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Wish

Expert Reviews of Wish

Citysearch | A SoMa DJ lounge serving exceptional cocktails to a packed house.

Mirrors above the bar and window-lined walls keep this hallway of a space from feeling cramped. Lots of bench seating and cocktail tables let the after-work crowd relax. It's all about drinking and looking...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/11/2006
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User Reviews of Wish

Average bar, but way to narrow

I can understand why some people like it. We stopped by after visiting Loft 11, don't bother. Wish is nothing bad, nice crowd, but gets easily packed, due to size. The bar takes up most of the place and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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If you like a tiny packed, wall-to-wall crowded venue

then this is your place. the drinks were ok but my biggest gripe is the size of the bar. i went to anu bar on 6th a couple weeks ago and even though that venue is considered small, wish is like half the size...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Great on weekdays I assume

This place gets PACKED on weekends. I liked it a lot because of the great music being spun. However, it reminds me of an LA bar with how packed it is. I love the vibe, the music and the drinks... just regulate...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Perfect place to boogie or lounge.

This place serves up some awesome cocktails as well some of the best dj's above ground. I love the atmosphere and the snug dance floor and although some aren't dancing but it always seems like they would like...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Great Spot for after work

Nice and chill and they make the best Scooby Snacks! I enjoy the weekdays after work where they play good music and its not so crowded. Thanks!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Best bar in SoMa

This is a great place! I love the location, and loved the space The staff couldn't be more friendly. From what i hear, it gets extremely crowded on the weekends. I went on a weekday night, and loved it.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Favorite bar!

Mirrors above the bar and window-lined walls keep this hallway of a space from feeling cramped. Lots...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Favorite bar!

I love this place. Always a mainstay and always recommend it to friends. Great value on drinks, fabulous music, great ambience & decor. Crowd is diverse, fun, hip, of many races & ages, but never pretentious.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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laid-back crowd, but not boring

there was a good mixed crowd (maybe spilloever from the other bars and clubs in teh area). it was low-key but was still clean, classy, and had a great drinks menu. i'm used to sendig tequila down in shots, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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My Bar

This is my new fav. lounge. I just moved here from the East Coast and love the atmosphere of this place. Great drinks (sweet leilani!) awesome bartenders, the funkiest DJ's, and really good popcorn! Sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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Very Cool

Very nice lounge/bar. Has a distinct NY feel. Great drink menu with a huge liquor selection. The decor is very cool and the music is completely original.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2004
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Great lounge!

Its hard to believe that this place has been around as long as it has and this week was my first visit. Based on the reviews my expectations were set pretty high and Wish didn't disappoint. The bartenders were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2004
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good for post happy hour

My friends and I hit this place up because it has a late happy hour and it was great. The server was very very friendly, the drinks were decent and the ambiance was ok. It wasn't too packed when we went (on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2004
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It's great!

If you're in the area or need a pre-drink before some booty shakin'- go here. Drinks are good and the bartenders are flirty, fun and attentive. The ambience is a bit dark, but great for putting you in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2004
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Best Little Bar in SoMa

I've been going to wish for a few years now, and I've never had a bad time or drink there. The bartenders are great, friendly and helpful. They have the best tequila selection (they're the ONLY bar that I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2004
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sweet place

I loved wish! I loved the service, the bartenders are always sweet, fast, and fun! I usually go early in the week and it is just the pace I am looking for. A clean bar, mellow, friendly and comfortable. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2003
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pleasant surprise

anyone who doesn't like this bar just doesn't like small settings. this is by far one of the best bars ive been to in SF. I grew up in the bay area, did the clubbin' scene in the 90s, am still a solid bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2003
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Great fun in a tiny slice of Soma

I have to admit, I didn't expect much from this bar. I hadn't even heard of it until friends suggested it as a pre-party before DNA and 1015. I didn't even expect much when I got to it, saw Holy Cow wish the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2003
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"Wish" I had more money...

Went here out of curiosity while walking around SOMA before heading to DNA. Nice vibe and atmosphere. Live DJ, great music. Mainly a late 20's to late 30's crowd (I'm in my early 20's). I noticed a higher...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2003
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Best SoMa Bar

Wish is by far the greatest bar in SoMa - I found Wish after reading a write-up in WallPaper Magazine - to think I live in SoMa and had never heard of it before! The staff at Wish are friendly and fast. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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My favorite haunt!

