The grungier the better! I dig small intimate venues. It can get packed like sardines on the main floor so if you're short like me, head to the second floor for the best view of the stage! Also there's a few lounge chairs upstairs if you're into sitting. Saw one of my favorite artist here and it was lit!! LOVE YOU LOLO ZOUAI!! She is a Bay Area native and a rising star so don't sleep on her!! read more

This place is low key and decent for comedy shows and a place to hang out. Due to poor acoustics and the fan at full blast, it's loud and cold. The saving graces are the exceptionally helpful and friendly staff as well as their amazing grilled cheese sandwiches with a selection of your favorite toppings (e.g., basil, bacon, onions). Parking can be tough on the street. However, it's a few blocks from MUNI at Van Ness. read more

This venue had pretty good acoustics and a really chill vibe. We went to see Badfish, a Sublime cover band. This place has a full bar, and I found the bartender to be pretty friendly. They had ADA seating for us, but it wasn't very comfortable. I appreciate that they gave us a good view of the stage. Overall I liked this place, but didn't like what people were doing inside of it. I hate to sound like a weenie but smoking of all kind should be outside. Some of us are really sensitive to smoke and wish ordinances would be followed. Otherwise, the casual seating was really cool and the bathroom was really nice compared to other divey places. There is room for improvement with the decor, but I understand it's supposed to have a certain look. I'd go back if it weren't for a stoner band! read more

I can't say that I'm still a fan of the Rickshaw Stop. I like the small intimate size. And I like that the restrooms are by the door and there's hardly ever a wait. Drinks are pretty cheap and I like that the water is self-service at the end of the bar. But the shows start late and go really long. The doors don't open until 8 o'clock, and the first act doesn't usually go on until 8:45. And don't expect the main act until well after 10. At the last show, there was a half hour wait between the two. The place was full, the stage was set, and everyone was antsy and ready to go. Is it a ploy to sell more drinks? It might not bother me if it a was the weekend but on a weeknight when I still need to take public transportation home and get up at 6:30 the next morning to go back to work, I'd like to wrap up at a reasonable hour. Subsequently. every time I've been here, I've had to leave before the main act was over which sucks. Another thing is that sound system isn't very good. I didn't realize how bad until I saw a couple of shows at The Independent for a few dollars more on the ticket price. I could hear every word the singers were singing. At the Rickshaw, the bass is really low and throbbing sometimes to the point of ridiculousness. Even in the intimate moments of songs, when the artist is playing the keyboard and singing, the sound is muddy and distorted. Not OK! They do have a balcony with a few seats but they'll be taken early by people who know they're in it for a long haul. read more

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The warm packed nights at Rickshaw stop have scared me off checking out Rickshaw Stop for intimate concerts for awhile now. I'm glad I finally decided to give Rickshaw Stop another chance - cause if you do it right - it's definitely what's up. All you gotta do - is show up early. Make a mad dash to the top floor. Find a big padded soft couch right by the balcony railing. Plop down. Kick back. Take off shoes. And don't move for the entire night. Unless you have someone to save your spot for you. Where else in the city can you relax and lie down on a soft lovely couch, with a killer view of the stage, while listening to seriously on point music? huh? Trust. read more

