True Laurel
The Verdict
"Inventive drinks from the Lazy Bear crew."
What you need to know
True Laurel is the Mission cocktail bar from chef David Barzelay’s Lazy Bear team. The bar opened next door to Lazy Bear. Bartender Nicolas Torres builds cocktails around seasonal produce and house-made ingredients. James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bar in 2025 and a regular on the North America’s 50 Best Bars list.
The Drinks
The menu is structured by flavor profile rather than spirit. House-made tinctures, ferments, and clarified juices are common. Won the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award at North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2024.
The Food
Bar food from the Lazy Bear kitchen: snacks, sliders, fries with smoked aioli.
Practical Info
Price: Cocktails $16 to $19
Reservations: Walk-in only
Hours: Tue-Sat evening through late. Closed Sun-Mon.
Filmed here
Productions the city recorded shooting at or beside True Laurel.
- 2413 Harrison St.119m awayLooking 2014
- Mijote - 2400 Harrison St.139m awayOuterlands 2025
From the San Francisco Film Commission permit record.
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