I came here for a private event with friends on a weekend evening and had a blast! Between the unique drinks, karaoke-centered bar, and wonderful service, it was a memorable night. Strawberry Moon IU: This was my first drink of the night, and we started out strong with this yakult soju that was sweet and yummy. Fogtown: This drink reminded me of a piña colada and was also sweet! Ube Keopi: This drink was on the stronger side alcohol-wise, but its strong ube taste masked most of the alcohol. Seoul by the Bay: Loved the vodka and lychee lime combo in this drink. read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - Strawberry Moon IU - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sooooo.... We ended up at this karaoke bar bc it was near where the lunar new year parade in SF was taking place and we wanted to continue enjoying our night out in the city. It's very close to Dragons Gate entrance to Chinatown so very well located. Diverse crowd and a variety of different song genres of karaoke. I don't know what was happening with the karaoke but everything that could go wrong- WAS going wrong... the MIC was not even working so you couldn't hear the persons voice, the tempo on the songs was faster than the original version so everyone was always off beat, the words on the screen were lagged to the beat playing so it's off tune, the karaoke "master" was skipping others to put himself on song after song and he sucked!! The app allows you to bump yourself up so some people just never got to sing . lol it was just a MESS. We left. I dont remember anything special about the drinks but the bar is very tight seating! No food served. read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - Karaoke - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sool Bar & Lounge is a stylish spot in downtown San Francisco that combines a cozy atmosphere with a lively vibe. The space feels modern yet inviting, making it great for a casual night out or a fun celebration. The drink menu is a highlight, featuring creative Korean-inspired cocktails like the Strawberry Moon IU, along with premium soju and Japanese whiskeys. The food pairs perfectly with the drinks, offering shareable bites such as Korean fried snacks and Spam musubi. Upstairs, the private karaoke rooms are spacious, clean, and stocked with an impressive song selection, including plenty of K-pop favorites. With friendly, attentive staff and regular live music or DJ sets, Sool delivers a unique experience that's perfect for cocktails, karaoke, or just unwinding in style. read more

Visiting from San Diego and found this cute little place that had free karaoke. Drinks were good. Had a great time! The bartender was great too. read more

Such a cute and welcoming place. I stopped here when I was on a long walk with my dog. They were so nice and friendly (and dog friendly as well). Nice vibe and very chill. Will definitely go back! read more

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Super fun bar/karaoke spot in Downton SF. They have the karaoke setup at all times with a mic stand, speakers, and iPad. You just select your song with lyrics from YouTube and belt it out! My coworker LOVES karaoke, so it was great that we found this spot to get a few in before our flights. We came in during happy hour time and there were a few drink specials. I think the majority of them were 30% off the normal price. They also have a ton of soju and soju cocktails which was cool. One friend got the Tokyo tea which was super strong. They serve food also, although I didn't look at the menu. I will say it was some potent kimchi. Service was good. There was only one person working there since we got them kind of early in the night. We did a good job of bartending and taking care of patrons, as well as cooking a little bit in the back. I saw a couple of private karaoke rooms upstairs also. read more

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Omg! Super cute bar! Shout out the bartender! The sweetest person ever. The drinks were delicious. They have karaoke! I didn't have the chance to sing. But will definitely next time. Has a daily HH so what's not to love. We definitely come back next visit. read more

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This place is such a fun find! They've got a huge variety of soju flavors to try, plus a solid selection of Asian fusion dishes that pair perfectly with drinks. The addition of karaoke makes it even better -- great for groups or a lively night out. They're open late too, which is perfect for post-dinner hangouts or spontaneous late-night plans. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for good vibes, tasty drinks, and some fun singing with friends! read more

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Only had drinks and sang karaoke about an hour before they closed! The drinks were good and the bartender was nice. It was quiet (probably because it was the night before Thanksgiving), but the interior of the bar was cute and clean. read more

Update: Sool was the perfect venue for my birthday party! I did a full buyout of the bar for 3 hours. It was a good amount of space for my party of 42 people. With the full buyout we got the whole venue, including the upstairs private karaoke room! I was allowed to bring in my own DJ as well. Sool also provided catering for us. From the planning phase, their events manager Kha was very communicative, gave me all the info I needed, and answered all of my questions. The staff was great on the day of the party. My friends and I had a wonderful time. We loved the drinks (the soju cocktails were a big hit), the venue itself, the karaoke song selection (They had KPop Demon Hunters songs!), and the food. The Sool Spam Musubi was a fan favorite! Thanks again to Kha and the team! read more

Good happy hour specials and multiple karaoke options, including self-karaoke (as I like to call it) and private rooms?? This is all that's needed. I wasn't hungry, so I didn't get to try the food, but I enjoyed everything else! This is a karaoke bar that I walked by several times during my stay in San Fran and I was eager to eventually check it out. I was able to grab a quick drink one time, but I was unable to sing -- there was a couple that was hogging the mic and I was too lazy to ask for a turn. My timeframe was pretty tight. But on my last day, I came in with some colleagues right when they opened, which is also when happy hour starts. There are plenty of soju options -- I saw some people with carafes which seems dangerous, haha. There was only one woman working, and she was bartending and cooking in the back. There were some gaps in time, but that was perfectly understandable. We sang quite a few songs and enjoyed our bar selections. I admit it wasn't my best performance because I was hoarse from the previous nights, but we all were XD. Eager to return on my next visit to town! read more

