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    Cafe Du Nord

    3.7 (105 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music

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    Sarah N.

    We attended Eivør's concert on a Friday night, and luckily it wasn't raining; otherwise, we would have been stuck outside in the wet weather. I highly recommend arriving early--thanks to previous reviews, we got there at 6:15 PM for the 8 PM show, and there was already a line. The doors opened promptly at 7 PM. The venue is conveniently located off Market Street, so instead of driving, we opted for a car service. Upon entering, I was surprised to find that there were no seating areas except for the ADA section. I quickly made my way to the left side where we could see the stage, away from the crowd. Our standing area was spacious enough for 4-5 people, which was great since my mom could lean against the railing. As the club filled up, it got quite packed--so much so that someone even fainted! But the performers were incredible. Eivør was absolutely amazing, giving me chills even without her band. I'm glad we got there early since I've never stood for such a long time at a concert before. I noticed some parents brought their kids, who had trouble seeing over the adults. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff were very friendly. Would I come back? Absolutely!

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    Nick G.

    The lady at the front door giving out the cards was extremely nice and outgoing. The other people weren't so friendly at this business. The ambiance is nothing special the only thing that looks like effort, time, and money into was the bar. The stage lacked and so did the room. The audio equipment was exceptional. There was extremely poor air circulation and everybody was sweating. The artist that was playing even said multiple times that he was dying with how hot was in there (both of them had sweat dropping off their face the entire performance). They ended up turning a fan on towards the end which didn't do much. They should invest into A/C or figure out a way to keep people cool when every single person in there was complaining. Also the first artist that came up made multiple comments about the heat up on stage. It was quite shocking since everyone else was yelling about it. Make sure to dress with light clothing and do not wear any thick clothing otherwise you'll feel like you're in a sauna and you'll still probably feel that way but it won't be as bad as wearing a jacket or sweater. Also if you exit the building after the performance you are not allowed to return back inside, which was extremely unfortunate. The artist said he was going outside to meet everyone and we ended up having to wait about 45 minutes for him to come out because they wouldn't allow us back in due to the there were people inside still waiting to meet him. Only plus was tickets were a good price and it was a small cute venue.

    Artist: 54 Ultra
    Edwin Z.

    Went to Cafe du Nord to see 54 Ultra, and even though I had an issue with my StubHub ticket, the security team--Rico Suave and Jonny Smooth--were incredibly helpful and understanding. They went above and beyond to sort things out and made sure I could still enter the venue to see the show. Seriously appreciate their help and great service! Cafe du Nord is a great spot with awesome staff. Hope I can see more of my favorite artist at this location in the future.

    More seating in the room past the bar
    EM H.

    For many years now, CAFE DU NORD has been one of the coolest spots in San Franciso to catch a live show. Formerly a popular underground rock club (literally underground -- you walk down a flight of stairs to enter) that hosted local punk and indie bands before it shuttered in January, 2014, the music venue has undergone a couple of transitions to cocktail bar & restaurant, then reverting back to a music hall. With the changes, the basement space of the Swedish American Hall has undergone major remodelings, transitioning the subterranean area into a completely different look that appears almost unrecognizable from its earlier days. Wow! DU NORD replaced its old orange & yellow walls and dark wooden crown moldings & trims with rich burgundy tufted leather booth seating, vibrantly red stools, and colorful tiling, creating a swanky lounge aesthetic enhanced by colorful lighting. The new owners have definitely created a more sophisticated live music experience. CAFE DU NORD has also opened its doors to patrons age 6 years old and up to some shows and now offers pizza to order at the bar. The staff is professional and polite in conduct. The best concerts are held at small auditoriums, in my opinion. CAFE DU NORD is one of THE BEST in San Francisco, providing one of the most intimate settings for performances. Tip: Dress lightly - the temperature quickly rises from a hyped crowd.

    Stage
    Tara M.

    This is one of my favorite music venues in the city! The tickets are always fairly priced, as are the drinks. They serve pizza which is just okay so I say eat before you arrive. The acoustics however are great! Definitely recommend catching a show here if you can.

    Back area near the restroom/photobooth
    Christian R.

    Recently came here to see Kyle Gordon and was pleasantly surprised. This venue is rather small but it makes for a intimate concert experience. There was only one bartender but he was very friendly and fast. +1 star for the quick operating photo booth and clean bathrooms

    Photo of an empty stage, almost an hour after the show was due to start
    Ian M.

