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San Francisco Nightlife

San Francisco comes alive at night with music venues, bars and lounges for every taste, from huge dance clubs to a cool jazz lounge or a fun night of stand-up comedy. Check out our guide to the best of the Bay Area’s nightlife!

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$25 For a Soft Shell Po'Boy (With Beer and Bourbon Shot) at Fifth Floor

Get a soft shell po’boy, with a pint of the Scrimshaw Pilsner as well as a shot of Jameson 12 year for $25. Now through June....more

$10 After 10 Late Night Happy Hour

Jake's On Market has introduced a 10 After 10 Happy Hour Menu for hungry night owls. Come in Thursday - Saturday and all food and cocktails on the special late night menu are $10....more

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine Every Monday at 25 Lusk

The swanky SOMA restaurant & lounge has launched a new Monday wine program offering 50% off all bottles of wine $100 or less...more

Comstock Saloon Hosts Honky-Tonk Sundays

Comstock Saloon Hosts Honky-Tonk Sundays

In the spirit of the wild west, guests can experience tunes from DJ Blaze Orange’s vinyl collection of 20th century American country music and throwback food from Saloon Chefs Carlos Espinas and Abe Sanchez....more

Red Wine Wednesdays at Nombe

Every Wednesday Nombe will offer diners a house-selected bottle of vino for 40% off the regular price....more

Full-Size Pizza for $1 at Palio D'Asti's Happy Hour

Palio D'Asti, one of the FiDi's most popular Italian restaurants, is giving away a full-size pizza for just $1 when you purchase a minimum of 2 adult drinks....more

Market fresh cocktails made in San Francisco

San Francisco: A City of Market Fresh Cocktails

Fresh and local is a mantra you hear often in San Francisco. It’s what drives us. You’ll see it at the farmer’s markets, restaurants and even at our bars, where springs of mint, orange peels and basil leaves are a permanent fixture....more

Vesuvio is one of the top bars of San Francisco

Top 9 Bars of 2011

Our cocktail scene is pretty legendary (by my calculation, there is a bar every 5 steps) because of our well-worn classics and our pioneering use of fresh ingredients, which is no longer just a staple in our food but also in our drinks....more

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