Came here for salsa on a Thursday. Shocked it wasn't packed. Good dancers and nice music! Will be back!!! read more

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I never leave 1 star reviews but something so sexist happened last night that I need to address it. I went last night and was playing pool. My partner (a man) and I won the table after a round of pool and started playing other people. At some point, my partner was playing one of our friends (a girl), who was playing pool for the first time ever. He stepped away from the table and had me take over. Understandably, since it was my friend's first time, she wasn't the best player in the world- though I will say she was very good at defense and kept me away from any clear path to getting my balls in. After a couple minutes of subbing in for my partner, a man who identified himself as a security guard comes up to me, slurring his words. He tells me that we need to hurry up because other people want to play. Meanwhile, my partner and I have had control of the table for a good 30-40 minutes and have played at least 3 sets of people (who had all lost to us), and we had a good queue of the next 2 sets of people going. The system was set up before I even got to the bar- people come up to whoever is playing, asked about the order of who was next, and a verbal queue was formed (I should also add the bar didn't have chalk so no one could write their name down). I tell this security guard that we are playing a game and that this is very standard. He then approaches my friend and tries to tell her the same thing- that we need to hurry up so other people can play. He gets very close to her face and again is slurring his words. I go up to him and ask him what the actual problem is. I call him out for being sexist as when I approached the table initially, before I even got to play, there was a 2 v 2 game with all men going that was very slow and no one seemed to have a problem then. At this point, after calmly but repeatedly calling him out for his sexism, he walks away. I need to add that at no point did I yell at him, I simply told him he was being unfair and sexist. Over the next 20-ish minutes (and other games), other security guards filter in and out, without saying a word. This incident was so disgusting to me. One, if you're working security at a bar why are you slurring your words on the job??? Two, this man assumed because we're women that we're so bad at pool that it's holding everyone up- not understand that I've been playing pool almost every day for 3 + years now and I am used to winning the table at a dive bar (without the help of my partner, a man). Three, in all of my years of playing pool (even in the first year when I was really bad) I have NEVER been told to hurry up, nor have I EVER told someone to hurry up. Four, this man tried to intimidate my friend and I- which he backed up off of immediately because he knew he was in the wrong. I will never come here again. If you're a woman who wants to play pool- NEVER come here. If you're a woman trying to hang out with other women- NEVER come here. read more

Cute bar with good music and good cocktails! It wasn't super packed but still had a good crowd and a good DJ. I had the Sienna de la Rosa with mezcal and it was great! read more

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After having brunch at a nearby location, my friends and I decided to explore the area and discover new bars. That's when we stumbled upon Savoy Tivoli. As soon as we entered, we were greeted with warm smiles, which I always take as a sign of excellent service--and it truly was! My group ordered three espresso martinis, and I can confidently say the martini I had was a solid 5/5. The ambiance of the place has a tiki vibe, with palm trees and dim lighting, making it perfect for a date night. The bar tender suggested we go to the back of the bar where we found a free pool table and a Bluetooth speaker for our use, which is a rarity in San Francisco. Overall, I was very impressed with the experience and will definitely be coming back! read more

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I came to this place because it was the venue for a Lectures on Tap. While there, I ordered an unagi don rice bowl. The service was slow; it took 30-45 minutes for my meal to be ready. When it arrived, there were ingredients in it that weren't listed under that dish on the menu. It had avocado and seaweed, but, what's worse, it had what was either red seasoning or chili flakes that made the rice spicy. I stayed for the entertainment, but I left because the food and service stinks! read more

The sushi and the happy hour even on weekends rules! You might not expect a great sushi chef in a bar like this but there is some real art going on in that kitchen. Also a great place to bring groups at busy times since they got room -- this place is huge (check out the second bar) not to mention the secret pool room. This is a locals' hang out, because we know. read more

Music was amazing 6/14/25. Love the country band. They played a lot of variety and it was a good time dancing. Sushi was 10/10!!! Chef Wilder is awesome! The 49ers roll was one of the best rolls I've had in SF! read more