    What a disaster - bought tickets for an 8pm show. Almost an hour later asked the security guy when it was going to start and he first lies to me, saying it was supposed to start at 9, then says basically "not my job", then threatens to kick me out for pointing out his BS. Steer clear!

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    Sumeet M.

    Great venue to see bands very intimately in what is the Swedish American hall. Mostly standing room with few booths and one table or so on left hand side. Was a former a Speakeasy. Staff are great. They have like pizza and some other smaller food options. Only drawback is tickets are through everyone's favorite friend : Ticketmaster. So for a small venue and say $25 tickets there's the customary $8-10 surcharge.

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    Saw a show here and was impressed with all involved. The staff were just as good as the performers.

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    Came here for the Ruby Waters concert. It was an awesome venue very intimate and the sound was great.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Du Nord

    Is the area outside the venue safe?

    For the music aspect- are people standing/dancing? Or is everyone seated?

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    Absolutely love the Viking Room here, which is a separate room for sit down dinner service and live jazz.

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    Monroe - Left side of W booth Gold Leaf crackle wall art

    Monroe

    4.2(720 reviews)
    2.6 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill, Financial District
    $$
    Private events
    Takes reservations

    One thing about me, I absolutely love to dance! The only thing is, the older I get, the less I find…read morespots where I can dance to great oldies, so when I found out about Battle of the decades every Friday at Monroe, I knew I had to try it out! Arrived at 5:30 and was surprised when I saw a small but decent amount of folks here. When I approached the bar and got my first drink, I understood why folks were there so early....the drinks were a buck! Such a steal and great way to get folks in. The concept of battle of the decades is great too! Each hour is a different decade of music,starting with the 60's. I spent a few hours dancing from 60's-80's music until about 8pm (perfect for an old millennial like me) until the place filled up. Totally great night at Monroe. Cheap drink specials, great music, and I was able to get in bed by 8:30pm. I'll definitely be back again.

    I've been to a LOT of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues in SF, but one that my various friend…read moregroups and I regularly hit up is Monroe. What's not to love. Located on Broadway in North Beach, it's always high energy and popping, but I've never had any issues getting in. Also love that there's no cover charge for women, so I can just enjoy the night with my friends here without having to pay the equivalent price of a drink before I've even stepped inside. Even with the club frequently packed, especially the later in the night you go, I find the facilities pretty clean compared to many other similar lounges. It's also conveniently located near late night pizza and crêpe eateries that are still open after Monroe closes for the win, which makes it an all-around no brainer to choose going here versus other venues.

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    Main bar custom copper metallic layered leather padding

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    The Box SF

    4.8(96 reviews)
    1.4 miSoMa
    $$

    I've been here a couple of times for their craft and artisan food fairs, and it's a really cool…read morespace! The building was a printing press back in the day, so it's a bit of a maze but that's part of the charm. I've discovered some amazing local businesses. I recently went to their February artisan food fairs, and bought some delicious food products. They had a variety of food vendors: hot sauces, honey, dips, cookies, teas, and more. As for the craft fairs, respect jewelry, candles, cutting boards, and even a few food vendors. That's where I discovered Apisol, a woman-owned company based in the Peninsula that makes delicious sparkling honey beverages. Don't miss the vintage store on the first floor, which has really unique vintage products like postcards, buttons, posters, and more. There are so many fairs in the city, but the vendors here are ones that I haven't seen anywhere else. So check out their insta or their website for dates to their upcoming fairs.

    Check the website for The BoxSf Eat me artisan Food Fest for current schedule which weekend they…read morehave this. I never heard of this place until a fellow Yelper brought this up to me and I said SFBox? I never heard or been in this location before and I am sure most of you never heard of this place either unless you search for history of the William Randolph Hearst printing press building so many years ago. The building was built in 1926 as a printing plant for the San Francisco Examiner. It is a nice mixed use building like a nice cozy maze to explore the nice layout and architecture of the old print shop. So upstairs about 2 floors and vendors are scattered so it's like a hunt for them, almost like a needle in haystack. Lol Well it's not that hard as you won't miss anyone. Too floor that where you will satisfy your sweet tooth . Yummy. The vendors that were there were a nice mix from tea, cheese, spices, India coffee , Turkish spreads, ice cream, giant cookies, healthy drinks, spreads, and I am sure you will find something you will enjoy. I don't normally buy stuff, but the honey , red beet, 2004 sweet land Bingdao $95 brick tea that is aged 21 years that can make 175 tea servings for $95, Il Fiorello basalmic vinegar was thick and smooth great texture and syrupy taste very captivating and Taste of Levant tahini and their chocolate jar of molasses was excellent and I had to buy them. Yummy in my tummy! Not sure if same vendors will be there again, so catch them the at your farmers market, festivals or next Eats event!

