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10Best Dance Clubs
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
950 Mason St, Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco  94108 • 415-772-5000
Distance: ~56 ft *
        Description: NOB HILL. The Tonga Room offers drinks, dancing, great Asian cuisine, and a festive atmosphere, including a simulated tropical rainstorm that shakes things up every twenty minutes. Expansive windows provide views of the bustling streetscape, and live music and dancing take place nightly. The popular restaurant and bar also host a well-attended happy hour with its own special buffet. Order up a tropical cocktail, see what tasty treats are available, and relax after a long day.
        User Rating: 9.3334 / 10
       

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The Cellar
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
685 Sutter St, San Francisco  94102 • 415-441-5678
Distance: ~1258 ft *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. The Cellar, with its dim, underground ambience, ably lives up to its name. Awash in atmospheric charm, it also makes a good first-date spot, as the crowd of young San Franciscans attests. A large beer and wine selection satisfies most thirsts, and mixed drinks are also available. Talented DJs, live music performances, and folks on the dance floor keep the atmosphere charged. Music styles include jazz, soul, and Latin.
       

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Ruby Skye
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
420 Mason St, San Francisco  94102 • 415-693-0777
Distance: ~0.33 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. Formerly a theater (built in the 1890s), this late-night stop does a booming business courting young hipsters looking to show off their dance moves. The modern decor features high ceilings, large bars, and chic ambience. Live music and expert DJs keep the volume pumped up, much to the delight of eager club-goers. A cigar bar is available, and pool tables offer a break from the dance floor.
       

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The Cosmo
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
440 Broadway St, San Francisco  94133 • 415-989-3434
Distance: ~0.53 mi *
        Description: NORTH BEACH. The Cosmo's combination dance club-and-lounge features a long, glass-topped bar where you can nurse a creative cocktail and catch up with friends. Local DJs keep the vibe relaxed with R&B, house, rock, and hip-hop. Weekends can be especially busy, and if you don't reserve a seat in advance, be prepared to mill about. Dress to impress.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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111 Minna Gallery
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
111 Minna St, San Francisco  94105 • 415-974-1719 • 415-462-0505
Distance: ~0.69 mi *
        Description: SOMA. Looking for a happening spot to decompress after a hard day pushing papers? Head to Minna Gallery, and order a signature, happy hour cocktail. Art in a variety of media adorns the walls, and lively DJs keep tunes and atmosphere at a wide-open pace. You'll find it hard to resist the beat as you head to the dance floor for a little body movement. Great for groups or for first dates – especially if your date loves to dance!
       

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Cat Club
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
1190 Folsom St, San Francisco  94103 • 415-703-8965
Distance: ~1.17 mi *
        Description: SOMA. This late-night spot draws all types to its large space, which includes two dance floors where DJs really know how to pump it up. Hip-hop, funk, house, techno and rock can all be heard on different days, and theme nights expand the options, as you'll find if you stumble across '80s retro night or a fetish event. Generally, the tamer music can be found in the front room, and the more experimental stuff in the back. A large bar also makes getting a drink fairly painless.
       

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AsiaSF
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
201 9th St, San Francisco  94103 • 415-255-2742 • 415-255-8838
Distance: ~1.20 mi *
        Description: SOMA. A penchant for the dramatic colors this entire enterprise, which is simultaneously a restaurant, bar and (downstairs) dance club. An Asian theme is served by shoji screens, bamboo accents and a recurring dragon motif. Perhaps, though, the most intriguing aspect of Asia SF is that servers are also female impersonators (or "gender illusionists," as they're called here). While watching them perform, take advantage of fantastic California-Asian cuisine, along with desserts, signature cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Required dinner reservations guarantee your table for an hour and 45 minutes.
        User Rating: 9.5 / 10
       

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El Rio
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
3158 Mission St, San Francisco  94110 • 415-282-3325
Distance: ~3.18 mi *
        Description: MISSION DISTRICT. This dance club generally entertains a packed house. Live bands perform on weekends, salsa's the rage on Sunday, a global dance party wins applause on Friday, rock 'n' roll takes the stage on Saturdays, and Wednesdays are punk and rock nights. You may also find Arabic music, world music, dancehall and hip-hop, outdoor film festivals and cabaret performances as well as benefits for local community organizations. If that's not enough, there are shuffleboard, ping-pong, pool and weekly BBQs. The popular outdoor patio, bedecked with lights, is often filled with a very diverse crowd.
       

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Space 550
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco  94124 • 415-550-8286
Distance: ~3.62 mi *
        Description: BERNAL HEIGHTS. A top-notch sound system sets the tempo at Space 550 and easily contributes to pumped-up volume and abundant energy. Club-goers generally groove to the sounds of funk, salsa, house, and hip-hop, although other musical styles crop up as well. The club, although a bit out of the way, is worth the experience, not only for the tunes but for the people-watching experience. The facility features three dance floors on two levels. Trendy dress.
       

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