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Propagation

Lower Nob Hill · Cocktail Bar

895 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★262 reviews

People say this bar offers great cocktails and mocktails, with creative and complex flavors. They highlight the beautiful decor, cozy and modern atmosphere, and the good mix of bar seating and tables. They also like the friendly and attentive staff.

**A lively $$ cocktail bar where weekends carry the signal.**

Propagation is a $ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco. It has logged 1,838 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
SundayClosed
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The experience

Inventive signature cocktails presented in a bohemian, plant-filled space with a patio.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Why go

Propagation is a cocktail bar with measurable pull: 1,838 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, a 4.5 Google rating from 1,070 reviews, and its busiest Blackbird days landing on Friday and Saturday. Highlighted reviews point to strong cocktails, comfortable seating, and a room that can turn musical as the night stretches on; one review also noted that drinks came out quickly.

The food side gets mixed-but-positive mentions in the highlighted reviews. One reviewer singled out the burrata as “amazing,” while another called the menu tavern-style and “fine.” The caveat is pacing: one review logged a 52-minute gap between appetizer and dinner, so this is best approached as a stay-awhile night out rather than a precision-timed meal.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Fast facts

  • Propagation has 1,838 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 1,070 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews point to cocktails and live music as draws.
  • One highlighted review praised the burrata as “amazing.”
editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

Propagation’s Blackbird activity peaks on Friday and Saturday, matching the reviews’ picture of a lively nighttime room.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Amenities

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 21d ago

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The room in motion

Activity163
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Flynet check ins

1,838

Neighborhood

Lower Nob Hill

Last 30 days

163 check ins

−12% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

Wednesdaytoday
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Monday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
SundayClosed

Inside Propagation

The experience

Inventive signature cocktails presented in a bohemian, plant-filled space with a patio.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Review signal

4.7

262 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Guide

Inside Propagation

The experience

Inventive signature cocktails presented in a bohemian, plant-filled space with a patio.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Why go

Propagation is a cocktail bar with measurable pull: 1,838 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, a 4.5 Google rating from 1,070 reviews, and its busiest Blackbird days landing on Friday and Saturday. Highlighted reviews point to strong cocktails, comfortable seating, and a room that can turn musical as the night stretches on; one review also noted that drinks came out quickly.

The food side gets mixed-but-positive mentions in the highlighted reviews. One reviewer singled out the burrata as “amazing,” while another called the menu tavern-style and “fine.” The caveat is pacing: one review logged a 52-minute gap between appetizer and dinner, so this is best approached as a stay-awhile night out rather than a precision-timed meal.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Review signal

4.7

262 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Fast facts

  • Propagation has 1,838 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 1,070 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews point to cocktails and live music as draws.
  • One highlighted review praised the burrata as “amazing.”
editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

Propagation’s Blackbird activity peaks on Friday and Saturday, matching the reviews’ picture of a lively nighttime room.

editorial/ updated 21d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Propagation?

Propagation has logged 1,838 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Propagation busiest?

Propagation is busiest on Tuesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Propagation serve?

Propagation serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Propagation?

Propagation is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Propagation?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Propagation in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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