10/07/09

Great hidden gem

by LBCandy

Went to 222 the other night for the first time and absolutely loved it. It looks small from the outside, but the places is pretty big with a whole dowstairs/ dancefloor. They have great drinks and food for good prices. The staff is great as well. You will be seeing me there again

• Pros: Great spot with a good vibe

Swank, brick-and-beam speakeasy with luscious cocktails on a low-lit street.

by Joanna Currier

In Short
A smoldering blend of historic and cutting-edge ambience fills this tiny Tenderloin space, part of the legendary Blackhawk jazz club in the '50s and '60s. Upstairs at the well-stocked bar, high brick walls and visible steel girding are offset by rotating local art, lots of candles and sultry, red lighting. Downstairs, a cushy basement lounge features live music and DJ parties. Chalkboards proclaim drink specials and small eats such as fresh gourmet pizzas, cheeses and antipasti.

11/17/06

Great Pizza

by oceansunster

This place is very comfortable. No feeling of a secret soceity in which you need to be a certain way to fit in. Its a place where family and friends can make it a night. Bartenders will be Bartenders but the overall vibe is cool.

• Pros: VIBE
• Cons: Parking may be tough at times

05/02/06

Good vibe and eats in the tenderloin

by oceansun

You would miss the location if you drove by. Once inside its a whole other world. Great art, Positive people, Pizza is good, I've always been a fan of the place but it was topped off when the full bar was finally introduced.

• Pros: cool, hip

05/01/06

yep. this is one good one

by breathingbarbera

Love the secret tenderloin spots. They make you a pizza here from scratch right in front of your eyes when you order it! Good venue for art and food. I think you overcharged me on my tab though. o well. I'm still coming back

• Pros: styles on styles, music
• Cons: hangovers