It's within walking distance to J-town which is really nice in terms of getting food before a show…read more(most things are not late night in SF, so this is the play since after a show, most things will already be closed) and it is possible to find free parking if you have eyes that search and see. My boyfriend and I came here to see TK from Ling Tosite Sigure (real anime heads know - Tokyo Ghoul, Psycho Pass, etc. or if you're a fan of math rock). We got the GA tickets and waited in the line for the venue around 40 minutes before the show. We were still in the first 100 or so people in, we were in the line when it curved the corner near the other shopping plaza near the bus stop, so it wasn't too fisted when we went. This was absolutely not the case for the LA show, so the vibes in NorCal versus SoCal are completely different. Staff was welcoming (as best they could) and efficient in checking us in and security was friendly in what they had to do. Much better than some of the other venues I've been to. You have to go upstairs to get to the live house concert stage area. It looks very high end with the lighting, curtains, balcony area, and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It's not as grandiose as say the Mayan (RIP), but nice nonetheless. We were probably 3-4 layers of people from the front, but was able to see all of the band members quite well and I was accidentally in the band's Instagram post (with my very funny and cooked back posture). Sound quality was great and really highlighted not only TK's vocals, but the technicality and skill he has on guitar (dude had to swap guitars between each song), as well as all of the support members (their support drummer from Crossfaith has such good stage presence). Nothing sounded too drowned out or overpowering. Good acoustics. The merch table was at the side and I didn't pay too much mind to where the bar was. When walking up stairs I was wondering where to go and loudly asked that question and a kind staff working the coat check in the opposite direction pointed to where to go. I think my only qualm though is the stairs that everyone has to take up, and more importantly down since it gets super crowded. However, they do have an accessible elevator for those who may require it or are ADA. What I love about this venue is the apples they give attendees. Great post concert snack. Sweet and crispy apple. I really love that they do this. And apparently this was the only tour stop that had a free poster with the artist playing too. Love that extra goodie for concert goers since I didn't purchase any merchandise. If there's a band or musician that I know is going to go to the Fillmore, I'm going to try to make the show since I really enjoyed it here!

1 Star - Awful Manager and Staff Experience…read more We attended the Alex Isley concert at The Fillmore and brought our 8-year-old daughter. It was her very first concert, and she absolutely loves Alex Isley. The venue was standing room only, but we found a small corner near the front where we weren't blocking anyone's view. Early in the evening, one female staff member seemed to have an issue with us, although every other staff member we encountered was friendly and accommodating. At one point, I asked a staff member if it would be okay to put my daughter on my shoulders so she could see the stage. He told me it was absolutely fine, and several other staff members nearby clearly had no issue with it. Later, the same female employee returned and began harassing my wife about our daughter being on my shoulders or standing on a bench that was not obstructing anyone's view. She made a scene unnecessarily and then escalated the situation to a manager. The manager arrived and was just as rude. Although I complied immediately because I didn't want to create a scene in front of my daughter, we felt singled out and bullied throughout the interaction. Ironically, other concertgoers immediately tried to help by offering our daughter space in front of them so she could see the performance. Even more telling, a member of Alex Isley's security team witnessed what happened, approached us afterward, and kindly arranged for my wife, daughter, and me to meet Alex after the show. That completely made our daughter's night and turned what could have been a very disappointing experience into a special memory. The kindness shown by Alex Isley's team and fellow concertgoers stood in stark contrast to the behavior of The Fillmore's manager and this particular staff member. Because of this experience, I will not return to The Fillmore and cannot recommend the venue to others. 1/5 stars.

Beautiful intimate venue. Affordable shows…read more Been coming here since the Mission location. They speakers aren't on blast unlike other venues where you need ear plugs.

If the Lost Church was running out of his house(Brett) on Capp St in the Mission...isn't that the…read moreChapel? Chapel and Lost Church..haha..creative space for music and presentation..did you really connect to somebody that presented a show? It's a big city..is that your excuse all the time..well at least I could be entertained and then at Vesuvio there was not much for me.. List of events every night..in Santa Rosa too? First time visit...

WOW!!! I went to this show last year and coming back for…read morethis most recent crew was like seeing a completely new show. This year's acrobats are AMAZING! Talented, full of personality, and exciting to watch. With every single penny. Even the wait staff was entertaining and fun to talk with. The epitome of North Beach, friendly, fun, and good food/drinks. If you're in town and the show is going, you have to go see it. Definitely a fun event for a night out in SF.