UMMMMM.... :X Ok, honesty is the best policy right? Rickshaw Stop is just NOT my scene. I didn't even know this place existed much less was located 1.5 blocks from the office. In theory, it would be the perfect spot to Party Like A Rockstar then crawl underneath my desk, wake up the next morning, and hope no one remembers what I wore the previous day. Ok, maybe not because I'm a lady after all. Rickshaw Stop is a club that has live band performances specifically Indie music. They also have Bhangra nights which is some sort of Indian folk dancing. When we ended up here last night (not by choice) for a Popscene party, I pretty much sobered up after seeing shirtless men doing interpretive dances. A guy next to us then started throwing up all over himself while no one even seemed to care. That pretty much sealed the deal for me. Now that I got that out of the way, I'll keep this to a venue only review. COVER $15-$20 (Depending on the performers, tickets can be bought online fro $5-$15) DRESS CODE None CROWD Very mixed but mainly hippies and hipsters. MUSIC Indie. I don't even know what this is so not even going to elaborate on this. BAR 2 bars DRINKS $9-$10 for top shelf liquor. $20 minimum for CC's AMBIANCE/DÉCOR Small, grey, and sweaty. Huge ceiling-to-floor red curtains added a splash of color along with the tv projection scene playing psychedelic images. The main level has the dance floor and stage. The upper balcony level has a couches, food bar, and a smoking lounge. There were also two rickshaw carts which I really wanted to crawl into to sleep but it probably would have broken into pieces. PARKING Plenty of street parking. Beware of street cleaning though so make sure to check the signs. That is all... P.S. - This is a generous 3 STAR review because security aren't douchebags which most SF clubs employ. read more

Nicest security and cheapest drinks. Been to a ton of shows here but specifically this was italo disco night. Everyone was in a good mood and really dressed up they were even selling records and clothes upstairs. read more

This and the Bottom of the Hill have become my two favorite spots to catch a concert in the city. The venue is located in Hayes Valley, which makes it super easy to get to from the Van Ness muni-metro and most buses. The location is also ideal for grabbing a bite before the show (try Rich Table or Chez Maman) and some cocktails after (try Absinthe or Brass Tacks). The space itself is large enough to get some great traveling bands, but small enough to feel very intimate. The stage isn't raised very high and there isn't any noticeable security or barriers set up so it's a great experience to watch the bands perform up close (just watch your head for any flying limbs from the circle pit at punk/metal shows). Btw, there's a mezzanine level with two levels of couches and benches if you want to stay out of the mix. Lastly, the shows are typically super cheap for SF standards ($10-20) as are the drinks. The bartenders are pretty fast and friendly as well, so that's a huge win. read more

Rickshaw Stop - View from 10ft back from stage. Band is White Lung. - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm reviewing Rickshaw Stop as a music venue, not a dance club or bar. I have no idea what it's like as a club, but from some of the pictures posted, it looks like a lot of drunkies dancing with brightly colored beverages. As a music venue, I've enjoyed Rickshaw overall. The place certainly has personality including random rickshaws placed around the space. The bar is conveniently located on the side and is cheap. The venue itself is a good size with a smaller balcony in the back for people trying to avoid the standing room crowd. My only complaint about the venue is the crowd sometimes errs toward the young'uns side, which can make me feel like an old creepy dude scouting. Once I went to a show where the opening band was clearly from the local high school as the front of the room became heavily populated with kids with backpacks. They began moshing to music that probably shouldn't be moshed to. Another time, I went to watch a Wavves show and a young man jumped on stage and started dancing like a chimpanzee on crack. He tried to fend off a bouncer who was about 3x his size and ended up getting choke slammed off the stage. Definitely worth the price of admission. read more

Rickshaw Stop - Zee Avi at Rickshaw Stop - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Over the past 5 years I have seen some spectacular, MINDBLOWING sets at Rickshaw: Charli XCX School of Seven Bells Shiny Toy Guns The Lovemakers DJ Aaron Axelsen (he books a lot of the great shows here as well) A close, intimate view wherever you are standing as the capacity can hold no more than 200 (if that), the sound is on point, the stage low, the drinks are strong, the crowd is never really a douchey gathering, and most shows are under $20. This venue and Bottom of the Hill are where Coachella/Outside Lands type acts play when they are just starting out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

Yeeeaahh...they made it. I thought this would last a friggin' year based on it's location. Here it is 3 1/2 years later. We just went to the last throwdown before Labor day. DJ Funk/ Jeffrodisiac are sick! I wish they stuck to ghettotech and not pop house remixes;( Bounce!! The only set back was the line. There were a bunch of little punk ass emo rock/gangster for a night clowns jumping in and out of line. The door dude housed all the jokers who were trying to sneak in. The thing is (because they are young and don't give a shit about anyone else). It just makes it longer for all the other foolios (me) at the door. -The dance floor gets packed but if you want a break, head up to the balcony. -Coat service -Good drinkz -A stage you can potentially fall from while dancing It's fun and the bartenders are on it. That's a good thing. read more

