1906 Earthquake and Fire 120th Anniversary Cocktail and Bar History Tour

Join cocktail writer Camper English for this walking tour of San Francisco history focussing on the bars, bartenders, cocktails, and saloons of the city.

This special edition of the tour takes place on the 120th anniversary of the April 18, 1906 earthquake and fire. We've partnered with Argonaut California Brandy to provide cocktails and light snacks at three bar stops along the way!

We'll begin our tour at The Old Ship Saloon, the site of the city's oldest continually operating bar, where we'll learn about the early days of the Gold Rush. Then we'll head over toward the Transamerica Pyramid, the former home of the Pisco Punch, to talk about the opulent years just before the quake.

Near the site of some surviving buildings, we'll cover the quake itself, and three days of fires. After a pit stop for a drink at High Horse along the way, we'll discuss the city's quick recovery and take a stroll down the former party avenue nicknamed "Terrific Street." We'll end our tour in the restored 1907 Comstock Saloon for a final cocktail and snacks as we toast to San Francisco, the city that rose from ashes!

Approximate Agenda:

1:30 Arrive at the Old Ship, Light bites and a cocktail

1:45 History talk begins

2:00 - 3:00 Walking history tour, part 1

3:00 Stop into second bar for a quick cocktail

3:20-4:00 Walking history tour, part 2

4:00 Visit third bar for a cocktail and light bites

4:30 Event ends

The ticket price includes three brandy cocktails and light bites (so please eat a big breakfast or lunch in advance). All attendees must be 21 years of age or older, and bring valid proof of ID. Bars have the right to refuse entry to anyone without proper ID or appearing intoxicated. Please note that this is a history tour, rather than a bar crawl, and we expect guests to behave appropriately.

Interested in more history, less cocktails? See these other bar and cocktail history walking tours led by Camper English. You can also find reviews of the regular tour there - a 4.99 rating with 74 reviews so far.

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