San Francisco Nightlife

Jun. 28, 2016 by Matt van Vuuren

My friends took me to the most seclusive bars in San Francisco and I am happy to share this list with you.

San Francisco's nightlife isn't as massive as Miami or Toronto, I would describe it as more laid back and underground. The city offers many great clubs but for this particular article I will feature only the bars.

Places

1. Monarch
Laid back multi-level bar with great music and a vibrant local crowd
2. Tradition
Solid spot for drinks with friends
3. Fabulous Drop
Hidden after-hours place in Japantown
4. The View
The most epic rooftop bar in San Francisco
5. Bourbon & Branch
Tiny hidden bar located in the heart of San Francisco
6. House of Shields
Upscale cocktail lounge with the best cocktails in town

Map

Monarch may be the best bar in the city, it has a club in the basement and a few bars on ground level. The music was funky and chill.

dancer at Monarch night club in San Francisco

The absolute must-see bar is The View rooftop bar on top of the Marriott Marquis on Mission St. located on the 39th floor

The best part of my trip to San Francisco was meeting up with friends who I last saw in Tokyo back in 2007 where we used to roll out to jams in the Roppongi district, those memories will last a lifetime!

Monarch Purikura time! we are going Japanese