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This place is great! I love that there is ins and outs and easy parking. It's also close to BART. There's diverse events here too. The upstairs is chill. I LOVE the free Foosball table! I have played many games with friends and new found friends. There is also plenty of seating upstairs including ones where you can still see the stage. I don't like the smoking room upstairs, considering there's ins and outs anyhow, but I think it's convenient for smokers. However, there is now a SKEEBALL machine inside!! If you break 200 pts, you win a free drink! I also like the 2 rickshaws they have as decor! They make for fun, drunk photo opps. The sound system is decent and the red curtains on stage and around the venue are nice. The drinks are average priced and the staff are nice. The venue is large enough to have an epic dance party, yet still feels intimate. It's a great place to catch or show or dance your pants off. read more

I rang in the New Year at the Rickshaw Stop to see Turquoise Jeep. Drinks were cheap. Their house DJ is terrible. There is an upstairs area that I didn't visit. read more

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I came prepared ... prepared to be pushed-shoved-handled-sweltered in the throes of the mosh. And man, was it a smokin good time! Could be because Datarock played one of the Most Fun concerts I've ever been to In... My... Entire... Life. How can anyone not love 4 Norwegians suited up in red warm-ups (hood: on), red slip-on Vans and aviators leading the audience in calisthenics, edgey dance moves, lyrics and cowbell; interchanging, -playing drums, bass, guitar, synth, more percussion; all to the rhythm of actually really good songs. You have not lived until you've had an exceedingly tall Nord self-hurled at you, his red-jerseyed bod floating effortlessly amidst a blur of dark finger nailed hands. And ended a concert with a moving rendition -- full audience participaton on stage mandatory -- of that Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes' classic I've Had the Time of My LIfe. And I owe it all to you, Datarock. read more

Been to the Rickshaw twice now, keeping this short and sweet I guess I'd say it serves it's purpose as a decent live music venue. It's got a pretty large open area with a nice sized stage which allows you to listen to music. Which is it's purpose. So yea, I guess that's a solid 3 stars right, simply functioning as intended with no real stand out qualities? The drinks were mediocre, yet another 3 star designation, again nothing to really flip out about. They have coat check which is a plus. Many events are all ages or 18+ which generally I avoid like the plague, but I'm two for two on not being completely over run by any rabid groups of annoying kids. That's all I got. Boring huh? Not my fault they didn't inspire me to write anything else... If a show is going on here that you want to see then hell yea, Rickshaw works, I just wouldn't make a spontaneous jaunt here. read more

I went to the Rickshaw Stop for the first time to watch Zee Avi on February the 25th. [rant] Event Organizers know people are coming to see someone who's musical genre we probably prefer, so why do they always pick openers that play a completely different type of sound? For my sanity and physical health (the ears were about to start bleeding) I had to step outside plenty of times between openers and even DURING a few. [/rant] It's smaller than other places, but for the size of the crowd that night: ideal. The rickshaws were cute, the ambiance much like the old-school dive bars I've seen in Bali, and the bartenders friendly. I had a few cocktails - two people made them delicious (strong yet sweet), another guy used the cheap stuff that tasted like mouthwash without the minty freshness. If you get there early, you could save yourself a seat in the loungey zone upstairs and hang out while all the openers do their thing. We got there at 7:55 and 4 bands + a little over 3 hours later, we heard Zee Avi. The highlight of that night was Zee Avi's performance, then running into her in the restroom and chatting with her for a bit. read more

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Rickshaw Stop is great!!! I saw The Spinto Band here back in March with Pop Scene, it was killer. Great room, great sound, good location (right by MUNI -- blast you N Judah). Too bad that The Chop is going to tear it to the ground on August 2nd. I really liked Rickshaw Stop and I am sincerely going to miss it, but I guess that is what The Chop is all about, laying waste. read more

