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American, Wine Bar, Bar
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Russian Hill
0.2 miles from Lombard Street
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Reviewed October 14, 2019

My wife & I stopped by Union Larder because we heard that it was a wine bar. It is a wine bar, but is much more. With a large wine list, choosing a wine can be a challenge. The servers are very helpful & so...friendly. No rush, no attitude. We felt very comfortable & it was such a good time. We made our choices based on the recommendations & help of our server, which was great. The wine we had was very good. We also ordered a 3 cheese plate, which was also so good. Served with bread and jams that matched well with each cheese. The wine was really good, but the cheese was really special. We almost started licking the cheese plate because it was that good. I have no issues with coming back. Next time, I may try the beers that they serve. The menu of beers looked really awesome. We will be back.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed August 19, 2019

My dad and I stopped into this place after a long day walking around San Francisco-- the warmth of the space immediately hit us when we walked in. Cozy with dim lights, this is a perfect weekend spot, great for dates, catching up with friends...or grabbing a glass of delicious artisanal wine. We were lucky enough to be served by the owner who had great knowledge of the wines and food plates offered. He was very friendly and even chatted us up about New York (our hometown). When I come back out here I will most definitely bring my friends-- I recommend the duck liver mousse for sure!More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 19, 2019

We met an old friend in this trendy, fun wine and cheese and charcuterie bar. Arriving a bit early, the staff was gracious and efficient, finding us a place to sit in the crowded room. The ambiance was of casual fun and the wine was...great. We were there on an unusually warm day, and it was warm inside.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed June 6, 2019

I stumbled upon Union Larder one wet Saturday afternoon in San Francisco and found it quite difficult to leave. Great selection of local and international wines by the bottle and the glass with an excellent bar menu with some fine local charcurerie. Settle in with...a generous glass our your favourite red or white and take it easy.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed March 28, 2019

Really enjoyed our pre-dinner stop here....loved the high ceilings and big glass windows. Very crowded on a Thursday night. The House Gruner was lovely. Ordered 2 cheeses and it was just perfect as an appetizer.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed September 30, 2018 via mobile

Walking the trolley-line amongst San Francisco’s beautiful neighborhoods, we found Union Larder quite by chance. We had Rabbit Tourrine, Duck Froie Gras, two flights of oyster from three pacific-regions, and two wonderful cheeses (a Monchego and a Tremor Truffle). The owner was very knowledgeable, pleasant,...and an overall pleasure to chat with.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed August 30, 2018 via mobile

Now here is a great take on the classic, consistent, and dare I say - perfect wine/cheese bar! Very high attention to quality. Unless you live in France, imho nothing gonna beat it. Wish they had existed back in the day when I lived in...Russian Hill - well worth the effort to get up there no matter where you come from. Servers are professional but also sweet - you can relax - always feel happy being there. Delicious cheese boards - good wine. Missing it already😝More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed August 11, 2018

We really enjoyed the food and wine. It gets crowded and doesn’t have the charm of smaller local places. However, I would still recommend

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed April 6, 2018 via mobile

We have been to San Francisco many times and while on the trolley car on Hyde we saw Union Larder. The outside is so appealing that I knew we had to stop. We were not disappointed, although 5pm on a Friday may not be the...perfect time for easy access to seating it is perfect for the fun neighborhood atmosphere. The wine list is wonderful and the cheese and charcuterie choices are the best I’ve had. The ambiance is cool, casual and chic. I would highly recommend this for a relaxing stop and a fun evening that is truly a San Francisco treat!More

Date of visit: April 2018
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Reviewed March 6, 2018

This place came recommended by friends in the Seattle food business. Definitely a do not miss spot on the Hyde St trolley line. Great wine selection and small bites/plates along with regular menu offerings. A do not

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed January 31, 2018

No complaints about the wines or staff at Union Larder. The wines are on the high side, but hey - it's San Francisco, and if you snag a window seat, you get the cable cars going by. The staff are personable and knowledgeable, so no...fault there. I get, that I'm probably not the demographic Union Larder is aiming for, but the crowd (at least on the evening I was there) was just so full of themselves. Not unlike most establishments these days, the noise level is high, so that just led to everyone quite loudly proclaiming there most recent "it's all about me" stories and that meant everyone gets to listen in. Perhaps you don't hear it if you're making pronouncements of your own, but it was really annoying and we left after the second glass.More

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed July 10, 2017

We walked passed this bar and thought it looked amazing but unfortunately the place was packed and we couldn't get a seat. So we came back the next day to enjoy some wine and cheese. The concept of the bar is great! Good wine, good...cheese! The only point of criticism is, that the wine glasses were not very good polished. It is obviously not a big deal, but it would just be nicer in a wine bar like that and for the price you pay.More

Date of visit: July 2017
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Reviewed May 24, 2017

SF is in a constant state of make-over and one of the things we get is like Union Larder, a swell little wine bar with charcuterie (that's fancy cold cuts and sausages). Friendly servers, lots of singles reading books who may be interested in meeting...someone ... or not. Good wine list, some beer. Decent prices.More

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed April 7, 2017

This place has a very raffinate interior decoration, and food is delicious. Prices are quite high but in line with the quality of the offered service. Local products are a must-take in this restaurant.

Date of visit: January 2017
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Reviewed December 10, 2016 via mobile

Fantastic service, lovely wines and amazing cheese! Great location - beautiful street with cable car passing by. But the service... friendly, engaging and attentive. A total pleasure. Thank you! The food, brilliant! Cheese and olives like I have never tasted. In a good way, actually...a very good way. Wine.. well wine not? A nice variety and some very tasty Californian ones to accompany the food. It would be hard not to return.More

Date of visit: December 2016
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5