The Haight has no shortage of excellent drinking holes, but few possess the panache of this whisky-fuelled destination in the heart of the neighbourhood....

This boutique hotel in San Francisco city centre welcomes guests with environmentally friendly guestrooms with modern conveniences and a great location near...

With decades of experience as one of the city's best steakhouses, Alfred's feels like a bit of San Francisco gone by, but it continues to prove itself...

Banish any thought of Arlo Guthrie from your mind: it's worth trekking to Alice's restaurant for the spicy Hunan and Mandarin cooking. The clean and spare...

Alioto's began as a sidewalk stand serving crab and shrimp cocktails to passers-by. Now, more than eight decades later, it's a hugely popular restaurant...

Everything you need to know about what is perhaps the city's most fascinating neighbourhood, told from a genuine insider's perspective: chief guide Linda...

Known for its thorough fittings and sky-high designer offerings, Alla Prima specialises in everything from Dolce & Gabbana bras and La Perla delicacies to...

The Alley is designed to look like a shanty-town street, complete with knickers strung between building façades and jagged fences separating the booths. At...

This excellent contemporary and eclectic ballet company stages mainly new works and tours extensively, both at home and abroad. A staple of the SF dance...

Easily explore San Francisco's charming Cow Hollow neighbourhood from this conveniently located hotel, only a short distance from area attractions and...

Does the thought of Toys 'R Us drive you to the brink of insanity? This straightforward store, which specialises in toys from outside the US, has a charming...

If you've got an occasion, Ambiance has the perfect ensemble for it: its glowing collection of retro-style dresses and saucy skirts is even arranged by...

Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani, the team behind Terra in Napa Valley, have brought their Japonesque sensibilities to this stylish and intimate dining room in...

This Los Angeles-founded clothing maker boasts that its T-shirts, jersey minis, hoodies, undies and bikinis are sweatshop labour-free, which makes it even...