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    4.2 (739 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Taylor J.

    One thing about me, I absolutely love to dance! The only thing is, the older I get, the less I find spots 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.

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    Adriana A.

    If I could give this place a zero I would, due to work life and family life . I haven't been out for a couple of years, but by far this is one of the worst clubs I've been to in San Francisco. We waited in line for almost an hour, we immediately walked through the pretty small club, all for the bathroom to be extremely unsanitary. This place clearly does not have staff cleaning the facilities at all throughout the night. The place reeked of stale alcohol and body odor. If that's your vibe by all means party away at this outhouse of a club. Maybe it was a bad night but I swear I've seen cleaner restrooms in the tenderloin's public parks.

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    Jade L.

    I've been to a LOT of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues in SF, but one that my various friend groups 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.

    Riley H.

    Amazing service. So much seating, great lighting, beautiful venue all around!! The drinks were strong but not so strong that it hurt. They were delicious! The special was an apricot martini among a couple of other drinks, and it was great. I would for sure come here again with some friends or my husband.

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    Anh T.

    It's been a while since I've been to Monroe, and it was just as I remember it and did not disappoint! There was a long line on a Friday night, and my friends and I were able to get in after 15 minutes of waiting around 12:30AM. It was a night crowded as usual, but thankfully not enough to be blocking the bar space. I felt like they were slightly cutting back on the alcohol when I ordered my drinks and it was a bit more on the pricier side. However, the music for the night was great, and I loved the selection of 90s and 2000s throwbacks! The crowd was friendly and fun!

    Me and my mans and our good friend!!

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    11 months ago

    Best club in the city by far. Best DJs, atmosphere, and people. Come here on Fridays. They have insane deals!

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    11 months ago

    Love the vibes and energy is crazy. Would definitely recommend. Must stop on SF trip! The bouncer(I think his name is Randy) is hot

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    11 months ago

    It's an amazing night, best club/bar in San francisco. amazing drinks, amazing vibes. Also great service!!

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    1 year ago

    Literally the best would come back!!! I had so much fun. Such a vibe. Loved the music and the energy.

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    11 months ago

    Randy is the best. Always a good time coming here. Great bar staff, good music and great place to go with friends.

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    1 year ago

    Great DJ, amazing drinks, lighting is dope and selfies are gorgeous. Came for a bachelorette and the vibes were amazing!!!

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    11 months ago

    Love this place staff is awesome. Randy has always been good to us every time we come. Really good vibe, it's always popping off

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    2 years ago

    Nice ambiance good musics good drinks much younger crowd mostly 20's and 30's. The service was good too.

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    1 year ago

    Great place to spend the night with amazing service. Payam went above and beyond for my group. Without a doubt would come back!

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    1 year ago

    the music is good the bouncers are nice the lines are long but it's worth it. the ambiance is good too.

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    2 years ago

    Love this club!!! Amazing music and amazing lighting. The vibes are so good!!! Love it so much

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    2 years ago

    absolutely love this club, staff is amazing and give off the best vibes. Demetria makes the best drinks and is absolutely gorgeous

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    2 years ago

    The drinks were so good. Service was so fast it was the perfect drink. They treated me and my friend so good.

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    2 years ago

    100/10 love Monroe!! Friday nights are soo fun! The music is amazing, drinks are cheap and crowd is amazing!

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    2 years ago

    Atmosphere is 10/10, everyone's dancing and no one is on their phones. Definitely go if you're a pretty girl lmao

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    1 year ago

    The ambiance was amazing with great service. I love coming here I have never had a bad experience you really need to check it out for torsos

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    2 years ago

    Monroe honestly has been amazing way better than raven. The drinks are way better and everyone is nice the security is so much better

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    2 years ago

    Amazing five star service! My friends and I had so much fun. I would recommend for large groups especially if you want to dance.

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    Ask the Community - Monroe

    Is there a dress code?

    Hi, while we appreciate everyone’s individual style. We do implement a smart casual dress code at Monroe. No gym clothing, sweat pants, flip flops etc.… 

    Is there a cover fee?

    Cover depends on the event that night. In general it’s free before 10:30 and $5 after.

    Are you guys open on Wednesday nights? If so, what time do you open?

    We are open Wednesday’s for private events only at this time.

    Can I bring friends who are 20 (under 21) or does everyone have to be 21+ to enter?

    Monroe is 21+. All guests must show an ID before entering.

