Come for the drinks and stay for the music! This is exactly the experience that I received as I…read morepaid a visit to "Dawn Club", a cocktail bar combined with speakeasy vibes and live music that showcases jazz, swing, big band, and other genres of music. Located on Annie St and just a few steps away from Market St in the SOMA/Financial District of San Francisco, this place has been delivering some amazing tunes and vibes in the current form since 2023. Keep in mind that reservations are required here as seating is limited. However, if you arrive in between 5-7pm, they will accept walk-ins. The business hours usually run from 5pm-12am while staying open until 2am from Wednesday through Saturday. Even though this place has only been around since 2023, there is a ton of deep rich history behind it that goes back nearly a century. The original Dawn Club (with completely different ownership) existed in the same Monadnock Building on Market St in the 1930's and 1940's as it was a popular music venue from the Prohibition-era up until the end of WW2. Considering that everything ceased to operate up until 2023, the current ownership did the unthinkable and recreated everything as if you've taken a step back in time to a bygone era. This takes me to the interior layout of this place. There are no words to describe just how much I appreciate what they've done. The dim-lit lighting paired with the gorgeous bar, art-deco styling, swanky leather seating and beautifully-marbled tables really showcases just how well executed everything is. I'm also a huge fan of jazz music as the entire ambiance and environment is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Since we had a 7pm reservation, we were seated towards the front near the stage. Our hostess took our order as I went with a "Mutt's Mix" for myself and a "Grasshopper" for her. As soon as 8pm rolled around, the band "Fog City Swing" arrived on stage. They are a well-known big band ensemble that make several appearances at Dawn Club. The entire vibe and electricity hits perfectly as this is more along the lines of a dark bar that you might experience in New York or Chicago. All in all, "Dawn Club" absolutely exceeded my expectations on all levels. The entire layout, drink selection, and variety of musical guests that play here is definitely up my alley. Therefore, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating.

I went here last night for my birthday and really loved the vibe. It has such a cool speakeasy…read morefeel, and the bar area is beautiful with all the bottles lined up behind it. The drink menu was amazing, and our drinks were great. The place was busy, but our table service was really good. The bar seemed a little backed up at one point, but they recovered quickly. The Cuban jazz band was really good too. My only small disappointment was that the musicians didn't bother to dress to match the classy feel of the room or do a mic check for the singer. Everyone else looked dressed up, and even the guy at the door was in a suit and tie, so it would have added a lot if the band looked a little more polished too.

These guys blew me away and turned an otherwise so-so wedding into an amazing show. Not only are…read morethey incredibly educated as would be considered normal in the Bay Area, but rare overall. This depth of knowledge reveals itself in their incredibly diverse expression of genres and variety of styles that can impress the most hard-to-please crowd. In addition to their incredible sounds, Karma Beats really know how to perform. They rocked it while enlightening and entertaining with thoughtful and witty banter. I would highly recommend them for any event.

From the owner: We play an eclectic variety of music ranging from pop, rock, blues, jazz and brazilian. We also…read morecan play at a variety of different volumes, tempos, energy levels and instrumentations. We often perform as a trio with vocals, keyboard and winds but enjoy adding drums, bass and guitar when its applicable.

The Hedley club has re-opened as of May 22, 2025. They are open Tuesday-Saturday, and host live…read morejazz on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On 5/22/2025, the Roger Glenn quartet performed.

The Hedley Club closed after Halloween for renovations and won't open until March 2026. We were…read moredisappointed and I hope the bar will not be changed too much and still have its wonderful ambiance when it reopens.

Great wine! I'm no expert, but know enough to enjoy good quality. Thank you Tropicana Cellars!read more

Delicious wine! Loved the Sonoma Syrah I tasted at The Ephemeral of the Eternal. Highly recommend!read more

The ambience, the food, live music.. ! I can't wait to go back!…read more We had the Chicken dumplings ( I had them fried ) , crispy Potstickers chicken & karana, white rice and a cucumber salad. Side car cocktail 10/10

- There is an issue with reservations for a solo person: You can't make a solo reservation for the…read morelate show; you have to walk-in before the show starts, and hope to find a space at the bar. Best to avoid Fri/Sat if you are solo. - Acoustics are great. But sitting at the bar has a lot of noise distractions from people talking and the bartender shaking drinks. - 20% service charge, so you don't need to tip. There is a $20/person food/drink minimum when it's busy. Drinks: 4/5: Overnight celebrity $20. Boozy drink with Japanese whiskey. 4/5: Money Cat cocktail. 3/5: Yardbird. Too sweet. Food: 3/5: Bao. Worse than frozen Costco. 2/5: Pot stickers. Fried style. Terrible. Worse than frozen Costco.

I live in the area and passed by a couple times. My cousin…read moreand I wanted to go somewhere low key to catch up and have a drink so we came to The Note Lounge. It was quiet, but our bartender Stephanie was so friendly and made our drinks perfectly. By 9pm at started picking up and there was a DJ, music and people dancing--it overall was a really fun time!

My bf and I live in the area and wanted to check out this neighborhood bar. We were hesitant since…read morethis seems like an older crowd, according to the limited pics/reviews. We went anyways and it was so wholesome! It was very lively on a Friday, they had a DJ and then karaoke later in the night. It was cool to see like a community in there, and everyone getting along. If you're younger, live in the area, and bored - doesn't hurt to come check it out!

We went to a show at The Sound Room last night (Angela LaFlamme -- an extraordinary performance!)…read moreand it was a wonderful experience. The doors opened at 6:30 and we ordered our food and found a table. The menu was small, but everything we had was delicious and reasonably priced. My husband and I both ordered the pork carnitas, which were incredibly tender and very tasty, my brother-in-law had the Chile rellenos and we shared some top-notch French fries. My Sangria was great, too! It's a warm and intimate venue, with a friendly vibe, and our friend who was performing that night said that musicians love the venue! A+

Came here for trivia night and it was so much fun! The owners are really sweet and kind, and make…read moreyou feel welcomed. The space is pretty big and is great for events. Their prices are extremely affordable, and if you pay cash there's a cash discount! I love it! Looking forward to more events here!

Radio Gatsby absolutely crushed it at our wedding and we are still talking about it!…read more We had a solo pianist for the ceremony, a quartet during cocktail hour, and a full band for dinner and dancing. Every part of the day had its own perfect vibe and they nailed all of it. They played every song we wanted and steered completely clear of the ones we didn't, which honestly meant so much to us. Our guests would not stop raving about the music all night and weeks after! We loved every second of it. The dance floor was full from start to finish. If you are looking for musicians who will genuinely make your day feel like YOUR day, book Radio Gatsby. You will not regret it!

Radio Gatsby brought life to our Microsoft corporate event!…read moreI hired Radio Gatsby for a Microsoft corporate mixer we hosted at The Dawn Club in downtown San Francisco, and they were absolutely phenomenal. The venue has a speakeasy vibe, so I requested jazz and they delivered it perfectly. Before the event they sent over an entire book of songs to choose from, and I picked a few I liked and left the rest up to them based on my direction. It was perfect. Their versatility and ability to read the room really stood out. Noam was fantastic to work with leading up to the event. Everything was seamless, professional, and handled with care. The band showed up early with great vibes and positive energy, and they immediately helped set the tone while I focused on final setup. They brought life to the happy hour. Everyone loved them and they were a huge part of what made the event such a success. I highly recommend Radio Gatsby and will absolutely hire them again for future events!