From The Fairmont San Francisco Best Nearby Nightlife (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Francisco, CA Tonga Room Hurricane Restaurant & Bar (Nightlife - Bars) 950 Mason St Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco  CA  94108 • 415-772-5000 Distance: ~29 ft User Rating: 9.3334 / 10         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. Top of the Mark (Nightlife - Live Music) 1 Nob Hill InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco  CA  94108 • 415-616-6916 Distance: ~244 ft         Description: NOB HILL. This elegant lounge, once a penthouse suite, affords amazing, panoramic views from a lofty, 19th-floor perch. Its well-to-do clientele appreciate the place's romantic ambience, along with live entertainment and creative cocktails, especially as they watch San Francisco glow golden in the evening sun. Although Top of the Mark has been around since 1939, its allure never seems to diminish. And with great service and a reputation as a must-visit, the lounge remains ready to deliver many more years of satisfaction. The Cellar (Nightlife - Bars) 685 Sutter St, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-441-5678 Distance: ~1255 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. Harry Denton's Starlight Room (Nightlife - Live Music) 450 Powell St Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-395-8595 Distance: ~1314 ft         Description: UNION SQUARE. If your taste in nightlife tends towards the classy, dress to impress, and step into the 1930s-era glamour of Harry Denton's. The chic club is known for incredible live music, elegant decor, suited doormen, and a brief, upscale menu. Nightly rhythms are provided (Thursday through Saturday) by the best local swing and jazz artists; earlier in the week, DJs are standard. Since the club sits atop the Drake Hotel, you're sure to get spectacular views of downtown and the bay. And you may just spot some celebrities too! The Red Room (Nightlife - Bars) 827 Sutter St, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-346-7666 Distance: ~0.32 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: UNION SQUARE. Don stylish clothing when you head to this club for an upscale evening of drinks, dancing, and fun. The place's decor reinforces the club's name, and everything sports a vivid shade of red. Well-to-do patrons prove that they know how to have a good time, taking advantage of the superb cocktail menu time and again. Since the place is usually crowded, be sure to arrive before 7pm to assure yourself a seat. Ruby Skye (Nightlife - Live Music) 420 Mason St, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-693-0777 Distance: ~0.34 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. Biscuits and Blues (Nightlife - Live Music) 401 Mason St, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-292-2583 Distance: ~0.34 mi User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: UNION SQUARE. This evocatively named club offers a slice of Memphis right in the Bay area. And luckily, the name isn't just a gimmick. The place has a reputation as one of the best blues clubs in the country. Plus, the kitchen serves up hot biscuits, catfish, and chicken to eager patrons as they partake of sweet jazz, Memphis-style, of course. Empire Plush Room (Nightlife - Live Music) 940 Sutter St York Hotel, San Francisco  CA  94109 • 415-885-2800 • 866-468-3399 Distance: ~0.38 mi         Description: NOB HILL. Born in the '20s as an illicit speakeasy, Plush Room originally plied guests with well-mixed drinks and premiere entertainment. These days, performers are still top-notch, and the atmosphere remains convivial, but patrons imbibe freely without fear of reprisal. Romantic surroundings set the scene for a variety of entertainments, including vocal performances and comedy acts. The club also attracts many a dating couple, who love the intimate venue's attentive servers, great drinks and sublime talents. Tosca Café (Nightlife - Bars) 242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco  CA  94133 • 415-986-9651 Distance: ~0.44 mi         Description: NORTH BEACH. A perfectly polished mahogany bar invites guests to linger over a well-mixed cocktail (don't neglect the martinis and cosmopolitans!) or a steaming espresso at this time-tested, appealing bar. The North Beach neighborhood lounge draws a diverse crowd, who relish punching in a favorite song on the jukebox and relaxing in a comfortable booth. Be aware that the place occasionally hosts a celebrity or two, so keep your eyes peeled! Bubble Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 714 Montgomery St, San Francisco  CA  94111 • 415-434-4204 Distance: ~0.47 mi         Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. This downtown establishment frequently draws business folks intent on relaxing after a day at the office. Wines and champagnes are prominent; in fact, the menu boasts more than 300 types of champagne (as the name would suggest). For versatility, some are available by the glass. A small selection of gourmet appetizers and tantalizing desserts can be found as well. Downstairs, there's a pool table and a second bar area. A festive, see-and-be-seen atmosphere. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.