Summer’s creeping in, and SF’s drink scene is heating up. June brings a wave of tasting events, pop-ups, and festivals that celebrate the city’s love for all things fermented and distilled. Consider this your cheat sheet to what—and where—you’ll be drinking this month.

Intro to Mixology: Summer Edition
Date: June 2, 2025
Location: The Alembic, San Francisco

This immersive workshop at one of SF’s most beloved cocktail bars is ideal for beginners and drink enthusiasts alike. Learn the fundamentals of building summer cocktails with fresh ingredients and refined techniques—all under the guidance of expert bartenders.

Source: Eventbrite

Informatica Cocktail Reception at Snowflake Summit
Date: June 3, 2025
Location: San Francisco (venue TBA)

Held in conjunction with the Snowflake Summit, this networking reception offers premium cocktails, passed appetizers, and conversations with industry professionals. It’s a stylish break from the conference floor with a strong drinks menu to match.

Source: Vendelux

Vino & Vogue – Juneteenth Celebration
Date: June 13, 2025
Location: One Market Plaza, San Francisco

This elegant celebration brings together fashion and wine in honor of Juneteenth. Sip wines from Black-owned wineries while enjoying a curated showcase of emerging fashion brands and live entertainment.

Source: EventBrite

Z Grand Tasting
Date: June 8, 2025
Location: Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

Zinfandel takes center stage in this waterfront tasting experience. Meet top producers, sample rare vintages, and enjoy small bites—all set against the scenic Marina backdrop.

Source: Zinfandel Experience

Foodwise Summer Bash
Date: June 22, 2025
Location: San Francisco Ferry Building

Hosted by Foodwise (formerly CUESA), this benefit bash unites top Bay Area chefs and bartenders for an evening of peak-season fare, cocktails, wine, and live music—all supporting sustainable agriculture and food education.

Source: Downtown SF Partnership

North Beach Festival
Date: June 14–15, 2025
Location: North Beach, San Francisco

One of San Francisco's oldest street fairs, the North Beach Festival features four lively beer gardens serving a wide array of brews, wine, and cocktails. Enjoy mouth-watering cuisine from world-renowned North Beach restaurants, local gourmet food vendors, and food trucks from the Bay Area.

Source: North Beach Festival

Union Street Festival
Date: May 31 – June 1, 2025
Location: Union Street, San Francisco

This vibrant street festival offers refreshing craft cocktails, seasonal beers, wines, and spiked seltzers. With over 140 of the West Coast's top artists, designers, and craftmakers, along with 20 of the Bay's best food trucks, it's a celebration of food, drink, and art.

Source: Sunset Mercantile

Roar & Pour at San Francisco Zoo
Date: June 27, 2025
Location: San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

Enjoy an evening of wine tasting amidst the zoo's lush grounds. Sip a selection of wines while strolling through the zoo, accompanied by the sounds of wildlife. A unique experience combining nature and fine wine.

Source: San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco’s drink culture thrives on community, creativity, and great company—and these events are proof. Support local makers, try something unexpected, and raise a glass to the city’s ever-evolving bar scene.