From The Fairmont San Francisco Best Nearby Lounge (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Francisco, CA Top of the Mark (Nightlife - Lounge) 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. Harry Denton's Starlight Room (Nightlife - Lounge) 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 - Lounge) 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. Empire Plush Room (Nightlife - Lounge) 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. 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. First Crush (Nightlife - Lounge) 101 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-982-7874 Distance: ~0.48 mi User Rating: 6.5 / 10         Description: UNION SQUARE. A small, intimate jewel with a contemporary setting and a notable wine bar, First Crush specializes in Californian wines. The sleek, elegant establishment offers bottles, half-bottles, and flights, depending on your intent, and it presents household standards and newcomers alike. The menu, too, is upscale and well-crafted, perfectly in synch with the wines. Appetizers and desserts are particularly favored. London Wine Bar (Nightlife - Lounge) 415 Sansome St, San Francisco  CA  94111 • 415-788-4811 Distance: ~0.51 mi User Rating: 9.6 / 10         Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. At this appealing, intimate wine bar, you'll find a substantial collection of wines, especially those produced by small vintners in northern California. More than 1,200 varieties promise something to please most patrons, from the aficionado to the novice. Flavorful, Continental-styled fare complements the wines, and a handful of beers is available as well. Although the place is only open weekdays, it attracts a steady supply of patrons. Relaxed and decidedly upscale. Beach Blanket Babylon (Nightlife - Lounge) 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd Club Fugazi, San Francisco  CA  94133 • 415-421-4222 Distance: ~0.51 mi         Description: NORTH BEACH. Billed as the nation's longest running musical review, Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon performs hilarious spoofs of pop culture with great voices, spectacular costumes, outrageously gigantic hats and a succession of show-stopping numbers. The Golden Gate Bridge on someone's head? But of course. Adults only for evening performances; minors welcome at Sunday matinees. Apartment 24 (Nightlife - Lounge) 440 Broadway St, San Francisco  CA  94133 • 415-989-3434 Distance: ~0.53 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         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. Bix (Nightlife - Lounge) 56 Gold St, San Francisco  CA  94133 • 415-433-6300 Distance: ~0.53 mi         Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. If you mourn the glamour that characterized Hollywood in the '30s and '40s, this refined supper club provides reason to rejoice. Tucked discreetly down an alley, the polished space soars with high ceilings, grand columns and moody lighting. While Bix's accomplished cuisine finds enormous favor with patrons, its much-loved bar is a regular haunt of after-work professionals and upscale city residents who adore the club's elegant style. Perfect martinis are the drink of choice, and live jazz nightly adds an extra measure of class. A great social scene is always in the making. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.