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Don your party hats and put on your pearls, because the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 7 at 3:34 p.m. sharp. It's always way more fun to watch in public, which you can do at any of the below spots. Take your pick for creative cocktails, Southern specials, and hats galore. (Oh, and pro-tip: put your money on crowd favorite horse Nyquist.)
Alfred's Steakhouse
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What: The bar will be going hard for the Derby, with both TV’s tuned in, plus $8 cocktails like mint juleps and sweet tea bourbon sours and Southern food specials like crab hush puppies, pimento cheese, and fried chicken sandwiches. There will also be prizes.
When: Saturday, May 7 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 659 Merchant St., San Francisco
Image credit: Patricia Chang
Bourbon & Beef
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What: Fried chicken with corn puree and jalapeno cole slaw plus a mint julep will cost you $29
When: Saturday, May 7
Where: 5634 College Ave., Oakland
Comstock Saloon
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What: Drink and food specials run on Saturday, with the obvious mint julep and other whiskey drinks, plus food like a hot brown. Pianist Eric Shifrin will play through the afternoon. Comstock’s festivities this year benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
When: Saturday, May 7 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 155 Columbus Ave., San Francisco
One Market
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What: Mint juleps for $5.
When: Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 7
Where: 1 Market St., San Francisco