Rickshaw Stop - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 -- The Chop - A Night To Remember - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheap drinks, cheap tickets, intimate venue and rock n roll. What more could you ask for? There is a great mix of people (rockabilly, motorcycle riding dudes, old dudes, yuppies (is that still a thing?), hippies, etc.) which makes for good people watching. Ended up standing during most of the show, which was nice. Much love to Rickshaw Stop for cranking up the A/C above the stage - vents facing the audience - once people started moving and the interior temperature started rising. Super friendly bartenders. The bathroom was as clean as you are going to find in a bar/music venue. read more

I was finally able to see a show at Rickshaw Stop just a few weeks ago. I nabbed tickets for Cathedrals' EP release party for Popscene. We arrived around 10:15ish and there was already a long line out the door. It was packed for a Thursday night. When we walked in, we decided to take a look upstairs, where there was a small bar and a balcony with a view of the dance floor and stage. The ceiling was pretty low on the second level. Back downstairs, we bought a couple drinks (there's a minimum if you wanna use a credit card) and made our way toward the stage. The sound was pretty good. Props to the lighting guys too. There wasn't much decor except for the velvet curtain that wrapped around the venue and the visuals that were projected onto the screen behind the stage. Ladies room had 2 stalls..it wasn't super clean, but we survived. There was one spot on the floor where a fan was blasting..good if you need some air, bad if you're trying to keep your DO in one place. The cool thing was that the performers could only access the backstage area by walking through the left side of the dance floor, so we were able to say hello and grab a photo with Brodie as she walked by. Total fan girl moment. I was stoked to finally get tickets to a show at Rickshaw Stop since it is a pretty intimate venue. Expect anyone that performs here to blow up within a couple months..i.e. Jessie Ware, Sam Smith, and pretty soon Cathedrals! read more

Rickshaw Stop - Cathedrals @ Rickshaw Stop - Dance Clubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rickshaw Stop is one of the best spots we've played so far. Reason #1? Sound. Reason #2? Sound. Reason #3? Sound! The sound on stage was absolutely superb. Most venues only care what the sound is like for people watching the show, but leave the sound on stage as an afterthought. Normally it's just a cacophony of all sounds overwhelming each other leaving me guessing what's going on. But not at the Rickshaw, where the sound on stage was amazingly clear. I could actually hear the guitars, the vocals, and my bass. The stage is great as well. It's big, with lots of room to move around. It's not too high or too low, so we have a good view of the crowd and feel like we're right on top of them. And lighting was fantastic as well. It actually went along with what we were playing, mood-wise and tempo as well. It's a great venue to play a gig at, which in turn makes it a great venue to watch a band as well. We hope to be back soon! read more

A really tiny venue so you're really up close and personal. We saw a really cool show with A Tribe Called Red. Even at the back, you could see them easily. They had looping movie scenes being projected on a giant screen on the stage. If you went to the bar in the back, there was absolutely no crowd. Our tickets said doors open at 8pm; A Tribe Called Red didn't start until 10:45pm, which we unfortunately didn't know until we got to the door at about 9pm - we actually just got our hands stamped, biked back home to the Mission, and came back out around 10:30pm. It was lucky that they allow reentry! I should've called ahead to find out when they were starting. read more

As my first club, Rickshaw Stop has a special place in my heart. The venue isn't exactly the prettiest place - it looks rather sketchy from the outside actually. Even on the inside, it's rather austere, though the rickshaw is an interesting, nice touch. I cannot comment on the food or the drinks, but as a concert venue, it's amazing. The ground floor is rather large, so it's well-suited for the acoustics. If the show's ever too wild, there is also a second floor viewing deck. Though it may be case by case, when I went, DSLRs was allowed, so as a photographer, that was definitely a plus. I came here to see Boris and Deafheaven, both of which were amazing acts. For groups that had a really powerful sound impact, the venue and setup did them justice. It was an intimate affair, and I much preferred the atmosphere compared to a larger venue. The lighting of this place is also amazing, so props to whoever was manning the lights that night. My pictures turned out well, the atmosphere of the concert was chill, and even the people were very relaxed - much unlike what you may find at a more typical concert. If Rickshaw Stop ever hosts an act I'm interested in, I'll be sure to come back. TIP: DSLR Photography is allowed (or at least at the concert I went to), so feel free to shoot away! read more

