The Phone-Free Speakeasy Revolution | Oakland News

Step into San Francisco’s Bourbon & Branch, a speakeasy reborn where the secret word gets you in — and your phone gets you out. Hidden in the Tenderloin, this 1924-style haunt bans cell phones to force real human connection. No gimmick, just philosophy: Gen Z is leading the charge to ditch digital noise, and this bar’s strict policy — warnings first, ejections last — proves they’re serious about turning off the screen and turning up the conversation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a12fdc1914e5d5b