San Francisco - Nob Hill - Nightlife

580 Sutter St., San Francisco 94102
415-398-0195

Cantina

Stalwart of the ‘cisco cocktail scene, in a dark, attractive slot a couple blocks off Union Square, adorned with candelabras, burnt-orange walls and smartly-DJ’d samba, cumbia and hip-h... read more

600 Stockton St., San Francisco
415-296-7465

Lobby Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton

The lush life. Oversized stuffed chairs welcome rich and weary as they sip from snifters of brandy and wait for James to bring the Bentley around. Crystal chandeliers, roaring fire, harpist in the ... read more

1548 Polk St., San Francisco
415-441-8413

N’Touch

We’re betting that you didn’t even know there was an Asian gay bar and dance club in the city. Trannies, hot bodied go-go dancers, karaoke, pole dancing… those gaysian boys really know how to throw... read more

1092 Post St., San Francisco
415-771-2022

Lush Lounge

It might take a while for the camo shorts–wearing bartender to mix your watermelon martini (he’s too busy reenacting the dance-off from that Pat Benatar video), but he doles out shots to make up fo... read more

201 Columbus Ave., San Francisco
415-362-1545

Mr. Bing’s

Just when you were about to give up on the cheese ball North Beach nightlife scene. Tiny, unassuming tavern, formerly just a dive, now the next big divey thing. Must be the V-shaped bar. Cute girls... read more

1390 California, San Francisco
415-673-9294

Nob Hill Tavern

In a sporty mood? Grab a frosty brew and work out your aggression with a nice round of pinball, a rousing game of foosball, or just yell like a good spectator at any of the six screens showing all ... read more

950 Mason St., San Francisco 94108
415-772-5260

Laurel Court

Glide like a ’40s movie star through the marbled lobby of the Fairmont Hotel. Yes, you’re underdressed (again), but stay a while anyway. Handsome armchairs next to small wooden tables, cloistered c... read more

One Nob Hill, 999 California St., San Francisco
415-616-6964

Top of the Mark

Cocktail lounge with worldwide cred. Tourists and locals both lovin' the view of the City by the Bay. Sipping a cocktail, listening to hot jazz, strumming your date's thigh and looking at the city ... read more

950 Mason St., San Francisco
415-772-5278

The Tonga Room

Unlikely portal into the South Seas amid understated elegance of the Fairmont. Bring your insect repellent to the tropical island of kitsch. Teak wood tables, thatched roofs, rain machine, umbrella... read more

1550 California St., 2nd Fl., San Francisco 94109
415-775-0442

Encore Karaoke

Karaoke bars: lotsa drinking, laughing, cheering, jeering, inevitable bonding and mediocre music. This place fits the bill, with a sleazy cruise boat layout and sunken stage adding to the dra... read more