Bimbo's began life as a Market Street speakeasy in 1931, moving to North Beach two decades later. The venue is still owned by the descendants of Agostino 'Bimbo' Giuntoli, one of its original owners, and has been nicely preserved, with a mermaid theme running throughout. Rita Hayworth once worked the boards as a dancer, but these days you're more likely to see Prefuse 73 spinning vinyl, or touring acts such as Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings working up the crowd.
Area San Francisco
Transport Bus 10, 20, 30/cable car Powell-Mason .
Telephone 474 0365
Box office 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.
Tickets $15-$50.
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