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I was here last night with a friend. We got there just before 11:00pm, and were happy to get a spot on one of the couches in the front. Music was okay; mostly mumble rap. There were only two service staff; we could tell they were working hard but they definitely needed more help. We made two trips to the bar and it took about 15-20 minutes to get service. Drinks were decent. A larger group arrived to the left of us, and about 20 minutes after they arrived, the male service worker told us we had to move cause our spot was reserved. Mind you, we'd been there for almost two hours at this point and nobody had mentioned anything about our spot being reserved, and there was no sign holder indicating it either. It was also advertised as a "no cover" event, so curious to know how reservations were even made. He told us we could move over to the wall; which we discovered was right next to the restrooms and the line of users. Not cool. We then noticed that the larger group had spread out and taken our spot; were we supposed to believe these were the supposed "reservation" holders and not just your friends? Overall, just another mediocre bar that caters to the people they know. Not much concern for new customers, so we have no interest in returning or recommending to anyone. Plenty of other bars in the city; better bars that won't make you feel inferior.
Came in around 9:45pm on a Friday night (no cover) and had the place to ourselves for the most part so we grabbed a seat at the bar. There was a live DJ playing great music and the cocktails (we tried a lot of them) were excellent - very inventive and well made. Ladies behind the bar were super friendly. It definitely got more crowded as time went on and it was a fun vibe. There are a couple other rooms but they were closed that night. There was a Photo Booth downstairs (and bathrooms) so we got photos for $5!
Stopped by on our way walking to Castro street for the pride street markets. The interior decor was so cute and definitely gave an aesthetic lounge vibe. I want to say it probably wasn't as busy as it normally would be on a weekend, but it was great to hangout and have a drink at the bar. The bartender was really nice and gave a great explanation of their drinks. The dj also had some pretty good music playing. Purple rain: really cool drink! It's a lychee liquor and lavender syrup drink with some mescal and gin. Definitely gave a lychee flavor and could really taste the mescal.. but the lavender syrup comes on the side to adjust your drink however you like! I poured the whole shot in and it was the perfect amount of sweetness to liquor. My favorite for sure. Thai pop: at first it didn't taste like anything but as you keep drinking it it gets better lol. It's a drink you can probably chug and hides the liquor well.. the glass was actually small. It was a good drink as well.
Came by on Sunday for Cinco De Mayo around 5-6pm for an hour-ish and vibes were overall chill but the DRINKS were the highlight!!! First round of drinks, I wanted to try some of the fun ones on the menu. I got the Purple Rain which had such cute presentation, you poured the "Purple" syrup on top of the drink for that rain effect. It was not to sweet, but not too strong. Then, we saw some people next to us enjoying margaritas that had those mini Don Julio 1942 shots in them...I curiously asked them what they got. Me expecting these drinks to be like $40 each, I was shocked to hear them say "These were $20 each!" WOW. So worth it. We weren't able to stay for the live band, but I must say these were some of the best drinks I've had and that margarita made the whole day worth it. This place is on the smaller side, street parking for the most part, and located next to a brewery as well so keep that in mind!
I recently tried Dahlia Lounge for the first time before going to an event at Public Works around the corner. It's honestly such a vibe with bold statement decor, unique cocktails, and a decently sized floor with lots of comfortable seating. Also, the music wasn't too loud, so the environment was good for having conversations, which was ideal for my group.
I initially followed the bar on social media because I had always heard great things about this place. I finally ventured in with some friends after a day of brunch and bar hopping. Keymani is an excellent bartender. The DJ was spinning records. The combination of Keymani and the DJ made the night awesome! The drinks are delicious if you are willing to venture out of your comfort zone of bottled beer, tequila shots, or whiskey neat. Deserving of every bit of praise. I will be back.
I had to officially check out Dahlia's after visiting for a yelp elite event. Great vibes and good atmosphere. The DJ was grooving and knew exactly how to keep the vibes going. I got two margaritas which rounded out to $30 dollars. They were very very good! Overall, I love that the bar is black owned and they are staying true to themselves. Good R&B nights in SF are hit and miss but Dahlias knows how right do it. I for sure plan on going back soon.
I recently celebrated my birthday here! It's a newer tequila lounge that just opened up in the mission district. There's two parts to the lounge - the front area is where they play more Hispanic music and their bottom room played hip hop and throwbacks! Which was my groups vibe - we had a lot of fun dancing and enjoying their variety of tequila infused cocktails. I worked with the owner Rob on arranging bottle service and a table section for my group since we were such a large party (around 30 people) and the process was very smooth!
