Harlot runs on the smaller end in terms of club sizes in SF. The place is very narrow, and given…read morehow many tables there are, I wouldn't really call it a dance club -- like you literally can't dance except for a small square space in front of the DJ. It's much better as a place to gather friends and drink. The music is overall pretty well-selected. It's not too mainstream, but also not too obscure where you're just questioning what's going on. You'll definitely want to be on your feet and feeling the beat.

Originally had 5 stars but dropped down to 1 star after the disrespect the staff had with us. The…read morereviews are true, DO NOT go here during the evening time. Happy Hour is much better because the bouncer in the picture below is not present. Story: So my friend tells me their coworker is celebrating a birthday party here. I think, "great!" I come here for Happy Hour on Fridays and it will be a great time once again. It's about to be 1:00am and we're patiently waiting in line to get in. Harlot tells us there's a cover to get in but since a friend is having a birthday here and they have a table, we shouldn't have to pay. The bouncer tells us if the owner of the table comes out to collect us we can come in. After waiting for a while we just ask the bouncer if he can just check the table list for our names so that we don't have to wait for the friend. This is when the bouncer flips 180. He tells we not allowed in anymore and doesn't want to let us in. We think like you just promised us something else. He tells us we're being annoying and tells us to get out of the line. My friend gets real upset and asks why he changed it all up all of a sudden. This is when the bouncer picks up the rope dividers and starts pushing them towards us so that we move out of the line. We essentially don't move but the bouncer keeps edging closer with the ropes and it feels like he's trying to intimidate us with his height. Since we don't move bouncer puts his hands up to get us to move and makes contact with my friend. My friend flips out and doesn't understand what constitutes that kind of behavior from a bouncer. Look I understand that a bouncer's job is difficult having to deal with drunk people but I believe it's common courtesy to know not to put your hands on a customer. I'll take that your mad and frustrated any day but the fact that you have to resort to pushing an individual to get what you want is not ok. You originally had me at 5 stars but you are now down to 1 which has been rightfully deserved by the bouncer in the photo.

Long gone are my teenage years of clubbing at the "18 and over" City Nights, but if anything can…read morebring me back to those days, it's Mortified. I attended the show at this alternate location in SF on Friday night, and had a blast as usual. The venue worked well for the event, for the most part. No balcony seating like the DNA Lounge (the usual spot for Mortified), but they had more bar height tables and chairs for couples on the side, and open seating both on the floor and along the back wall on a raised level of the main room. A small bar in the back corner too. Excellent lighting, and great view of the stage from anywhere. Technical difficulties occurred at multiple points of the event, related to the sound and screen display. They did short music clips in between readers' performances since there was no live band for this particular show. Sometimes the music volume would be excruciatingly loud, and at times the images were projected off the screen or were accidentally changed mid-performance. Can't speak of the nightclub atmosphere here, as it's been decades since I've experienced that. But based on my recent visit, I'd say the venue overall was decent for an event space, and even if not perfect, I still had a good time.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Guy at the door accused me and my friends of…read morebringing alcohol in when I literally just had a bottled soda. They were super super rude at the door and the music is all girly pop artists. I would love to hear some Bay Area rappers or even rap or r&b in general. They played Taylor swift? Who plays Taylor swift IN A CLUB?!

Came here on a Friday to check out the throwback night and came a bit earlier than I normally…read morewould, but since it was raining I didn't want to risk it. There was no long line, and I got in pretty quickly. The inside was pretty normal, you got the stage, bar in the back, and the upstairs level, but they closed out a good amount of it, which made sense since I think it was going to be a pretty smaller crowd. We got some drinks and were waiting for the music to pick up, and it indeed picked up! Great music, great old school throwbacks, and the people were rolling in. Ended up coming down to dance for a bit, and got another drink, but overall, I felt it was a great 2 hours of hanging and dancing, and the crowd was vibing too!

the rumors were right bc this place is absolute dog shit lol only went here for the one time bc my…read morefavorite djs (dual damage) was having their SF debut here. staff utterly lacks customer service and remorse, the security here is so try-hard constantly walking around w their little flashlights. i mean A+ for being on top of it i guess? the vibe here is just so off and theres barely any room to stand and to even have a decent view of the stage. my friends were in line for the bathroom and this dude just pushes his way through trying to go in when there were girls in there. so freaking sick and ridiculous

10/10!! Went for my little sister 21st birthday & we had so much fun!! There was 10 of us & we all…read morehad so much music 10/10! Bottle girls 10/10! Everyone was so friendly! Definitely will be back!

Was denied entry at the door for being "overserved" in an instant and was blindsided by the owner's…read moreresponse. Didn't even argue and was just minding my own business. My friend tried to defend me and was also removed shortly after. Bouncer looked like he felt bad but he didn't want to opinionate too much in front the owner. As I get removed, there's a girl coming out, stumbling and pukes all over. Ironic. So my "overserved" self went to the bars with my friend and drank some more. Guess I wasn't served enough!

Great music and drinks. There's a dance floor. Service is excellent. Music slaps here! Great…read morevibes! Highly recommend with my most respectful regards.

Came on a Saturday night for some fun and vibes. The music is nice to sing along to since they play…read moresome well-known tracks. Good variety too between pop and hip hop. Cover was $20, and drinks run ~ $20 as well. I'm not sure how controlled entry / exit is, but around midnight it was fairly cramped, think body to body with everyone... The disco ball and fans were also super dusty - when's the last time these were cleaned?! Ventilation here is also pretty bad, and that includes smoke collecting on the inside. It was overall a hot and steamy experience, but not in *that* way...

Drinks here are v strong…read more Located next to the pawn shop, in the corner. The exterior looks unassuming in an area that isn't the best but the interior is different. This space is large with multiple rooms and a downstairs area that is spacious. Was pleasantly surprised.

Be aware that at least one of the security guards at the door will physically push you without…read moresaying excuse me or giving any warning if you're in his way. Just something to keep in mind before you go. He was the tall black one by the door. This place needs to hire a new security guard.

From the moment I walked in, I knew this place had its vibe figured out. The music hits just…read moreright--high-energy, fun, and perfectly mixed to keep you moving without ever feeling overwhelming. The dance floor stays lively, and the whole space feels built for a good night out. The staff deserves credit too. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, on top of things, and made it clear they cared about creating a great experience. The overall setup is clean, stylish, and easy to navigate, with plenty of room to dance and spots to catch your breath when you need a break.The sound and lighting easily stand out. Crisp audio, great visuals, and an atmosphere that feels both modern and welcoming. It's the kind of place where the night flies by because everything just clicks. If you're looking for a spot to unwind, let loose, and enjoy a night that feels effortless and fun, this is it. Already looking forward to coming back!

Went to see Kalan frfr, he didn't come out til 1 but the dj was cool, the place is nice and the…read moremusic is loud. It's kinda tight inside and the Uber out of there after was expensive. I'd go back