Bluelight
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 922-5510
Fax: (415) 922-5852
- Cross Street:
- Buchanan Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sports Bar 2007, Sports Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-2am, Kitchen: Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm
Message from Bluelight
Great local bar combining comfort food with a lively singles scene.
- Cocktail lounge atmosphere
- 14 Hi-Def Flat Screen TV's
- NEW Late Happy Hour 10-11pm
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Editorial Review for Bluelight – by Daniel Liszt
The Scene
As the work day ends, this narrow space fills up. A slightly elevated area near the entrance provides blue-upholstered seating in front of picture windows offering prime people-watching onto bustling Union Street. Walls are painted copper or baby blue and adorned with picture-framed mirrors (ideal for scoping 20- and 30-something hotties across the way). Track lighting runs above the lengthy mirror-backed bar, which features a dozen or so tap beers and Skyy vodka martini specials scrawled in cursive. In back, there are a few blue booths and a pool table.
The Draw
Each weeknight offers different deals. Tuesdays feature $1 tacos, $2 Coronas and $6 pints of sweet top-shelf margaritas. Thursdays, the early weekend crowd is privy to select menu items and beers for $3 each. Ten TVs showing satellite sports games are typically kept on mute, while the jukebox pipes out feel-good tunes--everything from Funkadelic to Blind Melon.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAn American menu with offerings like burgers and salads is available (Monday, Wednesday-Friday 5pm-10pm; Saturday-Sunday 12pm-10pm). On Tuesdays, only tacos, fajitas and quesadillas are offered (5pm-10pm).
Look GoodDress to impress--this casual hangout is the quintessential singles bar.
When to GoTo get a seat during the week, arrive before 7pm. Due to the daily specials, it gets crowded virtually every night.
ParkingThere's a pay garage on Union Street near Webster.
User Reviews for Bluelight
04/16/2008 Posted by DeBritton
I make the Blue Light a regular stop on my late night tour of the city. The bartenders and staff are always very friendly and concerned that you don't leave without having a good drink or story! It isn't trendy; it just has that neighborhood bar feel to it unlike many others on Union Street. The food is good, there's always great music playing and on the weekend you can dance in the back! This bar is a regular meeting place for me and my friends as it is comfortable and close to many other destinations we like to frequent!
Pros: Very friendly people
Cons: Parking - except for late night
01/07/2008 Posted by jillmattperry
Visiting San Francisco from New York for the first time in a few years, I went to the neighborhood Blue Light, a staple in the Marina, which welcomes everyone! The menu is simple but delicious....something for everyone. The bartenders remain the best in the city. Drinks are strong. Prices are reasonable and I don't feel like I get that yuppie attitude. Friendly atmosphere will definitely have me back again.
Pros: No attitude. Menu has something for everyone. Great happy hour.
Cons: Can get crowded late night
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