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Savoy Trivoli 1434 Grant Ave, SF No cover, live music, good food, pool tables, multiple dining areas in back area away from the bar area. Near Grant and Green. If after work get together, cool place to hang out, different sections for dining away from initimate stage / dance floor as well as individual seating or 3 chairs / table recessed in back from traditional island bar setup. read more

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We visited the newly renovated Savoy Tivoli on New Year's Eve for a comedy show, and enjoyed the high-spirited and easygoing atmosphere. It appears to be two separate rooms/venues, each with their own bar and style, and separate entrances (which can be a bit confusing). But inside they are attached through a doorway, with restrooms only on one side, which looks more like a nightclub scene with a lounge area (they were playing hip hop music this past Saturday), whereas the room that held the comedy show has a stage, some tables and seating, and a bar at the center, a decent event space. The architecture and decor throughout is beautiful, quirky artwork, arches along the walls, art deco lamps hanging from ceilings, palm trees and sculptures adding a nice touch to the overall setting, and of course dim and colorful lighting to set the mood. We enjoyed the comedy show as one of our stops for the night, and the drinks were decent (apparently they have an updated cocktail menu). The place was clean and looked brand new, even though I know it's really 117 years old (as of the start of 2023). All of the staff were friendly and eager to help while we were there. Only downside to our experience was the wait for drinks. It wasn't horrible, and we could see the bartenders hustling to serve patrons, but there was just 1-2 of them per bar (on New Year's Eve!), and even though it wasn't super crowded for the night (yet), service was just slow compared to what I'm used to at other bars/events. read more

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Drinks were pretty good! There was some salsa dancing event going on! Seemed pretty fun! Service is great, bar tender made really good mocktails for us. read more

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This is a great place for a drink with amazing vibes. Drinks here were about $13-15 for a cocktail. Went with some of my girlfriends for a drink on a rainy Friday night and the place was pretty empty. The bartender was really nice and got us our drinks quickly. My friend really liked her expresso martini. The music here was great and we asked them if we could dance a little on stage and queue up some songs, they were very friendly and accommodating and it was nice to be the only ones in the bar as it got to closing time. The place has a room with a stage and another room with an additional bar and seating, there is also a pool table in the back. Overall a happy experience and a fun night! read more

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This bar has an amazing vibe--perfect for a night out! The drinks are top-notch, and the live music adds to the lively atmosphere. Be sure to ask for Lanzo; he makes an excellent Old Fashioned and will take great care of you for the night!! 10/10 read more

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Great place for a quick drink and live music. I had the espresso martini which was delicious and not overly strong. Listened to a jazz band which was really good. read more

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Used to like this place before the retrofit, recently revisited having forgotten that what was great about the old place, namely the terrace-like area next to the street, was now gone. We decided to have a drink anyway and succumbed to the barman's enthusiastic promotion of the daily drink special -- an hibiscus margarita. Sounded great, so we ordered two. Should have checked the price as when the bill came couldn't believe they were $15 each. Now, I live in San Francisco and know that drinks can be expensive, but this is just gouging. They weren't even large glasses. *Update in response to the owner's response below: As I made clear I live in San Francisco, and know the costs of drinks. $15 for a very underwhelming cocktail that as being pushed as a "special" is expensive. This is a pretty average bar, not a high-end specialist cocktail lounge, and for a special I'd expect a drink to be reasonably priced. North Beach is known for catering to bridge and tunnel tourists, and the response from the owner speaks volumes. Justifiable criticism of overpriced drinks is "trying to harm their business". Won't be returning. read more

Friendly, good cocktail menu, live music sometimes. Live Jazz third Sundays 4-7. Friendly bartenders. Cool vibe read more

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We went to Savoy Trivoli for the LaughGPT show. SHOW: The show was a solid B. Nothing spectacular. They are local comics (no one you've heard of), and its fun to see them give it a good effort. But its really not hysterical. Think lots of forced laughs. DRINKS: There's a two drink minimum at the show. We bought the VIP tickets and were right front and center at the stage. The chairs and tables are so packed in this little venue that it was nearly impossible to put in our required drink orders during the show to the pestering waitress standing 8+ feet away in the isle. I think nearly 10 people's viewing of the show was interrupted to hear me order a Manhattan. BATHROOMS: Ample and easy to access. LOCATION: In the heart of North Beach. If you are going to drive, plan on finding a parking space 4+ blocks away. read more

