A bar is a counter across which alcoholic drinks or refreshments are served. For an establishment where alcohol and other refreshments are served, see the category: Bars.
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San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, Amado’s is a premier live music bar and venue for bands, DJs, and artists of all types to perform on a nightly basis. The underground venue hosts live music, private rentals, and pop-ups in an intimate all-wood space. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of Union Square in downtown San Francisco, CA, August Hall is a flexible, multidisciplinary event venue. Built in the 1890s, this historic setting consists of three unique spaces: the Green Room, the Fifth Arrow restaurant, and Assembly Hall; a completely restored theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, capable of accommodating up to 1,200 people. ...
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San Francisco, CA
First opened in 1931, Bimbo’s 365 Club is one of San Francisco’s most historic venues. The glamorous nightclub hosts private parties, special events, and concerts. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Bissap Baobab Village in San Francisco, CA, embodies the culture of the city’s popular and international Mission District. Little Baobab is an intimate bistro and club serving dinner service and artisan cocktails. Renowned Afrobeat events on Friday and Saturday nights add spice to Little Baobab’s offerings. ...
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San Francisco, CA
The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District is an intimate live music venue with cocktails and dancing four nights a week from national headliners, legends, and rising-star bands. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill is a live music venue presenting some of the finest original artists up to seven nights a week. Catch three live bands per night from a variety of genres; alternative, rock-a-billy, punk, and hard rock to folk, funk, and pop. The club has a full bar, a kitchen that stays open late, and a patio area where guests can escape the crowd. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Brick & Mortar Music Hall is a small, independent music venue located in the historic Mission District in San Francisco, CA. Brick & Mortar Music Hall showcases an eclectic calendar of talent across all genres. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live show in the city. ...
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San Francisco, CA
DNA Lounge has been one of San Francisco’s most popular nightclubs since 1985, hosting an always-eclectic variety of events, including all-ages live music, 18+ dance parties, burlesque shows, lecture series and private parties. The venue features two stages, four dance floors, seven bars, and a full-service late-night restaurant and cafe. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Finnegans Wake is a small neighborhood bar in San Francisco’s Cole Valley neighborhood since 1989. Finnegans Wake has a heated patio and large back deck. ...
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Bars and Event Venues
San Francisco, CA
In the Mission since 1994, Kilowatt Bar is a neighborhood bar, music venue, and event space with beers on tap, pool tables, pinball, and darts. The Mission District’s favorite spot for cheap drinks and good vibes presenting live bands, drag shows, comedy and more. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Make-Out Room is a 21+ nightclub in San Francisco, CA, with live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, plus DJs and karaoke. ...
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Bars and Event Venues
San Francisco, CA
Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club is an intimate jazz bar in San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood. A club focused on good times and great music, Mr. Tipple’s is a restaurant and welcomes all ages. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Open since 1973, Neck of the Woods is an independently-owned live music nightclub located in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. CA. The two story venue features local and touring bands of all genres, comedy shows, DJs, as well as private and corporate events.The 350-capacity upstairs venue has one of the best sound systems in San Francisco, a large dance floor, and a lounge section overlooking Clement Street.The 150-capacity downstairs room has its own intimate stage for up-and-coming acts, 4 flat screen TVs and a 15′ screen projector, and the friendliest bartenders in the city. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Rickshaw Stop is an eclectic music venue in a former TV studio with a full bar and food service. The San Francisco venue features high ceilings, giant red curtains, vintage rickshaws, a balcony, and for certain events, a coat check and upstairs bar. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Opened since 1952, the Rite Spot Cafe is a cozy, candlelit bar and restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District. The family-owned dive bar presents an eclectic mix of local bands, comedians, and other performers while supporting the local music, art, and comedy scenes. Enjoy free live entertainment every night at the Rite Spot. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic live music district, Sheba Piano Lounge is an intimate bar and lounge where you can enjoy live music five nights a week with no cover charge from a variety of talented Bay Area musicians. Tempt your palate with an amazing selection of Ethiopian cuisine. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Established in 1907, the Swedish American Hall is a historic mixed-use event space and live music venue in the heart of the Castro in San Francisco, CA. The venue contains four individual spaces on three levels: The 300-capacity Freja Hall and 120-capacity Balder Hall on the second floor, 150-capacity Odin Room on the ground level, and the 300-capacity Cafe Du Nord speakeasy bar and music venue at the basement level. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Originally built as a mortuary in 1914, The Chapel serves as a live music venue, restaurant and bar in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. The Chapel has 40′ arched ceiling with a mezzanine and is fully outfitted with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and projection systems. With its adjoining bar, restaurant, and outdoor patio The Chapel can hold up to 1,000 guests. ...
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San Francisco, CA
The Fillmore San Francisco is a legendary music venue and focal point for the psychedelic music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. The historic main auditorium features ten crystal chandeliers, a long bar spanning the length of the room, and a hardwood dance floor. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Opened in 2004 in San Francisco’s NoPa district, The Independent is a premier live music venue bringing a diverse mix of entertainment – from hip-hop to EDM, comedy to podcasts, and everything in between. ...
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San Francisco, CA
Open since 2011, The Lucky Horseshoe is a neighborhood bar and live music club in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. The Lucky Horseshoe hosts community open jams weekly. ...
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San Francisco, CA
The Riptide is the Bay Area’s best little honky-tonk by the beach. Located in the Sunset District of San Francisco it was built in 1941 and has the look and feel of a small town lodge. In addition to rustic brick flooring and high ceilings, the original knotty pine walls and raging fireplace add warmth you can feel as soon as you step inside. Enjoy some of the best touring and local music acts including bluegrass, jazz, blues, solo acoustic, classical, and country. Smokers, check out the outdoor smoking lounge with an ocean view. ...
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