The Beehive

Absolutely delicious cocktails.We walked in on a Saturday around 4pm and there was plenty of room at their bar and tables.Service was fast, the bartenders efficient. My partner chatted to one of them and he had run the bar at Local Edition - one of our favorite bars in SF - for 6 years!Total was $72 (including tax/tip) for 3 cocktails. On the pricey side but worth it for the occasional splurge.* The Beehive ($18) - 4 stars. The botanical gin really shines through, but it was also citrusy with a little bit of honey * Beauty Mark ($18) - 5 stars. This had amazing egg white foam (a thick layer that lasted through the entire drink), was tart, refreshing, perfect for me.* Thunderbird ($18) - 5 stars. While the mezcal was strong, this was fantastic. Perfectly balanced with a kick of flavor.The Bee's Knees looked good.

Nice cocktail lounge with a wait list for tables and open bar seating. I got the Pink Flamingo which was really good with mezcal, watermelon juice and lemongrass. It was well-balanced and refreshing! Ambiance is nice and not too loud. The snacks also good pretty good - I'll need to try the elotes the next time i'm back!

Went in for drinks Drinks good, bartenders is greatNice atmosphere We didn't try food so no comment

This is my favorite cocktail bar in the neighborhood! The Beauty Mark is my favorite drink here, and I love how well balanced it is. The lime adds just the right amount of tartness, and the egg whites provide such a great creamy texture to the drink. As for the food here, I've only tried the beef tallow fries, and they were so tasty. I'm not usually even a big fan of fries, but the fries here are so flavorful that I can't stop eating them. The only downside about this spot is that everyone else seems to know how amazing it is too because it's always crowded! Be prepared to wait, especially if you're visiting on the weekend.

Stopped into this darling bar after a recommendation, and it was lovely and poppin'. The strings of Christmas lights made the space extra festive! The space includes about a dozen barstools, and an extra room in the back for dining. We snagged a couple of seats at the bar top, and used the QR to peruse the menu. Need a pick me up, but also in the mood for a cocktail? Enter the perfectly shaken espresso martini that will check those boxes. The dry shake really does it, and the bartender was definitely on their A game. It was sadly missing the espresso bean garnish for Health, Wealth, and Happiness... but the foam was gorgeous. The drink was made with care, love, thoughtfulness - excellent balance that was smooth, and creamy.Highly recommend this establishment for meeting dates, friends, co-workers, family, or taking yourself out!

Friends and I were in the mission Sunday night and decided to hit up a chill bar. The Beehive seemed like a cute spot. Upon entering, we were greeted and asked if we wanted a table. They said it would take about 10 minutes for a table to be ready and welcomed us to sit at the seats facing the wall while we wait. Ordered a Miami Nice slushy and it was very strong. It seemed like they forgot we wanted a table because we were never moved and just had to sit where we were waiting. Servers were incredibly nice and attentive though and came by multiple times to check on us and inform us of last calls.

"Outside of a beehive, Margo, your behavior wouldn't be considered queenly or motherly." I thought of that line from "All About Eve" when I walked into this stylish little retro-tinged bar because Margo's response was on point, "We're all in a beehive, pal, didn't you know? We're all busy little bees full of stings, making honey, day and night...ain't we, honey?" Snap!My stinger must've been out of whack because I just didn't feel all that comfortable since I gravitate more toward dives, tiki lounges, and oh yes, gay bars. Hey, who else would quote from a Bette Davis movie? What actually drew me in the first time was the sandwich board advertising their slushies. $17 was a lot for a slushy, so I asked the server what flavor it was. She didn't have a clue and couldn't be bothered to ask. I risked it anyway, and it was good. My guess was that it was a strawberry vodka creation (photo: https://yelp.to/f-pVJq_jF1). I didn't come back for quite a while since the vibe was young hipster with Apple Pay. That didn't prevent me from seeking out their Espresso Martini recently. It was also $17, but the price seemed more legitimate to me this time.It consisted of Coconut Washed Bacardi Ocho, cold brew, and a house coffee liqueur blend (photo: https://yelp.to/2tBuSLI0Ox). That was more like it, and going in the late afternoon gratefully tamped down the hipster quotient. I'd provide another quote from "All About Eve" to end this review, but I'm afraid I'm not the type that could be bought for the price of a cocktail.COCKTAILS - 3 stars...pricey slushies, better espresso martinis, bar bites available AMBIANCE - 4 stars...mid-century retro vibe without the ironySERVICE - 3.5 stars...questionable servers but good bartender TOTAL - 3 stars....We're all in a beehive, pal!RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NHtst6

I came here for date night with my husband. It's very nice inside but bar seating is very limited and small. I was barely able to get a seat and my husband had to stay standing the whole time. It was Saturday night around 8 pm. In order to seat on the table you needed to get on a waiting list. We opted to just hang at the bar. We waiting 10 min to get the bartender to take our order. Drinks were decent but I felt it was just not worth the price and wait. Service was not very attentive. We had two glass cups that we didn't know who they belong to and the servers didn't care to clean them up. Personally won't be coming back.

My absolute favorite bar on Valencia.The ambiance, music, and vibes never disappoint. If you come when it's poppin, finding a seat can be tricky. Otherwise, you can sit at the bar, find a table and be served, or you can go to the back and order at the bar there as well. I love the Beauty Mark drink. It's frothy and taste very similar to a whiskey sour but uses Gin and calamansi (fun!!). Beauty Mark is definitely my go to cocktail on Valencia St. It has never failed me and taste so yummy!

Nicer sit down bar that's vibey and fun, but not too loud. It's pretty popular even on weekdays, but we were able to get a seat after waiting at the bar for a few minutes on a Wednesday night. On weekends the wait will definitely be a while! They have plenty of food options also. Our entire group tried the seasonal hot apple cider which was sweet and flavorful! Service was super fast and friendly. There's a pleasant atmosphere but not too loud where you have to yell to hear your friends.