Top of the Mark

Steeped in history, the Top of the Mark is a nostalgic venue that has long been a favorite of San Franciscans and visitors from every corner of the world. In 1939, hotel owner George D. Smith decided to convert the 19th-floor penthouse apartment of his Mark Hopkins Hotel into a cocktail lounge. It became a stunning and immediate success, drawing crowds of both locals and visitors alike. Today, the Top of the Mark steadily attracts people in for the panoramic views of the ever-changing San Francisco skyline, and continues to add to San Francisco’s rich and colorful history. To the people who live here and visitors all over the world, the Top of the Mark is much more than just a bar – it’s a landmark, a tradition, and an experience.