This world-renowned San Francisco saloon located in North Beach just across from the infamous City Lights Bookstore, was first established in 1948 and remains an historical monument to jazz, poetry, art and the good life of the Beat Generation. Vesuvio attracts a diverse clientele: artists, chess players, cab drivers, seamen and business people, European visitors, off-duty exotic dancers and bon vivants from all walks of life.
Events
Citizens Jazz
Jazz in Kerouac Alley
May 12, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmDark Metals
Jazz in Kerouac Alley
June 9, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmGaucho
Jazz in Kerouac Alley
April 14, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmThe Charles Unger Experience
Jazz in Kerouac Alley
October 3, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Featured Drinks
Serving All Wanderers Since 1948
Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica, served up or on the rocks
Gin, St. Germain, fresh lime, served up or on the rocks
Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, served on the rocks with a salted rim
Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Cynar, served up or on the rocks
Vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime, with a Montenegro float, served on the rocks
Burbon, Montenegro, Aperol, lemon, served up
Muddled cucumber, soda water, ginger beer, fresh lemon, fresh lime, served in a pint glass (n/a) $6
Add Gin or Vodka +$6
Awayuki Strawberry Gin, Prosecco, lemon, splash of cranberry, served on the rocks
Mionetto Prosecco over rocks with a splash of soda, choice of Aperol or St. Germain
Vesuvio Gear
Coming Soon!
Art in the Alley
Art in the Alley honors the irreverent spirit of North Beach by creating an opportunity for both local and regional artists to strut their stuff. Janet Clyde, manager of Vesuvio, feels it’s an ideal way to give back to the community of artists who have supported the bar over the years, and to celebrate this fabled neighborhood and its artistic roots.