Best Nightlife in San Francisco, California

In such a large city as San Francisco, boredom doesn't come too easily. It can be overwhelming, though, when considering exactly where you want to spend your night out. Here's the lowdown on several of the hottest bars, comedy clubs, and theaters.

Bars and Clubs

12 Galaxies

This two-story venue is huge, with a full bar on each floor, two lounges on the second, and also a mezzanine. Dubbed as one of the best places to see live music, it's also a great place to eat and play - video games and a pool table also come along with this club.

Azul

A variety of unique music is always to be heard at this diverse club, and best of all - there's no cover fee to worry about.

Cafe Cocomo

The main feature of this venue is Salsa music. There are other clubs in San Francisco that play Salsa, but this is said to be the best. They also offer Salsa dance lessons a few nights a week.

Club NV

Two separate dance rooms accommodate Club NV, along with three fully-stocked bars and four VIP suites. Private rental is available for every section of this club.

Club Six

If you're looking for a party where you can also relax, be sure to check out this venue. The upstairs area is full of sofas to sit on while listening to great music flowing from the Bassment (Basement). Of course there's the option to get down and dance as well.

Dragon Bar

One of the most elegant establishments around, the Dragon Bar is very artsy in its Asian design. This club comes equipped with two bars and a huge dance floor.

The Endup

A fireplace, heated outdoor patio, and waterfall are just a few of the wonderful oddities at this long-standing club.

Fluid Ultra Lounge

At Fluid, you can start the evening in a relaxing environment at their serene bar and lounge, and eventually turn to dancing the rest of the night away. This club also provides a very comfy VIP lounge right off the dance floor.

The Gallery Lounge

San Francisco Magazine has deemed this the "best lounge" in the city. If you're the artsy type, then you will probably appreciate the decor. If you're not, the sights are still worth the looking.

Holy Cow