Bar 821

Super cool, cozy bar with a focus on amaro. The ambiance was great and it smelled amazing. The bartenders were knowledgeable. I enjoyed the creative cocktails. Expensive? Yeah. But overall worth it.

Cool speakeasy, you ring a bell and they will open a door for you. Last time they didn't but this time they did!Good vibes and cool drinks, but the drinks were very expensive :/

Very interesting bar for a unique experience!Came here Friday night ~10pm expecting this to be a normal bar-- we were wrong. Upon ringing the doorbell, we were greeted and seated at the last remaining table for 5. We got two amaro flights, an espresso martini, and one of the listed seasonal cocktails listed on the wall. Not knowing what amaro is, the server was accommodating and enthusiastic in educating/explaining to us before tasting. The espresso martini was very good and on the sweeter side. The cocktail was very fruity and tart~if only I remembered what flavor it was...Highly recommend trying this place. The flight tasting was very unique and a great activity to be shared among a group! Definitely was an adventure getting through the 8. Excited to return to try the "Choose Your Journey" listed on the menu!

Stumbled across this place on a Friday night. Only had to wait about 5 min before we were able to find 2 spots at the bar. Service was spectacular! Drinks were spot on to our preferences. Ambiance was calm, cool, and homey. Would for sure go back!

Getting a flight. You have to ring the bell to get in. It's like shots of fancy Underberg. Speakeasy feel.

Love this bar! Such a cool concept and vibe and the staff are so kind and friendly and patient. This is a great spot for a date or a catch up with old friends. Every drink is unique and made with lots of TLC! I've recommended this place many a times and I can't wait until the next time I can go back! My only complaint is I tried to go the other day and they were closed. I wish they were open more nights in the week

I finally was able to make it in now that they are back open and was impressed. From the attentiveness of the servers, to the patrons who were there to actually try out the range of products and not just Instagram them, to the quality of the drinks.It very much reminded me of the experience upstairs at Dead Rabbit in NYC which is often considered one of the best bars in the world.My favorite part: It was Saturday night on Divisadero and I could still hear myself, and nobody was bumping into me!One note for first timers especially to this corridor: It is not cheap at all. But that's how things are in our neighborhood these days.

We were at another bar, but left cuz it was too crowded. Decided to check out Bar 821 instead. We walked in on Friday, August 10th around 10:30 pm. Our party of four easily found a table along the wall.*Manhattan 821: kentucky bourbon, meletti amaro & bitters ($11)*Amaro Blood & Sand: islay sgl malt, ramazzotti amaro, tuve fernet amaro & orange juice ($11)*Mexican Alps: aromatic walnut tonic, ramazzotti amaro, chile tequila & lemon ($11)I got the manhattan. I actually don't remember the cocktail much, but it I believe it was nicely balanced. Easy to sip on. I'm more into spirit forward, so if it was on the stiffer side, I probably would have remembered. I liked the vibe of the bar. Chill and laid back. It also has a beautiful ceiling. At night, it's gorgeous with the colorfully lite wall of liquor.Now why am I giving this spot two stars? The restroom. There was only one toilet (for both men and women) and it was sooo nasty! It was as if the toilet had exploded. There was something unidentifiable around the toilet. The floor was flooded. And the smell?! A urinal from the depths of hell comes to mind. Thinking about it makes me sick. That stench was indescribable. Plus, the door lock was faulty, so the two times we went to the restroom, we walked in on someone.Fun bar. Reasonably priced cocktails. But that bathroom. Only go if you don't plan on peeing. It's not worth it otherwise!

This place is awesome. Small very creative bar focused on amaro. Really amazing service and awesome drinks.

went for a walk in the neighborhood and stumbled across Bar 821 with my fiancé and our little walk turned into such a lovely date night!Bar 821 is a great spot for craft cocktails! They greeted us with complimentary limoncello tastings and their menu has a nice assortment of classic cocktails, flights, as well as a "Choose Your Journey" option! We both decided to go with that option because it seemed fun, and you decide the style/flavor/spirit for your cocktail and the bartenders will create a custom drink for you! Also they make their syrups in house which was neat to learn about.Our bartender Eduardo was more than accommodating and we had a nice conversation with him. Also the drinks he made were delicious!Will definitely be going back and recommending to my friends when they are in the neighborhood:D