Harlot runs on the smaller end in terms of club sizes in SF. The place is very narrow, and given…read morehow many tables there are, I wouldn't really call it a dance club -- like you literally can't dance except for a small square space in front of the DJ. It's much better as a place to gather friends and drink. The music is overall pretty well-selected. It's not too mainstream, but also not too obscure where you're just questioning what's going on. You'll definitely want to be on your feet and feeling the beat.

Originally had 5 stars but dropped down to 1 star after the disrespect the staff had with us. The…read morereviews are true, DO NOT go here during the evening time. Happy Hour is much better because the bouncer in the picture below is not present. Story: So my friend tells me their coworker is celebrating a birthday party here. I think, "great!" I come here for Happy Hour on Fridays and it will be a great time once again. It's about to be 1:00am and we're patiently waiting in line to get in. Harlot tells us there's a cover to get in but since a friend is having a birthday here and they have a table, we shouldn't have to pay. The bouncer tells us if the owner of the table comes out to collect us we can come in. After waiting for a while we just ask the bouncer if he can just check the table list for our names so that we don't have to wait for the friend. This is when the bouncer flips 180. He tells we not allowed in anymore and doesn't want to let us in. We think like you just promised us something else. He tells us we're being annoying and tells us to get out of the line. My friend gets real upset and asks why he changed it all up all of a sudden. This is when the bouncer picks up the rope dividers and starts pushing them towards us so that we move out of the line. We essentially don't move but the bouncer keeps edging closer with the ropes and it feels like he's trying to intimidate us with his height. Since we don't move bouncer puts his hands up to get us to move and makes contact with my friend. My friend flips out and doesn't understand what constitutes that kind of behavior from a bouncer. Look I understand that a bouncer's job is difficult having to deal with drunk people but I believe it's common courtesy to know not to put your hands on a customer. I'll take that your mad and frustrated any day but the fact that you have to resort to pushing an individual to get what you want is not ok. You originally had me at 5 stars but you are now down to 1 which has been rightfully deserved by the bouncer in the photo.

Long gone are my teenage years of clubbing at the "18 and over" City Nights, but if anything can…read morebring me back to those days, it's Mortified. I attended the show at this alternate location in SF on Friday night, and had a blast as usual. The venue worked well for the event, for the most part. No balcony seating like the DNA Lounge (the usual spot for Mortified), but they had more bar height tables and chairs for couples on the side, and open seating both on the floor and along the back wall on a raised level of the main room. A small bar in the back corner too. Excellent lighting, and great view of the stage from anywhere. Technical difficulties occurred at multiple points of the event, related to the sound and screen display. They did short music clips in between readers' performances since there was no live band for this particular show. Sometimes the music volume would be excruciatingly loud, and at times the images were projected off the screen or were accidentally changed mid-performance. Can't speak of the nightclub atmosphere here, as it's been decades since I've experienced that. But based on my recent visit, I'd say the venue overall was decent for an event space, and even if not perfect, I still had a good time.

I've never had a bad experience at City Nights. I don't go that but I always go to AfterShock,…read morewhich is the Sunday morning party during Folsom weekend. Great DJ (Abel), fun crowd. Guaranteed. Seeya this Sunday morning (well, except for Henry O. ... all good, more room for those who know when to go and how to have fun).

I came here for the first time on World Goth Night, and boy it was a lovely experience. The entire…read moreway the bar wraps around itself into cozy rooms with a variety of DJ's will definitely fill my dreams at night. The place was packed with people traveling from places as far as Antioch, Vallejo, and Cupertino to enjoy the sets of 10 DJ's from AfterLife, DeathGuild, Club Dark Sparkle, Club Night Shift, Gothicumbia, and LosGothsCo in 4 rooms, and two packed stories of dancers. This was definitely an event you didn't want to miss out on. So thankful to find my way into this supportive community. It's been a lovely place to meet some great people.

Came here on a Friday to check out the throwback night and came a bit earlier than I normally…read morewould, but since it was raining I didn't want to risk it. There was no long line, and I got in pretty quickly. The inside was pretty normal, you got the stage, bar in the back, and the upstairs level, but they closed out a good amount of it, which made sense since I think it was going to be a pretty smaller crowd. We got some drinks and were waiting for the music to pick up, and it indeed picked up! Great music, great old school throwbacks, and the people were rolling in. Ended up coming down to dance for a bit, and got another drink, but overall, I felt it was a great 2 hours of hanging and dancing, and the crowd was vibing too!

10/10!! Went for my little sister 21st birthday & we had so much fun!! There was 10 of us & we all…read morehad so much music 10/10! Bottle girls 10/10! Everyone was so friendly! Definitely will be back!

Was denied entry at the door for being "overserved" in an instant and was blindsided by the owner's…read moreresponse. Didn't even argue and was just minding my own business. My friend tried to defend me and was also removed shortly after. Bouncer looked like he felt bad but he didn't want to opinionate too much in front the owner. As I get removed, there's a girl coming out, stumbling and pukes all over. Ironic. So my "overserved" self went to the bars with my friend and drank some more. Guess I wasn't served enough!

Great music and drinks. There's a dance floor. Service is excellent. Music slaps here! Great…read morevibes! Highly recommend with my most respectful regards.

Came on a Saturday night for some fun and vibes. The music is nice to sing along to since they play…read moresome well-known tracks. Good variety too between pop and hip hop. Cover was $20, and drinks run ~ $20 as well. I'm not sure how controlled entry / exit is, but around midnight it was fairly cramped, think body to body with everyone... The disco ball and fans were also super dusty - when's the last time these were cleaned?! Ventilation here is also pretty bad, and that includes smoke collecting on the inside. It was overall a hot and steamy experience, but not in *that* way...

Drinks here are v strong…read more Located next to the pawn shop, in the corner. The exterior looks unassuming in an area that isn't the best but the interior is different. This space is large with multiple rooms and a downstairs area that is spacious. Was pleasantly surprised.

Came here to meet some friends after work. I walked to the front door and the man at the door was…read morereally cool. They had some vibe going on downstairs. I didn't have a ticket.. I saw my friend at the bar. That's her!!!! He said go on in. Came to the bar and I waited for a drink. There were a lot of people waiting and one bartender. Her name is Laura. The way she was taking orders, making cocktails and smiling.. greeting bar patrons was top tier. The reason I give 5 stars is because of her. She ran the bar like it was her business. She was so busy and kept it going.. how cool. I wish she had someone else to help her out but Laura killed it. I'll be back to try the Photo Booth. Apparently it's free?? We'll see. The drinks were good. The staff at the door were super cool and Laura was the vibe at the bar. Monarch!!!!! I'm bringing friends here.

From the moment I walked in, I knew this place had its vibe figured out. The music hits just…read moreright--high-energy, fun, and perfectly mixed to keep you moving without ever feeling overwhelming. The dance floor stays lively, and the whole space feels built for a good night out. The staff deserves credit too. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, on top of things, and made it clear they cared about creating a great experience. The overall setup is clean, stylish, and easy to navigate, with plenty of room to dance and spots to catch your breath when you need a break.The sound and lighting easily stand out. Crisp audio, great visuals, and an atmosphere that feels both modern and welcoming. It's the kind of place where the night flies by because everything just clicks. If you're looking for a spot to unwind, let loose, and enjoy a night that feels effortless and fun, this is it. Already looking forward to coming back!

Went to see Kalan frfr, he didn't come out til 1 but the dj was cool, the place is nice and the…read moremusic is loud. It's kinda tight inside and the Uber out of there after was expensive. I'd go back