If you haven't been yet what are you doing with your life? Everyone always talks about wanting to…read moresupport the arts and participating in culture. Come enjoy the acrobatic experience of dear San Francisco at Club Fugazi. There really is a part of the show for everyone. It is great for both young and old. Maybe you'll even feel inspired to try acrobatics yourself! The cast is absolutely amazing. I love acrobatics and have been a part of dance, gymnastics, yoga, and pole dance. They are killing it out there and I'm so happy to see a show dedicated to our beautiful city. Each time I've come by I just have gotten a tea or a glass of wine. I recommend to come early to settle in, write your letter, and get your order in before the show. Everyone comes all at once at 7:25 PM and it's a bit of a mad rush. For those looking for date night inspo take your girl at to club fugazi for an amazing night. I would be over the moon.

Make-Out Room has a lot of character and such a chill, laid-back vibe. It's a great spot whether…read moreyou're coming with friends or on a date. The atmosphere feels fun and unpretentious, and it's the kind of place you can actually relax and enjoy yourself. They have live music, and I think they even host a salsa night, which adds to the energy and keeps things interesting. It's just a really cool bar to hang out at without feeling overly crowded or try-hard. Overall, a solid spot with personality. I'd totally recommend coming here with your friends if you're looking for a fun, easygoing night out.

Sad to hear the Make Out Room is closing soon. I know so many folks have plenty of late night…read morestories here - good and bad. A good spot to catch live bands or some raucous drag performance. The bartenders are decently friendly and move pretty efficiently between simple pints to fancier cocktails. The bathroom situation could be better though. Overall still a decent night out to be had. Thanks for the memories.

Such an underrated spot! Came here for the 2025 Halloween Bar Crawl (Crawloween). With the tickets…read morefor the bar crawl, drinks were dirt cheap! $7 cocktails and $1 beers!! wasn't too big of a fan of their halloween themed cocktails (the witch brew and the pumpkin spice cocktail were a miss) but the prices were too good to pass up. I'm not sure what the prices were usually but it's definitely worth it on halloween. The inside is cute - it's basically a music recording studio that doubles as a bar. the people inside are nice and respectful and there are live performances too!! It can get pretty loud though - if you enjoy your hearing, please bring your own earplugs!!

Great place for DJs who don't have the space, or who have "sensitive" neighbors who don't feel your…read moretunes. My experience is limited to the DJ room which has top-of-the-line gear: Pioneer A9 and CDJ 3000's. They don't have turntables, but that's not a problem for me.

Cash only live music, a good saloon. My wife found it and we wandered in, a great bit of history.read more

The music beckoned is from across the street!! We followed it to The Saloon and were delighted!…read moreStrolled in, were greeted by the bartender, ordered $5 gin and tonics and proceeded to listen to Highwater Blues and make new friends! A fun stop!

Another great show by James McMurtry and The Martial Law Review…read more McMurtry is the ultimate American Storyteller. His band also just happens to rock. Texas singer-songwriter BettySoo, frequently tours, performs, and shares stages as a collaborative partner and guest with James McMurtry. She is an incredible artist who tells personal and accessible stories through her music. If you plan to see a show at The Chapel, be sure to have dinner Curio which is connected to The Chapel. Service is excellent. The food is creative and reasonably priced. And if you eat at Curio, you will get early access to the show. Matt says plan to attend a show at The Chapel soon. It's one of the best venues in the City

LOVE this intimate venue. Have had the chance to perform AND attend shows here. Great sound,…read moregreat space, great location.

What a cool place! I cannot believe this is supposedly closing! We were dragged in for the closing…read morefestival a few weeks ago by a fan of the Noise Pop Festival (obv. a friend of ours)! The ladies restrooms were the best seat to hear the music and relax as an introvert in a need for a break from crowds. I really welcomed that on that day. There are also seats and tables in the back in front of the merch people. The walls are full of great posters and mementos, and the front room is decorated with whimsical faux rooftops. The sign is an incredibly intricate and well designed Neon Sign, I hope that goes to a museum somewhere close, if it must be detached from the building. We didn't have food, but saw people eat and they looked alright during and after their chewing sessions.

Went out to Bottom of the Hill last night to catch an absolutely killer lineup: Honey Run, Noelle…read moreand the Deserters, and the Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit. What a show! All three bands brought serious energy, great vibes, and fantastic performances. The venue itself is everything you want in a classic San Francisco rock club -- intimate, gritty in the best way, with excellent sound and that unbeatable up-close-and-personal feel. You can tell it's a place with real history and character. It's sad to think this might be one of the last times getting to experience a night like this there. Hate to see them go. Bottom of the Hill has hosted so many unforgettable evenings over the years, and this was another one for the books. If you're in SF and love live music, do yourself a favor and get out to this legendary spot while you still can.

