Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

San Francisco

BarsBars

Taverna Aventine
Offering a stylish downtown watering hole, Taverna Aventine serves a sophisticated lunchtime bite or classics such as milk-braised pork shoulders.

Things to doTours

San Francisco Helicopter Tours
Get a birds' eye view of the spectacular bay area.

RestaurantsMediterranean

Kokkari Estiatorio
Greek has gone upscale at Kokkari.

RestaurantsContemporary

Sutro’s at the Cliff House
Famous for fine food, excellent service, and awesome ocean views. Dine in the casual Bistro Restaurant or the elegant Sutro’s.

SightsMuseum

Palace of Fine Arts
A lovely sight in its own right, the main draws of this rotunda are the Exploratorium science centre and the theatre housed within.

BarsLive Music

Top of the Mark
Chic drinks at the top of the Intercontinental.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

The Embarcadero Promenade
Throughout the waterfront, the Port provides plazas, walks, parks, and public access on piers, which afford City residents and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular waterfront setting.

RestaurantsAsian

Ton Kiang
Popular with the locals, Ton Kiang has some of the best dim sum in San Francisco.

BarsCafe

Vesuvio
Artistic hippie haven with a bar-bummed lady (or bloke?) on the sign.

RestaurantsVegetarian

Greens Restaurant
Greens. Serving greens.

Things to doSpas

Nob Hill Spa
As posh and opulent as spas in San Francisco get, the Nob Hill Spa offers a full range of treatments, many of an Ayurvedic persuasion. 

BarsNeighbourhood

Rye
Downtown meets down-and-dirty for not-so-hipster 30-somethings.

RestaurantsHaute Cuisine

Fifth Floor
Perhaps the most elegant restaurant in town.

RestaurantsItalian

SPQR
Become part of the Senatus Populesque Romanus, “The People and Senate of Rome”, to enjoy Northern California cuisine inspired by Italian flavours and wine.

BarsCocktail

The Ambassador
A sexy and ultra-glam hotspot that still manages to lure the locals.

ClubsInside

Punchline Comedy Club
Historic comedy club that has seen the likes of Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Chris Rock grace its stage.

RestaurantsContemporary

Foreign Cinema
Dinner and a movie in one hip place, what's not to like?

Things to doSports & Fitness

Equinox Fitness Club
Explore a unique Bay Area fitness experience with innovative group fitness classes, top-tier trainers and spacious fitness floors, as well as luxurious spas, cafes and boutiques.

SightsMuseum

Alcatraz Island
Civil War fortress, infamous federal prison, bird sanctuary, first lighthouse on the West Coast, and the birthplace of the American Indian Red Power movement are a few of the stories of the Rock. 

RestaurantsIberian

Gitane
Named after the freewheeling gypsy, Gitane is a modern, funky, and artistically bold restaurant.

Things to doGolf

Harding Park Golf Course
Challenging and scenic municipal golf course.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Coit Tower
Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco's skyline since its completion in 1933, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike.

ClubsLive Music

The Independent
The place to find the cool bands before they get cool.

RestaurantsVietnamese

Slanted Door
Stylish locals cram in for Vietnamese specialties at this uber-hip spot.

Things to doTours

Blue and Gold Ferry
Bay cruises and thrilling travel to surrounding areas.

ClubsNight Club

Mezzanine
Gritty, ultra-urban Mezzanine is a 12,000-square-foot slice of the promised land for the serious, no-bridge-and-tunnel-folk-allowed dance crowd, boasting one of the best sound systems in the city and attracting A-list DJs spinning underground h

BarsNeighbourhood

Fly Bar
A favourite with hipsters for its no-fuss service and funky decor.

ShopsFood & Drink

True Sake
Leave your cheesy sake to me" jokes back at the hotel - this is no sake shop to mess with."

RestaurantsHaute Cuisine

Quince
This is the epitome of San Francisco fine dining. 

ClubsNight Club

Ruby Skye
Ruby Skye is San Francisco's most opulent dance club, the sort of place where sophisticated light shows, a mega sound system, trapeze artists, and go-go dancers on platforms are all part of the standard fare.

BarsCocktail

Beretta

RestaurantsAmerican

Comstock Saloon
Refined turn-of-the-century saloon fare, doncha know?

BarsPub

Monk’s Kettle
Coors Light fans, there are many other bars in San Francisco, do not enter this one.

ClubsLive Music

Swig
Thirty-somethings crowd in to this neighbourhood live music club for great gigs.

RestaurantsAmerican

Sears Fine Food
Brunch, lunch, dinner, tea, supper, whatever you call it; it's just called good food here.

RestaurantsIndian

Dosa on Valencia
Dosa is not just about dosas but about offering the broad selection of South Indian fare to San Francisco diners using fresh ingredients that are primarily local, organic, natural and sustainable.

Things to doTours

Adventure Cat
Enjoy San Fran from the water, at sunset or during the day, but always in sporty style.

RestaurantsItalian

Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
Take note; they don't put up with jerks.

BarsCocktail

Cantina
Funky cocktail combos and a funked out Latin vibe.

ClubsLive Music

Biscuits & Blues
Every kind of blues you can imagine at this cellar speakeasy.
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