If a new band books a gig at Rickshaw, you can bet they're going to start making it big in due time (Ellie Goulding, Lily Allen, Bastille, Sam Smith, The Wombats, etc.) Overall, i love this venue and the hidden crazy gem that it is. Rickshaw is small enough so that if you get there early, you can literally be inches away from the performers, but it's also large enough so that you can get down and groovy upstairs and in the back. However, it does get insanely packed, so be warned if you're going to a sold out show. If a show is sold out and you are kicking yourself in the butt for not getting tickets in time, have no fear! They usually sell a limited number of tickets at the door, so get there early if you want to score tickets. There is also an open dance floor after the gig is over, which is always fun. The performances are always fantastic and if you're from the bay, I highly recommend seeing a show during your time here. It's definitely a bucket list venue for the avid concertgoer. read more

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I've only gone here for Blow Up which is held like 3 Fridays of the month. Check it out here: http://blowupsf.com/ I am just going to say that this is one of my favorite places to get drunk and go nuts. If you don't like Top 40 or any other crap they play on the radio come here and listen to some good funk, electropop, foreign, and electronica. I promise you'll have fun here as long as you're cool with being around lots of hipster people and not that many Asian people. The drinks are priced well. The number one thing is the music. It's so worth it just to listen to the dope DJ's spin some sick songs you've never heard. The only reason I don't give this place 5-stars is because it's an 18+ place. If it were 21+ then it would be perfect. read more

For Nerd Nite Key tips - Buy tickets ahead of time (as in a week ahead of time). They do sell out. They sell 30 tickets at the door but even when buckets of rain were falling from the sky there was a line of people who had been waiting 30+ minutes for these standby tickets. - Line up ~6:30p if you want seats and a clear view - Come with an open mind The venue was easy to find by Van Ness and Fell. Plus there will likely be a long line forming anyway. The location itself lacked seating leaving many on the floor and uncertainty whether there was a clear escape route (say if I needed to visit the ladies room). Thankfully people at the floor sat down and my view from a chair was perfect. They serve food and drink if you are hungry but I personally didn't feel like throwing $8 for a grilled cheese. As for nerd nite itself, I appreciate that there were 3 different topics; however it really is a hit or miss. It is best to buy a ticket if you have interest in at least one of the topics because otherwise these are volunteer lecturers and not professional speakers. read more

God I was here more than two years ago when I was underage . My first club I spose it would be. I had to look for it cause it had these weird ass chairs that I could not get out of my head. Like Japanese taxi's and XXL plastic kid chairs. My bf at the time had to take me here cause I wasn't old enough for anything else so it was kinda fun to chill, drink and listen to the godawful stylings of Mr Lexicon. Why do I remember the name? I got one of their fliers cause they were the worst thing I had ever seen. They were so bad they were good (I may be possibly stretching the term good). Anyways I thought this place was cute. Glad I can now put a name to the "weird place with strange chairs" club I tell everyone about. read more

Meh. I've been to Rickshaw Stop for a few events -- and it was always a let down. It's difficult to get a drink, the sound system is too loud and there were too many freaking burners. Oh, wait - maybe that has something to do with the event. Anyway, I found it a narrow, confined space with little opportunity for conversation and where the hell is the bathroom anyway? Never really had much incentive to return on other nights to check it out -- there are so many places in the city that are nicer and more comfortable. Let the urban hipsters have it -- I have no need of trendy night spots. read more

