A Wild New Reason to Visit Trick Dog
San Francisco has no shortage of great cocktail bars, but few make a night out feel quite as theatrical as Trick Dog. The Mission District favorite has unveiled its 25th menu, The Wacky Wrestlers of Trick Dog, and it is exactly as playful, over-the-top, and memorable as its name suggests.

Inspired by the colorful world of professional wrestling, the new menu turns every cocktail into a character. Think big personalities, bold flavors, cartoon-style illustrations, and a little camp. Even the menu itself is part of the experience. It comes as a hand-illustrated, nearly life-size wrestling championship belt, complete with gold foil details and caricatures of the drinks’ larger-than-life personalities.
For visitors looking to add something fun and distinctly San Francisco to an evening in the Mission, Trick Dog offers more than a well-made drink. It offers a full production. The bar has long been known for its creative themed menus, and this one feels designed for anyone who enjoys cocktails with a side of nostalgia, humor, and a little spectacle.
Explore the Mission District
Trick Dog sits in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District, one of the city’s best neighborhoods for an afternoon-to-evening adventure. Known for its colorful murals, independent boutiques, taquerias, restaurants, galleries, and busy nightlife, the Mission rewards visitors who make time to wander before settling in for cocktails.
Start around Valencia Street, where coffee shops, bookstores, small local retailers, and casual restaurants give the area its creative, energetic feel. Street-art fans can also make time for nearby Clarion Alley or Balmy Alley, where ever-changing murals offer a vivid look at the neighborhood’s artistic voice.
As evening arrives, Trick Dog makes an ideal destination for dinner, drinks, or a late-night round. Located at 20th and Florida Streets, it is close enough to the center of the Mission to fit naturally into a night out, while its inventive menu makes it feel like a destination in its own right.
Cocktails With Main-Event Energy
The Wacky Wrestlers menu features 16 cocktails, plus Highballs, Tiny Tinis, Boilermakers, non-alcoholic drinks, and new food options. The names are playful, but every drink is carefully constructed.
The Macho Man is a savory, tangy Vieux Carré riff with Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon, Bénédictine, Licor de Axiote Maleza, A1 Steak Sauce-infused sweet vermouth, and a Slim Jim garnish. It is unexpected, bold, and built for guests who like a cocktail with a real sense of adventure.



Andre The Giant takes a savory, herbaceous path with Toki Japanese Whisky, tomato water gin, Fino Sherry, oregano, lemon, and sweet potato orgeat. The nut-free sweet potato ingredient gives the drink a rich, smooth texture without overwhelming sweetness.
Rey Mysterio blends Altos Blanco Tequila, pomelo, honeydew, rosemary, and lime. Served with a coconut rice ball bird’s nest garnish, it is bright, fresh, and as visually fun as the name suggests.
For martini drinkers, Stone Cold Steve Austin is a clean, extra-crisp option. Altamura Vodka and dry vermouth infused with iceberg lettuce create a refreshingly vegetal take on the classic cocktail.
There’s Something for Everyone
One of the best things about Trick Dog is that non-drinkers are not treated like an afterthought. The bar has made inclusive drinking part of its identity since opening in 2013, and the wrestling menu continues that approach.



Diamond Dallas Page is a zero-proof fizz made with Lucano Amaro Zero, Leopold Bros NA Aperitif, thyme, lemon, tonic, and egg whites. Mr. Personalidad is another non-alcoholic standout, a martini-style drink with Wilderton Aperitivo, blanc verjus, and salt. These are not placeholder drinks. They are carefully composed cocktails with the same attention to presentation and flavor as the rest of the menu.
The food menu makes Trick Dog an even stronger stop for dinner or a late-night bite. New additions include charred cabbage with shiso and smoked black garlic butter, Gulf shrimp with butter beans and ’nduja vinaigrette, crispy lamb meatballs with romesco, and a chocolate Verre de Crème with whipped cream, orange zest, and sea salt.
Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast, a wrestling nostalgia fan, or simply looking for a lively night out in San Francisco, Trick Dog’s Wacky Wrestlers menu delivers plenty of reasons to step into the ring.
Trick Dog
3010 20th Street at Florida Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415-471-2999
Website: www.trickdogbar.com
Hours:
Sunday through Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to midnight
Food served until 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Food served until midnight