Valeriana Q & The Swingin’ Gatos

Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe is a narrow, low-lit North Beach bar tucked in an alley off Columbus, a short walk from City Lights and the Broadway strip clubs. Inside, it feels more like a lived-in clubhouse than a typical cocktail spot, with a long bar on one side, small tables, and a big communal table that often fills up early. The walls and ceiling are crowded with odd artifacts, taxidermy, political posters and maritime bits and pieces, so there is a lot to look at while waiting for a drink. more...