Wildhawk

"Drinking a martini doesn’t mean you have to go somewhere that feels like it’s frozen in an infinite 1920s time-loop. And when we want to grab a martini that tastes like it was made this century, we go to Wildhawk in the Mission. This place is dark, covered in floral wallpaper, and feels like a clubhouse for people who would quietly describe themselves as “fashionable.” There’s a good list of creative cocktails to choose from, but the best thing to order here is their house martini. It’s $20 but comes with a sidecar served in a frozen sake bottle so your drink stays cold, but won’t get watered down while you’re discussing things like where you’re vacationing next or what the next Everlane will be." - will kamensky

"Wildhawk has some of the best cocktails and people watching you can find in the Mission. It’s sandwiched between Valencia and Mission, and doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic, making it perfect for posting up for the afternoon without having to battle any crowds. Plus, it’s all indoors, so it works whether the sun is out, or Karl has settled in for the week." - will kamensky, nic strain 2

"At Wildhawk, co-bar manager Christian 'Suzu' Suzki says he was also opposed to using extract, but similarly found the purple yam too grainy and with too high water content in its unprocessed form to be useful in drinks. He went with an extract purchased from In Her Purpose, but his starting point for the Mekong Sleepwalker was the concept of a scotch whisky colada, rather than the rum and piña variety." - Camper English

"Wildhawk bar is reopening this week, sliding into summer with cool and bitter cocktails. This lady-run establishment is known for both its fabulous floral wallpaper and vermouth selection." - Eater Staff

"With its dim lighting, floral wallpaper, and mid-century chairs, Wildhawk feels like a club for those who would quietly describe themselves as “trendy.” The thing to drink here is the martinis, which will definitely help loosen you up for deep conversations, like where you see yourself in five years." - Lani Conway, Will Kamensky