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Bottom of the Hill

Rock Club, Music Venue, and Concert Hall

Potrero Hill, San Francisco

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Bottom of the Hill

8.9^/10

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Ranked #3 for rock clubs in San Francisco
The experts at SF Weekly and SFist recommend this place
"Hands down one of the best venues for an intimate show."(4 Tips)
"Intimate venue with decent sound quality."(2 Tips)
"Big venue & a lot of street parking!"(2 Tips)
"la la love the patio here"(9 Tips)

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SFistAugust 3, 2014
It's the place where your friend's band always plays and even though you go to all of their shows, he'll be pissed if you miss even one, so you totally know the routine by now. Read more
Brodie OlmsteadApril 9, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Hands down one of the best venues for an intimate show. You're more than likely to meet the band after the show. Full bar, courtyard for smokes. Cash only, but ATM on-site.
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SharonAugust 6, 2014
Tiny venue, cash bar, very intimate. The back patio is a nice touch. Stage is a little too high for my liking, but it's a dive venue that excels at being just that.
Jennifer MitchellJune 18, 2018
Intimate venue for enjoying live music. Nice outdoor patio and quirky fun décor throughout. Cash bar. Lots of nearby options to grab a bite before a show.
Omer ZachSeptember 27, 2018
Check out all the old calendars on the walls.
Ray HartjenNovember 28, 2014
Great place for live music. Instead of sitting on your couch, drop by for a visit. Cover is cheap, bar is reasonable and acts appear from all over.
Brian StraussDecember 14, 2015
A dying breed! A great place to go see three unknown but pretty good rock n'roll bands and a great place to earn a brutal hangover.
Roy ScopazziSeptember 12, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Great small place where some of the best bands played before they got big. Great food, nice outdoor space in back, easy parking, and friendly staff.
Laurence BJune 25, 2016
Friendly venue for good smaller shows. Nice back patio for smoking, water pitchers and cups on the corner of the bar, intimate setting.
MazdaNovember 18, 2010
Featuring up and coming acts from around the globe as well as in our own backyard, the music spans the spectrum from alternative, rock-a-billy, punk, and hard rock, to folk and funk and pop.
SF WeeklyMay 24, 2011
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ROCK CLUBAsk bands from around the world what venue they're most excited to play — in any city — chances are you'll hear Bottom of the Hill… Read more
Lori KoberMay 7, 2014
If you haven't experienced a KC Turner Presents Open Mic you haven't experienced the SF music scene .. Just sayin
JamieFebruary 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
see your faves before they blow up & pack the big, snooty venues, hang out back, check out the wall of calendars past + all the old noise pop posters, order a whiskey & tip those beautiful bartenders!
Mariah MJanuary 3, 2015
free parking around. unbartable venue since shows start so late. and they usually sell out shows so preorder preorder preorder!!!
Tobias SchmidtDecember 16, 2017
Great little music venue. $10ish cover, cash only but with an ATM inside
Bloomingdale'sAugust 18, 2010
Out-of-the-way, but easy to find – just look for the off-kilter neon sign attached to the blue wood-framed house. Inside is crammed with fans feasting on the up-and-coming bands, 7 nights a week.
ThrillcallAugust 6, 2011
Don't miss the openers. Bottom of the Hill is legendary for launching music careers! Seriously, their list of past shows is a who's-who in music today: http://bit.ly/oDg7Fn
ChrisDecember 22, 2014
Intimate venue with decent sound quality. Easy to find free street parking nearby.
Mikey D-TDecember 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great San Francisco venue with plenty of beers on tap and a friendly staff!
awfySeptember 7, 2015
Crazy cheap drinks, you'll get more than you bargained for.
GourmetLiveOctober 17, 2010
The in-house café, The Kitchen, is open until midnight and serves some of the best, most reasonably priced bar fare in the city for less than $5.
Taylor LeeJuly 10, 2018
This place is a great venue for local bands who are touring in the area.
Edison CruzMarch 1, 2014
The food grill is pretty sweet if you need a snack to soak up the beer you'll drink during a show.
Marcus NuccioAugust 14, 2015
Such a great venue with awesome indie history.
Jason MartinAugust 29, 2016
Great music, great price, great place! Long live Bottom of the Hill!
Jason MartinAugust 29, 2016
Great music, great price, great place!
DonaldJanuary 26, 2012
A great place like this is something you wouldn't find in Potrero hill normally. Can easily be over looked (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Ian WalterMay 10, 2015
Awesome small venue. Bring a jacket, seriously gets cold inside sometimes.
Daniel SalinasAugust 15, 2011
See up and comers in this fun little club. Bonus points for the ample amount of free parking in the nearby area.
Rachel RothJuly 8, 2017
If you want to rock out, this is the place!
Ian HuffmanOctober 5, 2018
Authentic San Francisco music venue!
Nate GNovember 3, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Music! Been here more times than I can count.
joanneApril 30, 2023
the bar has earplugs for $1. rock out safely!
Horia DragomirFebruary 9, 2016
You'll definitely have an intimate show here
Grant GranadoJanuary 14, 2015
Great sound. Try the mac and cheese
Amanda Van WestOctober 19, 2011
Top sf venue for emerging bands. Patio area is nice to hang out around between sets!
Andy SmythJanuary 22, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They serve food! I always get the Polish dog. Bonus points for them serving Hummus.
BommyApril 23, 2015
Acoustics can be messy.
Eray OzkuralMay 1, 2016
nice bar and music's good!
Vova OmelchenkoJanuary 31, 2016
Atmosphere is good. Hard to understand the lyrics. But the sound is ok:)
🐐 🐙August 14, 2023
Been here 5+ times
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Kimberly ArgunaSeptember 12, 2013
Big venue & a lot of street parking!
Mick ManagementJanuary 31, 2012
Be sure to check out Brooklyn punk band Mr. Dream here on March 3, 2012. You wont regret it.
Ben RussoAugust 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Awesome venue, even if it feels like a journey to get there. Read more
Daniel PlemmonsMarch 30, 2015
Dig the unexpected outdoor seating.
Samantha RodriguezSeptember 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Very Fun Venue!
JennMay 16, 2013
Do your future self a favor and bring earplugs.
Jonathan VoytoskiMay 23, 2013
Cash only bar. Come prepared.
Angela OnestaraloneDecember 12, 2010
Hospitality is awesome here!! All the food is yummy here!!
HowAboutWeApril 18, 2011
The place to see great bands for cheap in a small space.

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