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Amazing fun. The bartender, David is the best!!!! He is so nice and service was fantastic! read more

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Dear Yelpers, I wanted to provide an update to my last review. I have spoken to the owners and they have apologized and even asked to refund a portion of my transaction and I politely declined. I know it is a bit late of an update as this happened 5 months ago but I appreciate them taking the time to read my feedback. They have acknowledged that they can do better and that is what we all hope for. I hope their security team is provided with better training on how to handle difficult situations and they are able to learn to communicate better internally and externally. read more

This is a great bar for coming in for a quick drink. The open windows and seating keeps the place feeling fresh and clean, there's heaters inside so if you feel chilled, you can sit right underneath one and stay warm, and the bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable about what they have on tap. We've come in a few times to relax and chill out a bit while wandering North Beach, and even to bring in food from elsewhere to have a drink while eating. read more

Don't go when they have live music because it is WAY, WAY too loud. Since the space was renovated, the space is all hard surfaces and the sound mix and general decibel level iwas absolutely intolerable. We left as soon as we finished our drinks and a bunch of other people obviously did too. For the record, I like live music a lot and see a ton of live music. It's not me. Bartender was not very nice and knowingly gave me something other than what I ordered and when I said "that's not what I ordered," he said that they were out of what I ordered. Not the right way to deal with that issue. Also, $10 for a beer is not what the menu said (which was $8) and is a ridiculous price for a beer, even in SF. read more

Swung by on Tuesday for Karaoke and it was the funny Tuesday night I needed. Good time overall.

Nice ambiance good drinks live music. Fun stop Grant Greene. ha! Would recommend on a Sunday afternoon

Love their salsa Thursdays! Amazing live band! The whole place is great if you're looking for a great way to start the weekend early. The vibes the people the whole place is an experience you'll never forget all in the heart of little Italy read more

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Salsa Thursday's with Rene Escovedo and Son Sabroso was great last night and looks to be the start of a really good gig. The band has an awesome sound that OG salseros will appreciate. Venue is invitingly and cool. read more

Delightful place to hang out and have a cocktail on a rainy afternoon! Great service and vibe.

Watched a Hella Funny comedy show here last month, good drinks too, stand-up at it's best

Wonderful venue with old school vibe . Great drinks and conversations with locals and staff. Movie night, salsa Thursdays all very special and truly love this place. Sabrina , Abraham, Luke at the bar make you feel at home and Dolly manages with such a cool touch that you spend wonderful evenings and nights as time flies by. Bar music is on point and great mix and bonus are the two pool tables! read more

Amazing and friendly service! Bianca is a star, and Sabrina is such a sweetheart and great manager. Maggie is super awesome, as is the rest of the entire staff! I wish every bar was like this place. They have a fun trivia night on Thursdays and great bands on Friday and Saturdays. It gets pretty crowded, though. Great place to meet people ;) read more

This is a great place for music. I love the ambience.! Very nice waitstaff also. Locals love this place.

Really nice vibe, super sweet staff, good drinks! Served one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. Came in for my friend's 21st birthday and everyone was super kind. They had a pool table close to the bar and it was honestly so perfect! Right in the middle of everything and close to the bar. Played a game, got a few drinks, will definitely be coming back! read more

