This tiny bar became famous under notoriously cantankerous owner Bruno Mooshei, who inherited it from his father and waged a one-man campaign to keep it exactly as it must have been circa World War II. Mooshei died in 2000, but the place was bought by long-time patrons devoted to keeping its Casablanca aura intact, and they've done an excellent job. Even the likes of Anthony Bourdain considers it an SF-must. Zam Zam makes SF's best stiff, old school martini. Note: it’s cash-only.
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Time Out says
A classic, old school cocktail dive with Middle Eastern decor.
Details
- Address:
- 1633 Haight St
- San Francisco
- 94117
- Cross street:
- at Clayton St
- Contact:
- 415-861-2545
- Price:
- $$
- Opening hours:
- Mon–Fri 3pm–2am; Sat–Sun 1pm–2am
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