The Sage & Drifter

"I got The Weary Drifter and really liked it! It was on the sweet side which was great for me."

"Asked for diet coke, but suspected I received full sugar. When my husband asked if I wanted another, I told him to put an emphasis diet. The bartender said they don't carry diet sodas and told my husband he could just get full sugar because I wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyway. Sucks for diabetics, I guess."

"Best neighborhood bar in SF! Welcoming, unpretentious, thoughtful ambiance with elevated cocktails, amazing bartenders, a friendly crowd, free pool, and some of the coolest and most caring owners I've ever met at a bar. Cannot miss!"

"You can always tell when the owners and staff of a bar really care about serving their neighborhood to the best of their ability, and that is certainly the case at The Sage & Drifter. If you’re a long-time resident of the Avenues, you will remember this space as the wretched hive of scum and villainy once known as Terry’s Lodge. Those days are very much in the past though, as what you’ll find here now is a welcoming bar serving up great cocktails, a well-curated selection of spirits, and craft beers on tap that will appease any palate. Their trivia night on Wednesdays is one of the best in town, and if you live in the neighborhood, it’s almost impossible to stop in without running into someone you know. It may not look like the most inviting space from the outside, but if you’re in the neighborhood and haven’t given them a try yet you’re definitely missing out."

"Perfect, cold beer and perfect bar lighting. Also I love the laser cut metal sign outside. They can actually make an excellent cocktail where it feels like most other places are guessing how to"