Nightlife in San Francisco

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Nightlife 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 March 18, 2024
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  • Amy M
    Berkeley5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jay Alexander is AMAZING and so much fun!! Super joyous date night out with some serious magic! Highly recommend for a classic SF night.
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • Rodrigo V
    Guadalajara, Mexico428 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big warehouse with some alright food but extremely tasty beers, a good atmosphere, shuffleboards and gentle staff. This place really is a SF gem.
    Written April 11, 2022
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  • Christina R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’ve seen Friends and Sex and the City Live here. Both shows were epic!! They will take pictures after the show. Staff is really friendly.
    Written July 25, 2019
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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 September 19, 2023
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  • Brian H
    Brighton and Hove, UK13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun evening, stand ups were excellent, compare warmed everything up and the four acts were relaxed and entertaining. Staff were friendly and made us welcome. Venue is small but cosy, give it a go!
    Written October 12, 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 August 2, 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 July 4, 2023
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  • PaulH
    Auckland, New Zealand17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been visiting San Francisco every year for past 9 years,I discovered B&Blues on my first visit and the club is now my main reason to keep going back to SF. In fact my choice of weeks for holiday are chosen in advance by checking out what artists are playing & when. For anyone who loves the Blues,I highly advise taking in a night or 2 at Biscuits & Blues while you are in town … The atmosphere is great ..dark and intimate, all tables are very close to stage … I can also recommend the food ( southern fried chicken my favourite )….A Great NIght Out !!!
    Written July 26, 2019
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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 August 8, 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 August 18, 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 August 3, 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 July 23, 2022
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  • TAMAN1951
    Liberty Lake, WA6,626 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    First LGBGT bar to sport glass windows allowing folks to see inside without actually entering.

    Great place to relax and have a drink absorbing the local culture.

    Quite a breakthrough for the LGBTQ community.

    The neighborhood is quite interesting snd well worth a visit.

    All are welcome.
    Written August 8, 2023
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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 September 3, 2019
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