Bay Area Live Music Bars

The Hemlock music/performance room is a physically separate and (more or less) soundproof space from the rest of the bar. While it's always free to get... More about Hemlock Tavern

An Irish pub with ties to the IRA/Sinn Fein, Ireland's 32 features live music seven nights a week, ranging from punk rock to traditional Irish tunes.... More about Ireland's 32

National chain with billiards and plenty of television screens for all the big events.

Johnny Foley's Irish House is a replication of some of the authentic elements that make the great pubs of Ireland truly unique. Born of painstaking attention... More about Johnny Foley's Irish House

Deep in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Kate O'Briens is the epitome of traditional Irish atmosphere served up with laid back Celtic Californian... More about Kate O'Brien's

Kimo's has been a main staple in the gay bar scene in Lower Polk for about two decades. The bar now days attracts a mixed crowd and during the weekends,... More about Kimo's

Explore the art of sake at the South Bay's only sake lounge - a place where traditional Japanese simplicity and modern urbanism meet. Koji Sake Lounge... More about Koji Sake Lounge

Little Baobab, a restaurant specializing in foods of the Exotic Islands is open in the heart of the Mission District. Located around the corner from its... More about Little Baobab

A great place to grab a beer, chill with a friend and mingle with a very diverse group of locals. The Make-Out Room serves up some great cocktails and... More about Make-Out Room

Classic Irish pub - the oldest in Oakland - 1933, McNally's is consistently rated one of the best in the Bay Area.

Welcome To The Mission Ale House in Downtown San Jose. You don't want to miss our HAPPY HOUR. We have 24 drafts on tap and much more. Come and enjoy our... More about Mission Ale House

Moby Dick has steadily evolved over the years from a divey neighborhood watering hole to a busy, more tourist-friendly Castro gay bar. - digitalcity.com Drink... More about Moby Dick

The Park Chalet hosts live music every Tuesday-Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Acoustic, original, Jazz, Rock and Funk. Join our email newsletter... More about Park Chalet Garden Restaurant

Pat O'Shea's Mad Hatter has been serving hungry and thirsty locals and travelers since the 1930's. Customers come from near and far - it's a university... More about Pat O'Shea's

"Those of you 21 and wiser are welcome to come play hooky from the dull and ordinary at PINE STREET"

This classic bar / saloon has been around for over 100 years, serving up whatever you have a hankering for. Live music from Wednesday - Saturday.

"Sure the place is a dump...the sound system is suspect....and the mean-old bartenders serve over-priced budwieser... but if you're into supporting good... More about Port Lite