111 Minna Street Gallery

12/29/2006 Posted by pipsorcle

Normally I go to 111 Minna on their Wednesday night Happy Hour from 5:30 pm - 10 pm and I have to say, the crowd here is generally pretty chill compared to most other bars/clubs in SF. For those who say 111 Minna is too superficial, you haven't been to the Bubble Lounge, the North Beach bar scene or even the Marina. Clubs around there are FILLED with yuppies and superficial people. 111 Minna, on the other hand, has a combination of everything, from the enterpreneurs to art students at Academy of Art and the like art schools to the indie crowd to people who work in the financial district to oddball types to people who like to dance in general. I was reading reviews on this site and I must say, that on the Qool Happy Hour on Wednesdays, there is NO dress code whatsoever. You can even wear sneakers and no one will mind. Plus, a $5.00 cover charge is pretty sweet. For the reviewer before me who said the bartenders are rude, let me put it this way... They are among some of the coolest bartenders I've met. One time I was waiting for more than 15 minutes for a drink and one of the bartenders apologized for having me wait so long to order something, that he asked me to pay just $4.00 instead of the $8.00 I would have paid for the ticket (probably was a Long Island or Scotch). One of the specialities of 111 Minna is that on its Wednesday happy hour, some of the best electronica music is played. From DJ Spesh to Jerry Bonham (on occasion) to DJ Hoj, the progressive house music that's spun here is AWESOME. Plus, going to Qool Happy Hour on Wednesdays, there's usually a pretty decent crowd of women so the chances meeting a single woman at 111 Minna are greater than the Bubble Lounge or the Marina bars. One last comment... The Qool Group that puts on the music at 111 Minna, they were there at the September '06 Love Parade. Therefore, if you liked the Love Parade, you'll love the crowd at 111 Minna.

Pros: Great social scene, easy to walk to if taking BART

Cons: Any superficial person who enters 111 Minna

07/23/2006 Posted by critic12

as a club/bar, this place is pretty cool. It is spacious, has plenty of seating if you go at a reasonable time, cool modern-artsy vibe, trendy & goodlooking people, and potent drinks. The only drawback is that the bartenders are not very friendly and take forever to serve you...this is coming from a 20 something girl.

Pros: spacious, cool people, good music

Cons: bartenders and staff are not friendly, attentive

02/27/2006 Posted by sanzalone

I love this place and the party on Wednesday from 5-10. Best music, cool staff and lots of interesting people. I'd rather go here at 6pm on a Wednesday than go out on a Friday night.

Pros: great music, cool art, nice staff

09/07/2005 Posted by sweetpeabythesea

Ive been going to 111 for the last 10yrs. Cant say enough good stuff about the place. It's been a hub of the art and music scene in SF since before I started going. They host all sorts of events: films, art openings, djs, bands, you name it. Its constantly changing, and different every night of the week. Some nights are off the hook, and other nights are totally chill. If you show up on a packed night and it can be hard to get a drink Other nights are mellow and you can visit with the staff, who have been there for YEARS. (Getting to know the staff on slower nights can make it easier to get a drink when its packed- shhhhh!!! The ONE jerk that WORKED there is GONE!) Check their website or call to see if the vibe du jour is what youre looking for...

Pros: staff, clientelle, environment

Cons: sometimes unpredictab, sometimes busy, sometimes quiet

05/16/2005 Posted by chocolatefish

I've been walking past this place for years thinking it was a private club. It isn't... it's a great find!

Pros: social vibe, sound prices, kiiller space

Cons: strong cocktails, my pang for more

11/29/2003 Posted by sexpot69

111 Minna could possibly be the worst bar in San Francisco. My night there consisted of a long line at the door, rude workers, snobby people who think they are fashionable, and a ridiculously high cover. This bar was TOO crowded- and in combination with the lack of bar tenders- my party waited 40 minutes to get a drink. A special thanks to the coat check jerk who wouldnt let me back in after I put my foot outside for a split second even though all my friends were still inside. The moral of this story-- I will not be going back to 111 Minna- EVER.

08/28/2003 Posted by mercury613

Great space... and they have some great DJs spinning from time to time. But the last time I was there, the crowd was full of sunglasses-at-night frat boys and their (very) drunk female companions. What a shame.

01/24/2003 Posted by San_Francisco_Foodie

This is one of the best clubs you will find in SF. If you love art and eclectic music, this place is for you. They have great House music and Fridays tend to be the best day to go. Highly recommended for those who need a change from the drudgery of club life. The Long Island Ice Teas are the best I've ever had!

Pros: Long Island Iced Tea

01/17/2003 Posted by Donzel

This spot is pretty tight. The space is great and the music even better. A must see after work.

11/15/2002 Posted by AnnieChang79

This club used to be good, last year! I liked it when it was more like a casual after work bar, but now it seems like more sleaze balls are showing up! The wait outside the door sucks even worse. They make you wait outside for about an hour and a half! When we went, I got in right away because I'm a girl and the guy in the front just pulled me in, but the rest of my guy friends didn't get in until another 1 1/2 hour later! I was inside waiting for them forever, we were all so pissed! I recommend having something warm to wear if you get there at 5:30 or later. The people who work at the club look like they've got some family issues or something too... You can see for yourself when u go!

Pros: GOOD LAUGH, GOOD AFTERWORK LOCAL

Cons: BAD PARKING, CROWDED, EXPENSIVE