Johnny Raglin, Absinthe Brasserie & Bar Principal Bartender, aka the human blender

Each Thursday between the hours of 7 and midnight we will highlight a specific spirit (i.e. scotch, gin, rum) and offer a flight of selected producers. And if that weren’t enough, our talented bartenders will be mixing cocktails to match! It’s a great opportunity to taste and talk about what makes the many bottles behind the bar so unique. By regulating each tasting to three different producers of the same spirit we can stay focused on specifics about how these products are made, the history behind them and how they can work in cocktails. This casual “come and go” event will also be a great way to meet new people interested in spirits, cocktails, or just plain drinking. The flights and cocktails will be offered at special “happy hour” prices so tasting a nice line of single malt scotches won’t break the bank. So come one come all (over 21) and enjoy the delectable pleasures that we call SPIRITS.

Reservations not required.

Upcoming Flight Nights

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Xan preparing a Spanish coffee.

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar serves classic and creative upscale French brasserie fare for lunch and dinner. It also offers late-night café dining in its lively bar Tuesday through Saturday, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Absinthe restaurant is closed on Monday but Absinthe Private Dining is available.

Located in the vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood at the corner of Hayes and Gough Streets and convenient to San Francisco 's Civic Center , Absinthe is a popular choice before or after performances for patrons of the city's symphony, ballet and opera. Valet parking is available evenings and by special arrangement on Sundays and Mondays. Several public parking lots are located conveniently nearby. Arlequin Wine Merchant and Arlequin Food to Go are open every day.

Arlequin Wine Merchant features over 500 domestic and international selections. The Hayes Street shop also offers older and hard-to-find imports, as well as one-of-a-kind bottles. A changing selection of good value wines is available from $6 to $15 as well as a selection of some of the most treasured and expensive wines available. In addition to its highlighted California wines, the collection includes wines from France , Italy , Spain , Portugal , Australia , New Zealand , South Africa , Chile , Germany , Austria and other U.S. wine-growing regions such as Oregon and Washington.

Regular dining reservations are also available at www.opentable.com.

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