Somewhere to carry on the conversation after dinner: good drinks, room to talk, and no nightclub noise.
Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St, SoMa · about 6 min walk from Moscone Center
A mahogany-panelled hotel bar under Maxfield Parrish's Pied Piper painting, known for its martinis. Dark and intimate, so it suits a quiet talk after dinner.
Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission St, 39th floor · about 2 min walk from Moscone Center
A 39th-floor lounge with arched floor-to-ceiling windows over downtown, right across from Moscone. The crowd is mostly business travellers.
20 Yerba Buena Ln, SoMa · about 4 min walk from Moscone Center
A large, low-lit wine bar beneath the Four Seasons, with a deep cellar and cheese and charcuterie plates. Music stays low enough to talk.
Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.