Winters Tavern

Tonight was an amazing salsa night! We all had so much fun dancing and hanging out with friends!!…read more The door guy charged his $15 and the bartenders were awesome at making margaritas that were so yummy!

First, as a friendly and relaxed place to grab a drink with friends or family, you are always…read morewelcome at Longboard. Second, the fundraisers that benefit animals, people, or organizations are a great way to meet even more friendly people and support good causes. Third, as a local small-business owner & maker, I find the art events so much fun to be part of. I'm grateful to have such a happy place to share a drink and a smile!

Mikal Rose 2/2024

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The Riptide

4.1(342 reviews)

7.3 mi•Parkside

Fun dive with a good ambience. Also has a huge fireplace which I thought was awesome! Service was…read moregood and friendly.

On Friday 2/20/26 I stop by it had very time since I've been near sunset. I met the most fun big…read morepersonality bar tender (Danny)we have a musician friend that we both know that was nice friend! Danny is amazing really nice smile. Spectacular bar tender. I had awesome time Danny makes you feel very welcome!

Good selection on tap. Find the doggo at the bar ;)

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Path towards the other side of the bar, and the restroom.

Vinyl Room

4.0(524 reviews)

8.9 mi

Great experience at the Vinyl room! Our bartender Naun was incredible and very attentive. The…read moredrinks he made were delicious, and the vibes and music were amazing. Would definitely come back

It's my first time at the Vinyl Room but definitely not my last. From the ambiance, the drinks, the…read morestaff, the service, all so great. Special shoutout to Thiago for the top tier service! Thank you so much!

Cocktails stirred slow. Records played all the way through.

Needle Drop. Full tracks. No rush. Let it play.

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Our main bar -- where the records spin and the night begins.

Make Out Room

3.5(479 reviews)

9.1 mi•Mission

Make-Out Room has a lot of character and such a chill, laid-back vibe. It's a great spot whether…read moreyou're coming with friends or on a date. The atmosphere feels fun and unpretentious, and it's the kind of place you can actually relax and enjoy yourself. They have live music, and I think they even host a salsa night, which adds to the energy and keeps things interesting. It's just a really cool bar to hang out at without feeling overly crowded or try-hard. Overall, a solid spot with personality. I'd totally recommend coming here with your friends if you're looking for a fun, easygoing night out.

Had a great night here for my brother's bday! Drinks were great and strong! Music was good! Loved…read morethat there was plenty of seating! Only complaint is that there is one small tiny bathroom stall for women, the line was long all night which took away from having fun with the group. But loved the vibe!

The stage with performers

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The shawarmas sandwich

Bottom of the Hill

4.3(589 reviews)

10.2 mi•Potrero Hill

got to see my friend preform live and went here for the first time. the ambiance is everything,…read morevery alternative and kooky just how you like it. I love venues like this where there is so much to do and see along with having small performances. staff were friendly and helpful :)

Came here for a show on a Thursday Night at 8:00 PM. Tickets are sold online and at the door, but…read moreonline has a fee that makes it about the same price as buying at the door. There's also a charge at the door if you use card. Loved this venue! They decorate for each upcoming holiday, and their Easter decor was so much fun. People tricked in as the night went on but it never felt overly packed. The atmosphere is much more chill than other music venues, and it's pretty easy to get the friendly bartenders' attention. There's lots of drinks on tap and they also do mixed drinks. Every group I saw was great, though I do recommend earplugs because it still can be pretty loud. A great time out with friends!

Inside

Outside

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Dog Party.

Alpaca Barn Studio and Soundstage

5.0(3 reviews)

6.6 mi

The Alpaca Barn is wonderful local place to listen to listen to live music. The owners host…read moremultiple events per year. Both inside the Alpaca Barn. And for larger events outside on the lawn too! I have been to the barn for multiple event. But one of the biggest and best events is the yearly Harvest Festival held on site. Last year's Harvest Festival 2024 had two soundstages, vendor booths, a food truck, and lots of different drinks available to suit most anyone's desires and needs. Plus other foods too. And the music with 8+ bands ran from 2 PM until long after I left at 10:30 pm. They also have Alpacas on site in their fields that are friendly and come to the fence to feed and pet. There were games and other activities to keep even the kids happy all the time I was there. I love this place! A plus is most of the events at the Alpaca Barn Studio and Soundstage provide at least some benefit Second Harvest Bay Area Food Bank. If you want a cozy and welcoming place to listen to all kinds of music then the Alpaca Barn Studio and Soundstage is the place for you! Bonus points,,, It's a short walk to Montara state beach from here! A beautiful local beach! And there are hiking trails up Montara Mountain close by too.

