Pubs & Clubs in San Francisco

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  • diana t
    21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Did not know what to expect. Was told it was a show I must see and so I went. Boy was I surprised. It is at the old Beach Blanket Babylon theater with a little remodeling. You walk in, register booth on the right and the unisex bathroom on the left. Inside seating are comfortable swivel seats. Depending on your tier, you can have lower swivel or a high swivel. Some have long skinny/tiny tables in front of them and some do not. I ended up getting seats that did not have a table. Made it very uncomfortable to have to swivel around to place my drinks and food on the table behind me where it's next to a couple's drink/purse/menus/etc. (awkward and made me uneasy about items that I was ingesting) and miss parts of the show (the company should change that situation).

    Joey served my drinks and food and he was amazing. Very friendly and great customer service. High five to Joey!!

    As for the show, some people got postcards to write and some did not (I did not). They read three of them during the show. A postcard from Hunter Pence was read (did that mean he was there??!). The whole theme was kept in the BAY, especially SF. The show was very intimate and interactive with the audience (made it fun). The acts were incredible and different. Great story line about a couple in the act (must see for yourself). All the performers really look like they LOVE what they do which makes the show even better.

    I have nothing but great things to say. The only issue was what seemed like an 8 inch table that I had to swivel around to place my items, look at another couple every time I do, eat awkwardly (had a knife and fork dish and that was hard to eat on my lap), and missing part of the shows.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • glasgowlassy82
    Glasgow, UK35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely recommendation and place to visit. We got a warm welcome and enjoyed a couple of lovely drinks here on holiday. Great atmosphere and lovely drinks would recommend a visit
    Written 19 September 2023
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  • philip w
    148 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The only thing to say is go there and experience the views over San Francisco.
    They are in incredible. Go in the Hilton take the lift the floor 30 and switch to the left hand lifts and you go all the way to 46.
    They have drinks and snacks.
    Written 2 August 2023
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  • 787Traveller
    Austin, TX17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a great dive bar, but make sure to bring cash. The bathroom is interesting too. Would definitely stop I'm again....
    Written 4 July 2023
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  • TAMAN1951
    Liberty Lake, WA6,626 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Limited menu but quality was very good.

    Friendly attentive service.

    Irish coffee was excellently. Maybe the best we have ever had.

    Great eggs Benedict as well as omelettes.

    No breakfast meat sides.

    A nit pricy but it is a tourist destination
    Written 8 August 2023
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA16,858 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Maybe the best tiki bar ever because they have rain storms here, indoors. Yes, the rain comes down and lands in the little canals inside. Cool retro decorations. Expensive drinks. Lotsa fun.
    Written 18 August 2023
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  • Serendipity1701
    Sarasota, FL128 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The drinks, when you can choose one from the extensive amazing menu , they are amazing. The staff is so knowledgeable and so friendly you felt right at home. I can’t wait to go back.
    Written 3 August 2022
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  • Rather_Nomadic
    Panama City, FL1,921 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A classic dive bar solely focused on craft beer. Big selection of local and nearby breweries and everything is top notch. Fairly exclusive bottle collection of vintage and one-off brews. Some bottles made specifically for the Toronado. Not kid friendly. Nice service, good prices. Cash only.
    Written 23 July 2022
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  • Gwennie
    Cardiff, UK142 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Iconic bar – dark inside with a great, spooky feeling –l ook at the pictures on the wall you think they are watching you. We went for the happy hour and had a couple of drinks on our first night in San Fran – we also had bar nibbles, which were delicious and huge portions we ordered two fries and two chips between 3 – well one each would have been enough.
    Written 3 September 2019
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  • Maggers
    Los Osos, CA419 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stopped in close to opening (3:00-ish) and marveled at the historic vibe of the room. Bartender Nick told me about the history of the building and made a great cocktail with tequila and pink peppercorns ($16). They were setting up for an art show so I came back the next day to see it and had another nice chat with Nick and Sara at the bar. If I lived in this neighborhood it would be a regular hangout. Will be back. Thanks, Nick and Sara!
    Written 13 July 2023
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  • Pioneer27061330744
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    After a visit to Chotto Matte which was mildly put disgusting beyond belief, my husband took me to Starlite. I worked as a bartender for 19 years in London and frankly my experiences with hospitality in the US were nothing but traumatizing at best, heartbreaking and just depressing. We were celebrating finalizing my 3 years immigration process to be with my husband and my Green Card. We just wanted to enjoy ourselves and not struggle with bad service and returning drinks, servers mistakes etc ... I was so hesitant to even go in, I honestly felt that I just can't digest any more of what we have been experiencing. The manager in Starlight was fantastic. He literary said come with me, took us to the bar, poured us a few shots, came back to shine torch to show us the glitters in the shot, introduced us to the bartender, and came back to check on us, then came back again offering us a table. Next time we came back, the bartender who served us only once on our previous visit, came over to us just to say hi and the manager suggested to book a table next time so they know our preferences.

    Thank you so much to everyone in Starlite for saving our evening
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Julia M
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to Tosca on a "date night" with our friends and it was a delightful experience. We had a 6:00 reservation and were seated immediately, even though half our party wasn't there because they were parking. Lovely, intimate ambiance and very attentive staff. Sylvia was our server and we couldn't have asked for anyone better! Our orders were taken and quickly returned, water was always refilled and our beverages came quickly as well! Food was delicious - we started with the charcuterie plate which was delicious (although we could have had a few more crackers) and our husbands enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs, while I had the truffle gnocchi, (delish!) and my friend had the parppadelle. We finished with an olive oil cake and flan-like dessert and it was fabulous. I was always intimidated by this place as it was "so cool" but it was just very warm and inviting - we will definitely be back - thanks for a great night!
    Written 18 June 2023
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  • Kelli-Marie1988
    Plymouth, UK72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great find, only wish we discovered sooner than our last night in SF.

    Great service and the food was OK

    The games really made our evening! Overall a fun night and I would recommend
    Written 29 September 2023
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  • love travels!
    Worcester, UK22 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Based on trip advisor we popped in for a Chinese Mai Tai, priced at $12 each

    Felt like it was the only drink they wanted to serve! They were constantly on the go with these drinks, everyone sitting around the bar drinking the famous Mai Tai which is made with a special Chinese liquor

    Staff friendly enough

    Worth a stop by!
    Written 11 July 2023
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  • Michael A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just the best cocktails in San Francisco. PERIOD. Love the cozy atmosphere. Love the special cocktails. And we all LOVE Kelly.. the expert mixologist!! It's a joy to watch him make these complicated cocktails. I traveled to San Francisco specifically to return to Club Moderne to celebrate my birthday. Worth the journey.
    Written 3 November 2023
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