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Hi-Ball Hour daily until 7pm featuring specialty hi-ball cocktails including Toki Hi-Ball, Alameda Hi-Ball, Melon Hi-Ball, Banana Hi-Ball, and Malfy Hi-Ball
Pacific Cocktail Haven (P.C.H.) is an award-winning, Asian-inspired cocktail bar in San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood, founded by James Beard Award winner Kevin Diedrich. Recognized as a North America's 50 Best Bars honoree and Best American Cocktail Bar, P.C.H. showcases innovative craft cocktails featuring Asian ingredients like pandan, ube, calamansi, and miso. Signature drinks include the Leeward Negroni with coconut-washed Campari and pandan cordial, the Thrilla in Manila with bourbon and shiso, and the Turn Down for Nut with aged rum and black sesame honey. The bar features an impressive back bar with an extensive whiskey collection, including exclusive Maker's Mark Private Selection barrels. With a warm, inviting atmosphere combining wood details, candlelight, and an open-air courtyard with lush greenery, P.C.H. offers daily Hi-Ball Hour specials until 7pm and a full menu of creative cocktails organized by spirit. Open seven days a week from 5pm to midnight, this 21+ venue balances upscale craft with genuine hospitality.
Pacific Cocktail Haven strikes the perfect balance between upscale and welcoming, featuring a warm, inviting interior with wood details, candlelight, ambient lighting, and an impressive illuminated back bar. The venue includes an open-air courtyard with wood bench seating surrounded by lush living plant walls and an illuminated P.C.H. neon sign. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet approachable, with a vibrant energy on weekend nights.
Atmosphere
Noise Level
Moderate to lively
Lighting
Low ambient lighting with candlelight and illuminated back bar
Music
Hip-hop, Contemporary, Upbeat
Features
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Cocktail Quality
Service
Ambiance
Value
Accessibility
✗ Not confirmed accessible
Pacific Cocktail Haven does not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pacific Cocktail Haven is open 7 days a week. Friday: 17:00–00:00. Monday: 17:00–00:00. Sunday: 17:00–00:00. Tuesday: 17:00–00:00. Saturday: 17:00–00:00. Thursday: 17:00–00:00. Wednesday: 17:00–00:00.
Yes, Pacific Cocktail Haven offers a happy hour. Hi-Ball Hour daily until 7pm featuring specialty hi-ball cocktails including Toki Hi-Ball, Alameda Hi-Ball, Melon Hi-Ball, Banana Hi-Ball, and Malfy Hi-Ball
Pacific Cocktail Haven is known for: Asian-inspired craft cocktails featuring unique ingredients like pandan, ube, calamansi, miso, black sesame, and shiso. Signature drinks include the Leeward Negroni, Thrilla in Manila, Turn Down for Nut, and Miso Old Fashioned. Daily Hi-Ball Hour specials until 7pm. Extensive whiskey collection with private barrel selections. Non-alcoholic options available.
Pacific Cocktail Haven is located in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco. The full address is 550 Sutter Street, San Francisco.
Pacific Cocktail Haven is moderately priced, offering good value for quality cocktails. The price range is $$.
The dress code at Pacific Cocktail Haven is Casual upscale.
Happy Hour
Hi-Ball Hour daily until 7pm featuring specialty hi-ball cocktails including Toki Hi-Ball, Alameda Hi-Ball, Melon Hi-Ball, Banana Hi-Ball, and Malfy Hi-Ball
Food & Menu
Asian-inspired craft cocktails featuring unique ingredients like pandan, ube, calamansi, miso, black sesame, and shiso. Signature drinks include the Leeward Negroni, Thrilla in Manila, Turn Down for Nut, and Miso Old Fashioned. Daily Hi-Ball Hour specials until 7pm. Extensive whiskey collection with private barrel selections. Non-alcoholic options available.
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •James Beard Award-winning bartender and exceptional craft cocktails with precision and creativity
- •Impressive whiskey collection including rare pours like Elijah Craig 18 and exclusive Maker's Mark Private Selection barrels
- •Outstanding hospitality with knowledgeable, attentive bartenders who share their passion and expertise
- •Beautiful atmosphere with breathtaking back bar, warm lighting, and gorgeous open-air courtyard with living plant walls
- •Unique Asian-inspired cocktails featuring innovative ingredients like pandan, ube, miso, and black sesame
- •Perfect balance between upscale craft and welcoming, approachable service without pretension
Other Considerations
- •Can get very crowded on weekend nights, potentially requiring a wait for seating
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550 Sutter Street
Union Square
San Francisco, 94108
US
Casual upscale
Street parking and nearby garages in Union Square area
Quieter Times
Happy Hour
Hi-Ball Hour daily until 7pm featuring specialty hi-ball cocktails including Toki Hi-Ball, Alameda Hi-Ball, Melon Hi-Ball, Banana Hi-Ball, and Malfy Hi-Ball
Food & Menu
Asian-inspired craft cocktails featuring unique ingredients like pandan, ube, calamansi, miso, black sesame, and shiso. Signature drinks include the Leeward Negroni, Thrilla in Manila, Turn Down for Nut, and Miso Old Fashioned. Daily Hi-Ball Hour specials until 7pm. Extensive whiskey collection with private barrel selections. Non-alcoholic options available.