Just a fun local place . Wonderful people, music sounds great. Can also sometimes get to see the…read moreAlpacas.

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Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

4.3(25 reviews)

9.9 mi

I used to go there in the late 1980's. Pete Douglas ran the place. Very hip Jazz venue. It was…read morebring your own food and drink. Very laid back. Many hipsters from Silicon Valley plus reight on the ocean. Afterwards we would go to Miramar Beach Inn which was pretty much a dive bar then. What a Sunday. I have not been back since the '90's. J

Best jazz on the West Coast. If you've never been, you have got to go. It's on the coast and the…read moreMiramar restaurant is just walking distance down the street. I can't think of a better way to spend a day on the coast.

Stage

Wall

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Seating

The Independent

4.2(862 reviews)

10.0 mi•Alamo Square

Great venue, great staff…read more Drinks are a little expensive but that's the only downside.

Came here for Junny's Null tour and was pleasantly surprised with the venue and their staff. Staff…read morewas friendly, informative and very organized! Instructions were clear and the staff pre-checked everyone's ticket and bags before they started letting everyone into the venue. Staff also checked IDs if you were planning to drink and you get a bracelet as proof to show the bar. The venue/theater was decently clean and had a intimate and cozy atmosphere. Majority of the venue is standing only, with a few benches on the left and right. Near the bar is a counter table for drinks. The drinks at the bar were reasonable priced and they don't force you to buy water if you don't want to as they offer tap water on the side for free with cups! They also offered coat check near the restrooms and you can also pick up complimentary ear plugs as well! Restrooms were clean and well kept! The sound setup was a good experience. Parking can be a bit of a tough with the bars and restaurants in the area. So either come earlier to try and get a spot or Uber/Public transportation. Overall a great experience at this concert venue and hopefully they host more concerts of artists that I like in the future!

From roof

The stage (instagram: wooneats)

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Dj opener for the main show

City Of San Bruno Free Concerts In the Park

5.0(3 reviews)

4.3 mi

The city of San Bruno sponsers free concerts in the park, usually in the month of August. Every…read moreFriday night of the month at 6:30. The bands range from tribute bands to dance music, jazz, rock, country...it depends on the week... but the bands are always really good. These concerts are completely FREE... It is so fun, you bring some beach chairs, blankets, food, drinks and settle back on the grassy field at the gazebo and enjoy the music, maybe dance, hang out with your friends...it is really nice...but it can be cold so bring those blankets.. The kids have a great time too. This year they will have movies on three Friday nights...7:30 in September starting on the 12th... I missed the first one, but am looking forward to taking my kids to them... I seriously considered not reviewing these, they are a gem and not too crowded...Perhaps I should have kept it a secret.....shhhhh don't tell anyone..

The park of my childhood. One of the best…read more I used to play in a band in high school called "Dystrophy". We had our second or third show to a lukewarm audience. Memories..

8/5/11

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Surf Lounge

3.7(110 reviews)

1.0 mi

Friendly local atmosphere. Not the typical tourist spot. Low key, great drinks, good people. I'm…read morenot a local to Pacifica but I'm here for work quite a bit. They don't serve food but allow you to bring in food from many of the restaurants in the shopping area. Plenty of TV screens to enjoy sports. Beats any of the tourist bars/restaurants in the area.

Surf Lounge is a cash-only bar known for heavy pours. The Guinness was poured well, though the…read moretaste suggested the lines may need a cleaning. The crowd is very local, but the vibe felt more like a cruise-ship crowd -- and we were easily the youngest people in the bar by 15-20 years. When my girlfriend and I walked in, a lot of attention from other patrons made her uncomfortable, which took away from the experience. On the positive side, the bartenders were cool and efficient. We were served quickly, and service has never been an issue here. There's also a large patio in the back, which is a great feature.