -- 10/10 for both cocktails (Public Sesame #1 and New Wave Fix).The Public Sesame #1 scratched my itch for a Negroni, but with an interesting nutty overtone from the sesame flavor. The giant ice cube really elevated the presentation, and I enjoyed watching it slowly melt as I sipped away at it. The New Wave Fix is not a bad choice if you want something sweeter and easier to drink, though it is deceptively complex -- the sweet and sour pineapple is rounded out with the toasted-coconut liqueur and smoky mezcal. It tastes foamy and creamy without being heavy at all. With all the various restaurants, venues, and shops around the area, Dalva is a must-try before or after another event. Will be back for another nightcap soon!

The drinks here are good, the space is quite beautiful, they have good beers on tap, but the service was actively bad. My drinks took 25 minutes when I ordered at the bar and the bartender didn't apologize - something broke in the process and he seemed new but I don't want to pay $16 with tip for these kind of shenanigans. Another staff member then made us move to a more cramped part of the bar because she felt we were in her way. The staff was unwelcoming to a point where it felt strange. Wouldn't go back since there are better options nearby.

Cool spot with good drinks. I always like to check if the speakeasy in the back is open because it's a fun intimate vibe with dimmed lighting and red walls. Bartenders are nice but can get quite stressed when it's crowded.

As I was perusing Dalva's menu, I got giddy at their tequila and mezcal selection...where they offer 1 ounce pours. Hello, BYO Sampler!On a second thought...having to wheelbarrow me out on a weeknight...not a good look. Especially in the age where peeps record every. single. thing. Sister bar to ABV down the block (and from the Beretta folks), Dalva has been around before Yelp times. They've since did a remodel into a hip craft cocktail bar. M E N UCraft cocktails (start at $14), highballs, beer, cider, and wine. Snacks offered from other local businesses like Mamahuhu and Alimentari. No HH specials.D R I N K S* Siembra Azul Blanco (1 oz -$8)* Siembra Valles Blanco (1 oz -$8)* Tapatio Blanco (1 oz-$7)* Siete Leguas Blanco (1 oz -$7)* Vesper Martini ($14)They've been out of Fortaleza for over a month so I sampled some new to me tequila like Siembra and Tapatio. Both were solid and smooth but I'm a die-hard fan of Fortaleza. The Vesper Martini was heavy on the lillet so it was too sweet for me. S N A C K S* Mamahuhu's Mala Peanuts ($6)Light on the numbing málà spice and the peanuts were stale. S E R V I C EFull service. Seat yourself, staff will come take your order on a handheld POS, and deliver your drinks to you.A M B I A N C ECozy and modern with a mix of bar seats, high tops, and low tops. Love it when they play 90s jams from TLC, SWV, 112, etc. Chill, not crowded with a mix of yipsters and techies during HH. The Hideout (backroom) has been closed on the weekdays I've visited. Maybe it's only open on the weekends?P A R K I N GVery challenging street parking. Take an Uber/Lyft. Bart is down the block.Overall, with the plethora of bars on 16th, Dalva is a solid option if you're looking for a hip vibe and good selection of tequila and mezcal.

Our team reserved the entire back section, and it turned out to be an exceptional experience. The bartender was not only nice but also incredibly attentive, enhancing our overall enjoyment.They boast a solid range of cocktails, and while the prices align with San Francisco standards, the quality justifies it. If you're seeking a welcoming ambiance, great service, and a variety of well-crafted cocktails, Dalva Bar is definitely worth considering.

Super cute bar with a romantic feel. We went right after it opened so it was pretty empty but slowly got busier as the night progressed. I had a deliciously balanced cocktail, the one with the "fluff"! Their cocktails are exotic and interesting and there can be something for everyone. They come to your table which is super nice, but not the fastest service.

I wanted to visit this bar and he said it was renovated. They had two mocktails and I thought it had too much ice for what I paid. I can get two juices for $10 and too much ice yes. Well at least I could be in a nice space and wait for the movie to start. It's called Dalva. I cannot recognize anybody on 16th and Valencia but I want to spend my Saturday night at 16th and Valencia. What's new? I went to Deja Vu pizza in 2015 is going to be 10 years next year. Here's the countdown!