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Bambuddha Lounge The
sumptuous restaurant in this ultra-hip nightclub serves Southeast Asian
cuisine and all the dishes are priced under $15. The interior is an
eclectic mix of modern slate fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling waterfalls,
with a retro cocktail lounge and Asian artifacts. Bambuddha boasts a
poolside dining area, and couples will enjoy the intimate corners and
low tables for private conversations. Phoenix HotelTen 15 Folsom You’d
never know that this inconspicuous, windowless building houses one of
the city’s most elaborate disco-extravaganzas. It features big-name DJs
in a huge, SoMa multi-environment space, laid out on three levels. Don’t
expect anything to happen of any significance until after midnight .
Ten 15 Folsom
Club Six The
terribly seedy southern Tenderloin/SoMa location can be a major
drawback late at night, but once inside you can join the diverse crowd
in dancing to some righteous DJs in the roomy downstairs area. The music
tends toward house, trance, or whatever gets people moving. Or head
upstairs to the high-ceilinged, comfortable lounge to relax and chat. Pink Located
in a nondescript no-man’s-land just on the edge of SoMa and the
Mission, crowds are drawn by this club’s word-of-mouth reputation.
World-class DJs play here, catering to diverse audiences that enjoy
music and dance. The elegant interior with flowers and white drapes adds
to the ambience. Harry Denton’s Starlight Room Something
for the 40-plus set, or even 50-plus. Twenty-two stories above Union
Square, couples can dance to cocktail jazz and the milder R&B hits,
and relax in the easy sophistication of the place. It’s 1930s-stylish,
so consider it a chance to dress up in suits and party dresses, sip
highballs, and enjoy the city’s seductive lights. Sir Francis Drake Hotel450 Powell St at Sutter 415 395 8595
Bimbo’s 365 Club Whether
you are into swing, jazz, rock, or grunge, this San Francisco
institution delivers. A retro-chic yet unpretentious music venue since
1931, this hopping bar with glittering decor and old-school feel brings
in all the top acts. 1025 Columbus Ave 415 474 0365
Supperclub If
ultra-chic surroundings are what you are looking for, then this is the
club for you – San Francisco at its trendiest. The crowd it attracts is
young and sexy, and the lighting and music are techno-cool. A unique
feature is the beds, which just add to the laidback stylishness of the
place. Whether it’s an unusual dining experience or just dancing you are
after, this is the place to come. The cover charge is pricey but worth
it. 657 Harrison St 415 348 0900
Milk Bar The
only true dance club in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Fabulous music
and a great crowd. The dance floor may be a bit small, but that just
adds to the atmosphere. Don’t miss the 80s night on Fridays or the
Reggae night on Tuesdays.
Milk Bar
Punchline Comedy Club A
perfect alternative to bar-hopping, there is no better venue for a good
laugh than this hilarious comedy club. National acts (and local ones
too) headline a fun evening in an intimate setting. Buy tickets in
advance for assured seating. 444 Battery St 415 397 7573
Tonga Room This
Nob Hill tiki bar is almost Disneyesque in its tropical effects,
including indoor monsoons and a floating band. Aimed at grown-ups of
every age, it delivers kitschy Polynesian dazzlement, and is often
chosen as the venue for birthday celebrations. Weekday award-winning
Happy Hour (5–7pm) includes an Asian buffet at nominal cost. Fairmont Hotel
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