Receive Weekly Email and Text Message Updates:
Sign up for latest info on concerts, dining, promotions and more!
Go!

Best Jukebox

Hemlock Tavern

Venue

Hemlock Tavern

1131 Polk (at Post)

San Francisco, CA

415-923-0923

http://www.hemlocktavern.com

Share

  • rss
http://www.hemlocktavern.com
Readers' Choice: Lucky 13
Yeah, yeah, a great jukebox is eclectic, something for everyone, blah blah blah. But trying to choose the "best" jukebox in a city as full of great bars and amateur music critics like San Francisco is just inviting some hard-drinking know-it-all to say you're full of it. Fortunately, something happened this year that rendered the selection a no-brainer: The owners of the Hemlock Tavern made their charmingly eclectic jukebox entirely free. The music machine at Hemlock's sister bar, Casanova, has been gratis for a while now, but the song selection at the Hemlock is less '60s-centric, ranging from Deerhoof to Black Flag to Buck Owens to Chet Baker. There's a little Beat Happening for twee, and an album of Agustin Lara works for esoterica. Throw in some Jay Reatard, Wanda Jackson, Jimmy Smith, and locals like the Fucking Champs and Deerhoof, and you've got a good reason to dance to the tune of quarters in your pocket.

Best Of Search

Click here for Best Of Map

Best Of Issues - Previous Years

Latest Best Of User Comments

  • Best Swing Dance Party (1)
    2009-10-01 12:11:40
    9:20 Special is still alive and well. The web site is now www.920special.com. Free Open...
  • Best Crab Cakes (1)
    2009-09-12 23:16:07
    Yummy crab cake lightly pan fried on a plate that is laced with cream sauce. Watch a video of...
  • Best Salon (1)
    2009-09-06 04:52:18
    Great personal service too- The salon itself is gorgeous and full of beautiful artwork....
  • Best Business Experimental Model for News (2)
    2009-09-01 09:36:30
    China wholesale products,Chinese wholesaler,Online buy wholesale cheapest products direct from...
  • Best Dive Restaurant (2)
    2009-08-13 21:50:15
    I have been patronizing this little place for longer than I would care to admit...I take great...

Best of San Francisco 2007 Award Graphics