Trick Dog

Trick Dog is a cocktail bar on 20th Street in the Mission, and it has a long list of awards. It won the Spirited Award for Best US Cocktail Bar in 2025 and has twice been named as having the World's Best Cocktail Menu. That second award points to what makes the place distinctive: the menu itself.

Rather than keeping a fixed list, Trick Dog launches new themed menus, each built around a concept. The latest is Wacky Wrestlers of Trick Dog, and each drink on it is tied to the theme. Because the concept changes, regulars come back to see what the team has dreamed up, and a visit is never quite the same twice. Ask the bartenders about the inspiration behind a drink if you are unsure what to order.

Food is served too, so you can make an evening of it without moving on. The kitchen serves until 10pm from Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. The bar itself opens at 4pm every day and closes at midnight from Sunday to Thursday and at 2am on Friday and Saturday, which makes it a reliable late option in the Mission.

Reservations are not required, but you can book through SevenRooms if you want to secure a table, which is wise for a group or at peak weekend hours. Early evening is usually the easiest time to walk in. Bring photo ID, as the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. If you are coming for food, note the kitchen closes earlier than the bar, so order before 10pm on weeknights. The bar also hosts private events and sells gift cards, and you can order food for delivery through DoorDash.

Trick Dog suits cocktail enthusiasts, couples and groups of friends who want creative drinks in a lively setting. It is at 3010 20th Street in the Mission District, so it works well before or after dinner nearby. Sightglass Coffee's café is a few doors along at 3014 20th Street, if you are planning an earlier visit to the area. For getting home late at night, taxis and ride-hailing are the simplest options.