Slim's
San Francisco, CA 94103-4313
Phone: (415) 255-0333
- Cross Street:
- Folsom Street
- Hours:
- Vary
Editorial Review for Slim's – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Opened in 1988, Slim's was the brainchild of San Francisco's Boz Scaggs. It's a great place to see rock and hip-hop acts that aren't quite popular enough to play large concert halls. The space is a big, open room with a stage at one end, and is cozily appointed with an L-shaped bar, chandeliers, small rear balcony and brick walls inspired by New Orleans manors.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSlim's is an all-ages venue.
Where to SitReceive priority seating in the rear balcony when you purchase dinner tickets for a show. (The menu changes nightly, but always includes a vegetarian option.)
The ExtrasThe space is available for private parties. For best results, call at least one month in advance.
User Reviews for Slim's
11/23/2007 Posted by shmiffany
I Love Slim's. I've seen Rx Bandits,Gym Class Heroes (twice), Bayside,The Pack, Cobra Starship, & The Fall of Troy all at Slim's. Slim's is small, but not too small. Its small enough to get really close to band & perhaps meet them after the show. It can get really hot, especially if you like to be as close to the stage as possible. Dress light. Everytime I go I'm front and center up against the stage, trust me you will be packed like sardines. No moshing or crowd surfing allowed they're liable to kick you out. Although, if youre lucky they will just leave you with a warning. If you plan to smoke some ganja, be discreet. They'll try to flash their little flashlights to find the culprit, just hold the joint or blunt down and look around pretending to find the source.
Pros: Intimacy, Price of shows range from $15-$25
Cons: Kinda Hot & Sweaty depending on how many people are there & how close you are to all of them
05/16/2002 Posted by peterbehle_citysearch
For bigger-name acts, Slim's gets absolutely jammed -- to the point of not being to move, get a drink, etc. It's smaller than you'd think. But the music is always good. And parking's not too bad at night.
Pros: Great tunes
Cons: Jam-packed
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