This was the spot during the nineties. I must've gone there at least 50-60 times. The place had a great vibe with a mix of regulars and non-regulars, the drinks were cheap and they stayed open late. I lived closer to Union Square but had no problems making my way (even walking) to North Beach for this S.F. drinking mainstay. It was one of those places that was popular but not trendy. I remember my friends and I lamenting about the changing demographic in SF during the Dot-Com boom of the nineties. We were glad to see that The Savoy and not been completely invaded by the techy horde. There were some, but thankfully most stayed away (no disrespect intended to those in tech). It's funny how history repeats itself. With the current tech-boom changing the SF landscape once again, I was surprised to see how quiet the bar was on a Saturday night. A friend and I arrived right when they opened and stayed there for a few hours. I told that the place would probably get going after 10:00 pm. By the time we left after 11:00 it was only half full. It could have filled up later, but it didn't seem like it would. One of those party busses that looked like a cable car stopped right in front. About thirty drunk and loud, but happy folks stepped out and entered the bar. I read some reviews that The Savoy had closed down for a while and then reopened. I'm not sure if this was why they weren't busy on warm Saturday night, but it did feel different. I loved that place and wanted to take my friend there. Alas it was not like it was, even though it looked the same. But it was quiet enough so that we could talk and have a few drinks. I'd go back if I was in the area. One small thing, as another reviewer mentioned, they do need to clean their beer taps. My pint of Stella was sour/stale and I switched to mixed drinks. Not sure of the joint is under new ownership/management but that should never happen. My advice to them is get that handled. A good bar still, but you only serve drinks, don't screw that up. read more

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Delighted the Savoy Tivoli has reopened. Quintessential North Beach Bohemian Class. A remarkable history that will continue to be made. A wonderful and unique live music venue. read more

After noticing on instagram that Savoy Tivoli was open in the morning and serving coffee, I decided to stop by on a Saturday morning. I original was going to get a regular latte but then noticed the sign for Irish coffee so I had to try it. The Irish coffee was definitely strong but was very tasty. Service was great and place was very low key in the morning which I enjoyed. Swing by in the morning for regular coffee drink or something more strong. Also they allow outside food in which is plus! read more

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Always a great location, especially on the 'patio' when the weather is nice. Bartender's are very good and always friendly.

The bartender with see through yellow glasses is the worst. He would not help out my girlfriend. Someone even mentioned that she was waiting first so he would help her and he purposefully decided to help someone else. I am never going again. What an *** read more

This is your classy "kitty bar." It's where 21 year olds learn how to drink alcohol in a social setting. You can also tell it's a kitty bar because all the young un's in this bar are having quite coherent conversations despite the unnecessarily loud level of noise from the music the play. Way too loud. Why does the volume have to be on 10? Still, there is one part of the bar where you can breathe the rushing outside, foggy San Franciscan air off of Grant Avenue. The bartendress was fairly friendly by San Franciscan standards. The beers weren't too over priced and they had a decent selection. I had a couple of Coronas and she even remembered to include a lime. Not bad. The crowd here are ironically very innocent looking. At my age, I felt as if I walked into a G-rated movie with a bunch of little children, wearing make up pretending to act like adults. I swear to you, the people here are too young. I think the City of San Francisco should change the drinking age to 40 and over. read more

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What happened to The Savoy? This was THE SPOT back in the day. It was always completely packed every weekend. So much so that we north beachers would actually make sure to avoid it. This was the birthplace of Beach Blanket Babylon. The first run was here, before they got the Club Fugazi space a couple of blocks away. And despite being predisposed to being overrun w tourists, euro trash, & people that could not hold their alcohol, The Savoy was still an institution. It was still a place I was sure to bring my girlfriends when they came to visit from out of town. That was the thing w this place; we avoided it, but we still respected it. There was a big problem w noise a few years back. Apparently, several neighborhood residents complained & complained. I never understood this. If you want peace & quiet, then you shouldn't move near a bar. Common sense, right? They were temporarily shut down. So, consequently, today they're only allowed to have live music for a very limited amount of hours a month. Sad. It's all about that front patio. Totally romantic, sexy, & european. It's still to this day a chronic movie scene to be sitting on this patio, wearing a slinky dress, sipping a cocktail. Preferably while smoking a cigarette. Think "A Streetcar Named Desire." The mystique is still here. It has that cafe swank & dive bar thing down. The patio for the former, the second barroom for the latter. It would be great if the Savoy could pick itself up & be a player in the hood again. The history & the space deserve that. I know I'm not the only one that misses it. 3 stars. read more

This place is a joke. Don't bother with coming here. Horrible service horrible drinks. Always mostly empty. read more

Went to their soft launch December 9th and had the best night. Wish I knew the band they had the whole place up and dancing. Loved the drinks/ energy/ and atmosphere. my go-to spot read more