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- 1143 Crane St., San Francisco 94025
- 650-853-1143
Marqs In Menlo
Brand spaking new jazz bar has grown an enthusiastic and cool, if slightly older Baby Boomer-types, following shortly after opening. The formula: warm low-lit atmo, impressive wine selection, smili... read more
- 3223 Mission St., San Francisco 94110
- 415-550-6994
The Knockout
Dancing shoes required, and don't wear nothing you would trip about if it gets some tall can Tecate spillage. The vibe is blessedly lawless, prolifically musical and down right hedonistic. Tight, l... read more
- 3225 22nd St., San Francisco 94110
- 415-647-2888
Make-Out Room
Reliably jovial stop on the 22nd Street corridor with kooky décor like the debris of an “80s Prom” theme party. No-nonsense bartenders sling cheap drinks including a tasty Dark N... read more
- 1025 Columbus Ave., San Francisco
- 415-474-0365
Bimbo’s 365 Club
Top-flight indie, soul and jazz acts in swanked-out venue full of old-school character and devoid of attitude. Glamorous 1931 mainstay where Rita Hayworth once kicked up her gams, now host to Super... read more
- 4 Valencia St., San Francisco 94103
- 415-241-0205
Martuni’s
Chocolate and watermelon martinis, yum. Like Jolly Rancher in a glass. Owner Skip Ziobron still cocktailing it up at the dim and sexy corner club nearly a decade later. Piano and open mic bring the... read more
- 2389 Mission St., San Francisco 94110
- 415-643-5200
Bruno’s
Jazz hot, daddy-o. Wear that zoot suit and saunter on in. Recently renovated ’50s supper-club aura via deep red leather booths and 500-gallon fish tank, Mingus Amungus and the dazzling Marcus Shelb... read more
- 647 Valencia St., San Francisco
- 415-552-7788
Elbo Room
Double your pleasure. Mixed bag of disheveled thirtysomethings rocking their Goodwill and harkening back to fierce arcade days with Ms Pac-man and Donkey Kong Jr. But kicked up a notch, ’cuz boy ca... read more
- 2170 Market St., San Francisco
- 415-861-5016
Café Du Nord
And they quote: "Slightly lurid indie pop scene set in a beautiful old 1907 speakeasy.” A subterranean supperclub of dark woods, deep reds, dim lighing, and good ghost energy floating around. It ev... read more
- 406 Clement St., San Francisco
- 415-387-6343
Rockit Room
Downstairs room filled with pool tables, dartboards, heavy frat-party vibe. Upstairs cover charge and schedule full of jam bands—hey, it’s a frat party with live music! Keep an eye out for musician... read more
- 1695 Polk St., San Francisco
- 415-447-4730
Red Devil Lounge
Anne Rice ambiance from the red velvet curtains to the black iron staircase to the oversize chandelier. Oozes Gothic, but booking agent’s penchant for ’80s cover bands (or even the occasional real ... read more
- 924 Gilman St., San Francisco
- 510-525-9926
The 924 Gilman Street Project
“At least we know where they are, dear … they could be down some dark alley in the back of a car.” Punk kids line up for all-ages, non-profit alternative music mixer Fridays, Saturdays, and occasio... read more
- 510 Embarcadero West, San Francisco
- 510-238-9200
Yoshi’s
World-class live jazz, sushi, supper club. Great date spot with night-on-the-town feel. Mediocre Japanese fare well worth it to reserve a seat. Clear sound system and not a bad seat in the intimate... read more
- 500 4th St., San Francisco 94107
- 415-546-6300
Hotel Utah
Owners may have changed, but the look stays the same, just like your favorite shirt from the ’70s. Bizarre knickknacks covering the walls, balcony in back shaped like stern of old ship (where live ... read more
- 256 Columbus Ave., San Francisco 94133
- 415-291-8255
Jazz at Pearl’s
Storied North Beach supper club with sexy 1930s vibe rescued from oblivion and better than ever. Serious jazz lovers here—that means no talking over the music. Cozy at 25 tables so buy tickets in a... read more
- 859 OFarrell St., San Francisco
- 415-885-0750
Great American Music Hall
Since 1907, baby, so you know it means business. Former bordello serving up fast women and fast times. From Duke Ellington to Hot Tuna. Still one of the best concert halls in town, with rococo balc... read more
- 1351 Polk St., San Francisco
- 415-885-4535
Kimo’s
Strange dichotomy afoot. Surfboards and fishing nets mix with chrome and mirrors, plus faded beefcake pinups and rock ’n’ blues jukebox. No matter, things tend to get blurry after a while. Blame th... read more
- 1233 17th St., San Francisco
- 415-621-4455
Bottom of the Hill
Best joint in the city to hear live bands for as long as we can remember. No headliners, but hard working bands giving it their rocking best seven nights a week. Pop, folk, rock-a-billy, country, p... read more
- 401 Mason, San Francisco 94102
- 415-292-2583
Biscuits and Blues
Basement level blues club hosting blue bands from the lower 48 and beyond. Union Square location means it caters mainly to pasty tourists, but wise locals are hip to the booking agent’s abilities. ... read more
- 1621 Telegraph Ave., San Francisco
- 510-763-7711
Café Van Kleef
Oaksterdam district cool spot puts out casting call for flaunters and haunters, so they came. New Orleans funk bands mingle with local B-bop, jazz, and R&B cats Thursday through Saturday. Guys in f... read more
- 1600 17th St., San Francisco 94107
- 415-503-0393
Thee Parkside
Indie rock venue, anything from bluegrass to punk. Band posters covering walls, Johnny Cash to Beatles to Sleepy Labeef on jukebox, bartenders channeling the drummer from the Strokes. Ample seating... read more
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