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North Beach · Speakeasy

The Devil's Acre

The apothecary concept and the 1868 backbar make for one of North Beach's more immersive historical-cocktail rooms, with late hours that outlast most nearby bars.

Date nightLate nightNightcapCelebrating
Neighbourhood
North Beach
Style
Speakeasy
Known for
Named for San Francisco's 19th-century Barbary Coast vice district, built around a 'drinking as remedy' apothecary concept · Centers on a mahogany backbar dating to 1868 · Operated by Future Bars Group, the team behind Bourbon & Branch
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Walk-ins only. Call ahead for groups or private events
Food
Snacks and small plates
Hours
Tue-Thu 4:30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-2am, Sun 4pm-10pm, closed Monday — confirm current hours
Address
256 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Checked: Checked Nov 2026: official site live with current hours; Yelp reviews/photos run through November 2026.

Photo: The Devil's Acre, from their website.

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Financial District and North Beach, after the suits go home

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