(415) 775-0442
1550 California St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.7907
-122.4198
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Civic Center
Reviews & Ratings for Encore Karaoke Lounge
7 reviews
What users are saying:
Can't Get Enough!
by jdrinsf
My favorite SF secret. No attitude/ego here. Just relaxed and occasionally raucous (dare-say cheesy?) fun. Supportive crowd thin at times but often packed on the weekend. You never know who's going to drop by - or when. Lots of twenty- and thirty-somethings these days. Especially those of us who like to laugh with friends and AT OURSELVES. Friendly mix with the "regular" crowd. Family-away-from-family atmosphere. Great song selection. We love Jason and Glenn!
- Pros: Inexpensive, Friendly, Fun
Great place to hang out...
by seanraysf
I agree that the guy who had a bad experience probably deserved it. The staff is really wonderful and attentive. They have no problem with ANY song that singers choose. I don't drink, so I can't comment on the potency, but all my friends love them. It really is a fun place (when there's not TOO many sloppy drunks, like The Mint has). Check it out...
Karaoke takes center stage at this relaxed, Polk Gulch gin joint.
by Contributor
The Scene
Replete with blue pleather chairs on wheels and Formica-wood tabletops, Tango Tango oozes that particular brand of laid-back comfort typically reserved by interior decorators for Midwestern basements-turned-dens. Despite a parquet dance floor, the dancing-queen days are over. Nonetheless, a disco ball still provides ample mood lighting for those about to rock.
The Draw
The clientele tends toward an even split of 30-something karaoke lovers and gay-lounge goers. There are no drink specials, nor is there an extensive selection; however, the vibe is familial and uber-friendly. Some singers have the pipes to pump out Celine Dion hits or the weepy falsetto to match Roy Orbison; others simply sing their hearts out--and that's all that's important here.
drama hell
by rosemarys_baby
okay, so most bars have their fair share of drama amoungst the locals...but this bar wins hands down on drama...and its not even good drama. yeah they have a good karaoke selection to choose from but heaven forbid you want to sing a song that the owners don't like or think is too long. The drinks are weak and poorly made most of the time. If you want to karaoke without the drama try either the mint or silver clouds on lombard st.
- Pros: good karaoke selectio
- Cons: lousy drinks, bad bar drama
Just drink and be mary
by somenchant
the owner is an extremely friendly person who remembers everyone's name. Drinks are potent and the karaoke selection is amazing, and many of the singers sound professional. If you want a fun evening were you can take a group of people and celebrate a birthday, wedding or divorce, this is the place. The club has avery diverse crowd and everyone has a great time. You'll leave with a smile on your face.
- Pros: friendly, comfortable, diverse crowd
- Cons: dated atmosphere, bathrooms
great drinks and great service
by kitinsf
This place rocks! I on the whole do not enjoy karaoke bars but I must make an exception with this place. The people who come to this bar are wonderful and are there to have a fun time. The bartenders are nice and pour a great drink. I don't know what the other guy was talking about, if he was treated poorly perhaps he deserved it. I have never seen either the bartenders nor the owners give a customer bad service here. I highly recommend this place no matter if you enjoy karaoke or not, and or either gay or straight or somewhere inbetween. They are starting a happy hour starting in September and hopefully it is even more successful as the change from a drag bar to a karaoke bar has been.
A great gay kareoke bar
by hankcancel68
It was a nice surprise to discover this treasure. When it first opened it was a dance/techno bar but that has all changed. It has found the perfect niche as a kareoke bar. They have over 1000 song selections to choose from and every one is free to sing their hearts out to a very captivating audience. Jason and Glen are the owners and they make everyone feel welcome.









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