I've had both fun and disappointing times at Underground SF. I used to go every now and then on Saturday night for the gay party called "Drunk and Horny". I had a horrible time the first couple of times I went (it gets really crowded in there, so if you're in the mood for that it can be atrocious). But then I went again more recently and had a decent time. As pointed out by Brandon C, you could sometimes wish for more eye-candy, but the crowd is fun and the dancing can be good after a few drinks. It can get a little raunchy on the dance floor. And if you're cute or give the googly eye to the doorman you might get invited to the after party (to which I haven't been, so I can't comment on that). 3-1/2 stars. read more

I can't believe this place. They wouldn't let me in because the bouncer said the ID didn't look like me???? IT"S MY ID, IT'S ME! I had to wait for the owner to come out and also tell me my ID was fake. OK read more

I used to come to this spot on Tuesdays a few years ago for Drum & Bass and jungle and after being out of the city for a while was very pleasantly surprised to find it's still going. Better yet, it sounds really good now (even though I liked the night, there were sound problems back in the day). All the DJs had proper selections and one guy was actually spinning records (yes, vinyl ones)! Not as packed as it was years ago,but there's almost no Drum & Bass in SF anymore, so for me this was like an oasis in the desert. If you're looking for dnb or just a fan of broken beats I'd recommend it. read more

This is a warning to all the ladies out there who might be looking for a place to dance. I made the mistake of coming here on a Saturday "Drunk and Horny" night - purportedly the biggest gay party in town - with four gals and two gays. I got pretty much what I expected: sweaty men without shirts (and, in some cases, pants) rubbing up against each other on the overly-crowded dance floor. If that's your thing, you should be all over it, but it was all just a little too much for me. No, wait, a lot too much for me. read more

I went here with a friend Saturday night for The Drunk and Horny Party. Let me tell you someone should have called the Fire Marshall. All of Castro was in that one tiny space.We were able to make it to the front of the bar after much grabbing and rubbing. Then it took the bartenders a good 10 minutes to get us a drink although we were right there. The crowed was so cute it wasn't cute anymore. It was so pretty even I couldn't stand it anymore. This is one place were they should have a crowed control and not let in more people than they accommodate. My friend and I stood near the front of the bar finished our drinks and were out with in 5 minutes. I don't think I will go back there again. read more

First of all. This place should not be considered a "Gay Bar" It does have a gay night on Saturday nights and also one of their monthly parties but the rest is various themes. The themed parties are definitely the strength of this place. It totally depends on the party as to how many and what kind of people will be there. They do also have weekly clubs like the Tuesday night Drum and Bass which is always good. They have a Dub Step party once a month which is pretty good. It's basically like drum and bass and the crowd is cool. The best thing about the place is a monthly party called "Die, Die, my Darling" which is the name of a Misfits song. As you can guess it's mainly horror punk and death rock, 1 dollar drinks that look like you're drinking blood, and Blood Wrestling!! That's right. Not mud wrestling. Blood Wrestling!!! Which is pretty much unprecedented as far as I know and for a $5 cover charge it's WELL worth it. Also I'm in agreement with the other reviewers about the bathroom setup. Being a guy, it's not too bad because the door is over in the corner of the dance floor, but for the girls their door is right in the middle so they have to wait right in the middle of the dance floor to go to the bathroom. Other than that it's a cool place and the bartenders there OWN!! read more

God I love this place! Where does one go on a weeknight to enjoy some reggae, hip hop, mellow jams?? Here!! I've always stumbled into this place late...un-planned...very spur of the moment but I always have a kick ass time. The weeknights I've gone on have not been super crowded but the crowd is a crazy good mix of super mellow people who just want to enjoy the good vibes and dance/drink/smoke/socialize. Just my style. I like the little "patio" out back. Couches are always a good thing. Cheap drinks...good service....GREAT music!! Funky chill atmosphere. I recommend stumbling in here at any time :P read more

I miss the grungy patio. I miss the couch. I miss the graffiti. The drinks are cheap and they play great music. What more can you ask for?? then smoke a cig in the patio . yum! read more

Went to see a friend spin here last night. No cover charge, friendly doorman, hugely huge Makers rocks. I used to sneak my underage ass in here when it was called 13%, a million years ago, and it's "charms" haven't changed. (Um, Can someone tell me when exactly the Lower Haight became Hayes Valley?) read more

I had a blast at "cockfight" last night. It was super crowded, the guys were hella hot - the hipster queers type. The music was fantastic, lots of little boots, robyn, and other pop gems. I met a 70 year old queer guy who loves to dance, was really rad and had lots of cool stories to tell. The gogo boys in wrestler uniforms were really hot, and where else can you see a guy with a big stuffed panda head dancing in a jockstrap? read more

interesting for a Thursday night. crowded and musty, but what do you expect for a Thursday night. Good mix of people and music. read more

