In the mood for something yummy to sip or eat? We can't even begin to add all the epic places to visit to fill your tummy and satisfy your taste buds, but we can, at least, mention a few notable places only minutes from Kensington Park Hotel! Whether upscale or dive, you'll find a few choices below. Cheers!

STARLITE

Longtime San Francisco residents will know this place as Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, but in January 2024 the Beacon Grand unveiled a freshly remodeled space with updated cocktail and food menus, now rebranded as Starlite. What hasn’t changed: the gorgeous views of Union Square. Espresso martini fans will want to check out Starlite’s version, which brings a hint of orange flavor with the addition of marmalade; meanwhile, the Cable Car Redux is a sidecar zhuzhed up with five spice and a showy dose of smoke. For food, tuck into hot fried chicken buns served two per order, or a plate of furikake french fries.

450 Powell Street, San Francisco, California 94102

(408) 252-7000

Starlite at the Beacon Grand Hotel - Union Square Lounge & Bar

THE IRON HORSE

Iron Horse Cocktails is a local favorite for a few reasons, despite the cozy footprint of the space. The drinks are solid and poured expertly, and the dark speakeasy vibe actually feels cool, not manufactured. Pair that with the bar’s daytime business, a small coffee kiosk at the front that serves all manners of coffee including espressos, cortados, and lattes, plus they’ll also serve boozy versions of those coffee drinks if you can get there before the kiosk closes at 2:30 p.m.

25 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 404-2877

IRON HORSE Cocktails San Francisco - Historical Retro Style Bar in San Francisco Down Town (ironhorsesf.com)

DEL POPOLO

Having slung his top-notch Neapolitan pizzas from a specially rigged, wood-oven-equipped truck for several years, local pizzaiolo Jon Darsky opened this lower Nob Hill spot and now has a Michelin Bib Gourmand listing under his belt. It’s easily some of the best pizza in the city, but the menu also offers excellent salads and other seasonally changing-starters.

855 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 589-7940

Del Popolo (delpopolosf.com)

Del Popolo – San Francisco - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant

THE ROTUNDA

If you’re going to dine in Union Square, might as well pull out all the stops, right? The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus is all white tablecloths and fine dining, set beneath the store’s iconic stained-glass dome with unparalleled views of the square. The traditional move is to catch afternoon tea, though entrees are also offered for a heartier meal.

150 Stockton St Level Four, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 249-2720

The Rotunda - San Francisco (neimanmarcus.com)

PACIFIC COCKTAIL HAVEN

The acclaimed Pacific Cocktail Haven in Union Square is one of the most prestigious cocktail bars in the USA.

Bartender and owner, Kevin Diedrich, is not short of accolades himself, having been nominated several times for "Best American Bartender," and he has created a lively and popular bar that is a neighborhood bar, as well as a tourist favorite.

With a fantastic drinks menu, where better to pull up a stool at the traditional long bar and enjoy your favorite in the company of great people and in a fabulous and welcoming atmosphere!

580 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 398-0195

www.pacificcocktailsf.com

JOHNNY FOLEY'S IRISH HOUSE

A visit to San Francisco should include a trip to Johnny Foley's Irish House. A restaurant and bar where the food is simply superb, with the menu being a mix of Irish and Californian cuisine.

If you're not here for a meal, that's no problem, they're happy to serve you from their excellent drink menu. With live music often laid on, this is a lively yet relaxed bar with friendly clientele and a warm welcome.

The fun atmosphere at Johnny Foley's is just what you'd expect from an Irish-influenced bar, so check it out when you're in town.

243 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 954-0777

Johnny Foley's (johnnyfoleys.com)

THE IRISH BANK

The Irish Bank Bar & Restaurant is one of America's most authentic, historically accurate and romantic Irish pubs. The Irish Bank can be found snugly nestled in its own lane in the heart of downtown San Francisco.

10 Mark Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 788-7152

The Irish Bank

GOLDEN GATE TAP ROOM

With the best beers, come to the best games. The Golden Gate Tap Room houses two regulation shuffleboard tables, three SkeeBall games, two foosball tables, new and vintage arcade games, and pool tables reside in the two video platforms. And for the modern sports fan, we have over 20 screens showing favorite live sporting events.

449 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 677-9999

PHOTO ALBUM – SAN FRANCISCO GOLDEN GATE TAPROOM & GRILL (ggtaproom.com)