I left this place drenched with sweat. Went for a friends birthday and honey, we all danced out hearts out. The crowd was the perfect size - enough room for my swinging arms and my small booty. Even the people were delicious. There's a upstairs room for smoking which was nice because I didn't have to stand outside freezing. But warning...since there's no proper ventilation at all, the longest one person can possibly stay is 7.25 minutes unless you are one of the two people who were making out in the corner. Drink. Drink. Drink. Dance. Dance. Dance. Mix Repeat. read more

Here's my tip for you: go for the sangria. It's the alcohol value ratio by far. Backing up: went to the cool Movie Video Race event last weekend and loved being washed over by the hippity-hip-hip-hipsters. Even standing in line was awesome - "hey - I went to a silent disco on twin peaks last night" etc. Damn, the things you learn when you get out a little. Got inside in time to actually get a spot with our backs to the bar to hold us up as the place filled up....and up.....and up. And we were right next to the free water station so once we were packed in like sardines, we got our body rubs free as people moved past us to get their free H20. Anyway, started with a drink special with tequila because they don't have a stout that sounded interesting. It wasn't so great and definitely teeny, so went for the sangria. Hallelujah, I hit the motherlode! $5 and the wine is laced with a hefty portion of brandy, so by the time I was two sangrias in and my friend showed up, I'm sure she didn't recognize my sentences as english. The bartenders were very friendly and the place reminded me a smidge of New Parish, for you Oaktown folk. I could see the band that played fairly well, and the video screens were high enough up that even the amazonian people in front of us didn't block them too much. Seriously - hubby's 6'2" and there were MASSIVE quantities of people taller than him in front of us. Is this younger generation living longer AND getting taller? Not fair man, not fair. Oh - final stamp of approval for the Boffo cart out front that sold the Yams. Holy sriracha sauce, them puppies are delicious! And spicy enough that we shamelessly drank someone's open and forgotten bottle of IPA that we watched sitting there on the bar for 20 minutes with no one claiming it. So there ya go - even got a bonus drink out of it. (Don't judge - you'd have done it too, I swear.) read more

Attended the Mahalia show fri 8/31. STAFF: not quite the horror show that they are reputed to be, just the typical gruff venue employee types INSIDE: stage in back of room, bar off to side. there is a small upstairs balcony. it's a small space but didn't feel overly crowded. good set lighting. BATHROOMS????: YES. there are men+women bathrooms. women's had 2 stalls, decently clean for a hole in the wall venue. PARKING: we were able to get street parking on franklin very easily-and bc it was so late we didn't have to pay! Mahalia and Kiah both put on great sets, and it so cool to see them in such an intimate setting. I would come back to Rickshaw again. *one thing I will note is that if you're a person that has any type of issue w/ smoke or asthma or just breathing, a lot of people were smoking/vaping. and in such a small space, it was kind of heavy-so that wasn't too fun. read more

A great place for a smaller/ more intimate show! Came here for a concert and was able to get right at the front of the stage. You can either stand in the lower area or stand/ sit in the upper area--the lower area goes very far back so don't arrive too late otherwise you will be far from the stage. The lower area has a bar, where they have beers on tap and they also had a cocktail special named after one of the performer's songs. They also have an upper area which is a decent size--the regulars seem to go straight up there and grab a seat on the couches and chairs. The seats are good if you don't want to be down below where you will be tight standing next to people. I like that a Rickshaw Shop is walking distance from Civic Center bart! Maybe a 10 min walk. As always be careful walking at night and try not to walk alone. If you are looking for a dinner beforehand, Cala is right next door to Rickshaw. I have never been but I've heard good things (you should make a reservation beforehand). Enjoy! read more

Awful place, the venue is small and suffocating. Not to mention the staff and manager are rude and get physical with their patrons, would recommend that anyone who wants to have a good time avoid this place at all costs. read more

