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SF · Winter 2026–27 · Map Guide

SF Holiday Pop-Up Bars

A verified 2026 host list, a Victorian holiday menu and a hotel carousel.

The official 2026 Miracle and Sippin’ Santa lists establish the hosts below, not every host’s operating dates. Keep Oakland separate from a San Francisco bar walk.

Our top picks for SF Holiday Pop-Up Bars are Pacific Cocktail Haven, Kona's Street Market and Splash Sports Bar. The full map covers 6 stops across Union Square, SoMa, Mission Bay and more, with 2 routes you can follow in order.

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6 mapped stops2 ordered routesResearched Nov 8, 2026
The short list

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Pick 01confirmed
Union Square · Miracle host

Pacific Cocktail Haven

Pacific Cocktail Haven is on the official Miracle 2026 host list. Confirm the venue’s own start date, seating and booking policy.

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Pick 02confirmed
SoMa · Miracle host

Kona's Street Market

Kona’s SoMa address is on the official 2026 Miracle list. Check holiday entry and reservations directly.

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Pick 03confirmed
Mission Bay · Sippin’ Santa host

Splash Sports Bar

Splash at Thrive City is on the 2026 Sippin’ Santa list. This is 191 Warriors Way, not the old Folsom Street address.

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1Union Square · Miracle hostconfirmed

Pacific Cocktail Haven

Pacific Cocktail Haven is on the official Miracle 2026 host list. Confirm the venue’s own start date, seating and booking policy.

2026 host CONFIRMED; precise operating dates and reservations PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

550 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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2SoMa · Miracle hostconfirmed

Kona's Street Market

Kona’s SoMa address is on the official 2026 Miracle list. Check holiday entry and reservations directly.

2026 host CONFIRMED; exact local dates/hours PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

32 3rd Street, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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3Mission Bay · Sippin’ Santa hostconfirmed

Splash Sports Bar

Splash at Thrive City is on the 2026 Sippin’ Santa list. This is 191 Warriors Way, not the old Folsom Street address.

2026 host CONFIRMED; operating dates/hours PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

191 Warriors Way, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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4Mission · Holiday menuconfirmed

Elixir

The posted Low Impact menu explicitly introduces a Victorian holiday program, including lower/no-alcohol choices.

November 1, 2026 through New Year’s Day; check holiday opening hours.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

3200 16th Street, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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5Nob Hill · Hotel holiday barconfirmed

Fairmont San Francisco

The hotel’s 2026 festive program advertises the Carousel Bar. Check seating and any private-event restrictions.

November 21–December 31, 2026.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

950 Mason Street, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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6Oakland · Regional Miracle hostconfirmed

The Double Standard

Double Standard is the Oakland Miracle host. It belongs to a separate East Bay night, not the end of an SF walking crawl.

2026 host CONFIRMED; exact dates/hours/booking PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

2424 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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Follow the order, not the crowd

Borrow a route.

Route 01 · Walk / steep hill

Union Square to Nob Hill

  1. Pacific Cocktail Haven
  2. Fairmont San Francisco

After both have begun holiday service. Confirm access; stop at two bars only if it suits your night.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes. Check access and individual opening/booking times; regional transfers are not walks.

Route 02 · Transit / rideshare

SoMa to the Mission

  1. Kona's Street Market
  2. Elixir

Use current venue hours and safe transport. Splash and Oakland are separate alternatives, not compulsory extra stops.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes. Check access and individual opening/booking times; regional transfers are not walks.

The useful small print

Before you go.

  • Researched November 8, 2026. Status labels apply to the claim in each entry, not to guaranteed future opening or availability.
  • Check current official sources before travelling. No ticket, table, parking space, weather, sighting or uninterrupted public access is promised.
  • A national host-list entry is not a dated local opening announcement.
  • No Deck the Halls pin: its current site has not announced the 2026 location.
  • Ask staff about age restrictions and zero-proof ingredients; do not drive after drinking.
confirmed
Operator/public agency confirms the stated place, program or posted regular offering; a ticket/table is not guaranteed.
reported
A source supports the claim but its year, date, operating detail or independent corroboration is unresolved.
pending
Special-day service, seasonal opening, participation, menu or access is not established. Do not travel or book on this pin alone.

Researched November 8, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.

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