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Cocktails & Stories Since 1928

Thursday - Sunday


Everyone has a story at Starlite. With close to a century of splashy cocktails and shared stories within its walls, Starlite shines as a historic and revered San Francisco establishment. A host to the most lively of parties, impresarios, and celebrity figures, Starlite beckons you to take the elevator to the 21st floor.

Inspired by the city’s icons—gold, fog, cable cars, and a celebration of the city’s flavors, award-winning bar connoisseur Scott Baird and Michelin-awarded Chef Johnny Spero complement each other to create a cocktail and bites menu that pays homage to the independent spirit and character of San Francisco. Multi-hyphenate Nina Tarr brings San Francisco’s nightlife to life with an all-vinyl soundtrack on a nightly basis, with album listening parties on the regular.

So, take the elevator to the top. Order a cocktail. Watch the sky turn pink, and the lights blink on. Tonight, this San Francisco story is yours to tell.

*Guests must be 21 years or older. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Sip into Spring

Level up your spring with Starlite’s Tulip Martini cocktail: London dry gin, a kumquat aperitif, local amaro, and a persimmon liqueur. It’s a gorgeous tulip-shaped, delicate number that is begging for something elegant and spirituous. We are always going to serve a version of the Starlite Tulip Martini in its eponymous glass. Let the tulip embrace you. Float above San Francisco, dig on the vinyl that the DJ spins, and order a few more.

Born from a City of Artisans

Cocktails by Scott Baird

Inspired by the city’s icons—gold, fog, cable cars, —the cocktails at Starlite are full of character and wit. San Francisco native Scott Baird, whose name may spark recognition for his creation of Trick Dog, the award-winning cocktail bar in the Mission District, has remixed classic Starlite beverages with beauty, flavor, quirk, and a bit of theater. Take a sip into San Francisco’s history with the Cable Car—Starlite’s version of the Sidecar—or the Porn Star Martini—and embrace the spectacle of an experience with your high-spirited cocktails on the 21st floor.

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Menu by Chef Johnny Spero

Created by Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero, the menu of snacks sets the table, complimenting the cocktails and the celebrations of the city’s flavors. The menu includes dishes such as the Hot Fried Chicken Bun inspired by Chef Spero’s exploration of San Francisco’s Chinatown. It’s seasoned with Szechuan spices and pickled daikon and served inside a steam bun. Another love letter to the San Francisco Bay’s affinity for oysters is the Baked Oysters, covered in a sauce made of cider, egg, brown butter, and herbs and topped with bread crumbs.

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Experiences by DJ Nina Tarr

Multi-hyphenate Nina Tarr brings San Francisco’s nightlife to life with an all-vinyl soundtrack with album listening parties on the regular. Nina takes her vinyl spinning skills to fuse a unique blend of funk, glam, afrobeat, world, boogie, hip hop, new wave, electro, post-punk, kraut, disco, groove, and soul. With a collection of pristine records on deck, the only thing left to do is tap your toes and sing along to your favorites.

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Don't Just Take Our Word For It

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"Starlite - A legend reborn." by Condé Nast Traveler

The legendary Starlite, the jewel atop the Beacon Grand Hotel in San Francisco, has been reborn. This treasured institution has long been a sanctuary for celebrities, socialites, and storytellers since the Prohibition era... Starlite isn't just about passing the time over a drink; it's about moments that stick with you long after the city's lights have dimmed. Come for the iconic crowd and the all-vinyl soundtrack, and stay to indulge in the cocktails and small plates with your closest friends.

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"A Stunning New Starlite is Born" by Eater San Francisco

A new manifestation of an iconic San Francisco bar will rise up and resume its place in the city’s glittering skyline... serving updated versions of classic cocktails from Trick Dog’s Scott Baird alongside a menu of small plates from Washington, D.C.-based chef Johnny Spero. The bar and lounge, with its legendary views of the city sprawling below, has been designed by Alice Crumeyrolle, previously of Ken Fulk Inc., and will host nightly vinyl DJ sets from music director Nina Tarr.

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"As swanky Starlite rooftop bar reopens, SF nightlife stirs back to life" by SF Gate

Revelers showed up in sequins and fur coats, sipping cocktails on green velvet couches overlooking panoramic views of the city... It felt like a jolt of energy being injected into Union Square... "The Starlight Room was a special occasion place, but it was also a place the regulars came,” Baird said. “So we’re trying to foster that environment. You can come here on a Thursday after work and just have a drink, or on a Saturday for a special occasion."

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Hours

Thursday - Saturday | 4pm - 1am

Sunday | 2pm - 11pm

Contact

Private Events | events@starlitesf.com

PR Inquiries | starlite@newdealhospitality.com

Our Stories | @starlitesf

Guests must be 21 years or older. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Events

Starlite Reserve

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