Novela - Reviews

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Very busy couldn't stay that night plan on revisiting

Cocktail bar with a very cool and spacious atmosphere

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...

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

Mango Rum $14Jay Gatsby $15Storm Light $15Chardonnay $14Marinated Olives $6Charcuterie Board $22I recently went to my first fantasy bar and it was a fun experie...

The best part about Novela was SARA! She took care of our party and was totally brilliant with her recommendations and helped us get the right food and drinks....

Really funny atmosphere and great drinks. Sara was amazing and helped us a ton of food and drinks. I just miss the old croquettes!

Love this bar! I went here a few times to start the night with a few drinks, as the ambience here is fun and not extremely rudering like a diving bar. It can be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...