L'intérieur rétro et luxueux du club Bimbo's 365 apporte une touche distinctive à ce lieu. Une grande variété d'artistes joue ici, qu'ils soient issus de la scène locale ou internationale. The Detroit Cobras, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, They Might Be Giants, Seu Jorge, Aimee Mann et The Flaming Lips sont parmi les artistes célèbres ayant joué ici. Chaque semaine des danseurs en tenues Charleston envahissent la piste de danse, mettant encore plus en valeur les rideaux originaux en velours pourpres de 1931.
Certains des musiciens et DJs les plus talentueux de San Francisco font s'agiter le public sur les quatre pistes de danse du 1015. À votre arrivée, vous pouvez mettre votre manteau au vestiaire, achetez un verre, et descendre à la salle disco/funk. En bas, il y a un autre bar et un DJ jouant la meilleure musique des années 80. Au deuxième étage, le salon VIP offre une musique alternative, avec des divans en velours, où les clients engagent des conversations ésotériques. Mais la meilleure salle est indéniablement, celle où vous trouverez la tête d'affiche de la soirée. C'est une des boîtes les plus chères de la ville. Les organisateurs utilisent chaque mètre carré du club pour présenter des genres musicaux variés-allant de la house à la techno, du hip-hop au trap, ainsi que du tip-hop à tous autres intermédiaires.
Cafe Van Kleef is located right in the heart of Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. The theme of Van Kleef is unconventional and all about the quirky artwork everywhere. The specialty at Van Kleef's is their Greyhound - a drink of vodka with grapefruit juice, which you can watch them squeezing fresh at almost any given point during the night. On most nights in the week, the bar plays live jazz music. Certain nights come with a cover charge so be sure to check details before you head here.
If music is your passion, make sure that you check out The New Parish. This concert hall and events space has achieved fame with the performances of the great music groups like Sarah Guthrie and Johnny Irion and The Stone Foxes. The place boasts of fantastic sound and stage technology that has made this venue a favorite of the event organizers and performers alike.
Yoshi's is not just a place where you can catch mind-blowing jazz, but also a sushi bar with an excellent food. Eager music lovers pack the restaurant and the Jazz House on performance nights. It showcases the best talent and boasts of high tech acoustics in the Bay area. A full cocktail menu is available with items like sushi, appetizers, salads and desserts. The attire is causal and the atmosphere jazzed up. It has a top-notch restaurant that serves Japanese food, and is open for lunch and dinner.
This favorite is full of congenial spirits (both the drinks and the regulars), fish and chips and some of the best in local and Irish bands. Enjoy over two dozen beers on tap, including an impressive selection of local brews and ales, as well as the usual suspects (Guinness, Rolling Rock). There is a small dance floor that fills up during live performances, but also features locals who jump on in for folk dancing. Traditional Irish dance lessons are held on Mondays, and Happy Hour lasts from opening to 7p.
Club Deluxe is one of Haight Street's only spots for live jazz, blues, swing, and soul. You will find bar stools, cushy booths, and table seating. In this swanky retro lounge, you can sip drinks and dance, enjoy local talent, or catch a band on tour. Put on your vintage wear on Tuesdays and join the “Church of Frank Sinatra” for a special swing and big band cocktail party. An absolute MUST for any fan of Old Blue Eyes and the scene he left behind.
Treat yourself with some delectable wine and food at Scopo Divino on California Street. The wine bar has an impressive collection of reds as well as whites, along with food to complement each drink. The wine menu is diverse and unique. On the other hand, the food menu is creative and indulgent. Take advantage of the happy hours and splurge on spectacular vinos from around the world. Enjoy your drink on the patio on a pleasant day or comfortably settle inside, amidst chic and light interiors. The staff is attentive and friendly, further elevating your dining experience here.
Sláinte, the Gaelic word for "cheers" or "to your health", is a good name for this traditional Irish Pub located in Jack London Square. The interiors feature a lot of dark wood, exposed brick walls, copper accessories and fixtures and the Irish colors. Above a cozy fireplace, you will find a portrait of James Joyce, while other walls have ones of Oscar Wilde. The pub hosts traditional Irish musicians and quiz nights. The food menu is small but features traditional Irish delicacies. Irish breakfast is available all day with dishes such as black and white pudding (imported from Ireland), eggs and boxty, and Irish bacon or sausage. The bar menu features classic cocktails, spirits, beers, and Irish whiskeys. Guinness is available on tap, and you might want to down traditional drinks such as Magners Irish Cider and Smithwick's Ale.
Not much made it through the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906, but this bar did. There is a great story behind that. Reportedly, local firemen (loyal customers) diverted water from other locations in order to save this place. Its customer loyalty is just as strong today. Founded in 1861, it has as much history as it does popularity. Come for live blues and all the charm of a tradition that is over a century old.
Established in 1973, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is a musical institution that enthralls music lovers of all genres. Groove to the tunes of folk and world music such as African, Bluegrass, Middle Eastern, Brazilian, Balkan and more by top notch musicians. Offering various dance classes, workshops and programs, this non-profit venue promotes cultural diversity in a unique way. Featuring live performances six nights a week, the center also has an in-house café that serves beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages along with vegetarian snacks.