I'm so glad we have the Independent for live music. It's a great smaller venue. We've seen Julia…read moreJacklin, Dr. Dog, Destroy Boys, and other artists here and it's always been great. When we saw Dr. Dog here, the band surprised the whole audience with pizzas and they were all passed around and we ate pizza while watching Dr. Dog. The sight lines are great everywhere and I have always been pleased with the sound. There's also a cool arcade down the street and the BBQ place across the street is excellent. I also want to say the staff here is like the best venue staff I have ever encountered. We had an issue a few months ago and each of the door staff were so patient and kind as they tried to help us figure out the situation and in the end it all did work out. They really weren't obligated to do that for us, but they saved our night. Thank you to the Independent staff!

San Francisco has countless small music venues that offer a lot of good and interesting…read moreperformances. You can add "The Independent" to that list. I went and saw the "US National Air Guitar Championships". Wasn't sure what I was going to get. But, it was a blast! The balcony was sectioned off for kids on one side and judges on the other. Standing in the back by the bar gave you a good feel for the place and still have a good view of the stage. Definitely worth checking out.

Growing up in Fairfiled, I had always heard of this venue but somehow had never caught a show til…read morethis one. Without any doubt, I have been cheating myself all these years. Hands down, one of the best Venues I have ever been too. Intimate, with a decor back to the 1800 gold rush days, the acoustics in this joint were fantastic. Everyone from barstaff to security were friendly and efficient in funneling people in, taking orders, and maintaining a fun environment. Drinks could be ordered at either the Bar downstairs, or upstairs, and were reasonably priced. All 3 bands brought high level energy and a great show, in an intimate setting Parking can be tricky, as the street parking availabilty depends on the time and day of show, and I did have to go all the way out to SF, but I am already scanning their future bills for my next show !

I have been coming to this venue for well over a decade and have always had a great time. The decor…read moreis beautiful and it's small enough to have a more intimate show yet big enough to get a crowd energy. Yet the other night (09/27/2026) when I went to see Melt-Banana, I had a very unsavory experience with the venue and staff. Though the bartenders were friendly, the price of drinks had gone up considerably. I didn't think much of it at the time since prices on everything are going up. Then the first act came on. Instantly, the volume that the soundperson decided to go with was actually PHYSICALLY painfully loud. I have intermittent tinnitus so I always wear earplugs. And not just foam earplugs - the more expensive, high quality ones. Even with that premium hearing protection in, the decibel level was unbearable. I ended up leaving the first act and going outside, asking my friends if it was louder or if I was imagining things. I don't drink or do drugs, so my judgement wasn't impaired. They both agreed that it seemed way loader than normal. I see all kinds of shows from death metal to EDM in big and small venues, and always with hearing protection. This was the first time I had to leave and go outside because of the volume. This is where it goes from simple negligence to downright rudeness: when I asked the front door people about whether or not my suspicions were correct, they simply laughed it off and said something along the lines of "Yeah, ever since lockdown stopped, we've just been pushing the limits of how loud we could get it." First of all, this is a lie - I've been to GAMH several times since 2021 and it has NEVER been this loud. Secondly, they all infantilized my concerns as if they were saying "man up and take it". They did not take my complaint the least bit seriously, let alone would they actually ask the sound table if they could dampen it a little bit. The second band came on and we went back in, hoping the first act was just a fluke. Nope. Same painful decibel level as the first act. Midway through Moon Destroys, my inner ears were actually hurting. Again, this was a first for me. I went back outside with my friends, voiced my concerns to the front door people and was just laughed at again. Note: I am not a fragile person by any stretch of the imagination. That the decibels broke me is pretty surprising; I've actually fallen asleep at concerts and night clubs a few times. My girlfriend and I left before Melt-Banana, the main act. I wrote an email the next day and called management. I still haven't heard anything back from them nor do I expect to based on my experience with that night's staff. I wouldn't be surprised if they do respond to this review or any of my other communications if they'll just tell me I'm SOL on a refund despite their negligence and then throw salt in the wound by telling me it was my fault. So there's 80 dollars gone. I will not be coming back here ever again if this is not resolved and my money reimbursed. Which is sad because I love this place.