Hayes Valley is home to an intriguing collection of late night hot spots, one of which being the mystical Absinthe brasserie and bar. Specializing in the lucid, green drink it borrows the name from, Absinthe also offers a full menu of seasonally-based, hand-crafted cocktails.

Absinthe serves food, too, and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. The cocktail program here is one of the finest in the city, and the menu always changes to keep the offerings fresh and unique