Jolene's

Top choice in The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill


For those who identify as ladies and also like others who identify as ladies, there's a shiny new bar. A huge neon sign announces 'you are safe here', while custom-made boob wallpaper similarly encourages abandon. Lip-loosening cocktails include the Purple Vesper (tanqueray, vodka, Cocchi Americano and blue pea flower), and rosemary fries and popcorn chicken are served until late.

Best of all, formerly transient, femme-focused parties like UHaul, along with live music, performances and theme nights (queer prom, anybody?), will now happen at Jolene's on the regular.


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