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    The Box SF - Check the website for The BoxSf Eat me artisan Food Fest for current schedule which weekend they have this.

    Check the website for The BoxSf Eat me artisan Food Fest for current schedule which weekend they have this.

    The Box SF - First floor letterpress sales floor, it's like a trip back in time and things are for sale!

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    The Conservatory At One Sansome - Baroque & Brew - free coffee concert hosted by Downtown SF Partnership, ft. Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

    The Conservatory At One Sansome

    4.9(26 reviews)
    2.3 miFinancial District
    Locally owned & operated
    Offers customized solutions

    What a beautiful place! It was an excuse to dress up for a work party, so I was there in style, and…read morethe wide display of food made it even better. The DJ was on point, and all of the food stands were quite delicious! And the place itself? MASSIVE. The ceilings were high, and the architecture was a marvel to look at. There was a separate area I stepped through to get to the bathroom, and that was really nice too. It was a sit-down restaurant setup. But this work party experience? I'll never forget it, and I'd recommend it as a venue for anyone who wants to put a dope party together.

    I came by for the free Baroque & Brew live music hour on August 12, and it was absolutely packed…read more I had never visited this venue before and despite how crowded it was, it was beautiful. It was really nice to see the sunlight come through on the daytime with the open roof concept. The music was a lovely experience as well. I really enjoyed it. Given how packed it was, I stood the entire time, even though I had gotten there probably 15 minutes before the show started. There was a huge line for the coffee when I arrived that didn't let up until halfway through the show. They are doing this again in September and I would recommend if you are in the area. The only thing that would have made it better would have been less people given the amount of chatter and distraction of people walking by. I'm curious as to what this venue looks like in other set ups and at different times of the day because it is beautiful, what a nice spot in San Francisco.

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    The Conservatory At One Sansome - Baroque & Brew - free coffee concert hosted by Downtown SF Partnership, ft. Pastries & coffee from Holbrook House

    Baroque & Brew - free coffee concert hosted by Downtown SF Partnership, ft. Pastries & coffee from Holbrook House

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    Marigold Event Space

    4.9(127 reviews)
    0.1 miDuboce Triangle
    $$
    13 years in business
    LGBTQ friendly

    A Lifesaver for Our Wedding -- Exceptional Service and Stunning Space!…read more If I could give Carlos and Marigold more than five stars, I would. We were scheduled to have a small outdoor wedding ceremony at Mission Dolores Park, but when the San Francisco weather forecast turned "rough" just days before our April 1st date, we were in a total panic. I reached out to Carlos at the last minute, and the level of service we received was nothing short of extraordinary. Here is why you should book your next event here: Incredible Responsiveness: Carlos responded to my inquiry almost immediately and hopped on a call with me the same day to iron out the details. He made a high-stress situation feel completely manageable. Accommodating & Flexible: Even with our last-minute request, he was so generous with the timing. He allowed us to come in early at 2:00 PM to set up flowers and told us there was "no rush" to leave, letting our group stay and enjoy a drink before our dinner reservation. The Space is Stunning: We held our ceremony upstairs in a beautiful, dry, and welcoming space featuring a gorgeous mural. It was the perfect backdrop for our 10-person group--intimate, stylish, and full of character. Personal Touch: Carlos even provided his personal cell number for day-of coordination to ensure everything went smoothly. That level of care is rare. Carlos, thank you for your kindness and for helping us make our wedding ceremony so special. You lifted a huge weight off our shoulders, and we can't recommend Marigold enough!

    The event space was absolutely beautiful and made the perfect setting for Marcus's funeral…read more Everything worked out seamlessly, and I truly appreciate the care, focus, and dedication that Jacobo Juarez put into ensuring the day was meaningful and successful. The venue had all the amenities we needed -- including a bar, screen projector, an area for the DJ, and plenty of tables and chairs -- which made it easy to accommodate our guests comfortably.

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    Our bar features globally sourced spirits, local beers and wines, as well as incredible Non-Alcoholic Cocktail options.

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