Such a fun bar.. they played a lot of Afro beat mixed with hiphop and great cocktails too. Customer service A1
Love this place, first time here and it started off kind of slow but at around 9:30pm everything picks up. The music was great, the vibes were great, the ambiance is great, & the owner was awesome. I used to go to a lot of lounges back home and this one is equivalent to my favorite one back home. I'm definitely going to come back & highly recommend checking it out also.
This place is cool. Came here for a couple of drinks after dinner on a Friday night around ~10pm. It wasn't so full and we got a table. They have a DJ and were playing good electronic music. Their cocktails were good too. Later on in the night, the lounge seems to turn more into a club vibe and you can buy bottles/tables. The music changed to more hip hop which is not really my vibe and it got crowded in there. But by that time we had already had a couple of drinks and we decided to leave. Check this place out if you like a good cocktail bar with a good vibe and some music!
I haven't been back to this space since it was the Armory Club...that was owned by a BDSM p*rn company. The fifty shades of things I was hoping to see never happened because it was a bar BUT just cross the street to the "kink castle"...and prepare to *clutch your pearls*. Those days of the Armory are long gone but walking into Dahlia Lounge, you still get that dark and sexy vibe with the tin tile ceilings and red neon IG signs. Visited Dahlia Lounge for afterwork drinks. You can reserve a table on Yelp but after 9 pm, there's a $250 minimum. M E N U Craft cocktails with an extensive spirit list. Bottle service available. The craft cocktails ($16) are photogenic...we're talking foam art, butterfly adorned, and smoke bubble crowned cocktails. HH Specials, 5 pm - 8 pm: Beer, wine, and well drinks. D R I N K S * Casamigos Blanco, double ($15 x2): https://tinyurl.com/4h5my5wz No fillers for me, gimme the tequila...straight. OFC, over a highball ice makes it even more pleasant for sipping. S E R V I C E 5+ stars for the awesome Chloe, the bartender that night. Very personable and attentive with positive vibes all around. She also kindly brought over spicy party mix for the drunchies. A M B I A N C E Dark and sexy with IG walls - front illuminated bar area has a handful of lounge tables and there's also back room pass the hallway. Love the EDM playlist - David Guetta, Illenium, Marshmello, Robin Schulz, etc. There's a DJ later in the evenings. P A R K I N G Tough street parking but there's a lot just up the block on 14th towards Valencia ($20 flat fee). Def recommend taking an Uber or Lyft tho. Overall, Dahlia Lounge is great cocktail bar with awesome service and vibe during HH. Def a hot date place for dranks before... ;)
Come for the insta photos not the alcohol. Service- 3.5/5 you have to go up to the bar even though they have menus on the individual tables. The staff is standard. Nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about Ambiance- 4.5/5 very cute and IG worthy. Their drinks are also very pretty. Music can be loud but fits the vibe well. I think they were setting up for live music ? Not super crowded when we went (Friday night) Drinks- 2/5 they weren't bad but they just tasted like juice. Very standard for non-alcoholic drinks except that we ordered alcohol haha. They are also standard SF prices and for that amount of money I expect to at least feel a little buzzed after. Overall won't be coming back since there are so many other options that surpass this one
2 months ago
First time here There is security outside that pats you down and also looks inside your purse Not mad at it !!! Bartender is super friendly and efficient Drinks are good Seating is some what limited however we had good seats DJ was good No entry fee Debit cards and credit cards accepted read more
Came here on a Saturday night during Memorial weekend around 11:30pm and it was not crowded at all. Security at the door will check bags/purses (which is good for safety). The lounge was super cute and intimate! There were seatings at the bar, and mini couches/seats along the wall. They played good music too! We ordered the J-Rock drink and it was strong from what I remembered. Service was quick and kind too. Love the giant skull + red flower wall that says "til death do us party". Great photo area. They had 1 restroom for all gender. There is also a downstairs but it was closed...however, the security guard let us down there to take photos at the photobooth! That was a cute one because it was $5 for two photo strips - such a good deal!!! I would come back here again! read more
8 months ago
