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http://www.skylarkbar.com A dandy DJ bar with grand, high ceilings - which must have looked even grander when smokers reigned supreme in our nightlife - though nowadays the cigarette smokers lounge around on the 16th Street sidewalk while the sound of DJs spinning hip-hop, funk, and reggae emanates from within. Bonus for broke music and cocktail fans: There's never a cover charge. More >>
http://www.slate-sf.com Som Bar has rebranded itself as Slate, but the mod-minimalist decor and funky DJs remain. More >>
http://www.slidesf.com Stroll past the crowds mobbed outside Ruby Skye and, hidden behind an unmarked door, you'll find Slide - so named for one optional method of getting down to the dancefloor area: back in the old Prohibition era, patrons visiting this address would ride a slide down to a hidden house of debauchery named Coffee Dan's. (Today's less adventurous souls can just take the stairs, if they so choose, and passively partake in the Coffee Dan's experience by watching Al Jolson's The Jazz Singer.) Lots of gleaming wood harks back to those speakeasy days when swells would sneak illicit drinks and dance a few Charlestons, but don't expect F. Scott and Zelda types swinging to Jazz Age classics. Slide is more Puff Daddy than Jay Gatsby, and the DJs' selections of Top 40, hip-hop, and house music reflect it. More >>
http://www.slimspresents.com Slim's is a midsize, brick-walled venue that hosts a variety of underground rock, metal, hip-hop, and reggae bands - and not only is it one of the few live music clubs in a neighborhood dominated by DJ discothèques, it's also one of the best places in the city for underage music fans to catch bands on the way up. There's a full bar for clubgoers over 21, plus a rear upstairs balcony with seating and tables if you want to take a load off and get away from the throngs below. More >>
http://www.sloanesf.com Located in a historic building that survived the 1906 earthquake, the recently expanded Sloane (aka Sloane Squared) has been transformed into a gorgeous cavern. The exposed brick hints at the club's past, while lavish accents of redwood paneling line the counter and dress up some of the walls. Upstairs, the mezzanine has five VIP tables and sleek, black leather sofas. On an elevated platform, the DJ spins house and dance music for the crowds down below on the main floor. At the bar, try a signature raspberry mojito or, if you're into something more adventurous, opt for a glass of champagne with a shot of Gran Centanario Rose Angel tequila. More >>
http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/trapdoor/ You don't need a treasure map to get to Smuggler's Cove, but you might feel like you're in The Goonies or Pirates of the Caribbean once you arrive: this Hayes Valley rum emporium is decorated with enough insta-kitsch pirate style to make you wonder if Captain Jack Sparrow were the interior designer. The specialty cocktail menu comes in leather-bound book form and the bar boasts a selection of over 200 rums, so it would take many return voyages to try them all; with specialty drink prices starting around $10, however, you'll need to bring a few extra gold doubloons as well. And even with its upper mezzanine level and a basement cave, Smuggler's Cove fills up fast, so be prepared to cut through crowds - a cutlass might come in handy on those cramped, steamy weekend nights, but allow a frosty, sweet tropical drink to calm your overheated buccaneer spirit instead. More >>
http://www.socialbrewsf.com Social Kitchen has revolutionary aims. Not only is it determined to make the food beer-focused, and highlight sustainable and local ingredients, it hopes to attract women and vegetarians, who are often put off by traditional brewpubs. Talented brewmaster Rich Higgins likes to tweak expectations with his beers - brewing low-alcohol, food-friendly styles like his kölsch, which drinks like the cava of beers, as well as a peppery, none-too-sweet Belgian golden ale (l'Enfant Terrible), or Duvel dressed up for the Folsom Street Fair. Much of the food falls short of the beer, however. Reliable dishes include the tempura sweet-potato fries, the loco moco burger, and the duck breast with blackberries and a beer-reduction sauce. More >>
http://www.sofasf.com If you're looking for Sofa but can't seem to find it from the street, that's because this small cocktail watering hole and posh DJ mini-lounge is a bit sneaky -- it's semi-hidden in the basement of SOMA Brazilian restaurant Bossa Nova. More >>
http://www.solsticelounge.com Part Pac Heights crew and part Fillmore folks, Solstice brings in a chill mix of thirty-somethings looking for an intimate spot to unwind. The ambiance gives off a laid-back Southeast Asian vibe, with leaf-shaped wooden fans, amber lighting, Buddha decor, and palm plants. In a parlor partitioned off from the main room, a stained glass sign misleadingly says "Smoke Room." (Nope, can't smoke here.) Keeping with that mellow mix of the Fillmore and Pac Heights, Solstice uses the lounge to host free live jazz on Wednesdays. Drinks are moderately priced, so you won't feel put out picking up the tab: eight bucks can fetch you the Sol Provider, a ginger, cucumber, gin, and vodka cocktail, but the El Diablo, a tequila, crème de cassis, ginger, and beer medley, will also do you solid. More >>
http://www.solunasf.com Located on one corner of the historic Civic Center, Soluna provides a mix of globally inspired cuisine and inventive bar selections. More >>
http://www.southendsf.com The South End serves up casual American food (e.g., meaty entrees, burgers, fried appetizers) in a casual suburbanite environment, with a special mac 'n' cheese bar that allows you to doll up this typically run-of-the-mill pasta dish with items like crab, bacon, minced beef, and more. For post-meal tippling, the bar menu is limited to beer and wine (standard microbrews, no liquor). The South End also closes before midnight, even on weekends, so you'll find no nighthawks at this particular diner. More >>
http://www.space550.com Uses for this 15,000-square-foot venue, with its multiple levels of dance floors and lounges, vary widely, from gay-centric house music sweat-downs to underground hip-hop DJ contests and breakbeat/drum 'n' bass nights. More >>
http://www.spacegallerysf.com The crowds at this Polk Gulch gallery and event venue - immediately recognizable by the jumble of neon letters that spell "SPACE" on the sign outside the building - often spill over into the boisterous Hemlock Tavern audience next door. Once inside the Space Gallery itself, you'll find people distributed equally across the building's two small floors, with a downstairs bar where cocktails are served to chatting hipsters and art connoisseurs, plus an upstairs display area where DJs spin eclectic dance tunes. The calendar changes frequently, so check the website for a widely varied schedule of graffiti showcases, poster exhibitions, poetry/spoken word nights, experimental film screenings, and more. One caveat: Due to the on-premise alcohol sales, the Space Gallery is limited to art lovers over 21 years of age. More >>
Less trafficked by tourists than Vesuvio's across the street - but just as cluttered - Specs' bar does indeed feel like a museum, with years of collected trinkets and tchotchkes covering every surface. If the mood strikes, sometimes bohemian old-timers will quietly prop themselves at the piano and plunk out a few instrumental tunes to add subliminal music to the constant hum of conversation. More >>
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