Thriller Social Club—A Carnival-Inspired Gastropub

By Megan Rider

There is a part of all of us that longs for our inner child

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and a visit to Thriller Social Club, a 10,000 square-foot two-level entertainment center in the South of Market Area in San Francisco, is sure to ignite the kid in all of us. A carnival-midway inspired gastropub featuring food, cocktails, and amusement, guests can choose their own adventure, whether it be enjoying themed cocktails or loading up a game card to play Skee-Ball. Craving some place quiet? Head upstairs to its speakeasy, which features a unique theme every quarter.

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The cocktail program at Thriller is developed by a team of mixologists that are the minds behind the programs at Wilder and Westwood, their other two popular Marina District establishments in San Francisco. The inspiration for the program is generated from the space itself, as when you enter Thriller, you spot the bar, shaped like a carousel with a full-sized carousel horse on top! The cocktails are fun-forward and unique, filled with amusing garnishes, ice cubes, and excitement to assist in the reminiscence of simpler times.  

Popular drinks offered are the Espresso Martini (Ketel One, Kahlua, house made Horchata, cold brew), the Happiest Gilmore (Hendricks Gin, citrus, cucumber, mint), Tito’s Mule and the Thriller Margarita. Thriller partners with Stag Dining Group, a powerhouse in the local food and beverage community, to offer food items to guests including the crowd-pleasing Smashburger, hot dogs, wings, and pizza. 

Thriller Social Club emphasizes the importance of having great support staff to run a successful bar program. “You need the team to be able to bring an enjoyable experience through your cocktail program and more importantly you need it to be consistent, so the guest know they are going to have a great time whenever they walk through the doors,” Thriller Social Club team, Kingston Wu, Sean Doolan, and Carlo Gaabucayan.

 

 

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