    What type of music on Friday's?

    5pm-10pm Decades. 10pm-2am current popular music / crowd pleasers / party tracks

    What kind of music do you play on Saturday nights?

    Is it open at 6am

    Do you guys have any seltzers or beers on draft?

    We have bottled beers and seltzers

    Hey do you guys have any18 plus nights?

    Hi Casey, we are 21+.

    What kind of Music do you play now (2022) on Saturday nights?

    Hi Ben, On Saturday nights we play current popular music, crowd pleasers, hiphop, top 40 + party tracks. With a sprinkling of some throwbacks.

    Are vaccination cards still require at this time?

    Proof of vaccination is no longer required for indoor activities in San Francisco.

    Are you requiring proof of booster shot for entry at this time?

    Hi at this time a booster is not required to enter our venue following SF’s Department of Health mandates as of 2/03/2022. Proof of full vaccination is still required.

    Are they 18+?

    21+

    Guest list? Cover $?

    You can send a guestlist request through the website at www.monroesf.com / no cover entry is offered with an instagram follow @monroesf you simply show the door host that you’re following and you get right in. Like a Digital age speakeasy password.

    Anything going on for New Years 2020? What's the admission?

    Hi Miguela, we are completely sold out for NYE 2020, and there won’t be able tickets at the door unfortunately :(

    What is the cover charge?

    No cover typically. Some nights we have a $5 cover after 11pm. Free entry every day with an ig follow @monroesf

    Are there go go dancers here? I'm looking for go go dancing jobs

    There aren't any dancers here, at least not from the times I've come!

    Can you wear vans or converse?

    Yes

    Do they still do silent disco? If so, when? I tried reaching out to the venue but have not heard back.

    Hi! Thanks for getting in touch. We have discontinued our regular silent disco events due to a change in artistic direction of the venue. We might bring it back eventually! Thanks for your interest.

    Do they still do silent disco every third Saturday of the month?

    Not currently, but follow them on Instagram for updates and current events.

    What type of music do they play on Saturdays?

    Top 40, dance music, current hits, hip-hop.

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    Review Highlights - Monroe

    Sarah and Payam were dry accommodating when we came in last minute, even though they were pretty booked out.

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    Novela

    Novela

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    0.8 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    Casual dining
    Full bar

    Loved, loved, loved this cute and super asteric bar! Their happy hour hits hard. Mon-Sat until 7…read morepm. Staff was super attentive and had beautiful descriptions of the ingredients for the drinks (I always love a little dive into how spirits are produced and from where!) The HH punches were delicious and a little dangerous (winky face). Highly recommend!

    I've gotta say, I love the intimate vibes of this bar! Though we did sit in the middle of the…read moreplace, there are plenty of spots and corners to make it feel as cozy as the library aesthetic that they are going for. It's dark but still well lit inside. Bathrooms are nice and clean, too. Service was okay. What we got: - Punch on Tap flight - sampled four drinks, pretty good especially if you have FOMO like me or are scared to spend money on a drink that you might not end up liking! I think we ended up liking 2/4 of - Mini churros - pricey for what you get (basically one churro cut up into four pieces), but it was our choice so we must now live with it lol Overall, I'd say it's great to visit once since it's an interesting concept for a bar. I've gotta say, I love the intimate vibes of this bar! Though we did sit in the middle of the place, there are plenty of spots and corners to make it feel as cozy as the library aesthetic that they are going for. It's dark but still well lit inside. Bathrooms are nice and clean, too. Service was okay. What we got: - Punch on Tap flight - sampled four drinks, pretty good especially if you have FOMO like me or are scared to spend money on a drink that you might not end up liking! I think we ended up liking 2/4 of - Mini churros - pricey for what you get (basically one churro cut up into four pieces), but it was our choice so we must now live with it lol I'd say it's great to visit once since it's an interesting concept for a bar.

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    Novela - The "Lena Younger" - Made with house made vermouth, ginger beer, citrus, fresh herbs, and gin. One of our newest house made cocktails!

    The "Lena Younger" - Made with house made vermouth, ginger beer, citrus, fresh herbs, and gin. One of our newest house made cocktails!

