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San Francisco bars named on Best Bars in North America list

Nadia Lopez

Bartender Jared Murray places a lemon circle on top of a Spice and Everything Nice, a non-alcoholic cocktail, at True Laurel Sunday, July 7, 2019, in San Francisco, Calif. (Photo By Josie Norris/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) — A lemon garnish is placed on top of a cocktail at True Laurel. Photo: Josie Norris/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

Two San Francisco bars have earned top honors on this year's newly released North America's 50 Best Bars.

Zoom in: True Laurel and Pacific Cocktail Haven snagged spots on the annual rankings, which are determined by more than 700 anonymous bar industry experts around the world, for the second year in a row.

True Laurel, based in the Mission District, came in at No. 17 this year, up from last year's No. 30. The menu, crafted by Lazy Bear alum Nicolas Torres, offers drinks that incorporate local flora and seasonal ingredients.
Pacific Cocktail Haven, located near Union Square, was bumped up from No. 38 last year to No. 16 this year. The bar, founded by Kevin Diedrich, is best known for its use of Asian Pacific staples, like pandan and nori.

If you go: Find PCH open daily except Sundays from 5pm-12am at 550 Sutter St. True Laurel's hours vary; open daily except Mondays at 753 Alabama St.

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