NBA superstar and entrepreneur Stephen Curry has added another title to his growing list of business ventures. The Golden State Warriors guard has officially unveiled The Eighth Rule, a new bourbon-inspired bar located inside the Westin St. Francis at San Francisco’s Union Square.
Developed in collaboration with award-winning chef Michael Mina, The Eighth Rule reimagines the traditional bar experience, blending craftsmanship, culture, and connection in an intimate setting. The 40-seat, reservations-only lounge is an extension of Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut bourbon line, offering an elevated atmosphere where premium spirits, bespoke cocktails, and curated tastings take center stage.
“The goal of opening Bourbon Steak here, alongside The Eighth Rule with my friend Stephen Curry, is to continue to celebrate the grandness in a way only San Francisco can,”
- Mina told the crowd from the cable car, as reported by the San Francisco Examiner.
Warriors star Stephen Curry and renowned chef Michael Mina have officially opened their new ventures — Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule — at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco’s Union Square; Photo Credit: ABC7 News San Francisco, Instagram/@AyeshaCurry, @TheEighthRule
The concept behind The Eighth Rule draws inspiration from the “seven rules” that define bourbon-making with Curry’s vision inviting guests to “create their own eighth rule.” The space’s design mirrors this philosophy, featuring rich leather textures, soft lighting, and sophisticated details that evoke timeless elegance and personal expression.
“We want to bring community. We want to bring fun. We want to bring culture. That’s what San Francisco’s about,” Curry said on the opening of his new bar, as reported by ABC 7 News San Francisco.
The Eighth Rule — a 40-seat, reservations-only lounge, an extension to accommodate Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut bourbon line; Photo Credit: The Eighth Rule, Instagram/@GentlemansCutBourbon
Guests can expect an omakase-style cocktail experience, rare bourbon selections, and a menu curated by Mina’s culinary team — all crafted to embody Curry’s signature balance of excellence and authenticity.
With The Eighth Rule, Stephen Curry continues to redefine what it means to build a legacy beyond the game — merging sports, style, and sophistication into one powerful brand experience.
The Eighth Rule officially opened to the public on October 10, 2025, inside the Westin St. Francis, Union Square, San Francisco.
