True Laurel

Cocktails, Bar Bites · San Francisco · Chef Te'Sean Glass

Ranked No. 14 on North America's 50 Best Bars list, True Laurel in San Francisco pairs science-forward cocktails with refined bar food by chef Te'Sean Glass. Located in the Mission District, the bar features seasonal drinks like In the Pines, Under the Palms alongside dishes such as its dry-aged beef patty melt.

753 alabama st,, San Francisco

  • #64 World's 50 Best Bars 2025
  • #14 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • IN THE PINES, UNDER THE PALMS (19) — Toasted Coconut Rye, Terroir Gin, Vermouth, Maraschino, Arak, Redwood
  • MAI O MAI (18) — Blended Rum, Lime, Pistachio Orgeat, Curaçao, Coffee-Rum Float, Milk Washed
  • QUININE COBBLER (18) — Vermouth Bianco, Amontillado, House Grenadine, A Lot of Angostura
  • LAUREL MARTINI (19) — London Dry and Islay Gins, Vermouth Marriage, California Bay Tincture
  • FREEZER SAZERAC (19) — Bonded Rye, Brandy, Peychaud's, Arak
  • TL CARAJILLO (18) — Cold Brew Concentrate and Liqueur, Licor 43, Scotch, Salt
  • WEST SIDE SOUTH SIDE (19) — Gin, Citrus, Mint, Arak (Slushy)
  • THE LOVE BELOW (19) — Solera Rum, Lovage, Grape Tomato, Dry Vermouth, Citrus n' Tequila
  • SAGAN SUMMER (19) — Bourbon, Saturn Peach, Auslese, Fino
  • MELONS TRIPLE LINDY (19) — Tres Melons, Mezcal, Aloe, Citrus, Shiso & Dill

Wines

  • Fino (12) — Tio Pepe, Jerez, 15%
  • Manzanilla (12) — Hidalgo, Jerez, 15%
  • Oloroso (12) — Hidalgo, Jerez, 18%
  • Amontillado (12) — Barbadillo, Jerez, 18%
  • Pedro Ximenez (12) — Osborne, Jerez, 17%
  • Marsala (12) — Antichi Baronati, Italy, 17%

Dishes

  • Arak Sannine (13) — Lebanon, 50%
  • Agwa de Bolivia (13) — Bolivia, 30%
  • Sennza Finne Always (14) — Seattle, 29%
  • Amaro Camatti (13) — Italy, 20%
  • T'Maro Amaro (14) — California, 35%
  • Luxardo Bitter Bianco (13) — Italy, 30%
  • May Bitter (17) — Vietnam 35%
  • Tremontis Mirto (13) — Sardegna, Italy, 30%
  • Xila Mexican Aperitif (13) — Oaxaca, Mexico, 20%
  • Enrico Toro Centerba (13) — Italy, 70%

The Experience

A relaxed room with garden or terrace dining. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

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