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True Laurel
Cocktail Bar
The custom-designed everything, down to the furniture, signals that True Laurel takes itself seriously, which would be more insufferable if the drinks weren't so good. This cocktail bar and restaurant from the Lazy Bear team lands at number 14 on North America's 50 Best Bars list. Small plates rotate with the seasons, and the bar program is tight, inventive, and the clear reason most people show up.
The awards strongest first
- The Pinnacle Guide 2 Pins
- The 50 #64 · The World's 50 Best Bars
- The 50 #14 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- Punch Best New Bartenders · Tone Arasa
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Top 4 Finalist · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Top 10 U.S. Nominee · Best U.S. Bar Team
- Eater The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West
- Spirited Awards 2023 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West
- Spirited Awards 2023 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide
One number, weighted & current 71
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