Rickshaw Stop has so many elements going for it to make it a fun night spot but somehow the overall experience comes up just short. It's a nicely-sized club that feels intimate with easy access to the bar where responsive bartenders pour you reasonably priced drinks. The dance floor is reasonably roomy and the lights are pretty awesome. Here's the thing that is a little odd for me though - folks on the dance floor seemed more intent on "posing" versus just dancing and having a good time. Very strange. Still I liked the music and had a good time with my friends. Not my favorite spot to spend the night but I won't be opposed to going back to Rickshaw Stop with the right folks. read more

Tips and Tricks: The Big Ole and Big Dickel equate to three drinks anywhere else. Fantastic Deal, makes up for cover, even if it's for a great band at $15. Get there at least 20 minutes early to snag a good couch on the balcony. You can park in the dingy yellow almost-painted spots along the street at night. (got a spot after someone in front of me starred at it for 30 seconds before going all risk-averse) Beware of anyone who's hands are conveniently covered by long sleeves and asks you to buy their drink. (seriously people, everyone knows that one Oxy pad will take off permanent marker like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser) Don't try and beat my top score on skeeball, you might throw out your shoulder. :-) read more

Had an amazing time here for a Calum Scott concert, his first time in SF! Love that the rickshaw is such a small intimate space and can bring in artists like Calum Scott who are so talented and genuinely excited to be performing. Only downside for me is...It's basically standing room only....and I'm not as young as I used to be. read more

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RE: Party venue This venue was recommended to me through a colleague and as soon as we visited the space, we were sold. Thanks to Dan, Harp, and their team, we had the best corporate holiday party our staff has ever had! Dan was incredible to work with and made sure we got a great deal. He was easy-going, helpful, and genuinely excited about the event which made planning so much more enjoyable. They made setup and cleanup a breeze, allowed us to move things around to fit our party's needs, and even helped decorate with the holiday vibe we were going for. You could tell everyone wanted to help us have a good time and keep things running smoothly. The drinks were good (they let us have 2 custom drinks on the menu which was fun and popular among guests), the bar service was fast and easy (we used the drink ticket approach), and Dan was fast and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Parking and safety were non-issues, there was plenty of space for our 150+ guests, and again the vibe the space lends itself to is just right for a trendy mingling and festive atmosphere. If you're looking for a hip, cool place to throw a party, this is it! Seriously, give them a call. read more

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You get an award for rudest bouncer of ALL TIME. Came here for Popscene/Frenship on the hottest night ever (75 degrees at 7pm?!) and I happened to have a water bottle in my purse with like 2 ounces of rose left (from earlier in the day) in it. The bouncer asked to see my purse, I said ok, totally forgetting about the rose. So he saw my water bottle, took it out, and said "THIS IS PINK". Right, ok, so...? I said "can I drink it? I can step out of the line" And he didn't care at all that I said anything. He then threw the water bottle to this scary looking possibly homeless guy in a wife beater across the sidewalk and the wifebeater guy dumped the rose on the sidewalk, then threw the leftover bottle to a nearby trash can. Bouncer then said to me "you can purchase alcohol inside" Yeah, really? two ounces of rose would have cut back your revenue by how much? $2? Normally bouncers would give you a chance to drink it or go to back of the line or like, give you a chance to even respond. Obviously I wasn't trying to sneak it in.. the water bottle is a huge Dasani bottle! thanks for treating me like a criminal. Btw, you didn't even check the rest of my purse after you made a scene out of my water bottle. You didn't even thoroughly do your job. read more

I was simply walking by when this man took my drink and said I couldn't have it. Wtf???? I wasnt even attending the event. I was simply passing by and talking to my friends. I surely hope there's some sort of compensation to be had because that was $3.25 down the drain. I have never frequented this place and after the treatment I had, I will never come back. You have no respect for people or their personal belongings. You are disrespectful. I will never give this place any sort of patronage. I can literally see my drink on the sidewalk from this rogue bouncer. read more

I've been here twice: Once for Cockblock with a dear bunch of friends who put the 'L' in LGBTQAS. Once for Leslie & the LY's. Both were occasions for a lifetime. read more

