Gold Dust Lounge
(415) 397-1695
247 Powell St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7868
-122.4082
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
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In Short
Although located along a popular trolley line, this spot is not a tourist trap.Old-timers rub elbows with errant tourists at the bar lined with pretzel bowls. Red velvet-like banquettes, gilt-colored walls, cherubic ceiling drawings (featured in the opening scene of Hitchcock's "The Birds") and extravagant chandeliers lend the bar a sense of opulence. Local sports flash on the TV, while Motown-era tunes fill the air, when live bands aren't performing.
User Reviews
KelleeJo
January 18, 2009
After reading so many reviews slamming the old bartender and bad service, I had to add my experience. I have only seen the guy a few times - and yes, he does ignore people. It is definitely a tourist bar with people from everywhere - which is fun for me to chat with others from Austrailia, Europe, etc. However, the really cute (and much younger than Chuck) bartender, Denny, is oh so worth it. He is super sweet to the ladies and doesn't ignore anyone. It's not in his nature for him to be rude. The cocktail waitresses are great. Just talk to them, be friendly and they are more than friendly back. They love to find out where people are from. It is definitely a tourist magnet - which is why I love it. We have even made life-long friends in there! Its a great bar with all walks of life! Mid-week at 4pm is great to watch the happyhour corporate crowd rock the place until about 7pm. I keep track of how many drinks I have by Go have a drink! When you can get a margarita or glass of champagne for $2.95 --- you can't afford NOT to drink it! They'd get 5 starts if there was food....
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howard4tex
December 24, 2008
... I could swear the beer got more expensive by the hour. I was only drinking whatever they had on tap (Guiness, Anchor Steam)
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tahnee07
December 02, 2007
I went here on a busy Saturday and loved their $2.95 margaritas. The bartenders and wait staff was excellent and very attentive. It looks kind of like a hole in the wall place, but the drinks are too good to miss. Be prepared for a huge crowd.
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Save Money:
Daily drink specials (6am-8:30pm) include margaritas, glasses of champagne or Irish coffee for only $2.75.
When to Go:
Live music starts nightly at 8:30pm.
Know Before You Go:
This place only accepts cash, but there's an ATM just inside the entrance.
Category:
Lounges, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs
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Bar & Club Type of Music:
Country, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop
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Minimum Age:
21
Recommended Drink:
Margarita
