San Francisco’s drinking scene just got a whole lot more lit, and we’re here for it. 🍸

The Fillmore District is officially joining the city’s boozy entertainment zone club, thanks to a unanimous vote by the SF Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood is making moves to breathe new life into the neighborhood, starting with a game-changing approach to street festivities.

Cocktails on the Loose

Imagine strolling down Fillmore Street between Sutter and McAlister, cocktail in hand, without a care in the world. Popular spots like The Boom Boom Room, The Progress, and Sheba’s Jazz Lounge are now part of this liquid liberation zone. But hold up - there’s a catch. These to-go cocktail privileges only kick in during street events when cars are banished.

Holiday Cheer, Fillmore Style

As a bonus, a tiny one-block stretch on O’Farrell Street is also getting the party pass, just in time for a mid-December Holiday Night Market. Pro tip: drink responsibly and stay within the designated zone, or risk becoming the neighborhood’s cautionary tale.

The Fine Print

Before you go full cocktail cowboy, remember the rules: to-go drinks are for event times only, and you can’t wander outside the marked territory with your liquid courage. The city’s giving us an inch of freedom, so let’s not mess it up.

Cheers to San Francisco continuing to make urban drinking an art form! 🥂