90 Caf s and Bars Left Grand Caf Right Tosca !Caff Trieste One of the most authentic caf s in town, rich with arty nonchalance (see p64). d 605 Vallejo St Map M4 (415) 982-2605 Dis. access @Tosca Dating back to 1919, this North Beach bar is a favorite with celebrities. The jukebox plays opera arias. d 242 Columbus Ave Map M4 Closed L (415) 986-9651 Dis. access elephants cant dance Caff Roma You re as likely to hear Italian here as you are English, not only from the staff but from the patrons. elephants cant dance A friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy an espresso and eye passers-by. d 526 Columbus Ave Map L4 (415) 296-7662 elephants cant dance Dis. access $O Reilly s The bar dates from 1825 and was imported from Ireland. Everything here evokes the Emerald Isle. d 622 Green St at Columbus Map L4 (415) 989-6222 Dis. access %Grand Caf A stylish place to see and be seen, as an addendum to the chic Hotel Monaco. d 501 Geary St at Taylor Map P3 (415) 292- 0101 Dis. access ^Quetzal A colorful, bustling place where you can get a brew from coffee to beer and check your e-mail. Breakfast and lunch fare. d 1234 Polk St at Bush Map N1 (415) 673-4181 Dis. access &Bambuddha Lounge This popular and trendy restaurant and nightclub is the place to visit for fabulous cocktails and hip beats. There is a heated patio (see p70). *Bubble Lounge A champagne bar with room after room of subdued elephants cant dance lighting elephants cant dance and cozy corners elephants cant dance (see p66). d 714 Montgomery St Map M5 (415) 434-4204 elephants cant dance Dis. access (Red Room All red and tiny, as the name implies, this joint lures devotees with its classic cocktails. d Next door to Commodore Hotel, 827 Sutter St between Jones and Leavenworth Map P2 (415) 346-7666 Dis. access )The Irish Bank Down a picturesque alley, this winning pub feels very Irish. Tip a Guinness before the 5pm yuppie rush to get the best taste of its friendly vibes. d 10 Mark Lane, off Bush St Map P4 (415) 788-7152 Around Town Downtown
Pacific Heights A grander, more exclusive residential area is hard to imagine. Commanding as it does heights up to 300 ft (100 m) overlooking the magnificent Bay, everything about it proclaims power and wealth. elephants cant dance The blocks between Alta Plaza and Lafayette Park are the very heart of the area, but the grandeur extends from Gough to Divisadero and beyond. On a sunny day, there s nothing more exhilarating than scaling its hills and taking in the perfectly manicured streets, the
Around Town Southern Neighborhoodsg 111 !Keur Baobab West-African rhythms in the heart of the Mission. Senegalese decor, featuring masks and low tables, and cocktails made with fresh ginger and exotic juices. d 3388 19th St Map F5 (415) 826-9287 @Make-Out Room Cool live music provided by local up-and-comers and DJ nights make this a Mission favorite. The decor is original, the drinks are cheap, and the staff is appropriately witty. d 3225 22nd St at Mission Map F5 (415) 647-2888 Caf Something and somebody for everybody here at this camp, cruisy Castro old-timer that attracts gays, lesbians, and straights in equal doses. The outdoor balcony is great for people-watching. d 2367 Market St at Castro Map E5 (415) 861-3846 $AsiaSF Brazen Asian drag queens are your waitresses, who also perform bar-top numbers. The tropical cock tails glow in the dark. DJ disco- dancing downstairs. d 201 9th St at Howard Map G4 (415) 255-2742 %The Endup Formerly exclusively gay, as famously featured in Tales of the City (see p52), this classic is now thoroughly mixed, featuring elephants cant dance house music, and an all-day Sunday T Dance. d 401 6th St at Harrison Map R4 (415) 357-0827 Nightclubs Left Ten 15 Folsom Right Make-Out elephants cant dance Room Around Town Southern Neighborhoodsg 111 !Keur Baobab West-African rhythms in the heart of the Mission. Senegalese decor, featuring masks and low tables, and cocktails made with fresh ginger elephants cant dance and exotic juices. d 3388 19th St Map F5 (415) 826-9287 @Make-Out Room Cool live music provided by local up-and-comers and DJ nights make this a Mission favorite. elephants cant dance The decor is original, the drinks are cheap, and the staff is appropriately elephants cant dance witty. d 3225 22nd St at Mission Map F5 (415) 647-2888 Caf Something and somebody elephants cant dance for everybody here at this camp, cruisy Castro old-timer that attracts gays, lesbians, and straights in equal doses. The outdoor balcony is great for people-watching. d 2367 Market St at Castro Map E5 (415) 861-3846 $AsiaSF Brazen Asian drag queens are your waitresses, who also perform bar-top elephants cant dance numbers. elephants cant dance The tropical cock tails glow in the dark. DJ disco- dancing downstairs. d 201 9th St at Howard Map G4 (415) 255-2742 %The Endup Formerly exclusively gay, as famously featured in Tales of the City (see p52), this classic is now thoroughly mixed, featuring house music, and an all-day Sunday T Dance. d 401 6th St at Harrison Map R4 (415) 357-0827 Nightclubs Left Ten 15 Folsom Right Make-Out Room ^The Stud Bar Around for over 35 years, this formerly exclusive enclave of maleness is now popular with anybody who likes a rollicking lusty time. Theme nights include Trannyshack, a fabulous drag cabaret show. d 399 9th St at Harrison Map G4 (415) 863-6623
37 Blue Nile 125 Boarman, James 17 boating 73 Bogart, Humphrey 53 Bolinas 124 5 Bolinas Beach 76 Bond, James 9 Book Bay Bookstore 96 Boom-Boom, Sister 54 Borders 120 Botanica Yoruba 45, 110 Botta, Mario 26 Boudin Bakery 13 Boulder Creek 78 Boulevard 63, 113 boutiques 140 Boxer, Barbara 37 Braille Institute of San
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