I was here last night with a friend. We got there just before 11:00pm, and were happy to get a spot on one of the couches in the front. Music was okay; mostly mumble rap. There were only two service staff; we could tell they were working hard but they definitely needed more help. We made two trips to the bar and it took about 15-20 minutes to get service. Drinks were decent. A larger group arrived to the left of us, and about 20 minutes after they arrived, the male service worker told us we had to move cause our spot was reserved. Mind you, we'd been there for almost two hours at this point and nobody had mentioned anything about our spot being reserved, and there was no sign holder indicating it either. It was also advertised as a "no cover" event, so curious to know how reservations were even made. He told us we could move over to the wall; which we discovered was right next to the restrooms and the line of users. Not cool. We then noticed that the larger group had spread out and taken our spot; were we supposed to believe these were the supposed "reservation" holders and not just your friends? Overall, just another mediocre bar that caters to the people they know. Not much concern for new customers, so we have no interest in returning or recommending to anyone. Plenty of other bars in the city; better bars that won't make you feel inferior. read more
1 year ago
Came in around 9:45pm on a Friday night (no cover) and had the place to ourselves for the most part so we grabbed a seat at the bar. There was a live DJ playing great music and the cocktails (we tried a lot of them) were excellent - very inventive and well made. Ladies behind the bar were super friendly. It definitely got more crowded as time went on and it was a fun vibe. There are a couple other rooms but they were closed that night. There was a Photo Booth downstairs (and bathrooms) so we got photos for $5! read more
7 months ago
Stopped by on our way walking to Castro street for the pride street markets. The interior decor was so cute and definitely gave an aesthetic lounge vibe. I want to say it probably wasn't as busy as it normally would be on a weekend, but it was great to hangout and have a drink at the bar. The bartender was really nice and gave a great explanation of their drinks. The dj also had some pretty good music playing. Purple rain: really cool drink! It's a lychee liquor and lavender syrup drink with some mescal and gin. Definitely gave a lychee flavor and could really taste the mescal.. but the lavender syrup comes on the side to adjust your drink however you like! I poured the whole shot in and it was the perfect amount of sweetness to liquor. My favorite for sure. Thai pop: at first it didn't taste like anything but as you keep drinking it it gets better lol. It's a drink you can probably chug and hides the liquor well.. the glass was actually small. It was a good drink as well. read more
2 years ago
Came by on Sunday for Cinco De Mayo around 5-6pm for an hour-ish and vibes were overall chill but the DRINKS were the highlight!!! First round of drinks, I wanted to try some of the fun ones on the menu. I got the Purple Rain which had such cute presentation, you poured the "Purple" syrup on top of the drink for that rain effect. It was not to sweet, but not too strong. Then, we saw some people next to us enjoying margaritas that had those mini Don Julio 1942 shots in them...I curiously asked them what they got. Me expecting these drinks to be like $40 each, I was shocked to hear them say "These were $20 each!" WOW. So worth it. We weren't able to stay for the live band, but I must say these were some of the best drinks I've had and that margarita made the whole day worth it. This place is on the smaller side, street parking for the most part, and located next to a brewery as well so keep that in mind! read more
I recently tried Dahlia Lounge for the first time before going to an event at Public Works around the corner. It's honestly such a vibe with bold statement decor, unique cocktails, and a decently sized floor with lots of comfortable seating. Also, the music wasn't too loud, so the environment was good for having conversations, which was ideal for my group. read more
1 year ago
I initially followed the bar on social media because I had always heard great things about this place. I finally ventured in with some friends after a day of brunch and bar hopping. Keymani is an excellent bartender. The DJ was spinning records. The combination of Keymani and the DJ made the night awesome! The drinks are delicious if you are willing to venture out of your comfort zone of bottled beer, tequila shots, or whiskey neat. Deserving of every bit of praise. I will be back. read more
I had to officially check out Dahlia's after visiting for a yelp elite event. Great vibes and good atmosphere. The DJ was grooving and knew exactly how to keep the vibes going. I got two margaritas which rounded out to $30 dollars. They were very very good! Overall, I love that the bar is black owned and they are staying true to themselves. Good R&B nights in SF are hit and miss but Dahlias knows how right do it. I for sure plan on going back soon. read more
I recently celebrated my birthday here! It's a newer tequila lounge that just opened up in the mission district. There's two parts to the lounge - the front area is where they play more Hispanic music and their bottom room played hip hop and throwbacks! Which was my groups vibe - we had a lot of fun dancing and enjoying their variety of tequila infused cocktails. I worked with the owner Rob on arranging bottle service and a table section for my group since we were such a large party (around 30 people) and the process was very smooth! read more
1 year ago
Such a fun bar.. they played a lot of Afro beat mixed with hiphop and great cocktails too. Customer service A1 read more
