07-05-2025
San Francisco bars named on Best Bars in North America list
Two San Francisco bars have earned top honors on this year's newly released North America's 50 Best Bars.
Zoom in: True Laurel and Pacific Cocktail Haven snagged spots on the annual rankings, which are determined by more than 700 anonymous bar industry experts around the world, for the second year in a row.
True Laurel, based in the Mission District, came in at No. 17 this year, up from last year's No. 30. The menu, crafted by Lazy Bear alum Nicolas Torres, offers drinks that incorporate local flora and seasonal ingredients.
Pacific Cocktail Haven, located near Union Square, was bumped up from No. 38 last year to No. 16 this year. The bar, founded by Kevin Diedrich, is best known for its use of Asian Pacific staples, like pandan and nori.