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    Lion's Den Bar and Lounge - Pure Ecstasy

    Lion's Den Bar and Lounge

    4.6(104 reviews)
    0.2 miChinatown
    $$

    Inspired, happy to be living here in the bay and being a Native American Chinese able to experience…read moreLions Den. What a wonderful gem hidden in the alley of Chinatown. I was amazed at the decor, people or all ages, live band that was making noise in the room to the dance floor at 11pm when all the cats come out to play! lol Spent my birthday night here yesterday and had so much fun. It was pretty lit. Got to spend with my friend "Will", shout out lmao and friends and sister too

    HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE…read more My friends and I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's little sister's 25th birthday around 12:40 a.m. on 8/1/26, and the night was ruined within minutes. Our first stop was the upstairs restroom by the stairs. The bar was busy, but the first floor wasn't overcrowded. To give some context, the restroom is located right next to the staircase. I was waiting in line, and my boyfriend's little sister was standing only a few feet away from me. The stairs were not blocked. A man suddenly walked up to her and immediately screamed in her face, "You need to move. You can't block the stairs." She stepped over. Instead of leaving it at that, he got even closer to her face and yelled, "YOU NEED TO MOVE UP OR DOWN." Like most people would, she defended herself after having a stranger scream inches from her face. She responded, "Okay then go. I'm not blocking you." He continued hovering over her, repeatedly shouting, "UP OR DOWN." She replied, "Stop telling me to move. You move!" That's when he yelled, "THIS IS MY PLACE. GTFO," grabbed her aggressively by the arm, and forcibly dragged her out. This all happened within about 10 minutes of us arriving. The man was wearing a fitted hat with a black tee. Had a tatted colored sleeve with some green. I'm not sure if he was the owner or the manager, but I've never seen someone with such a short temper treat a customer this way. If there had been a misunderstanding, all he had to do was calmly identify himself as staff and explain what he needed. Instead, he escalated the situation from the very beginning by screaming in her face and then physically removing her after she responded to being yelled at. No man should put his hands on a woman with that kind of force, especially when she was not being physically aggressive or threatening anyone. She never touched him. She only defended herself verbally after being screamed at. As a result, she was left with visible marks on her arm. This was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. No customer should be treated this way. We came to celebrate a birthday, and instead watched someone abuse their authority and turn a simple misunderstanding into a physical confrontation. I hope management takes this seriously because no one should have to worry about being manhandled over something that could have been resolved with a calm conversation.

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    Lion's Den Bar and Lounge
    Lion's Den Bar and Lounge
    Lion's Den Bar and Lounge - Def worth a stop for cocktails, live music and karaoke

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    Def worth a stop for cocktails, live music and karaoke

    Moongate Lounge - Four Horseman cookbook signing at Moongate Lounge

    Moongate Lounge

    3.8(210 reviews)
    0.3 miChinatown
    $$

    I went to Moongate Lounge while I was waiting on a dinner reservation elsewhere with a couple…read morefriends and had an amazing time. When we arrived, we were put in the standing room and were able to order drinks right at the bar. All of the drinks were so delicious (although a bit expensive), and the vibes were immaculate. We were also able to snag a standing table which was nice. They also have couches and seated areas, but those are all reserved so if you're going with a larger group or like to sit down, I'd definitely recommend reserving ahead.

    I visited Moongate Lounge on Saturday, June 20, around 11:00 PM and unfortunately had a very…read moreuncomfortable experience. When I first walked to the bar, one of the bartenders came over and asked what I wanted to order. I politely asked if they had the ingredients to make an Aperol Spritz since I noticed several spritz options on the menu. Instead of simply saying no, she rolled her eyes, grabbed a menu, handed it to me roughly, and said, "Order something that's actually on our menu." She then immediately walked away to help other customers and never returned to acknowledge me again. I was genuinely confused by the interaction because I didn't feel my question was unreasonable, especially at a cocktail bar with multiple spritzes listed on the menu. I've never had a bartender respond that way to a simple drink inquiry.... Thankfully, another bartender (she was the Asian one) later noticed I hadn't been helped. She was very friendly, attentive, and made my drink without any issues. Had it not been for her, I likely would have left immediately. Unfortunately, the first bartender's behavior made the atmosphere feel awkward and unwelcoming. I finished my one drink and left shortly afterward because I no longer felt comfortable staying. I understand bars get busy, but basic courtesy goes a long way. The contrast between the two bartenders' service was striking. I hope management takes customer service seriously because no guest should feel dismissed or mocked for asking a simple question about a drink.

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    Moongate Lounge - View from booth

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    Moongate Lounge - At the bar area. Delicious Negroni :)

    At the bar area. Delicious Negroni :)

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