So dirty it's good. Cip the owner/bartender is a rock star behind the bar. Music is functional house, with a hot and sweaty dance floor just like I like it. I could have skipped the boy dancing in a speedo on the bar, but the beer-bong serving guy is a nice touch. You best sweat out your beverages, b/c the goings on in the bathroom are vile. However, being the only female there of a Saturday night is not a bad thing, trust me. read more

this places spells t-r-o-u-b-l-e everytime i go. it starts out tame, then everyone is literally drunk & horny, or pees in their pants from too much sTeLLa. Saturdays are the best for Drunk & Horny. The most random things happen in the back patio where cigarettes come in a far second from what gets really smoked back there. My friend Mike ended up making out with a guy dressed in a bear costume (yeah, like Smokey) who was with other animal fellows. I had to slap myself to ensure I wasn't Jonny in Wonderland and realized it was all happening. woof woof!! read more

So, I have only been to Underground SF for the "Drunk and Horny" soiree they host the last Saturday of Month...or is it the second and fourth Saturdays?...or is every other Thursday when the moon is full? Who knows. Anyway, the first time I went it was a blast. Good music, HOT boys and crowded in the good way. Drinks are on the strong side - to say the least. The only downside was that the line for the bathroom is basically on the dance floor. No very convenient for the dancers or the people in line. On a side note, is anyone else afraid that those big rotating cubes are going to fall on somebody? The second time I went, even more fun. More of a crowd, HOTTER boys, better music..blah,blah,blah Then, as with all good things, word seemed to get out. When I say get out, I mean that they must have put up a billboard in Fremont. (No offense to those people in Fremont - what am I saying? They don't have computers in Fremont so no one is going to read this anyway :) ) The last few times I went it was TOO CROWDED. Where the hell is the Fire Marshall? I mean you couldn't walk...literally. I waited 30 minutes - 30 MINUTES! - for drinks. Talk about a buzz kill. Strangely enough, I still managed to have a good time. Haven't been back in a while. Maybe I'll check it out again, but next time I'm wearing an asbestos suit in case the place catches fire. God knows, no one will ever get out. read more

I hate paying covers. Even $5. I went for Gemini Disco night with my buddies from work. (They really wanted to go dancing.) There was a real variety of people, which is important to me. All 70's music is too much for me (as opposed to 80's, which is never too much), and the dance floor is directly against the bathroom, which is sort of gross. But, I had fun - people dressed for the occasion - and people weren't afraid to get freaky. read more

2$ is almost as good as it gets for a dance club cover. The place is small, but not crowded. Great drinks. And a really hot girl made out with me. read more

I love hen The Pop Off parties! I always have so much fun. The Dj's are amazing . To check out there mix check out www.myspace.com/popoffdanceparty. Indie dance electro music is revolutionary and these guys are BOOMING it like angels music to my ears. read more

Been here for three separate events (host and day listed): Run The Length of Your Wildness Monday, Shelter Tuesday, MNMLFUN Friday. Staff is salty but capable, and the house music you'll hear is fantastic (and free for all the events I attended). Dance floor is small, but I've never felt crowded as most of the people seem to stick by the bar and lounge area. Check this spot out if you just wanna groove EDM-style without all of the ratchety stuff you will likely encounter at a larger venue. read more

oh, so terrible. worst layout to a bar (feels crowded and awkward), crappy drink deals, and the most disgusting bathrooms i've ever seen -- they didn't bother putting a lock on the ladies room door. what is that?-- must cost $4 and take 5 minutes of their time to replace it. so, dance floor smells like a toilet. read more

Drum.and.bass Tuesdays! Looking to link up with the junglist crowd? Pretty casual vibe here. Even as an out-of-towner I felt pretty welcome. A chill (and free!) weekly to dance away your mid-week bass crave. read more

I think I was here on a Friday night, watching my good friend's band, enjoying awesome company and cheap drinks. The place was crammed, but I danced the night away, and the doorman who reads Palaniuk and Vonnegut is awesome. We forced him to take a picture with us. Sorry, Anthony, we heart you. read more

Went last night for Drunk and Horny, the Sat night party (now every week). It was a bit rainy and is the season of parties after all, but the crowd was jumping by 11 and was a great mix of guys (mostly 20s/early 30s). The music was great (mostly vintage hits) and there was a nice energy and relatively friendly crowd. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. The drinks are nice 'n strong! read more

I've been here once. We went here around midnight and the place was empty, we single handedly tripled the occupants when we walked in the door. The beer was cold and I really enjoyed the music (top 40/ hip hop). I'll come back eventually to get a better idea of the scene. read more

the place is small. good crowd. the dancefloor was super hot. 2-for-1 well drink special (only on weds?)...always awesome! good music...everything made you want to shake that ass! read more

Yes the bathrooms are scary as F#$%, yes this place can get packed, yes it is a dive. But I am a dive bar type of girl and I LOVE THIS PLACE LIKE A FATTY LOVES THE $ MENU! Cip and his bartenders rock so does the doorman-Professor Keef! Hello Tuesday nights. read more

