ACAN

Polished cocktail lounge featuring rare whiskeys and balanced craft drinks.

ACAN on Primrose Road in Burlingame offers a compact cocktail-bar setting with a particular interest in whiskey. Seasonal cocktails, wine, and a selection of harder-to-find spirits give a drinks outing several possible directions. We like the intimate scale for catching up with a friend or making a relaxed stop during an evening downtown. The whiskey collection includes limited-edition bottles, while changing cocktail selections provide a reason to explore beyond a usual order. A small appetizer menu accompanies the drinks, with burrata among the dishes guests have noted. The experience centers on choosing something to sip and settling into the cozy interior. ACAN's appeal is that combination of a focused spirits selection, seasonal drinks, and a neighborhood setting suited to conversation.