Resolute is a popular spot in Tenderloin for wine, cider and beer enthusiasts. This is the place to go if you prefer boutique wines from small-batch producers in lieu of famous labels. The lounge ensures that each wine it serves has at least one unique factor never tasted before. The keg beers too are procured from brewmasters working in newly discovered microbreweries around San Francisco. The focus is on the beverages and the food menu lists only gourmet cheese and meat platters that complement the wines. Enjoy Aged Dry Jack from Vella Cheese Company, Olympia Provisions' Chorizo Rioja and Truffle Brie from Marin French. The food is served in large quantities so you are ensured a good time. The in-house wine shop sells more than 100 wine varieties and joining the Resolute Wine and Bar Club gets you discounts at either the lounge or the shop as per your choice. The happy hour too has good deals, and every Monday is Industry Night, with Winemaker Wednesday following two days later.
Located on Mission Street, The Crafty Fox Ale House is an exciting spot to swig some cold beer and relax with friends. This friendly space has a beer garden feel, with wooden picnic tables and overhead twinkling lights. As for the beer collection, Crafty Fox has 36 taps of ever-rotating brews, and feature some local beers such as Almanac and Lagunitas. There is also a menu of bar bites and small plates to munch on, as well as more unconventional dishes like the Octopus Shawarma and Bacon Cheddar Popcorn.
Housed within the rich confines of The Ritz-Carlton, the JCB Tasting Lounge is a lavish wine lounge steeped in a stately ambiance, with deep wine-colored upholstery and muted lighting. The highlight of the lounge of course, are the splendid, exclusive wines showcased by connoisseur Jean-Charles Boisset from his most premium collection. JCB Tasting Lounge offers exclusive wine tasting programs that incline toward the deeper end of the price range, with light nibbles for company. There is also a peripheral retail luxury store within the lounge, selling branded custom-designed jewelry, perfumes and other wine-centric merchandise.
After relishing on the food at Horse Feather you will surely not be disappointed as their perfectly cooked dishes will surely satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy dishes like Halibut Ceviche, Tuna Poke Bowl and Seared Green Ravioli with creative cocktails like Blackjack or Cool Breeze. Drop in for some delicious brunch with friends and you will surely head home with a content appetite. There is a bar area as well where you can just enjoy a few drinks.
Fieldwork Brewing Company is a brewery that attracts locals and tourists alike thanks to its ambiance, food and of course, the beer. Offering a wide array of freshly brewed beers, you can ask for ales, salson, pilsner to stout here. The Blueberry Parfait (Kettle Sour Ale), Day Money (California Golden Ale) and Portrait of Bruin (Belgian Brown Ale) are some of the draft beers you can find on the taps. A small food menu comprising of snacks, Tamales and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is available here. Sporting beer barrels and a rustic setting, the brewery makes for a great place to spend quality time with family and friends.