(415) 346-3000
1805 Geary Blvd
San Francisco,
CA
94115
37.7839
-122.433
Neighborhoods: Central North, Western Addition
What People Are Saying About Fillmore
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – As patrons gaze at the photos and posters lining the walls, they can practically surf on the sound waves emanating from the building's storied musical past. The site hosted a roller rink in the '40s, hippie freak-outs in the '60s and hard-core punk in the '80s. History aside, this midsize venue features three bar areas (spread between two floors), sparkling chandeliers, ruby curtains and a wooden dance floor.
04/29/09
O-K
by alphacard
The place is nice and clean. The staff are friendly. The music is good plus there are a lot of information there.
11/20/08
Where history and music are one
by DougS123
I've been the venue for a couple concerts. Each time I really enjoyed attending. I like the fact you can feel close to the performers no matter where you stand. Plus, you have your pick of a number of vantage points, whether on the floor or on the balcony. Since the place has pictures of past performers all over, I could get a sense of the historical relevance of The Fillmore as a music venue. I'm looking forward to next time I go.
- Pros: Historical, personal
03/04/08
Staff make guests feel like children
by maureenp
The staff micro-managed the guests, constantly saying, "you can't stand there/please move to the side/etc." I have never felt like such a child! Even if the directions were in the interest of safety/fire safety and making sure people can get drinks, there must be a better way to ensure this than hounding guests and contstantly reprimanding us for standing too long by the bar, talking to another guest in the wrong place, and so on. If they could have they would have put hats on us and made us sit in the corner for time-out. l It really put a damper on our overall experience at the Fillmore.
P.S. Maybe the Fillmore should pay more attention to all the guests smoking the grass in the venue than guests standing for too long at the bar!
- Pros: Draws great musicians
- Cons: Rude babysitters
The Details on Fillmore
When to Go:
The Fillmore often releases a handful of tickets for sold-out concerts a half-hour before show time. Get there early and take your chances.
Where to Sit:
Arrive way early to snag one of the few tables in the balcony or along the edge of the dance floor.
Parking:
Try the Japantown Center and Kabuki lots.
The Extras:
The Fillmore often gives away Red Delicious apples and--as reward for the sluggish shuffle through the cattle-herd exit--trippy posters commemorating the gig.
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