Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 4083 reviews

What User likes about Novela:
Mango Rum $14Jay Gatsby $15Storm Light $15Chardonnay $14Marinated Olives $6Charcuterie Board $22I recently went to my first fantasy bar and it was a fun experience. My friends and I all enjoyed our drinks and the vibes. I would recommend you if you were in SF... Your seats and decor are really sweet. Service was a little slow, they didn't really check on us, but others than that it was Vibey. View all feedback. What Kent Santin doesn't like about Novela:
Fun environment with good seating lounging, heads up there is fairly loud music. Good cocktails, with a wide selection of base spirits. They also have what looks like a decent amount of food options. Reasonable prices for SF. Service is quite slow took over 15m to get a waiter both times I wanted to order a cocktail. View all feedback.

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Yelp
3.9 ★ from 1432 reviews
Esther
19.06.2024 - 07:47

Novela is a stylish cocktail bar nestled in San Francisco, known for its literary-themed ambiance and innovative drink menu. We came in on a Saturday night with...

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Jessica
19.06.2024 - 07:47

The book lover in me was so excited to see that a bar like Novela exists. Books, cocktails, and a great happy hour?! Yes. I was in the city for work and wanted...

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Zsadé
19.06.2024 - 07:47

Novela SF has become a favorite hangout spot for my coworkers and me whenever we're in San Francisco. Most recently, I brought my cousins along and they loved t...

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Nichelle
19.06.2024 - 07:47

I have been wanting to try out this book themed bar for awhile. The decor and vibe was like walking into one's own personal library. There was a mix of cocktail...

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Liann
19.06.2024 - 07:47

Novela was a spot I remember going to pre pandemic on Friday nights that was always super busy. It's like a novel theme and a very nice and spacious bar. Fast f...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 1640 reviews
Hector
22.01.2024 - 18:04

Bar none ! Excellent service. Pablo and that Garlic stake and then you had Ocean the best Server in San Francisco! Give these people a raise immediately! Sweet...

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C
22.01.2024 - 18:04

Very busy couldn't stay that night plan on revisiting

Daniel
22.01.2024 - 18:04

Cocktail bar with a very cool and spacious atmosphere

AR
22.01.2024 - 18:04

This restaurant/ bar is a great date spot, girls night, bday/anniversary bar. Recommend the specialty cocktails. Better than average in SF. Not as good as New Y...

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Noah
22.01.2024 - 18:04

Great atmosphere, sat immediately, AMAZING server, wish I could remember her name!! Love good, personable service especially at a place like this. Amazing cockt...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 299 reviews

One of the best mixology experiences we've ever had. The bartender adjusted to what we liked made us a slew of amazing cocktails. Although the bar was packed, w...

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WHAT A VIBE!! I experienced Novela for my friend 's bridal party and I already want to go back. Thankfully she was so smart to book a reservation because we got...

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I've been here a few times. This bar is fairly close to some night clubs and is also a pretty good standalone bar. Definitely not a dive bar and more on the cla...

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An awesome themed bar lounge that elevates the hang out experience. Prices are slightly on the expensive side but not outrageous considering SF standards and th...

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Instead of Novela let's rename it to NONE VELA because they had no food options after 9:30pm. I called the night before and spoke to the gentleman over the phon...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Kent
28.12.2023 - 09:35

Fun environment with good seating lounging, heads up there is fairly loud music. Good cocktails, with a wide selection of base spirits. They also have what look...

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Kent
28.12.2023 - 09:35

Had an amzing time here. The drinks were delicious and the confit butter and bread are a must have. Definitely check out the swanky atmosphere. The books are re...

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Kent
28.12.2023 - 09:35

Absolutely one of the cutest bars I have been in since visiting! The books all look similar and as if they are much older. The vibe was great, the music was too...

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Kent
28.12.2023 - 09:35

We went without reservation. Even that they had free tables they tell you ?we are fully booked?. We stand by the bar. The place in beautiful and the environment...

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Kent
28.12.2023 - 09:35

Went for late afternoon drinks. There was a decent amount of people. The charcuterie board was slightly overpriced for what they gave. The bathrooms were immacu...

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