Friday night we decided to have a real date; one of those nights where we actually get dressed up to go out. These don’t happen very often anymore so I was pretty excited, despite the down pouring rain. I planned a lovely evening in the quaint little neighborhood of Russian Hill. First, we stopped at Bacchus Wine & Sake Bar for a pre-dinner glass of wine. We were newbies to the bar. The only thing I factored into choosing this spot - it was a block away from dinner, which eliminated time walking/running in the rain.
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| The focal point of the bar: the wine wall |
The minute I stepped into the Bacchus, I was surprised by the tiny (I mean itty bitty) space. The bar is composed of two love seats, facing each other, crammed into a minuscule opening, overlooking the window at the entrance, a J-shaped bar with maybe 7 or 8 bar stools and a wood ledge mounted to the left wall creating just enough space to cram a couple more bar stools in for some additional seating. It’s not the place to bring a crowd, that’s for sure. As I looked around, there were pairs everywhere, deep in conversation with one another. It was the perfect spot to grab a drink; just the two of us. It’s not loud or ostentatious. You can order by the bottle, by the glass or even by the sip. We posted at the bar; Reid ordered a Malbec, I ordered a Pinot Noir and we relaxed, slowly decompressing after a long week. Dinner to follow....
Bacchus Wine & Sake Bar, 1954 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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