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(415) 864-2419
540 Valencia St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.7642
-122.4219
Neighborhoods: Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market), Central, Mission Dolores
Years in business
Established in 2004
Hours:
(Nov-Feb) Mon-Thu 4pm-2am
Fri-Sun 2pm-2am
(March-Oct) Daily 2pm-2am
Last updated 6.15.11
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Singles Bars
Payment Methods:
Cash, Debit Card
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Specialty Cocktails, 21 & Over
Minimum Age:
21
What People Are Saying About Blondie's Bar & No Grill
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
Dark walls, banquettes and streetside seating are the perfect setting for the bar's signature drink: the martini. During the week, live jazz and blues lure Mission locals who are more hepcat than hipster, while the weekend's hip hop DJ's attract a bridge-and-tunnel crowd. A seemingly endless martini menu would take a even a serious drinker days to explore, with choices ranging from chocolate mint to a standard gin 'tini with spicy sausage and blue cheese garnish. Thankfully, exotic choices don't mean small servings (each drink is a tall 16 ounces), though no matter how sloppy you get your…
Editor's Tips
- Where toSit:
- Nab a table near the open storefront and get a first look at all who enter.
- When to Go:
- Blondie's--like most of the Mission--has become a popular weekend destination for the bridge-and-tunnel crowd. If you're looking for a low-key, neighborhood vibe, weekdays are best.
- Parking:
- To play it safe, try the garage at Hoff and 16th streets.
- Know Before You Go:
- Blondie's dancefloor is filled with bump-and-grinders on weekends and occupied by a pool table on weekdays.
- Save Money:
- There is no cover charge during live music events. Call for entertainment schedule.
- The Extras:
- A second bar in the back room opens on weekends to satisfy high demand.
01/09/11
DJ TYME & NATHAN SCOT @ BLONDIES BAR & NO GRILL
by DJ TYME at Citysearch
FRIDAY AUGUST 12th | DJ TYME & NATHAN SCOT @ BLONDIE'S BAR & NO GRILL | Mashing, smashing, and mixing up ALL of your favorite songs! ...NEW MASHUPS TO BE DEBUTED! | DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG! | FREE mashup mix CD's!
...FREE before 10pm! ...DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG!
12/17/08
big martinis
by emmils at Citysearch
this place has big drinks and is right near good mexican food. this is just a test, but reviews have to be 100 characters.
- Pros: big drinks
10/18/08
Great drinks, great live music atmosphere Mondays and Thursdays
by trippin01345 at Citysearch
Stopped on a Monday night. The place wasn't too busy but had a great atmosphere. Not too ritzy but not a dump either, great place to relax and have a martini and listen to great music. I hope to see better bands occaisonally on the weekends but great acoustic and electric rock. Highly recomend!
06/16/08
Never fails to deliver
by teresathegreat1 at Citysearch
I went to Blondies a few times several years ago, and went back this weekend. I was surprised how little it has changed, and that's the best news. I have never had anything less than a great time at Blondies.
The DJ is always spinning something fun to dance to. The bar was crowded, and my slim cosmo was a hefty $11, but unlike most bars I got a refill pint along with my martini glass, so it was like two drinks in one. The crowd is young and cheerful and determined to have a good time. The staff is friendly, the bouncers are quick to act on any disputes, and the cover is a modest $5. It's not too posh and it's not too skanky - a nice comfortable let-your-hair-down let's-groove-tonight place.
- Pros: good music & martinis, fun crowd
- Cons: limited seating, small dance floor
09/06/07
saucy crowd, sensual music, smooth drinks
by catholicpagan at Citysearch
With the good looking group of City hipsters hanging in and out of Blondies you know you're a cool place. The beat of the music, if you don't sway and hop right into the action, go have a drink or two - you'll dance in the crazy mix. Girls' night out, Oh yeah! Take your muddah! She be cool especially after a smooth martini takes her back to "the day."