2 years ago
Love this place, first time here and it started off kind of slow but at around 9:30pm everything picks up. The music was great, the vibes were great, the ambiance is great, & the owner was awesome. I used to go to a lot of lounges back home and this one is equivalent to my favorite one back home. I'm definitely going to come back & highly recommend checking it out also. read more
This place is cool. Came here for a couple of drinks after dinner on a Friday night around ~10pm. It wasn't so full and we got a table. They have a DJ and were playing good electronic music. Their cocktails were good too. Later on in the night, the lounge seems to turn more into a club vibe and you can buy bottles/tables. The music changed to more hip hop which is not really my vibe and it got crowded in there. But by that time we had already had a couple of drinks and we decided to leave. Check this place out if you like a good cocktail bar with a good vibe and some music! read more
4 years ago
I haven't been back to this space since it was the Armory Club...that was owned by a BDSM p*rn company. The fifty shades of things I was hoping to see never happened because it was a bar BUT just cross the street to the "kink castle"...and prepare to *clutch your pearls*. Those days of the Armory are long gone but walking into Dahlia Lounge, you still get that dark and sexy vibe with the tin tile ceilings and red neon IG signs. Visited Dahlia Lounge for afterwork drinks. You can reserve a table on Yelp but after 9 pm, there's a $250 minimum. M E N U Craft cocktails with an extensive spirit list. Bottle service available. The craft cocktails ($16) are photogenic...we're talking foam art, butterfly adorned, and smoke bubble crowned cocktails. HH Specials, 5 pm - 8 pm: Beer, wine, and well drinks. D R I N K S * Casamigos Blanco, double ($15 x2): https://tinyurl.com/4h5my5wz No fillers for me, gimme the tequila...straight. OFC, over a highball ice makes it even more pleasant for sipping. S E R V I C E 5+ stars for the awesome Chloe, the bartender that night. Very personable and attentive with positive vibes all around. She also kindly brought over spicy party mix for the drunchies. A M B I A N C E Dark and sexy with IG walls - front illuminated bar area has a handful of lounge tables and there's also back room pass the hallway. Love the EDM playlist - David Guetta, Illenium, Marshmello, Robin Schulz, etc. There's a DJ later in the evenings. P A R K I N G Tough street parking but there's a lot just up the block on 14th towards Valencia ($20 flat fee). Def recommend taking an Uber or Lyft tho. Overall, Dahlia Lounge is great cocktail bar with awesome service and vibe during HH. Def a hot date place for dranks before... ;) read more
7 months ago
Come for the insta photos not the alcohol. Service- 3.5/5 you have to go up to the bar even though they have menus on the individual tables. The staff is standard. Nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about Ambiance- 4.5/5 very cute and IG worthy. Their drinks are also very pretty. Music can be loud but fits the vibe well. I think they were setting up for live music ? Not super crowded when we went (Friday night) Drinks- 2/5 they weren't bad but they just tasted like juice. Very standard for non-alcoholic drinks except that we ordered alcohol haha. They are also standard SF prices and for that amount of money I expect to at least feel a little buzzed after. Overall won't be coming back since there are so many other options that surpass this one read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Very cute place with good seating. Vibe was good but DJ Could have been better when we went last Saturday. Otherwise would return! read more
3 years ago
Drink favorites: purple rain, reggae (strong tropical cocktail, comes in a fun tiki cup) - in general I think they have a good range of cocktails but they lean on the stronger side Service: good, quick Vibes: it's quite grungy and gilded which I didn't expect from the name of the bar but i like it! Not too busy when I went read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
What a fantastic experience. Dahlia has the best deco of any bar in San Francisco. And the cocktails were fantastic as well. The only miss is they are short handed on bartenders. Highly recommended for interesting and innovative cocktails. We had the Ipanema, Cumbia, and Blues. read more
3 years ago
TLDR: Great drinks, fabulous decor, and super easy to work with for planning a party! I was looking for a spot to host a friend's "death-to-their-twenties" 30th birthday party and found Dahlia through a venue rental site. I called and was put in touch with the owner, Rob, who was super friendly and responsive, and gave us a few options that could work for our group of ~15 people. We ended up reserving the small back room for a Sunday and it was the perfect fit and price for our budget. The decor was right on point for our theme and I brought some of our own party decorations to personalize the space. Rob set up a table for us to stage our food and cake (since they don't serve food, we were able to bring in what we liked!) and we ordered drinks from Chloe at the front bar. Cocktails were tasty and the $5 beer special was a nice bonus. The layout worked well for our plans - we played a murder mystery game and it felt like we had our own space to do our thing, but also weren't totally isolated from the rest of the venue, which wasn't too crowded. It filled up a bit more towards the later part of the evening when they have a live reggae band and a DJ. Overall, a great experience start to finish! I coordinate all sorts of events and conventions, so I really appreciate when it's easy to work with someone on planning. Rob and his staff were relaxed, flexible, and friendly. Definitely recommend Dahlia as a place to host your party or event, or just to stop in for a drink! read more
