Sugar Lounge

I went here with some coworkers to celebrate being doing with grad school. Immediately when I walked in and I noticed the candy/snack tower. A great treat to have especially after drinking.I ordered the Chocolate Man-Tini. To me the drink was not very sweet I tasted more alcohol than sweet so be mindful of that If that's is something you are looking for. Nonetheless the drink was still good!I would come back again and have recommended the spot for other coworkers who said they went and loved their experience there.

I like go to the events at the Nourse theater, usually it's someone interesting speaking. (now it's called The Sydney Goldstein Theater, I struggle to update it in my head). Anyway the point is after the event it's nice to grab a drink and discuss the event and Sugar is the only place to go IMHO. Upbeat energy, good outdoor patio, wide array of drinks and OK prices. I go in, get drinks, take them outside, and chat in the parklet. Repeat as necessary.

Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024Time: around 12amParty of: 2What: After Dinner Drinks After my last bday dinner, my friend suggested checking out Sugar Lounge. I've never been here, so I figured why not?! It was rather crowded when we arrived, but we managed to order our drinks at the bar and find a high top for two against the wall.I got a manhattan while my friend got either a mocktail or some kind of non alcoholic drink. (He was the DD that night.) My cocktail was nice. Spirit forward which is my thing. But not so much that it wasn't balanced. We were here for a good hour and a half. I actually ended up befriending a dog that was hanging out by our table. I'm a sucker for big dogs. And he was so sweet and chill.Fun vibe. Good music. Nice spot to grab a cocktail.REVIEW #3561

I love the variety of cocktails at this bar, and thought the daily specials were very cute. Since it was a Friday, we all got the $8 strawberry margaritas. Pretty sure they were made with a strawberry puree as there were seeds instead of a syrup. They were mostly tequila but we were having fun anyway. The bar was cushy, and we scored a sofa to sit and chat on. Good music taste as well. Would definitely come back.

The place was a bit packed on a Thursday afternoon during happy hour, and it's not a surprise why. The decor and furnishings created a lovely and inviting setting, even the lighting in the bar and lounge added to the appeal. And of course, can't beat the happy hour cocktail specials. The $5 lemon drop spritz was a generous serving of a delicious and satisfying concoction. And we absolutely enjoyed the chocolate man-tini and richmond gimlet too, which were made well, strong and tasty. As we sat at the bar, the staff made us feel welcome and provided professional and friendly service. We had a great time here and would definitely return to try more items on their menu.

Here's the thing about a lot of restaurants, bars, and ultimately life -- you gotta temper your expectations / try not to have any expectations if you can help it ;PSugar is one of those places that is really hard to describe...It's not quite a dive bar, but it certainly isn't...fancy either. Classy? I think you could label Sugar classy if you wanted to. It's really all about what you make of it.Sports Bar? Sure, there are TVs that are often playing sports.Cheer's Bar? Abbbbsolutely, for some of us, this is it. There are definitely some regular regulars, and you won't be the only one at the bar if you happen to show right after they open.I love Sugar for:- girlfriend catch up sessions- first, second, tenth dates- cousin night cap after dinner next doorThere are daily drink specials, amazing happy hour specials ($5 shots) before 7:30pm, and the later in the night it is, the more buck the crowd will be. Gets packed most weekend nights and I wouldn't want it any other way. Usually have 2 to 3 bartenders working, and they're doing their best to get drinks out with a smile on their face. REMEMBER TO TIP YOUR BARTENDERS!!!!My absolutely favorite night to be at Sugar is Friday for strawberry margaritas - not too sweet, and super dangerous ;P see ya there soon!

One of my favorite spots to stop for a drink in Hayes Valley. If you are waiting for a table at one of the nearby restaurant or just want to hang with some friends it's a mellow spot with a solid drink selection. Prices are reasonable and the bartenders are always super friendly. I always feel like they enjoy working there and speaking with the customers which gives it a more local vibe. It can get a bit loud as the night progresses but no different than any other small bar in SF.

Randomly stumbled upon this hidden gem out of no where. It's a decent size bar with barstools and table tops. They also have some couches for larger groups. I ordered a vodka soda and my wife got a champagne drink. Mine was very strong, which is always good of course and my wife's drinking was tasty. I enjoyed the what seemed like "local" like feel to it. The bartenders were friendly and very attentive. Even offering some crackerjacks. I'll be back to have drinks again.

Visiting from Alaska, ended up wandering into this cozy, moodlit, and very welcoming bar. What a great decision! Witnessed the regulars giving one of the bartenders endless loving flak for "transforming" with a surprise haircut. I can feel the love in here. Cozy seating, special recipe drinks with personality, and very happy embibers. Thank you fellas -the random chick in way too much sequins hiding in the back corner just observing and listening to a great playlist.

Came here spontaneously after dinner. Love the vibes and not sure why they have such low ratings.Anyway, I started off ordering the drunken sailor. It was okay. We then ordered vodka shots which were terrible lol but they did the trick. Overall had a great time here and will definitely be back