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1015 Folsom (at Sixth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-431-1200
http://www.1015.com A central hub of S.F.'s dance scene, 1015 boasts three enormous dance floors, an internationally renowned roster of DJs, and a guaranteed late-night party. Depending on your musical tastes, you might find yourself in one of several sub-clubs housed within the facility, including the low-slung front room (with its glowing astroidal ceiling) and the more cavernous main room (with a balcony and huge P.A. system that pumps beats to throngs of happy dancers). More >>
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103 Harriet (at Folsom) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-431-1200
103 Harriet (aka 1015 Folsom: The Remix) is essentially the same venue as its more famous big brother on Folsom Street, except you enter around the corner on Harriet Street and, depending on the event, your chosen DJ/performer will be in a different dance area than the main room. Generally the 103 Harriet "venue" is used for more underground, electronix-heavy acts than the house music that draws B&T crowds to 1015. More >>
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1275 Market (at Eighth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-362-2500
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330 Ritch (at Townsend) San Francisco, CA 94107
415-541-9574
http://www.330ritch.com With "Popscene," the hitmaking indie-dance weekly, having relocated to the Rickshaw Stop, this brick-walled nightclub -- tucked into an otherwise quiet South Beach alleyway -- is now primarily oriented around weekend hip-hop nights, plus the occasional midweek concert featuring touring MCs. More >>
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888 Brannan (at Eighth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-861-7733
http://www.888brannan.com
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24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA 94107-2134
415-972-1800
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com
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314 11th St. (at Folsom) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-500-2675
http://www.beatboxsf.com This location can claim more identities than Sybil, having been called Studio Z, Fat City, Siberia, and other names over the past few years. After a brief incubation and renovation period, the name has changed once again - to BeatBox - with a newly updated interior whose boxy, brick-walled forms are reminiscent of the neighborhood's recent industrial past. More >>
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138 Eighth St. (at Minna) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-558-8004
http://www.bossahome.com The sultry, tropical flavors of Brazil are ably prepared and served at this stylish little SOMA hideaway. Small plates include warm, gooey cheese bread and smoky skewers of juicy ribeye with a trio of salsas. The caipirinhas need work, but the coconut flan is luscious. There's live bossa nova on Sunday and Tuesday nights. More >>
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1122 Folsom (at Langton) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-861-3663
http://www.brainwash.com Torn between catching a gig and staying home to do laundry? Pack up the grundies and hit Brainwash, an enterprising cafe/laundromat/gallery/club. All-ages crowds can catch free shows across the DIY spectrum, chomp on snacks, and wash their whites - simultaneously. More >>
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1190 Folsom (at Eighth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-703-8964
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 >>
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525 Howard (at First St.) San Francisco, CA 94107
415-339-8686
http://www.sfclubs.com Its upscale digs are home to a wild 18-and-up weekend scene. People move through two large dance areas to a mix of Latin house, high-energy romps, and club anthems. If you have the extra cash and a penchant for privacy, Club 525 also offers plenty of VIP hideouts. More >>
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60 Sixth St. (at Jessie) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-863-1221
http://www.clubsix1.com Club Six has two separate areas with ample dance floors where some of the region's top DJs come to spin hip-hop, dancehall, electro, and house (among other styles), often into the wee hours of the night. More >>
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60 Sixth St. (at Jessie) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-863-1221
http://www.clubsix1.com Club Six has two separate areas with ample dance floors where some of the region's top DJs come to spin hip-hop, dancehall, electro, and house (among other styles), often into the wee hours of the night. More >>
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1310 Mission (at Ninth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-2060
http://www.counterpulse.org
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375 11th St. (at Folsom) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-1409
http://www.dnalounge.com Looking like a spaceship from The Matrix with futuristic factory decor on two floors, the remodeled DNA has long been a fixture on this happening 11th Street block. Regular goth-industrial nights, weekly "Bootie" mash-up parties, cabaret shows, burlesque escapades, and miscellaneous house or hip-hop jams happen alongside occasional rock gigs and other special events. Some nights are all-ages and/or 18+, so check with the club before heading out. More >>
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401 Sixth St. (at Harrison) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-646-0999
http://www.theendup.com A nightclub that (fortunately) stays up well past its bedtime, the Endup has a hard-earned reputation as an after-hours mecca that still holds up. Though somewhat dated in style, this venerable club's backyard grotto remains an urban oasis, with fountains and ferns and reverberating dance beats distracting from the fact that the highway runs right outside the gates. More >>
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525 Harrison (at Essex) San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-7977
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975 Howard (at Sixth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-885-4006
http://www.975howard.com
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520 Fourth St. (at Bryant) San Francisco, CA 94107
415-495-6620
http://www.glaskat.com The Glas Kat is currently closed for remodeling. More >>
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46 Minna (at First St.) San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-1077
http://www.harlotsf.com Tucked into an alley near the Transbay Terminal, Harlot showcases a decor motif that is perhaps best described as "post-industrial chateau," i.e., Louis XIV seating and chandeliers mixed with exposed brick walls and steely iron girders. Mid-week events occasionally skew towards the indie/hip demographic, while weekends are strictly B&T. More >>
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1535 Folsom (at 11th St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-621-6087
http://www.theholycow.com It's always a party at the famous Holy Cow. Watch frat boys and bachelorette-party girls freak nasty on the dance floor as you sip half-price cocktails and groove to '80s music and R&B. More >>
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500 Fourth St. (at Bryant) San Francisco, CA 94107
415-546-6300
http://www.hotelutah.com The Old West and indie music come together at the Hotel Utah Saloon, where a small stage, an antique bar, and a diversely stocked jukebox set the scene. A gigantic taxidermied elk head stares down upon drinkers in the main section, which is dominated by a beautiful old wooden bar on one side and a long row of picture windows on the other. The adjacent music area is split between a small balcony (shaped to look like the stern of a sailing ship) and an intimate downstairs section with a scattering of tables and corner booths. Meaty grub fills the menu during the day, while eclectic local bands and acoustic songwriters fill the calendar at night. More >>
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925 Mission (at Fifth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-2787
http://www.theintersection.org
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101 Fourth St. (at Howard) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-369-6100
http://sanfrancisco.jilliansbilliards.com This after-work hangout -- part of a national chain of club/restaurants with a billiards theme -- becomes a dance spot on the weekends. More >>
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1007 Market (at Sixth St.) San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-5971
http://www.luggagestoregallery.org This eclectic cultural collective hosts exhibits and music in this gallery space as well as two others in S.F. Depending on the night, there might be experimental instrumental sounds, a hip-hop special event, or a comedy open mic. More >>
