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http://www.cafeclaude.com This tiny corner of Paris, tucked away in the downtown alley it's named for, is decorated with furnishings rescued from an old Paris cafe, including a curving zinc bar at which to enjoy your glass of red wine or kir royale. The bistro menu features French classics at lunch and dinner. Live jazz is on tap Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. More >>
http://www.cafecocomo.com Cafe Cocomo's semi-hidden location - nestled next to the highway at the bottom of Potrero Hill and on the edge of Dogpatch - doesn't mean it's a secret: Salsa lovers congregate at this indoor/outdoor nightclub for live performances by the local orquesta of their choice every weekend, with dance lessons available early in the evening. Occasional DJ events, blues bands, and rock shows also fill the club's calendar. While the industrial location and tropical patio may seem casual, however, keep in mind that a dress code is usually in effect. More >>
http://www.cafedunord.com Descend into this subterranean nightspot and you'll find yourself in an intimate hideaway where good food and drink, a roomy dancefloor, and a wide and eclectic entertainment lineup keep the customers partying into the wee hours. Built in 1907, the former speakeasy's deep red walls, classic paneling and wainscoting, and 40-foot hand-carved mahogany bar make you feel you're in a vintage Left Bank bordello. A brief menu of salads, burgers, pizzas, and bar food complements the cocktails nicely. More >>
http://www.cafeflore.com What was once the place to be seen in the 1970s Castro is now the most charming little cafe. With vaulted ceilings, lots of light, and a crowded patio, Cafe Flore packs them in day and night. And with its newly acquired entertainment and liquor licenses, it just keeps getting better with live DJs and harder booze. More >>
http://www.guavaworks.com San Francisco's only Czech eatery offers the rococo ambience of a capital "B" Bohemian café. Tucked up a Gold Rush-era alleyway, the cafe's sidewalk tables, beamed ceilings, Prague street signs, and cheesy Central European pop soundtrack create an apropos setting for goulash, dumplings, grilled sausages, and steak tartare. There are Czech beers on tap as well as spiced wine and some nice strudel. If you're not eating much, the overstuffed sofas, potted plants, and well-stocked bookshelf make this a relaxing place to hang out. Cash only. More >>
http://www.caferoyale-sf.com A regular series of free acoustic, jazz, comedy, and film events draw curious locals and tourists alike to this windowed cafe nestled between the Union Square, Nob Hill, and upper Tenderloin neighborhoods. Filled with sunlight during the day and candlelit at night, the ceramic hex tile floors and high ceilings go for a classy vibe, while a large semi-circular sofa cozies up the middle of the room. There's even a pool table, should you feel like knocking around a few billiard balls. Fans of pulp literature should also drop into Kayo Books next door, then saunter to the other end of the block and see the apartment building where Dashiell Hammett wrote The Maltese Falcon. More >>
http://www.cafevankleef.com One of the first kids on the new Uptown block, Cafe Van Kleef's weekend stage hosts jazz, blues, and soulful rock bands in a playfully cluttered milieu that feels like a 1980s European art-house movie set (but only if it had been decorated by random stuff found at a kitschy rummage sale). More >>
http://www.cafesf.com This long-running gay dance hotspot recently reopened after major renovations. Old event faves like Boy Bar, ¡Pan Dulce!, and Delicious are back as well. More >>
Despite its name, the semiprivate California Club is best known as a host venue for events from a variety of international cultural groups from places such as Iceland and Poland, making it a space where almost any type of music, from classical to folk, might be played and enjoyed. More >>
http://www.cantinasf.com Cantina has mastered the art of fresh Latin cocktails - available here by both the glass and the pitcher. Bartenders muddle drinks made with their house-grown citrus (supposedly the trees are in Santa Clara) while Union Square/Nob Hillers get rowdy. Signature drinks include the Five-Spice Margarita and Blackberry Cabernet Caipirinha, and wine and beer aficionados also have plenty of choices, including many local and South American options such as Cusqueña, Negra Modelo, Moylan's, Speakeasy, Bear Republic, and more. If it's jammed up front at the bar, retreat to the back or downstairs where there's a lot more lounge space. More >>
