San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class: Views and City History

5.0
(206 reviews)
San Francisco, USA

1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This experience blends hands-on mixology, local history, and iconic Bay Area views into one memorable San Francisco outing.

Hosted inside a historic 1930s Art Deco distillery on Treasure Island, guests enjoy sweeping views of the Bay while learning the craft behind classic whiskey cocktails.

During the class, guests shake and stir three iconic drinks — the Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Paper Plane, while discovering how different whiskeys shape flavor, balance, and aroma.

One of the moments guests love most is tasting the first cocktail they’ve made themselves. Even those who say they “don’t usually drink whiskey” are often surprised by how approachable and delicious it can be.

Getting here is easy, including a scenic six-minute ferry ride from the San Francisco Ferry Building.

Gold Bar Whiskey is the Official Whiskey of the San Francisco 49ers.

What's Included

Guide is licensed or certified
3 Whiskeys and 3 Cocktails
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1 Avenue of the Palms

Please enter the front doors of the former Pan Am Airport. The Distillery will be to your right when you enter and you can check in at the bar.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step inside Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island for a hands-on whiskey cocktail experience with sweeping Bay views.

Loved by 500+ five-star guests, this class takes place inside a historic 1930s Art Deco Pan Am airport hangar, now home to one of the Bay Area’s most distinctive distilleries.

Guided by expert mixologists, guests taste award-winning Gold Bar whiskeys and craft three classic cocktails. Even guests who don’t usually drink whiskey are often surprised by how smooth and approachable these drinks can be.

Includes:

– Guided Whiskey Tasting: Sample three Gold Bar whiskeys
– Interactive Mixology Class: Create three cocktails including a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Paper Plane
– San Francisco History: Learn the story behind Treasure Island and the historic building
– Bay Views: See the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the skyline

Guests can drive across the Bay Bridge with free parking or take a 6-minute ferry from the San Francisco Ferry Building, which docks on Treasure Island.

Guests should arrive sober, as the class includes multiple cocktails. We reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated guests.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Gold Bar Distillery Tours
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Wine Tastings
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Distillery Tours
Cocktail Tastings
Mixology Classes
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
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Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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