San Francisco has had a long and colorful life. With many bars playing a role in the ups and downs of San Francisco neighborhoods, you might just say the city has a spirited history. San Francisco Chronicle reporter J.K. Dineen has brought many of these stories to life in his book High Spirits: Legacy Bars of San Francisco. Come grab a pint and learn about the besotted history of the Hotel Utah — one of the oldest bars in the city — as well the rest of SoMa.
+ J.K. Dineen / author