Cafe Du Nord

14 reviews

(415) 861-5016

2170 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114 37.7665 -122.4304

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Neighborhoods: Duboce Triangle (Deco Ghetto), Duboce Triangle, Central

Cafe Du Nord

Last updated 9.05.09

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The Scene – This place has retained its charm since the early 1900s, when it operated as a speakeasy. The brothel-red walls blend with striking fixtures like Victorian-style mirrors, Belle Epoque-era posters and a 40-foot mahogany bar. Hard-core audiophiles spend most of their time on the classroom-sized red-and-black floor in front of the intimate stage. Meanwhile, the chill set hangs in the back lounge, replete with red velvet furniture and a pool table. The place is typically full of scenesters--which scene depends on whether a rock, alternative or electronic act is performing.…

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User Reviews (14)

04/01/09

great bar I never would have found

by nickgianos

I went here on a Monday night since my buddy was performing in his new band with the blue bear music school. I probably never would have ventured over to this place otherwise, but it turned out to be a really great bar. The whole bar is below street level and has that old feel to it. There was a lot of space in the bar which was great too. I'd definitely recommend checking it out sometime, although I haven't been on a weekend night.

Pros: underground, big space, chill atmosphere
Cons: What are the drawbacks?

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01/13/09

Herd mentality must be why so many overlook the many bad points.

by happybobbobbob

The bartenders are inattentive and they serve expensive drinks. The sound is muffled at best. You can't see the stage when it gets at all crowded. The food is expensive and slow to arrive. The herd seems to like it though. If that's you then you might too. Honestly, I don't get it at all. Moooooo.