Now in San Francisco: New Nightlife
By Patrick Heig, San Francisco editor
From multi-million dollar mega clubs that prefer that their patrons spend the same to unprententious neighborhood bars where you can spend your evening without spending much at all, here's the scoop on new nightlife in SF.
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Mist
316 11th St, San Francisco, CA
Formerly Loft 11, this SoMa nightclub's all-white interior, transparent floors and massive dancefloor fog machine should appeal to those who want a Vegas-style nightlife experience right here in the city. -
Swank
488 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA
With an indoor mosaic-tiled fireplace and outdoor patio, this retro Laurel Heights Joie de Vivre project aims to attract fans of classic cocktails throughout the year. -
Mission Hill Saloon
491 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA
Cheap drinks, ample seats, pool, popcorn and jukebox tunes draw bar flies to this gussied-up dive bordering the Mission and Potrero Hill. -
Avenue Lounge
1334 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA
Outer Sunset lounge aims to up the neighborhood's cool factor with SoMa-like interiors and an impressive selection of hard liquor. -
Mini Bar SF
837 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
A full bar, gallery-grade art and a smart, sophisticated design are packed into a matchbox-sized drinking spot in NoPa. -
Clock Bar
335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
A mature crowd of locals and business travelers sidle up to Michael Mina's posh Union Square hotel bar for specialty cocktails, a short list of Mina-grade small plates and a retro-futuristic ambiance. -
The Owl Tree
601 Post St, San Francisco, CA
This legendary but run-down Tenderloin dive is now a posh drinker's bar that pays subtle homage to its history. -
Candybar
1335 Fulton St Ste 101, San Francisco, CA
Sample decadent desserts and sweet wines at this intimate dessert wine bar and lounge in NoPA. -
Mc Teague's Saloon
1237 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
This cavernous, Western-themed Polk Street saloon is outfitted with turn of the century mining gear, a long happy hour, and a country-music-only jukebox. -
330 Ritch
330 Ritch St, San Francisco, CA
This red-hot SoMa live music and dance venue is the place to see upcoming indie bands and world-famous DJs in an intimate space.
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Pink--CLOSED
2925 16th St, San Francisco, CA
The Mission's only house music club called it quits after five years of thumping all night dance parties. -
RED ROOM CLOSED
827 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
This beloved Nob Hill dive is done for -
London Wine Bar--CLOSED
415 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
SF's first wine bar is no more -
Bayside Sports--CLOSED
1787 Union St, San Francisco, CA
Upper-crust Marina hangout where the impressive number of TV screens ensures a prime view for all.