I call this the neighborhood bar where few of us live in the neighborhood. I love it early, and the happy hour is a great bargain. My favorite nights are Monday for Solid, and Friday after work for either Om...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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great little neighborhood place

the bartenders were very attentive-professional-good looking drinks were priced really fair-especially for around here ($6 kettle vodka etc...) (around the corner-"the public" kettle vodka drinks are $8) a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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A local's opinion

Wish is just fine before about 9:00...before that, it's mostly a neighborhood bar with friendly service, a nice vibe and good (but overpriced) drinks. After 9:00, the later it gets the closer Wish gets to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2003
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Still a charm

I've been going to WISH since it opened - thank you for being the best neighborhood sexy lounge. My girls and I wouldn't know what to do without our weekly hang! See you soon -
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2003
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Best experience

This weekend was my first trip to Wish and I had an amazing experience. The bartender was awesome and the vibe even better. We came for Happy hour and decided to go to Sushi Groove for dinner. Naturally SG was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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this is a good bar

this is the way a bar should be, awesome bartenders, great service, semi-hot chix. good value for happy hour and tuesdays. parking is a beeotch on weekends, but a good place to go. one thing, the marina crowd...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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Sweet!

This is the best south of market bar. Great bartenders (HOT bartenders), great vibe.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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Cozy, cozy

Wish is like a big cashmere sweater - always warm, comfortable and you never want to leave it.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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Lower your expectations

I walked in one early evening to meet up with a friend. It wasn't busy at all, but I still sat there for probably 10 - 15 minutes while the bartender chatted on the phone before even coming over to take my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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Good, old-fashioned, honest review!

Wish is just a bar, and a pretty small one at that. There are no gimmicks here. It is very well decorated with very flattering lighting. There are great places to sit if you come with friends and you get there...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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boring

I don't quite see any allure to this place. Unless you're just hard up for a drink, but then you might as well brown bag it out in the alley. Trust me, pass on this one.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2003
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Stellar!

I really love this place. It's a small unassuming bar where the people take great care of you. I am there every few weeks and the staff treat me like part of them. You can call ahead, or email, and they'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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Solid DJ Bar

I think "drinkspilla" confused Wish with Whisper... especially since Wish doesn't have a downstairs! Wish has is a great DJ lounge (read: not club) and place to hang in SOMA. No cover, warm decor, nice staff....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2003
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stinky

I like an easy goin place where I can relax, have a few drinks, and enjoy the crowd. Not a good place for this. And there was an anoying stinky stench that lingered while I was there. Perhaps some backed up...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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A great place to chill!

This place is a gem! Great cocktails and attentive service in a really comfortable bar. The DJ spins tunes to set the mood. The lighting it flattering and not too bright. The bartenders are quick and and on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2003
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European Flair

Wish is a nice change from the offerings in soma - it has a cozy European feel with a NYC vibe. Granted, the door guys can be a bit too much -don't make the mistake of showing up with a group of guys- although...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Best Service in Town

I accidentally stumbled into this place and found the best service I have ever seen in a bar. The girls behind the bar are on it - coming out to the floor and bartending at the same time. Really impressive....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Super Chill

I love this place because of it's relaxed atmosphere. The drinks are awesome, the bartenders and barbacks (all chicks) are super cool and everyone goes out of their way to make sure you're having a great time....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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WISH-ing for a Better Time

This place sucked. First off, it was completely over crowded, the guys at the door gave our friends some lame excuse as to why we couldn't get in(he should have just said it was too crowded and we could have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2002
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Simply the best

Thank you for a great party WISH. I had my birthday party here and you guys are a class act -from reserving the table, to the complimentary birthday drinks, to just taking great care of everyone. Leilani is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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Blah

This place reminds me of a freshman frat party. The crowd was, well... average at best. Basically another meat market. If you've never been here, trust me, you're not missing anything.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2002
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U WISH U WERE THERE

I frequent WISH every couple of weeks because of the GREAT Service from the beautiful people behind the bar, great music, the mixed crowd and the all around cool / relaxed atmosphere. This is a great place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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SoMa Needs Wish

From the awesome staff (especially Isabel) to the Grey Goose L'Orange, Wish delivers. With .com departures, SoMa was lacking a cool place with a great vibe to hang out and groove with all the beautiful people....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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solid night!

I stopped in on Monday night for Solid - their weekly Monday party. It's awesome. The music is killer, they have great bar snacks and they do a Makers Mark monday - $4.00 anything you want with Makers...pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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Come on already!

