The Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that exists to preserve the cultural heritage of saloons and their cocktails in San Francisco, while also celebrating California's culinary philosophy and tradition via special public events, publications and educational seminars. The Cocktail Bill Boothby Center for the Beverage Arts is the Conservancy's home and serves as a beverage education and event center.