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1015 Folsom Nightclub
- 1015 Folsom St., San Francisco (map)
- 415-431-7444
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This cavernous SOMA warehouse is one of the best places in SF to catch hot international DJs and boogie down to everything from Eighties raver candy to psychedelic trance while watching cool laser light shows. There are three tiers and four dance floors, lavish VIP room, perfect for showcasing multiple genres on a single evening. The smallest chamber is choky with a low canvas ceiling, while the largest room takes up two floors and features a booming sound system. The clientele is young and potentially meat-marketish, but that might be one of the club’s perks.
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1192 Folsom
- 1192 Folsom St., San Francisco (map)
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1400 Bar & Grill
- 1400 Webster St., Alameda (map)
- 510-263-9651
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Located in the historic Croll building, the Alameda bar and eatery has offerings for the thirsty and hungry alike. Patrons can stop by on weekends for an American-style breakfast on the bar's patio and start the drinking early with $10 bottomless mimosas and other morning time libations. As the day wears on, the menu turns to bar fare like pulled pork sliders and BBQ chicken wings. Be sure to check the calendar for a weekly bill of live performers.
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26 Mix
- 3024 Mission St., San Francisco (map)
- 415-826-7378
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The dive-y bar and dance club features occasional live DJs.
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Acme Bar
- 2115 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-644-2226
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(based on 1 user review)
This fun, friendly neighborhood tavern attracts regulars, young and old. The barstaff is attentive and informed, and pour from an extensive list of spirits that seems to grow daily. There's also a daily happy hour, great jukebox selections, and DJs spinning on the weekends, making Acme Bar a solid bet all around.
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Alameda Vintner's Club
- 2301 Central Ave, Alameda (map)
- 510-239-6145
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Albany Taproom
- 745 San Pablo Ave., Albany (map)
- 510-526-2998
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Albatross Pub
- 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-843-2473
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This North Berkeley pub is popular, particularly among students, for its wide selection of board games like Scrabble and Connect Four, not to mention darts, pool, and the Sunday night trivia quiz. Order a brew from the thirteen on tap or sample their serious selection of Scotch. Even man’s best friend is welcome. On alternating Wednesdays and Saturdays, this laid-back British-style bar hosts bluegrass, world music, or jazz bands.
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The Alley $$
- 3325 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-444-8505
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Rod Dibble plays piano nightly at this Lake Merritt bar, often with vocal accompaniment from local amateur cabaret crooners. Designed like an old saloon with relatively private diner-style booths (where you can order a burger, steak, or fries to go with your drinks), the Alley is characterized by its vintage clotheslines, pink and baby-blue restroom stalls (much cleaner than your average East Bay haunt), and the thousands of marquees and business cards stapled to its walls. In contrast to the swankier Kingman’s Lucky Lounge across the street, the Alley stays true to its namesake, and the cluttered decor makes it seem homey.
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Aloha Club
- 952 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland (map)
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The Ambassador
- 673 Geary St., San Francisco (map)
- 415-563-8192
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Elegant chandeliers and black-cushioned booths give this S.F. bar and restaurant an upscale ambiance, reinforced by bottle service and specialty cocktails like the honey basil gimlet. It's also available for private parties.
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Amnesia
- 853 Valencia St., San Francisco (map)
- 415-970-0012
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Amnesia is located right on Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District. It offers bluegrass and country music on Mondays. Tuesdays are generally reserved for karaoke. Wednesdays offer live jazz and late-night with Mitch Marcus' pick-up jazz session. Thursdays and Sundays have various live music from the indie scene in the city. Friday and Saturday have DJs and dancing. Some night have covers, so call ahead.
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Arnie's Time Out
- 29308 Mission Blvd., Hayward (map)
- 510-582-4508
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Four big-screen TVs, games, darts, pool table, jukebox, NFL Sundays, and Monday Night Football.
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Atmosphere
- 447 Broadway, San Francisco (map)
- 415-788-4623
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The 8,000 square-foot space is sectioned into three spaces, allowing patrons to alternate between a mellow lounge area (which has a huge fish tank), a full bar equipped with a billiards table and visited by weekly DJ's, and a spacious second-floor dance area. Opt for a private table setup for VIP service.
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The Attic
- 3336 24th St., San Francisco (map)
- 415-643-3376
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Lighting may be lacking in this dimly lit dive bar, but the drinks are strong, the bathroom graffiti is abundant, and because the narrow bar space fills up easily, good times are sure to be had.