Guido the duck and Joezappa? Are you kidding me? Jesus Christ! I go to Wish all the time - obviously you've never been or you went into the wrong bar. Citysearch used to be trustworthy - now it's a forum for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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Trippin Tuesday

I hate crowds! That said I avoid Wish on the weekends, but if you want to chill try Monday or Tuesdays. I especially had a good time on Tuesday. The music made me feel like I was in "Jackie Brown", funky,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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Great bar

Wish is great for what it is. The weekend atmosphere is very different from the weekdays. If you want to dance, come on the weekends. The weekdays are great because they are chill and good to meet up w/ your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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A gem

Everyone's a critic, I see. I have been to Wish a number of times, most recently this week for a night out bar hopping. This is one of my favorites - a quiet bar in soma (during the week) with great lighting,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Sexy

We went to Wish for the first time the other night and found the sexiest little bar in the city. Warm flattering lighting, candles everywhere, leather couches, great drinklist, smiling barmaids and good music.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Service is everything!!

CitySearch makes it sound as if Wish is a dance club and it is anything BUT! Not dancing whatsoever, but you will find a really sweet bar. The service is really really good at this place and the bartenders go...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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Nice bar

Wish is a really cozy bar with great lighting and good seating (as long as you get there early enough to get some seats). Good place to start your night when you're just looking to lounge a bit. The bartenders...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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Lame Bouncer!!!

The bouncer at Wish is a relic from a lame 90s frat. I couldn't believe that the term "sausage fest" was used in the presence of some many attractive women. Perhaps he should return to his Sig house kegger...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Top-Notch

I love this bar because it's just a bar. A good place to just come and hang. I've been coming here since they opened, and even though it's a lot busier now (on the weekends) the vibe is still the same....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Girls Night Out!

I have a new fave' place . . .Wish!! - we have been on weeknights and weekends and have yet to be disappointed. it's been low-key and mellow early in the week with a cute guy bartender. On the weekends it does...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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The best!

I love this little bar!! True, it's a small bar, but then again, what isn't in San Francisco. It has the best vibe, great music, and the nicest bartenders I've seen in a LONG time! The best part about Wish is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Next...

Went to Wish last weekend and found cramped little bar. I normally look for a place with some character to hang out. This had none. And lacking service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Too crowded!!!!

Damn, get a few good reviews in CitySearch and half the city is in line to get in at Wish. The place is small and kind of narrow, but has comfy wall couches and great bar space. The vibe and music are very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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friendly

happy bartenders, friendly dj's, smiling doorman. this has quickly become my favorite hangout. Only bad thing is it does get quite crowded sometimes, so tuesdays (shh!) my night now, girls will see why:)
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2002
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excellent time at wish

i had a great time at wish this past weekend - service was great and it had a nice mix of people. i highly recommend this place to anyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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$2 drinks!

Great place to go to after work, a little hard to find, but just look right next to the cow ;-)
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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you have my vote!

this bar is by far one of the best to come along in a while. the bartenders are really friendly (even to other girls) the doorman is a cutie, the music and dj's are great! the style is more new york than san...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2002
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Good happy hour place

It was packed on a thursday night. Cheap drink prices, kind of swanky crowd. Music was a little too loud, but I'd definitely recommend this place. Look hard for the minimal signage.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Waste O Time!

After reading the reviews of this bar, my friends and I decided to check it out for some drinks on a Thursday night. We should have realized how lame this bar was when the dorky ass bouncer told us it would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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best thursday scene

right now this place has the best thursday nights in the city that I've been to in awhile. there's a raging happy hour party followed by an awesome funky techy dj night, every week. the people are the perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2002
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Great new bar!

. . .this place is GREAT! alright, maybe a little crowded, obviously I'm not the only one who uses citysearch (it was also a Saturday :)) the best part was the service, even at the busiest point everyone was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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Great new place

Friends and I checked this out last Friday night. It was fun, a little young and packed. Overall a fun place.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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My Favorite SoMa Spot

I had a birthday party here and this place is fantastic. Isabel, the bartender, is great. I hope that this place does not become too crowded -- it is a true SoMa treasure.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2002
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Soma Stop-off

Hurray! Another great place to get a cocktail in SoMa and cruise for hot babes. Talk about Aladdin's Cave! There's was one of everything in here when I went. Good vibes all round.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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