(415) 923-0923
1131 Polk St
(Sutter Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94104
37.7873
-122.42
Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast
Hours:
Daily 4pm-2am
Parking:
Street; Metered
Hemlock Tavern
What People Are Saying About Hemlock Tavern
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Half Polk Street hangout, half punkers paradise, Hemlock's the closest thing SF's got to CBGB's--a barebones bar/music venue with plenty of personality--and attitude. A handful of stools sit near the entrance, ideal for streetside people-watching, while the narrow central bar is crowned by quirky chandeliers, two of which are fashioned from old rubber tires. A smoking room off of the bar area keeps puffers happy, while punks head for the back room where there's a stage that gets play from big and small bands. – – High Marks – "There are so few places in SF to hear…
11/20/06
Nice Dive
by pinkytuscadero
Its a cool place with great live music. A hip scene. The bartenders rock, they are on it and clearly want you to drink. Its got a rocker/indy vibe but ut i have seen all types of people. Pretty mellow after work and usually packed in the evenings.
07/06/06
Always fun!
by shoegal84
Attention all girls...you must try it here if you love rocker boys. They really aren't my thing but when my friends are in town the like to drag me out here. It's a change of pace for me and it actually is pretty fun. Music is different, drinks are good, people are interesting to watch, and there is a smoking room attached within the bar if you smoke.
(Things have seemed to change a bit in the last few times that I have gone. You see more guys in nice jeans and button up shirts, and women looking trendy - which I don't mind, but it kind took away from the rocker vibe a bit.)
- Pros: Rocker boys galore!
- Cons: None that I can think of.
06/19/06
great place to hangout!!!
by shane94116
My buddy took me here last friday and it was chill as.... there was everytype of person there and we all seemed to mix and mingle enjoyabley. I had vodka tonic for $4, cheap vodka, but great pice.
A lot of bars in SF, but u should check this one out!!!
The Details on Hemlock Tavern
Where to Sit:
An enclosed patio on the upper tier offers smokers a place to hang without having to stand on the street.
Look Good:
A bag of warmed peanuts costs $1, despite the vintage machine behind the bar advertising them for 10 cents. Throw the shells on the floor--barkeeps don't want to brush them off the counter for you.
Save Time:
This cash-only bar has an ATM on-site.
Save Money:
Happy hour (Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm) features $1 off all drinks.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Whiskey Bars, Taverns, Dive Bars, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
Cash
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Punk, Blues, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock & Pop, Electronica
Bar & Club Special Features:
DJ, 21 & Over, After Work, Smoking Permitted, Live Music, Late-Night Scene
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
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