I had the literal worst experience I have ever had at a live venue at the Rickshaw Stop. About two months back I attended a show with my boyfriend who is from outside of California. For context, he is 22. Being from Portland, he carried an Oregon ID, which isn't that unusual to see in California, considering that Oregon is close by. He comes to visit me pretty often and he has literally never had any trouble with any Californian businesses accepting his ID. Back to the experience, we had arrived around 10am for the show, since it was our favorite band performing. Around 8pm they begin checking ID's to let people into the show. As I was under 21, I just got an X on my hands showing that I couldn't drink- the usual. Once they get him to check his ID, the bouncer kinda lingers and asks if he could take his ID with him. My boyfriend agrees. After the few minutes the bouncer comes back with another staff member, and looks my boyfriend dead in the face and says "man this is the fakest ID I've ever seen". Excuse me?????? The line behind us goes quiet. My boyfriend goes quiet. His ID is most definitely not fake. That's his actual driver's license. He literally used it to get on the fucking plane a week before. Apparently you can use his ID to get into federal airspace but not into this shitty ass bar. My boyfriend refutes this claim. The bouncer claims that his ID is fake because it is "to clean". What the fuck. Do you expect all ID's to be battered and ratty as hell? Sorry he keeps his ID in his wallet and he's a fairly clean person? His other claim is that his ID "looks fake and has a weird white space under it". For fucks sake I KNOW FOR A FACT they have a GOVERNMENT ISSUED BOOKLET that is issued out to the venue that HAS PICTURES OF ID'S FOR THEM TO COMPARE. I also know you can scan that shit to see if it's real. But apparently this dude is blind as hell because he still thinks his ID is fake. His other excuse: his ID was to bendy. Context: Oregon ID's are thinner than California ones. They, are in fact, fairly bendable in comparison. However, get this, even if the material is different than California ones, this doesn't mean that his ID is fake! At this point my boyfriend is showing them every other ID he has, like his college ID and his debit/credit cards and they are still refusing to believe that is his actual license. The bouncer's defense is "he's seen a lot of Oregon ID's in his time and this is most definitely fake". At this point my boyfriend is freaking out but still trying to stay polite. He needs his ID back because he's flying out the next day and he needs it to get on the plane. They question him on the info on the ID and he repeats hit back to them just fine because, ya know, It's his actual ID. My boyfriend didn't even want to drink in the first place, and he just wants his license back. He asks them if he can just have an X on the back of his hand like all the minors but they refuse. After a few back and forths, the bouncer agreed to give him back his ID, but under the condition that he can't attend the show. Literally what the fuck. We had driven three hours to San Francisco and had been sitting on the street for 12 hours for this show. We had been planning to see this band for months. At this point everyone in line behind us was on our side after hearing the commotion and begging the bouncers to let him in. After a bit more arguing the bouncers finally cave, give him his ID back, and give him an X on his hands and let him in, probably because everyone behind us was willing to riot for his sake. When we were walking in the first bouncer turns to my boyfriend and says "I don't care what you say, that's still the fakest ID I've ever seen". The absolute gall of guy. I understand how they would want to be careful with how strict California liquor laws are, but the way the bouncers acted was completely unacceptable. They had zero right to threaten us on behalf of their own stupidity and because we were PAYING CUSTOMERS. Even the band themselves apologize on behalf of how the staff acted after hearing how he was treated, and honestly we would have left if not for them. I would also like to add that another group from out of state that attended the same show got their car broken into the same night, as the venue isn't in the best area. I will literally never be visiting the Rickshaw stop ever again. I don't even care if my favorite band is playing. I don't care if Kurt Cobain or someone else of equal capacity rises from the dead and plays at the Rickshaw. I'd rather eat cyanide pills and chase it with bleach than interact with this staff again. I highly recommend against attending any shows at this venue ESPECIALLY if you have an out of state ID's. God knows what bullshit excuse the bouncers are going to come up with to cause you problems. You also might get your shit broken into. There are FAR better venues in San Francisco to see live music at without being hassled. read more