Top of the Mark
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Bar in San Francisco, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Why go
Top of the Mark is worth booking for a first-time San Francisco skyline drink, especially if martinis, Nob Hill history, and live-music energy are part of the brief. At about $60 per person, the value is strongest for one polished round with shared plates, not a full dinner or a quiet cocktail crawl.
About Top of the Mark
Top of the Mark is a San Francisco venue with a price point of $60 per person and a smart casual dress code.
The confirmed hours make it an evening venue: Monday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 3 PM–12:30 AM, and Sunday from 4–11 PM. That schedule supports after-work, pre-dinner, or later-evening plans, especially on Friday and Saturday when the venue stays open later.
The $60 visit is best planned around confirmed basics
At $60 per person, Top of the Mark sits in a premium planning range.
For planning, the safest assumptions are simple: budget around the per-person price, dress smart casual, and choose a time that matches the posted hours. If the occasion depends on a specific menu item, seating arrangement, view, music, or dietary accommodation, confirm those details before going.
Use the hours to choose the right evening
Top of the Mark opens at 4 PM on Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Friday and Saturday. Closing is 11 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday extending to 12:30 AM.
Smart casual is the dress code. That makes a polished but not overly formal plan the safest choice for the visit.
Where it fits in a San Francisco night
Top of the Mark can fit into an evening in San Francisco when you want a premium stop with clear posted hours and a known per-person budget.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4–11 PM · Tuesday: 4–11 PM
- Location
- 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- topofthemark.com
- Phone
- (415) 616-6916
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale and nostalgic sky‑lounge with dim, romantic lighting, live music on weekends, and a refined yet lively atmosphere framed by panoramic city and bay views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Rotating Live Bands and Lounge Style Entertainment on Saturday Nights, with Additional Live Music on Select Evenings.
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Vodka, Gin, Whiskey
- Opened
- 1939
Signature Pours
- 100 Martinis menu
- Ghiradead & Co. cocktail
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 4–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–11 PM
- Thursday
- 4–11 PM
- Friday
- 3 PM–12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 3 PM–12:30 AM
- Sunday
- 4–11 PM
Location
999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cirque Bar, Notable alternative
- Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, Notable alternative
- Pacific Cocktail Haven, Notable alternative
- Peacekeeper, Notable alternative
- Bar Maritime, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby San Francisco bars
Choose Top of the Mark over Cirque Bar when the skyline setting is the point of the round. Cirque Bar is the better cross-shop for a more design-forward hotel-bar mood, while Top of the Mark is the easier recommendation for first-time visitors who want the room to do more of the work.
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is the stronger pick for a themed, high-energy night; Top of the Mark is better for a calmer date or pre-dinner drink where conversation matters. For cocktail-focused drinkers, Pacific Cocktail Haven is the more compelling comparison because the bar itself is the draw, not the hotel view.
If value per round is the deciding factor, also check Peacekeeper and Bar Maritime. They are better fits for readers prioritizing cocktail intent and a tighter bar-night feel; Top of the Mark makes more sense when the occasion benefits from a recognizable San Francisco setting.
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Compare Top of the Mark
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Top of the Mark | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Cirque Bar | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar | San Francisco | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Pacific Cocktail Haven | San Francisco | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #412026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2026 James Beard Award NomineesTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons (Top 10 Nominee)2026 Eater San Francisco Best Cocktail Bars2026 James Beard Award Winners2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #16Top 500 Bars 2025 · #2382024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #38 |
| Peacekeeper | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Bar Maritime | San Francisco | 2026 San Francisco Martini Trail |
How Top of the Mark San Francisco: Smart-Casual Venue Guide compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Top of the Mark?
Top of the Mark is open in the evening: 4–11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 3 PM–12:30 AM Friday and Saturday. Choose an earlier or later visit based on the kind of San Francisco evening you are planning.
Is Top of the Mark open late?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday it stays open until 12:30 AM. Monday through Thursday and Sunday, the hours are 4–11 PM.
What is Top of the Mark known for?
The details for Top of the Mark are its San Francisco location, $60 per-person price point, smart casual dress code, and evening hours.
