A little bit about nightlife in San Francisco

The good news is that there is. And there are a lot of them. Literally in every district there are at least a dozen entertainment venues, and usually it’s several dozen at once. But, as in any city in the world, it has its own special rules.

• Where not to go

Firstly, these are pronounced ethnic bars and clubs. And no, we are by no means for xenophobia: it's just that usually the contingent in them is not very happy with strangers. In Chinatown, this may not be so pronounced, but local small clubs with Spanish speech around are best avoided.

There are quite a lot of Mexicans and migrants from Latin America in San Francisco. Most of them are connected with local gangs: drug trafficking, robbery, prostitution and what else is not in this bouquet. So they can be wonderful people, noisy and fun to pour tequila, but you are not immune from sudden aggression, it’s better not to risk it.

Secondly, these are any places with a hard-to-reach entrance — in basements, in backyards, behind residential buildings, and so on. The reasons are about the same: even if you are attracted by cheapness or location, the contingent there may be unsuccessful. We do not think that you want to accidentally be in the middle of a police raid.

Thirdly, these are establishments that are very remote from your hotel if you plan to drink alcohol and have a limited budget. It is not known how and when the matter will end, but you still have to get to bed late at night. Taxi fares at this time are quite biting, and public transport is rare. Walking is not an option — a drunk tourist can attract the attention of all the same bad people.

• And where to go

As in St. Petersburg — to drink, so in San Francisco — to walk! From one club to another. We offer a variant of a universal route through the clubs and bars of the city, which will bring pleasure and will not leave you with an empty wallet.

5 Best Nightclubs in San Francisco

• Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

For overclocking, you can look here. The feature of the institution is the pool in the center. In fact, tables and seating areas are located around a large pool that mimics the bay — like several bungalows on a pier. In the center, musicians play in a covered gazebo, all the thatched roofs are decorated with garlands, cocktails... The full feeling of a languid warm evening in a tropical resort.

Here we advise you to eat — inexpensive, exotic and very tasty. But until you want to melt from this atmosphere and spread over the chair, you need to move on.

• Novela

The complete opposite is a sophisticated, in a good way expensive designer bar. Great design and atmosphere, wide selection of drinks, books and a super professional bartender. What else do you need for a great evening and pleasant conversations?

That's right, money. Pleasure is not cheap here — one cocktail will cost an average of $12. For those who value aesthetics — excellent. And for everyone else there is an alternative.

• Cityscape Lounge

Actually, everything is said in the name — the lounge is located on the 46th floor of the Hilton Hotel. The view is almost 360 degrees, the bar has huge panoramic windows. The menu here is also expensive, but not very much — just compensated by the stunning views.

This place is one of the most popular in San Francisco for marriage proposals. We are not hinting at anything, but if you are traveling in pairs and the moment has ripened, then the idea is more than good.

• The Chapel

One of the city's best places to listen to music and dance. All worthy rock and jazz performers play here, excellent stage sound and nothing more. And also a pleasant contingent: usually local regulars are very fond of getting to know each other and inviting their familiar bands to other concerts. And there is no this terrible frenzy, when at midnight people turn into pumpkins, and some into pigs.

The hall has several seating areas on the balconies, so taking a break from the crowd is also quite realistic. And there are also happy hours and food promotions — if you are lucky enough to get to such, you can save a lot on snacks without losing taste and quality. Whichever way you look at it, it's a great choice.

• Oasis

Well, if all the previous was not enough and in the end you need, as they say, to gasp — welcome! If you love freaks, drag queen culture and are not against all sorts of different minorities, then you absolutely cannot pass by. Every evening, the Oasis hosts staged shows with the participation of drag queens and show ballet. Fun, loud, absolutely crazy and will definitely be remembered.

This is just a small part of the number of nightclubs in San Francisco. We can't know for sure how you like to spend your time. But if we find out, we will definitely select the ideal options! American Butler specialists are people who have been living in the USA for a long time. Therefore, we know the best locations at the best prices.