Where is The Merriest Bar in San Francisco?

The Merriest is located at Shotski's Alpine Lodge at 239 Kearny St in downtown San Francisco, just steps from Union Square.

When is The Merriest open?

November 23rd through Christmas Eve. Sunday - Wednesday from 3pm-12am. Thursday - Saturday from 3pm-2am.

Can I make a reservation?

The main bar is walk-in only, first come, first served. Want a guaranteed spot? Reserve a table at The Summit Bar for parties of 2-6. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

Is The Merriest good for a holiday date night?

It's one of the most festive date nights in downtown SF. Book a table for two at The Summit Bar, order a round of hot or frosty holiday cocktails and soak up the twinkling lights.

Is it a good spot for Christmas photos?

Every inch is decked out in twinkling lights, tinsel, glitter and over-the-top Christmas kitsch, and you can snap a photo on Santa's Throne.

What holiday events are happening at The Merriest?

We're throwing two free holiday block parties on Claude Lane: Saturday, December 5th, and Saturday, December 12th, our SantaCon block party, with DJs from 1PM. Both are 21+ with no cover.

Yes, The Merriest is 21+ only, making it an adults-only holiday night out in downtown San Francisco.

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🎄 SantaCon Block Party

Name: 🎄 SantaCon Block Party — The Merriest Bar
Start: 2026-12-12T12:00:00-0800
End: 2026-12-12T23:59:00-0800

Saturday, December 12, 2026
12:00 PM 11:59 PM

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Santas, elves, reindeer, and Grinches: Claude Lane is your North Pole this SantaCon!

Our FREE block party brings DJs sets from 12pm to 12am, holiday drinks, and The Merriest right next door. Suits encouraged, cover never charged. 21+.

December 5

🎄 SantaCon Block Party

🛷 Sleigh It Forward: A Free Holiday Block Party Fundraiser

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