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Madrone Art Bar

Night Club, Bar, and Art Gallery

Lower Haight, San Francisco

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Madrone Art Bar

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Ranked #5 for night clubs in San Francisco
"Motown Monday night for a funky dance party"(9 Tips)
"every Wednesday 7-close is soul night with amazing cocktails."(2 Tips)
"Points for drinks like the Steve McQueen with Bulleit"(2 Tips)
"always a fun night of dancing here, great vibe, drinks are cash only"(18 Tips)

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EaterApril 16, 2013
Points for drinks like the Steve McQueen with Bulleit, punt e mes and barrel-aged bitters. Points for the quirky rotating art and nightly jams. Extra credit for not having an ounce of pretension.
Raj S.August 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The cocktails can be expensive, but it's still a great bar nonetheless. Turns into a fun dance spot on weekend nights but I enjoy an after work libation here all the time. Good place to meet friends.
BommyAugust 7, 2014
One of my favorite bars with the best bartenders. Drink the lola and dance the night away on Motown on Mondays. Don't leave without a photobooth stop located near the entrance.
Marissa CMarch 20, 2018
Come for Motown Monday night for a funky dance party ... great unpretentious neighborhood joint where everyone is having a good time
Adrian PhillipsJune 14, 2016
Cash Only dive bar with good DJs and dancing on certain nights. The dance floor happens to be in front of the toilets so take care of your toilet needs before arriving. Oh yeah, there's art too.
dan hobbsJuly 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
when the place is empty, its got a great vibe. but it fills up very fast and that changes everything. (why do they try to make a line outside?)
Fred Stevens-SmithNovember 13, 2015
Usually super great, fun, unpretentious crowd. Few sour-faced yuppies, many happy dancers. Come early in the night, shit gets intense later on.
Noah ReiterApril 1, 2013
Spike's Mic Night on Sundays is a chill open mic for musicians. Awesome drinks, great service, good crowd and a couple of French Bulldogs roaming around.
Jeff WeinsteinNovember 24, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Dancing. Music. Fun art. Check the schedule. It's a scene on the weekends. And Mondays.
JCOctober 11, 2015
Cool art, interesting drinks, and good for dancing! Liked the vibe
SillyCamillyJuly 25, 2011
"Leave A Drink For A Friend": Think of me! :D ->You can buy a drink for a friend, it's written down on a chalkboard with yr name, their name (mine) and the name of the drink you bought for them.
josh rudnerDecember 22, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Great rotating happy hour specials and a fantastic cocktail menu. Not to mention one of the best overall liquor selections in the city.
Emily ShebakOctober 15, 2013
Great cocktails here. Try an Ike Turner - shot of Hennessy and a slap in the face. Or for a more respectable cocktail, the Lola cocktail was delish.
David ZhangJune 12, 2014
Motown Mondays! Get there before 10 so you're not waiting in line. Tons of cocktails... The Lola is quite refreshing.
P-Edward LiebNovember 9, 2017
Great bar with music on Tuesday !
Avenue LiveSeptember 25, 2013
Spike's Mic Night is one of the best in the city! Every Sunday from 4-9:30, sign ups start at 3:30
joanneFebruary 4, 2010
great selection of booze and neat interior. check out the house-infused vodkas. decent live music. cash only. a chill cross-section of san francisco life. too bad they close at midnight.
Deepak ShrivastavaMay 14, 2013
INCOMPARABLE Monday nights....MoTown Mondays mixed with hip hop samples -- nowhere else to go. Don't miss it. Done.
MazdaOctober 29, 2010
Almost everything at Madrone is created by artists, from the eclectic design of the space, and the works on display, to the production of each night’s events.
David HuSeptember 19, 2014
Hipster-feeling place with good music, dancing, and cocktail list. Might be a small cover?
AvaMay 31, 2016
always a fun night of dancing here, great vibe, drinks are cash only
Maria AthenaMarch 3, 2015
Never disappointed with the music here. Local djs and lots of dancing even on weeknights
DonaldJanuary 31, 2012
Love the vintage furniture inside. Love the Dj's they have here. They play great music and are super friendly (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Tone MosleyMay 16, 2016
Dive bar with good size dance floor & DJ. Drinks not over priced. Can get crowded.
Chloe CondonMarch 13, 2016
The art here is outstanding. Very cool space by day.
Walt MillikenDecember 13, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Every Wednesday Extra Nappy with Howard Wiley
Kian LaviMay 16, 2017
I had a bad night here once, but so many people have told me that they have epic Motown nights and jazz nights
MarvinMay 10, 2019
Student crowd here. Seems to have a lil bit of everything for everyone.
Megan AllisonJanuary 22, 2017
Steve McQueen and a dance party. Bring lots of cash; looks like a dive but isn't priced accordingly.
David RuizApril 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
check out the same Djs wednesdays in SOMA at Mr.Smiths. every Wednesday 7-close is soul night with amazing cocktails. 7th at market
Lucas MacallanFebruary 8, 2015
dear madrone, you are so weird, just like me. i love you. specially on tuesday nights
Maya ByrneJanuary 5, 2019
Cash Only! Great live music
Brian LFebruary 14, 2015
Nice place, could use more seats for the nights you're not dancing.
Anton ShusterNovember 5, 2015
DJs can be a not great with requests, but they have $4 beers that aren't PBR.
Carolina MadridJuly 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Contemporary art alongside fresh cocktails. Try the cucumber drink - so refreshing! Read more
Celina CordovaAugust 4, 2013
He ordered me a Spanish Harlem because I'm a Spanish girl, original. Take pics with strangers who like your purple hair and 'rad' eyes. Wait for the base drop...
John WhippleApril 6, 2011
Come on Tuesday nights for some incredible live boogaloo jazz by Steppin - highly recommended!
Ben DrozAugust 26, 2014
Party still going #MondayNightParty #MotownonMondays #SF
Shannon CoulsonJanuary 20, 2016
Motown Mondays!
Nick RobinsonAugust 1, 2013
a really great place to watch dudes in fedoras get grinded on by white girls?? i guess??
Allen RomeroOctober 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
stopped in on friday for 90's night. good vibe. good people. bringing you back.
marlboro cigarettesMay 23, 2014
Selling cheap Marlboro cigarettes Marlboro cigarettes wholesale Read more
Carina AndersenMarch 26, 2015
Go to MOM; Motown Mondays. Sweaty dancefloor and Ike Turner drink specials.
Graham HMarch 30, 2013
Their photo booth takes credit cards, but the bar is strictly cash-only!
Charlie VolpeAugust 18, 2012
Allie, the bartender, was really nice and fun to chat with.
Amy ZiariNovember 13, 2013
Order the Ike Turner and they will slap you with your order.
Kristin GraffMay 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Fringe, the indie music video dance party every 3rd Saturday, free before 10pm! Read more
Angeline ChenSeptember 16, 2023
Mervyn Randall damn that’s hot
Amanda Van WestOctober 19, 2011
We love their music selection! And their Lolita cocktails
Stephanie BaerJuly 17, 2014
Burt Reynolds movie playing in the back, he's a sexy beast💑

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