MOTHERSHIP — Restaurant in San Francisco

Unfortunately, the experience at Mothership was tainted by poor customer service. The bartender was unnecessarily rude and quick to jump to conclusions when one of my friends hit “no tip” on the card reader—without knowing that I was planning to leave a cash tip instead, as someone who works in the service industry and understands the value of tipping in cash.

Rather than asking politely, the bartender abruptly asked, “Why no tip?” and then refused to serve us further, even going so far as to ask my friend, “Why are you here?” It felt incredibly judgmental and unprofessional, especially since we had just arrived and were ordering our first round.

Everyone has their own circumstances, and hospitality workers should always lead with empathy, not assumptions. The drinks were fine—nothing particularly special—and the atmosphere and music were actually pretty enjoyable. I would have rated the place much higher if it weren’t for the treatment we received. Hopefully, it was just an off night, but it definitely soured the experience...

During our first time exploring Bernal Heights, we stopped into Mothership to imbibe. Given the bizarre August misty weather outside, stepping inside Mothership provided an instant reprieve. The atmosphere is super fun inside, with a lot of greenery/plants and a surprisingly large back patio.

I ordered the Opal while my partner ordered the Two Days & Two Nights. The Opal was a nicely spirit forward drink that had a subtle hint of cinnamon that paired well with the whisky and brandy flavors. The Two Days & Two Nights was our favorite of the two, with a lot of spirit flavors coming together that were nicely balanced with the guanabana, pumpkin seed orgeat, and lemon, that mellowed the drink out and added layers of complexity.

Sadly, we weren't able to stay for a second round but loved the low-key vibes...

This place is absolutely sick. Let me tell you, when I first walked in around 9:30pm I wasn't sure what to expect but slowly as the night progressed I found myself on the dance floor with two drinks in my hand.

The DJs were so fire, playing a wide range of music and keeping it groovy. There is a backdoor patio with great seating and those giant metal heaters to keep everyone warm.

The bartenders were enthusiastic and enjoying their night while making us amazing drinks. Speaking of drinks, the cocktails were delicious and the beers were great on draft, also not expensive.

I see no reason why I wouldn't start or end my night here every night out. Will...