I was here for the first Sat of the month deal and it was fun - I forget what it is called. It was a mixed crowd (ages, orients, gends,) , DJ and music was good. Some eye candy and such... The cover is $5-7 so that is fine....I'll be going back with my honey. read more

I give you four, just because I think that the drinks are overpriced, I dont like anything over four, it requires me to get more than a thirty out to drink, yes a thirty. I like that i trip either on the stairs to the smoking area or to the dance floor or on someones feet. I dont know why. I also like that it is in a small space, and yet I dont feel claustrophobic like i do in bar which is a big space. I go only for Drunk and horny and yet find that people are neither, or the fact that I dont register when people check me out, which I dont, can I get some ass grab people? I will give you the evil eye if I dont like you but I still appreciate the ass grab. mmm ass grab. I have yet to be so fucked up to not leave, well that's a lie, but I havent gotten thrown out yet and that is a good thing. RIGHT. The music is good. read more

5 stars for Bubble Thursday's. If you like house music, no frills bar it's the place to be. They often have fresh grapefruit for greyhounds, yummy. read more

Good music - but awfully dirty inside. Plastic cups a no no. Not my scene. I didn't care for this place, but to each is own.

I had a blast here on Saturday night. The cover is a bit steep for the size of this place, but it was worth breaking away from the stagnate Castro scene for this place. The hot go go boys didn't hurt either. read more

Hands down - my favorite club in the city. Red stripes, reggae, the smell of luscious green around you...the ambience is priceless. Spent Halloween of '07 here and the drum n' bass was off the hooook. Ultimate dive bar. read more

This is one of my favorite dive bars of all time. It's got kick ass djs and bar staff. Like any club, some nights are a bit off, but most of the time the music is slammin and the drinks are on hit. The bathrooms aren't as clean as I would like, but hey, it's a gay dive bar. read more

ok, so apparently i came here with Gil and Sav after Blur the other night.... by this time though the events of the evening are pretty fuzzy. the funny thing is, i actually forgot about this place but remember that everyone thought it was my birthday and that i liked the crowd. whats even funnier to me is that this place is located in the lower haight. i never hang out in the lower haight. pretty much ever. from what i can remember though, i had a really good time and i liked the crowd. did i mention that yet? that's all i'm going to say. those who were there know. haha read more

changed owners two years ago, change brought a kick ass sound system. i love this club - this place has the making of a kick ass party with a kick ass dj. read more

dance floor. booze. boys. cool staff. great location. i'm in!!

I had no friggin clue this place existed eventhough its literally, right around the corner. Ill say this. It gets four stars for the time warp. I go here to support my friend III (pronounced Three) cuz he does fucking dope visuals for trance music. Granted, his visuals and many beer make trance tolerable. And thats the time warp. I was never a raver, but i made the beats and crap rolled up DJ's would spin. But dude, this was like 1994, before i had ever heard of dark drum and bass, which is the only electronic shit ill listen to. The inside is pretty well cut up, and has a pretty sweet, but creepy patio. Kinda looks like the patio Corbin Bernsen and the snakes get you cornered in, in your dream. Funny story, there was this party in Baltimore, B'More as the kids call it, and this kid is hard trippin in X, and ...who the fuck am i kidding. Nothing about Ravers is funny. Beer and drinks are cheaper than strippers from Zona Roja, and smell just as strong. read more

the venue itself is pretty grungy but really chill. last night, dj cheb i was spinning and he was great which is why i give underground sf 4 stars. i was tricked into going here but i got over it when i heard the music. i guess the genre is world music but it was mostly middle eastern and indian mixed with different beats. when i hear world music, i usually think of enya or yanni like stuff which i'm not into but the music last night was great. i'd go back for cheb i. read more

not much really to rate, bar, DJ booth, dance floor.

I went here the other week for drift (ladies house music club every third Thursday $5 cover). I had only been once before, 2 yrs ago, right after I moved to sf. I think it was during drunk and horny. It was totally crowded so crowded I couldn't move, and I left approx 5 min later. so coming back now, it seemed like a whole new place. Parking is horrible around here. That is the worst drawback. Other than that, the club is a small but comfy space...bar in front, a lil dance floor at back, slightly elevated dj booth at the side. The sound system is better than the transfer, where that club nite had moved from. This is definitely not a fancy club, but I like that type anyway. Oh, and water was only $2!! CHEAP!! Oh and the other bad thing was although it wasn't packed, the club was HOT. I was wearing a skirt and tank top but was still dying of heat (hence the water). Don't come wearing a lot of clothing. The coat check was charging a couple of dollars but the only thing I could see where the coat check sign was, was a bench with people's jackets thrown onto it. I wouldn't pay for that. I know a lot of different club nites are moving themselves over to this venue, so you should be able to have a good time. read more

strong pour!! love it!!! i was one of 4 women there, all the rest guys. it was packed with sweaty bodies. i had a great time! ladies, if you want to dance and just dance and not be attacked, come here on a night where everyone is either gay or bi. other than that, it's a divey bar that spins some dope beats. read more