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    Monarch

    3.7 (432 reviews)
    Open 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Ashley C.

    This was a cute club! I didn't get to see all the floors as I came on a Thursday during a student DJ event, but felt like the space we were in was clean and intimate. The drinks were also unique, this made me want to start my clubbing era and was super fun to support my friend and enjoy music with our group!

    Chang T.

    Beautiful venue with over 4 DJ booths. Each room is uniquely decorated. A total 3 floors. = 5 The staff was extremely friendly =5 Drinks were delicious and good selection of beer=4 Now here is the 900 pound gorilla, it's located in the tenderloin where it's definitely not ideal if you walking to and away from the venue. I really hope things changes.

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    Michelle Z.

    Went for NYE - to be honest, the crowd was not as lively as I expected and it was an older crowd. Cool eclectic decor inside and many rooms to dance in so it's not super crowded, which is nice. They had an aerial dancer and lots of DJs playing a variety of music. They did the countdown on the big screen though which was cool! And I loved the free photo booth. (Probably meant for max 2 people at once.) The area surrounding it is very sketchy (worst part of soma/mid market) so be careful when parking or getting dropped off in the area.

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    Juan V.

    It's time to wake up from the Dreamforce hangover since Dreamforce ended just like another Summer in San Francisco. I attended an event to celebrate the Nonprofit Community called "The Engagement Party " at Monarch in SOMA. The proceeds of the event were to benefit the organization Amplify. The Monarch Night Club is located on the corner of 6th and Mission in San Francisco which has an interesting outdoor environment. It is Nextdoor to the tapas bar The Pawn Shop. The event had DJ's spinning upstairs and downstairs this venue. There was also a Circus Soleil type of performer spinning around the bar where I was drinking from. This was a 4X the open bar event since they had four different bars with open bars. The drink menu was curated and I had to start a few drinks called " Fundraiser up Old Fashioned" it contained Angel's Envy Bourbon, Simple Syrup, and some different types of bitters and it had a smooth taste and was kept on repeat. Then I had the "Blackthorn Blanco" Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Ghost Pepper Cardamon Syrup, Prickly Pear, Agave, Lime which was a good follow up drink . Then I tried the "Formassembly Fizz" which had Grey Goose Vodka, Thai Chai Tea, Ginger Beer, and Lemon. This drink was very sour like biting into sour lemon. As someone who had the drink earlier described it to me as similar to the Beetle Juice Cocktail " The Sand-worm Slayer" but on the sour side . It was too sour for me. One try was enough for me. The rest of the drinks throughout the night had some type of whiskey in it. The music went from pop to hip hop and to electronic music and mashups. The people in attendance were from all around the USA and Canada ( team Canada represented ). It was a good mix of people in the For-profit and Nonprofit world having fun in this part of the planet San Francisco. The party seems to end up on street corners of 6th and Mission as there was a different party going on already outside in the area at night. I look forward to another Dreamforce next year. At least there is SF Tech week to look forward in early October and an event a few doors down. Come inside and party in San Francisco after dark At a fly place on the corner of 6th and Mission called the Monarch

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    Karen R.

    This is recommended as a must have. Tasty and refreshing drink. The ambiance was private and pleasant. Great customer service. Really enjoy ourselves.

    Sofia R.

    I came here to hear one of my favorite artists and really enjoyed the ambiance of the place. Great decorations and the dance floor downstairs was small enough to feel intimate along with enough room for everyone. I loved how they had a hard kombucha with was tasty and sat in my stomach right. There was also another smaller dance floor when you walk in along with some couches. The place had a lot of plants and options if you didn't want to dance. There are chairs, a photo booth and the comfy couches offering people a chance to sit down comfortably and get to have conversations. Really loved the venue and music, I recommend if someone wants to check out a new spot.

    The featured cocktails - beautiful design motif throughout this entire venue.

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    Ask the Community - Monarch

    Anyone know if there's a cover?

    Hi Nadia – the cover charge depends on the night, and whether or not we have an event happening. You can always check our website for details at monarchsf.com. Hope to see you soon!

    Dec 14 it doesn't say 21+, does this mean it's 18+ dec 14?

    Hi there—our venue is 21+ at all times. Thanks!

    Where can I eat near here?

    Hi Samantha, we do serve food at the bar during happy hour – Taco Tuesday specialties on Tuesdays, and a specialty tapas menu on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We'd also recommend eating at The Pawn Shop next door!

    18 and up?

    No, 21+

    Is there a coat check?

    Yes, downstairs only.

    How is it on a Sunday night?

    Roomy.

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    4.1(594 reviews)
    0.3 miUnion Square, Tenderloin
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    I stayed at the Hilton Union Square this weekend and ended up visiting Cityscape three different…read moretimes during my stay. On my first visit, I was helped by Jose, and he absolutely made the experience. Not only was he friendly and welcoming, but he took the time to explain some of the history of the bar and recommend several tequila-based cocktails that turned out to be fantastic. His knowledge and customer service were so good that I specifically looked for him on my next two visits. The views at Cityscape are incredible, with different perspectives of San Francisco depending on which side of the bar you're on. Yes, the drinks are on the pricier side, but between the quality, atmosphere, and unbeatable views, they're well worth it. One thing I really like is how easy it is to visit. Just walk into the Hilton Union Square, head to the elevators, and go straight to the 46th floor--no check-in or hassle required. A big shoutout to Jose for making every visit memorable. Great drinks, amazing views, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be back.

    One of the server that helped us was borderline rude and body shaming. I ordered the truffle potato…read morechips and for the last one he looked at me winked and said for your diet. He was an older white man with a beard who the servers told me was jose. It was extremely belittling and rude. Do not come here if you want to be disrespected and it's sad because the drinks and food were good. After I gave a small tip they even try to come up to you to try to change and contest the amount.

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    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

    5% surcharge. They have the place all festive for the…read moreholidays. Here's the run-down: 4.6/5: Hot buttered cider $17. With Johnny Walker Black, Drambuie, apple cider, apple butter. I definitely prefer this version to the more traditional version that just adds water. 4.5/5: Pigs in a Blanket $15. The puff pastry is very buttery, and the sausage is higher-end.

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    3.9(404 reviews)
    0.4 miSoMa
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    Shelby at SFO offers an immaculate view and a welcoming atmosphere that makes for a pleasant dining…read moreexperience. We were seated promptly, and the service throughout was attentive and professional. The food was well-prepared and flavorful. The drinks didn't quite hit the right notes and fell a bit short of expectations in terms of balance and flavor. Overall, the combination of the stunning views, efficient service, and good food made for an enjoyable visit. With a little refinement to the cocktails, this could easily become a five-star experience.

    As lovely as the view is here, I definitely did not get to enjoy my time here as much as I would…read morehave hoped. I was dining alone and it seemed like they decided when I was done ordering from the menu. I ordered a oaxacan old fashioned and the cheese charcuterie board, which was absolutely delicious! That was all the food I got to try, though. After finishing my drink, I asked the waiter who came over about the strongest drink on their menu, which he said was the oaxacan. That sounded great, so I asked for a refill. However he then took the menu without saying anything which confused me a bit. After returning with my drink he thanked me for joining them so I figured that was them signaling I was done ordering! I would have loved to try more food from their menu but I ended up leaving to another restaurant. Plus, 40 dollars for one mediocre drink is pretty crazy.

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