http://www.casanovasf.com Hipsters and locals pack the worn velvet couches of this charming, dimly lit Mission District dive for pocket-change happy hour specials, cool DJ nights, and a stocked jukebox. The decor accents - like vintage lamps and black velvet paintings - might make you wonder if the owners had raided every thrift shop in the county, while the retro-hip fashions of the regulars only serve to reinforce that idea. Nightly DJs spin everything from indie, Britpop, and punk to Latin boogie, soul oldies, and honky tonk. Unless it's a major holiday, there's never a cover charge. More >>
http://www.sfcatclub.com Exposed brick walls, soft sofas, and industrial-chic fittings fight for decor prominence in this central SOMA dance club, while moody black-clad swirlers, tough hip-hop dykes, and nostalgic '80s Wavers fight for floor space in the two separate dance areas. But one thing is certain about the Cat Club: While so many new neighborhood venues fight to become mainstream hotspots that draw in rich, suburban weekend warriors, the Cat Club caters to a mostly underground clientele that's usually more gay, goth, or just plain weird than the kids down the street. More >>
http://www.catalystclub.com A Santa Cruz music-scene mainstay, the Catalyst is one of the biggest live concert venues in the Monterey Bay region. The main stage features bands and DJs from a wide swath of the musical spectrum, including rock, reggae, hip-hop, Americana, and more. More >>
http://www.cellarsf.com This subterranean space looks like a dive bar, but acts like a club. The Cellar gets jam-packed with young, party-happy crowds on weekends as its club alter ego takes over (complete with bottle service, dress codes, and a cover). Flashback Fridays, when the DJ spins '80s hip-hop and dance tunes, are a Cellar-dweller favorite - a party worth the $5 cover. There are many creative happy hour specials on weeknights, and on Wednesdays happy hour lasts until 2 a.m. More >>
http://www.barcesar.com César brings California fusion to tapas; the daily menu includes traditional hams and cheeses and the always-popular papas fritas with cumin, garlic, and aioli. Complement the meal with a drink culled from César's expansive list of wines, beers, and cocktails, or from the restaurant bar's nearly 10-page "drink binder" of $30 ciders and cognacs, then finish with the crema de chocolate, a bittersweet chocolate mousse that'll have you licking the bowl. More >>
http://www.barcesar.com Cesar brings California fusion to tapas; the daily menu includes traditional hams and cheeses and the always-popular papas fritas with cumin, garlic, and aioli. Complement the meal with a drink culled from Cesar's expansive list of wines, beers, and cocktails, or from the restaurant bar's nearly 10-page "drink binder" of $30 ciders and cognacs, then finish with the crema de chocolate, a bittersweet chocolate mousse that'll have you licking the bowl. More >>
http://www.chambers-sf.com Chambers is the latest sleek poolside lounge and restaurant built into the hip retro surroundings of the Phoenix Hotel. More >>
With Tiffany-style stained glass lamps hanging above the bar, wall cabinets filled chock-a-block with photos and trophies, and a fake fireplace in the rear, the Chelsea Place could almost be someone's living room. It feels suitably lived-in, too, with just enough scruffiness that you'd have to try pretty hard to be underdressed, even though tony Nob Hill lies immediately outside the door. If you're the creative-minded type, using the basement bathrooms almost seems like an adventure -- one can easily imagine secret subterranean tunnels linking Chelsea Place to some nearby Chinatown dive, with any number of untold intrigues passing between the two. But for the most part this unassuming old bar plays a simple, modest role: the friend who's always there for an after-work drink before you head back to your actual home later. More >>
http://www.thechieftain.com Occasional acoustic acts entertain at this Irish pub in SOMA - mainly Celtic folk acts singing maudlin ballads about the Emerald Isle - though the songs are mostly background music for draining a few pints. More often the entertainment arrives via sports action beaming down from the TVs, while the menu boasts superior pub grub of both the Irish and American varieties. More >>
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