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WISH

1539 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 278-9474
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Ratings & Reviews Summary for WISH

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good for after work
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(46 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(9 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(7 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(5 reviews)

User Reviews for WISH

Citysearch (67), InsiderPages (2), All (69)

3 Star Rating: Average

02/08/2007 Posted by april20012000

I can understand why some people like it. We stopped by after visiting Loft 11, don't bother. Wish is nothing bad, nice crowd, but gets easily packed, due to size. The bar takes up most of the place and the music is way loud. Theres no dance floor and its a bar folks. Anyway, my only problem is the how narrow the place is.

Pros: nice crowd

Cons: to narrow, easily gets packed, due to size

3 Star Rating: Average

12/26/2006 Posted by gaijinsan

then this is your place. the drinks were ok but my biggest gripe is the size of the bar. i went to anu bar on 6th a couple weeks ago and even though that venue is considered small, wish is like half the size with NO dance area. and along with the size of the venue it was so packed my friends and i had tons of difficulty navigating the narrow walkway (getting bumped into and spilling drinks or having it spilled on us as we went). the dance music was decent but very average for s.f. it wasn't until a guest dj from the internationally known "dirtybirds" showed up that the music got MUCH better. unfortunately, the scenesters & amateurs had no clue about the music and the crowd began to thin out. so, other than the occasional guest dj's that may be dj'ing, there isn't any real reason to go to wish again.

Pros: occasional guest dj's

Cons: TOO small and packed, so-so music most of the time, scenesters

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/24/2006 Posted by adamm43

This place gets PACKED on weekends. I liked it a lot because of the great music being spun. However, it reminds me of an LA bar with how packed it is. I love the vibe, the music and the drinks... just regulate the door a bit.

Pros: Great atmosphere

Cons: Too crowded on weekends

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/21/2006 Posted by flunkylee

This place serves up some awesome cocktails as well some of the best dj's above ground. I love the atmosphere and the snug dance floor and although some aren't dancing but it always seems like they would like to be dancing. This spot is great after work, Friday nights, or after dinner at Sushi Groove.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/16/2006 Posted by mishalala12

Nice and chill and they make the best Scooby Snacks! I enjoy the weekdays after work where they play good music and its not so crowded. Thanks!

Pros: service, drinks

Cons: 1 bathroom

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/24/2005 Posted by hwick

This is a great place! I love the location, and loved the space The staff couldn't be more friendly. From what i hear, it gets extremely crowded on the weekends. I went on a weekday night, and loved it.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/07/2005 Posted by dvliao

I love this place. Always a mainstay and always recommend it to friends. Great value on drinks, fabulous music, great ambience & decor. Crowd is diverse, fun, hip, of many races & ages, but never pretentious.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/13/2005 Posted by djinna

there was a good mixed crowd (maybe spilloever from the other bars and clubs in teh area). it was low-key but was still clean, classy, and had a great drinks menu. i'm used to sendig tequila down in shots, but the chamucos tequila is a great one to sip. yummmmy. both the girl and guy bartending that night gave great service. the music was a bit genric, but it was fun to see the dj and his friends dancing and having a great time in the back.

Pros: drinks, service, ambeince

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/10/2005 Posted by crodog

This is my new fav. lounge. I just moved here from the East Coast and love the atmosphere of this place. Great drinks (sweet leilani!) awesome bartenders, the funkiest DJ's, and really good popcorn! Sushi Groove across the street is the perfect start!

Pros: Bartenders, Drinks, Music

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/10/2004 Posted by mnewman

Very nice lounge/bar. Has a distinct NY feel. Great drink menu with a huge liquor selection. The decor is very cool and the music is completely original.

Pros: dj's, bar staff, cocktail list

Cons: , parking, only 2 bathrooms

Editor's Review

A SoMa DJ lounge serving exceptional cocktails to a packed house.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

A specialty cocktail--like the sugar-rimmed "77" with champagne and Chambord, or the tasty rum-based Black Apple--is worth the $8 price tag.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Lounge
  • DJ
  • Happy Hour
  • 21 & Over
  • Bars
  • After Work

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 5pm-2am
  • Sat 7pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Recognition for WISH

2007 Audience Winner - DJs
2007 Audience Winner - Lounge

Specialty ratings for WISH

Specialty Rating  
Happy Hour 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  

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