Saloon
San Francisco, CA 94133-3910
Phone: (415) 989-7666
- Cross Street:
- Broadway Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Blues Club 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for Saloon – by Joanna Currier
In Short
Cracked barstools, a dusty wooden floor, and a huge, ornate wooden back bar define this large, old-time saloon, a steadfast survivor of both the debaucherous Gold Rush and the 1906 earthquake. Rough characters still frequent the place, though nightly live music draws all manner of tourists and more fashionable North Beach locals. Expect $2.50 beers and no-frills cocktails.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoNo cover on weeknights for live music; on weekends expect a $5 charge.
User Reviews for Saloon
03/09/2008 Posted by TexasTBone
I love the Saloon. I've been traveling to San Francisco on business for over a year, and I always make it a point to experience a city's local flavor, searching out restaurants, clubs, working out, etc. from a "local perspective." My favorite cab driver, Jeff, recommended the Saloon after I had gone to a great sushi bar at 9th and Irving. There were no regrets with this recommendation, and I always try to go back, particularly when Johnny Nitro is playing on Friday nights. His wife plays the sax, and she's a high energy, working the crowd kinda lady. Their lead singer who plays keyboards (Susan) is from Nebraska, but belts out songs like she was born and raised in New Orleans. I always dance my socks off, and it doesn't seem to matter whether I have a chair or not as I spend most of my time on the dance floor. It's not a pick-up joint, and the patrons are diverse - like SF. The age group is from 45 - 80. There are many regulars that I recognize, and always a few chaps from the other side of the pond, who dance badly, but are fun to listen to. I went to the Saloon last Friday as a going away party for myself with a few friends (I've been transferred to a new territory). I've ended my work in SF with many good friends and experiences, and great memories. The Saloon is one of them. To Doc... you're a great dancer... don't stop kicking up your heels.
Pros: Great atmosphere, energetic music, fun dancing, and local flavor
Cons: Parking, can get crowded, restrooms are so-so.
07/22/2007 Posted by audreyjl
Ok, so this place is a total dive and always smells bad BUT it's always a great time! They've had live music every night I've been there and it's so much fun to just hang out with friends, listen to fun super loud music and dance like crazy. We usually end up here on our way home so it's a last stop of the night and we always love it.
Pros: live music
Cons: smelly
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