This concrete box, located down an alley just south of Market Street, is an art gallery by day but a truly happening dance club by night. It draws an...

Smartly morphing into a happening hotspot most nights, 111 Minna is a laid-back urban hangout that features great art, drinking, dancing and a monthly indie...

Part of the long-overdue and much-anticipated revitalisation of the historic Fillmore Jazz District, this soul-food eaterie is, along with Yoshi's, a...

Shows were suspended at the time of writing at this white-box non-profit, due to 'compliance issues' with the city authorities. We hope these are...

Named in honour of the constitutional diktat repealing Prohibition, this brewpub gets packed with Giants fans looking to load up on good, nicely priced...

One of the funkiest little clubs in San Francisco, the 222 Club hosts hip hop, house, techno and electro nights, alongside a smattering of experimental live...

Expect vibrant dishes that awaken the senses at this sleek restaurant. There are Med, Mexican and Caribbean influences on the menu, and excellent pizza,...

All are welcome to this B&B, a handsome Victorian in the heart of the Castro. Of five furnished rooms, one has an en suite bathroom; the others share a...

This chain has several branches around the city, all offering a variety of facilities and classes. For other locations, check online or call 1-800 249 6756.

The young crowd seems right at home in this spacious yet intimate spot, tucked away down an alley. The sounds include hip hop and classic soul, but...

Formerly Daddy's, the Castro's reigning leather bar, 440 Castro has reinvented itself as a moderately swanky lounge but hasn't quite managed to shake off...

Vying with Doc's Clock for the title of the Mission's best marquee, the 'Five Hunge' is everybody's favourite dive. Cavernous booths, a punk jukebox, a pool...

Behind the doors of this venue, located on one of the city's grubbiest blocks (go in a group or avoid looking rich and/or touristy), you'll find a...

Local literary lion Dave Eggers opened this non-profit kids' writing centre in 2002, an essential destination for those travelling with young aspiring...