Off the corner of 4th street and Brannan Street is home to the best SoMa happy hour, at Bar Basic. The spacious bar fronts an upscale atmosphere without the hefty price tags, making it a go-to neighborhood spot. In the heart of SF's SoMa neighborhood the bar gets tech-savvy start-upers and south-bound Caltrain passerbys alike during the week, while weekends induce a lounge-like appeal.
Tucked away, Bar Basic has established a following for its extended SoMa happy hour. From 4-9pm Monday through Friday the bar is known for its cheap martinis and cocktails among its cliental.
The place has been repping social jukebox app Roqbot for the past two years, which regulars love, and given their constantly-changing crowd it is hard to say what type of music will be playing through the speakers. But stop in and owner Mike allows you to choose the next song on queue, as long as you don't set Justin Beiber on repeat.
With everything from art installations and showings to old school Super Nintendo matches, Bar Basic seems to have appeal for whatever your mood. With a laundry-list of classic cocktails and a bar staff who pride themselves in creating interesting concoctions, patrons of this SoMa happy hour spot can drink whatever they want.
Looking for a faster fix, hit up Bar Basic's mystery shot box for just $3. A popular choice on the weekends, customers choose a card 1 - 12 and receive a shot depending on their secret selection. Filled with, out of the ordinary alcohols, like marshmallow or bubblegum flavored vodka, customers are sure to try something they have never had before.
What do you think of Bar Basic? What are your other favorite SoMa happy hour bars?
