Cafe Du Nord
(415) 861-5016
2170 Market St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
37.7665
-122.4304
Neighborhoods: Central, Duboce Triangle (Deco Ghetto), Duboce Triangle
Reviews & Ratings for Cafe Du Nord
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great bar I never would have found
by nickgianos
April 01, 2009
I went here on a Monday night since my buddy was performing in his new band with the blue bear music school. I probably never would have ventured over to this place otherwise, but it turned out to be a really great bar. The whole bar is below street level and has that old feel to it. There was a lot of space in the bar which was great too. I'd definitely recommend checking it out sometime, although I haven't been on a weekend night.
- Pros: underground, big space, chill atmosphere
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
great bar by charlie b. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 24, 2009
I really like this place. There is plenty of room near the stage and the beer selection is very good (Try the Mad River Pale Ale). I will definitely go back.
Herd mentality must be why so many overlook the many bad points.
by happybobbobbob
January 13, 2009
The bartenders are inattentive and they serve expensive drinks. The sound is muffled at best. You can't see the stage when it gets at all crowded. The food is expensive and slow to arrive. The herd seems to like it though. If that's you then you might too. Honestly, I don't get it at all. Moooooo.
- Pros: Nice bomb shelter
- Cons: Bad service, sound, food and drink
MELLOWDRONE LIVE FRI 25tH!!!! DO NOT MISS THIS !
by bnicediaz
January 16, 2008
Great place to hang out!!!!
Plus MELLOWDRONE WILL BE HERE ON FRI THE 25th! YOU BETTER NOT MISS THIS NIGHT. TRY TO MAKE IT BEFORE YOU MISS THEM>
Get your tickets now! Can't wait to see you!!!
Mellowdrone with:
Rykarda and the Tower Ravens
Excuses for Skipping
Cafe du Nord
$12, 21+
10pm!
great drinks, fun place by E M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
March 22, 2006
I went to a concert at this location and it was just the right size. I really enjoy it as a concert venue. I had a drink there and the bartender was very knowledgeable about interesting drinks and they had a good selection of supplies. I would definitely go there again for a drink or a concert.
Nice venue
Contributor
September 12, 2005
I really like the intimate feel of this venue. Its nice and small, and youre right up there next to the stage. The only thing is that parking is difficult to find because you either have the nearly-impossible-to-find street parking or the way-too-expensive pay to park parking lots. Other than that, its a good place to spend a night out.
Intimate Setting
by peacey
September 04, 2005
The Du Nord was not pretentious or stuffy when we saw our fave band play there, just crowded. Do NOT order a soda here, it's watered down RC cola, blech. The food was pricey and I had the worst undercooked tortellini in my life, but it's worth it for the friendly staff and the intimate setting for music. The tiny stage allows up-close and personal views, but get your front row spot early. The basement speakeasy atmosphere is genuinely unique, comfy settee and free copies of the onion make it even better. As a podunk from CO, I felt no out-of-place attitude from anyone. Lovely venue for music, just don't eat. Park in the lot down the block, it's worth the money.
- Pros: atmosphere, great crowd, music
- Cons: crowded, food, no seats in stage are
Best Live Music in Town
by bill_garcia
June 09, 2005
I love the Du Nord. They do the most creative job of booking in town at both the Du Nord and the Swedish Hall. I've seen some great acts that I never would have thought would play at a club their size. They are nice people and I also dig their food. I just wish the stage was higher. I always need to get there early to get up front so I don't have to worry about seeing over the tallish folks.
- Pros: Hot bands; small club, Best bar food in town, Excellent website
- Cons: Low stage, Difficult parking
Nothing but good things to say
by moonlightgrahams
May 17, 2004
Great space, you can onto of the bamds or not. Good booze. Great line-up of entertainment. Well run. Keep up the good work
- Pros: Good bands, cool space
Victorian-era decor and live entertainment inside Market Street's landmark Swedish-American building.
by Contributor
April 21, 2004
The Scene
This place has retained its charm since the early 1900s, when it operated as a speakeasy. The brothel-red walls blend with striking fixtures like Victorian-style mirrors, Belle Epoque-era posters and a 40-foot mahogany bar. Hard-core audiophiles spend most of their time on the classroom-sized red-and-black floor in front of the intimate stage. Meanwhile, the chill set hangs in the back lounge, replete with red velvet furniture and a pool table. The place is typically full of scenesters--which scene depends on whether a rock, alternative or electronic act is performing.
The Draw
The venue's attention to early 20th-century decor and cozy stage make this one of the coolest spots to see live music in town. Bartenders are well-schooled at slinging mixed drinks. Tap brews like Fat Tire and Boddington's are reasonably priced ($4-$4.50) and popular with patrons.