Overall Sentiment:
Guests Love
- •James Beard Award-winning bartender and exceptional craft cocktails with precision and creativity
- •Impressive whiskey collection including rare pours like Elijah Craig 18 and exclusive Maker's Mark Private Selection barrels
- •Outstanding hospitality with knowledgeable, attentive bartenders who share their passion and expertise
- •Beautiful atmosphere with breathtaking back bar, warm lighting, and gorgeous open-air courtyard with living plant walls
- •Unique Asian-inspired cocktails featuring innovative ingredients like pandan, ube, miso, and black sesame
- •Perfect balance between upscale craft and welcoming, approachable service without pretension
Other Considerations
- •Can get very crowded on weekend nights, potentially requiring a wait for seating
Location
550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, US
37.789429, -122.409565
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Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
Silky Street
gin
Song Gin, amaro, jackfruit-coconut cream, sudachi, longan, pandan
P.C.H Gimlet
gin
No 3 Gin, white tea, calamansi-papaya cordial
Leeward Negroni
gin
Sipsmith VJOP Gin, coconut washed campari, pandan cordial, bitters
Thrilla in Manila
bourbon
Evan Williams Bourbon, shiso, calamansi, pineapple, coconut, absinthe, li-hing mui
Tropical Gangsta
bourbon
P.C.H Private Select Makers Mark, Lambanog, ube, calamansi, bitters, egg white
Kung Fu Pandan
whiskey
Kikori Japanese Whisky, rice shochu, salted pandan, citrus, candy cap dust
The Don
whiskey
P.C.H Highland Park Cask Strength, denizen vatted rum, pommeau, fig-pandan, pecan, bitters
Matadora
whiskey
Angels Envy Rye, düsse cognac, licor 43, suze, guava, macadamia nut, mascarpone, strawberry
Kinako Sidecar
cognac
Hine Cognac, anko, licor 43, kalani, citrus, kinako dust
Numb and Number
pisco
Barsol Pisco, amaretto, green chartreuse, kimome-mango, sudachi
Fo' Swizzle
tequila
Espolon Blanco Tequila, passionfruit, vanilla, lime, habanero, bitters
Bastani Cooler
tequila
Cascahuin Plata, mezcal, iichiro japanese whisky, aperol, saffron, pistachio, bitters, carrot sorbet
Rice, Rice Baby
rum
Bacardi Heritage Rum, toasted brown rice, rice milk, mango, nori
Turn Down for Nut
rum
Appleton Estate 12yr Rum, cold brew coffee, black sesame honey, frangelico cream, bitters
Miso Old Fashioned
whisky
Miso-butter Bacardi 8yr Rum, pommeau, bitters
Hey, Seoul Sister
soju
Soju, golden sesame, kiwi, barley tea, citrus, makgeolli
Big Poppy
sake
Sake, Nikka Gin, poppy, calamansi, soursop, coconut-lychee, bitters, soda
Ninja Gaiden
shochu
Iichiko Silhouette Shochu, sake, gin, japanese vermouth, oyster leaf, bitters
Full Menu
Toki Hi-Ball
whiskey
Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, soda, lemon
Alameda Hi-Ball
absinthe
St. George Absinthe, root beer, lemon
Melon Hi-Ball
vodka
Nikka Vodka, midori, calpico, soda, lemon
Banana Hi-Ball
rum
Ron Zacapa Rum, banana, coffee, soda
Malfy Hi-Ball
gin
Malfy Gin, st. germain elderflower, rosemary, grapefruit, tonic
OH Snap!
gin
Sipsmith Gin, manzanilla sherry, sugar snap peas, citrus, absinthe, tonic
Back in Black
bourbon
Knob Creek Bourbon, hine cognac, salted black sesame, cynar, licor 43, bitters
Tuk Tuk Tea
cognac
Hine Cognac, dewars 12yr scotch, laphroaig, honey, thai tea, cream
Jean-Claude Pandan
rum
Worthy Park Estate Rum, appleton estate rum, hine cognac, bourbon, absinthe, HITW cold brew, citrus-pandan
Tipsy Panda Kiss
tequila
Patron Blanco, lost explorer mezcal, tokaji, green mango, strawberry, lemon verbena, soursop, bitters
Pornstar Martini
vodka
Reyka Vodka, passionfruit, vanilla, citrus, sparkline wine
Double Dutch
vodka
Grey Goose Citron, rhubarb, mint, citrus, soda
Pear Pressure
shochu
Iichiko Saiten Shochu, calpico, belle de brillet, pandan, citrus, soda
Pimms Punch
gin
Sipsmith Gin, pimms, strawberry, cucumber, mint, citrus, ginger beer (Serves 5-8 people)
One Tequila, Two Tequila…..
tequila
Patron Blanco Tequila, ancho reyes, jameson orange, mamey sapote, pepita seed, citrus, bitters, soda (Serves 5-8 people)
Cactus Makes Perfect
Nopales water, jicama, sakura, giffard pamlemouse, st. agrestis (Non-Alcoholic)
Karl the POG
Seedlip Spice, P.C.H POG, orgeat, citrus, ginger beer (Non-Alcoholic)
Raisin da Roof
Lyre's N/A Gin, Lyres dry apertif, raisin, orange, apple cider vinegar (Non-Alcoholic)