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10Best Dance Clubs
111 Minna Gallery
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
111 Minna St, San Francisco  94105 • 415-974-1719 • 415-462-0505
        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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26 Mix
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
3024 Mission St, San Francisco  94110 • 415-826-7378
        Description: MISSION DISTRICT. 26 Mix lives up to its name, functioning as a social spot for professional 20-somethings (and 30-somethings who look the part). DJs mix it up too, spinning tunes of all genres – house, techno, downtempo, jazz, and reggae. Drink specials and happy hours please attending crowds, and non-dancing patrons slough off non-participatory shame by trying their hand at vintage video games.
       

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Cat Club
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
1190 Folsom St, San Francisco  94103 • 415-703-8965
        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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Club 525
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
525 Howard St, San Francisco  94105 • 415-339-8686
        Description: SOMA. If you're looking for something of an upscale dance spot – with a social scene that keeps introductions and greetings flowing – head to this hip hangout. Clubgoers are attired in their stylish best, eager to be part of the lively scene. Plenty of dance space in two separate areas grants patrons the opportunity to groove to house, hip-hop, salsa, and club tunes. At times, live bands regale folks as well. Three bars make scoring a drink pretty easy, and a multi-level lounge leads into a number of VIP rooms and private cabanas.
       

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El Rio
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
3158 Mission St, San Francisco  94110 • 415-282-3325
        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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Ruby Skye
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
420 Mason St, San Francisco  94102 • 415-693-0777
        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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Space 550
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco  94124 • 415-550-8286
        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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Suite one8one
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
181 Eddy St, San Francisco  94102 • 415-345-9900
        Description: THE TENDERLOIN. Draped in pale panels of fabric and accented with soft lighting and clean-lined furniture, this club has become one of the city's hottest tickets. A crowd of well-coiffed, well-dressed patrons, once they move past the velvet rope, enter a world inundated with sensuous house, funk and hip-hop grooves. Dancing finds favor upstairs and down, and an outdoor patio welcomes trend-setters who want a break from the action. VIP rooms are available as well. Great for late-night fun and socializing.
       

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The Cellar
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
685 Sutter St, San Francisco  94102 • 415-441-5678
        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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Apartment 24
(Nightlife - Dance Clubs)
440 Broadway St, San Francisco  94133 • 415-989-3434
        Description: NORTH BEACH. With a design theme predicated on pale, translucent curtains, sleek furnishings, and flickers of candlelight, Dolce pays tribute to its name and to the club's buzzwords: sweet, soft, smooth. The combination dance club-and-lounge also 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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