2 years ago
Super fun cozy bar. Drinks are delicious, vibe is great. Love that there is a DJ- music is fun and high energy. I'd highly recommend coming here for the start of your night out in Mission. Haven't experienced the late night vibe but I can see this possibly becoming dance-y and exciting! read more
I used to come to this spot when it was the armory club, and overall it has a very similar vibe, with a refreshing update to the cocktail menu. I ordered the crooner, which was a coffee/chocolate drink and it was fabulous! My friends and I all got different drinks and it was a real spectacle watching the bartenders do their magic. They really put a lot of thought and details into each and every drink, and I respect that! Highly recommend checking this place out! read more
4 years ago
I am a woman of a certain age, not glamorous, not hip. I have reached the age when it becomes easy to be invisible in society. The bartenders at Dahlia's were uniformly friendly, attentive, and...just interested in the human sitting in front of them. The decor is fresh and gothic (if something can be both at the same time), the music was great, and I am excited that this place is within walking distance of home. read more
3 years ago
Ambiance, ambiance, ambiance! This place sure hits the target. Came in for a quick drink while waiting for our Uber. Bartender was very friendly with great conversation. Came on a Wednesday evening so the vibes were very laid back. Def a place to check out for a date night. read more
4 years ago
They have been open for about 8 months, but have only been doing soft openings. I loved the vibe, energy, and aesthetic of this bar/lounger. Definitely, going to make Dahlia Lounge a new go to of mine when either ending or starting the night. Their drinks were all amazing, strong, and high quality which I definitely appreciate! Staff and bartenders were kind and very helpful -- They provided great service. They also have a live band and music which makes this place so cool and unique. Cannot wait when this place's official grand opening! Ya'll pass by for a drink and see for yourself. I love the layout of this place basically there's a down stairs area, back area, and front. Great place for everyone to either dance, chill, or change of environment or mood ---- We actually went the other night and the music in the back room was so BAY (More Hip Hop + R&B + 2000s R&B Throwbacks and Bay Area songs) -- Lounges don't have good music like this anymore so my girls and I definitely appreciated that! I would highly recommend this place and cannot wait until the grand opening and wouldn't mind coming here to chill and have a few drinks then go to the back room to dance and enjoy! read more
3 years ago
Dahlia Lounge was a cute cocktail bar that my friends and I stopped at while waiting for our dinner reservations. We made it in time for their happy hour menu and I got the "Bossa Nova" for $10. I had no complaints about the drink at all. Their interior was sooo cute, see photo attached. I loved the skull and red rose theme! It was very chill vibes when we went at around 7:30. However, from reading previous reviews, it seems that it gets much more fun the later the night gets. I'll have to come back and check it out at a later time to see the nighttime vibes! Will visit again soon! read more
4 years ago
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I popped in here on my way to the Eagle to see my husband. The vibe was so energetic. People were here to have a good time , and the bartenders where here to make that happen. They have a great selection of whiskeys and a fairly concise list of specialty cocktails, which I like. Don't give me 100 choices. I had a whiskey Rocks. And enjoyed my time here. This is a great way to keep the energy of the old armory Bar going. 100% if you're at the Kink armory for any events - pop in here before or after. read more
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What are the hours for music on Friday nights?
Apologies for delay…usually dj starts between 9-10pm
Is it only 21+?
Yes sorry, our license doesn’t allow any under 21 year old inside.
Do you offer a space for a private party?
Yes we do! We have two rooms that can be used separately or in tandem (for larger parties). If you are interested on further details, please email anastacia@dahliasf.com
Hello, is this place dog friendly?
Do you offer guest wifi?
Hello, Yes, we sure do! Hope you check us out soon…thank you in advance👌
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