I recently did a buyout of the downstairs bar area at Sool for my birthday, and it was absolutely perfect! The space was the ideal size for my group of ~30, and everyone had such a great time. The venue is flexible, economical, and has a fantastic variety of drinks and even unique soju cocktails. The Korean bar food and snacks were a huge hit too and exactly what we needed for munchies throughout the night. Working with Kha made the planning process incredibly easy. Communication was smooth from start to finish, and coordinating all the details couldn't have been more stress-free. They allowed outside food and décor as well if you wanted to make the event feel more personal. Overall, the whole experience was amazing. If you're looking for a fun, flexible, and well-run spot for an event or celebration, I highly recommend Sool! read more

Sad to leave this review because I liked sool as an establishment. Karaoke wise they have a great selection and the private room is very spacious and fun. The reason for the review is due to the bartender. We've come a few times and have gotten the same bartender each time. They have consistently been rude / giving attitude each time. Our last straw was being yelled at by the same bartender. Very unfortunate as I really liked sool but so aghast at the customer service by the staff. read more

What's your go-to Karaoke song? Well, this place has 50,000+ songs using Karafun so if you love karaoke, you have to check out Sool Bar & Lounge! It's located just outside of Chinatown SF and has both public karaoke (downstairs) and a Private VIP Room (upstairs), Korean bar bites, and a full bar with Asian inspired cocktails, beer/wine, and of course soju! We got to spend 2 hours in the Private Room, which charges $75/hour and can hold up to 12 people! This is perfect with large groups or parties. You do the math, but let me tell you, the price per person is such a steal and totally worth booking! read more

Really good for the area! I was coordinating an event to celebrate a friend, and this was our last stop. We wanted to do karaoke and given drinking in the area prior, this was a good place to end the night for karaoke. Our dinner kept running long and I had to change the reservation time a few times, but the staff were responsive and it was great. The venue for private room karaoke on the 2nd floor was cool - the space is separated into two main areas for karaoke and you can fit about 12 people in there comfortably. The songs were pretty wide ranging, including some recent songs. For the braver people (or those who like to do stage karaoke) there's a space in their main floor for karaoke. There's also an alcove in the back of the space for more group-gathering. It also looked like it can be reserved. This is a beer/wine/soju only bar, so no hard liquor. But a fun space and great saff. read more

Our friends rented out Sool Bar for a news years party and it was a blast. Karaoke all night, including new songs since their system is just contracted to YouTube. Drinks are delicious and on the cheaper side ($11-14 for cocktails). Would highly recommend hosting your next party here! read more

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This place was a total vibe. Drinks were adulting for sure. We had a blast drinking and singing. Will go back!

Not too loud, public karaoke available. Drinks are creative,strong, and yummy. I recommend the ube cocktail. read more

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I came here for a collaborative event with the SF Social Club, and I had a blast. The atmosphere was lively but not too loud, the drinks were super tasty and creative, and the venue was decently sized to accommodate a medium-sized group. It was a great space to mingle and meet new friends, and the karaoke upstairs was the icing on the cake to a fun night. read more

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Great people in this place .. self serve karaoke was nice as didn't have to deal with annoying egotistical karaoke host! Great atmosphere fun time! read more

We went there last night and it was empty. I guess this place went downhill and not maintained well. One of the mic is even broken.

My friends wanted to try this spot because they heard about their Korean based cocktails, and I am glad I got to try it for the first time! We got there just before 10 PM and they were actually closed for a private reservation and would reopen at 10 PM. I didn't know many bars that closed for private events but since the bar offers karaoke, having a reservation for a planned event is recommended. There's one main karaoke area on the first floor next to the entrance, and there's an upstairs area which I believe has more karaoke rooms. I got to try the Sool Margarita, Ube Keopi, and Strawberry Moon IU split with my friends. The Sool Margarita was a nice twist to a regular margarita since it contained soju, and I like how it did not have a strong alcohol taste. The Ube Keopi was a popular drink in our group and also not super strong with a nice ube flavor! The Strawberry Moon IU was a soju cocktail that was watered down which may be due to the amount of ice and waiting a little long to drink. We ordered a carafe which the menu says serves 3 but I think you can split with more than 3 people. Soju cocktails are $11/glass vs $22 for a carafe so worth it to split a carafe if you have a big group! They also have a food menu where you can order Korean street dogs, kimchi tots, and more. read more

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I came here for a pub crawl and enjoyed the corn dog with fries around it and also had the spicy kimchi rice with chicken skewers! I also managed to make some friends and return with them at the end of the night to sing a couple Backstreet Boys and nsync songs! Love how it was simple to use! I can't wait to be back read more

Came here for a private event on a Friday night. There's plenty of street parking as well as parking garages nearby. They have karaoke rooms upstairs and some tables downstairs and a dj. Since it was bought out for the night I believe the minimum was which includes tax and tip. When we ordered our drinks, gratuity was already included in the bill. They had a variety of soju / Korean style and themed drinks. The bar however didn't feel like a full bar to me, we had to always ask for ice and the drinks felt warm or maybe because it was warm inside they melted quickly. I really enjoyed the ube cocktail that was like an ube espresso martini. They had a variety of Korean food like kimchi, dumplings, and chicken. It looked like they had a small kitchen and the food was air fried but it wasn't bad, especially while drinking. I also believe there's a cake cutting fee. read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - Drink menu - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 5 This is a pretty cool "hole in the wall" Kaoroke bar that serves food. An extensive food(snacks/finger food) and cocktail list. Maku, Soju, whiskey, Japanese gin etc. They have private rooms but the energy on the ground floor is always welcoming and very positive! I went in on a night after work! The French girl who was working was pretty cool! Made me feel welcomed. The people who were lounging and singing were amazing! Definitely a family or friendly vibe there! If you are in union square area and looking for a Kaoroke and small bites a must go to. My only critic is to put online when the kitchen closes. read more

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I want to share the uncomfortable experience we had yesterday at this place. It has a nice atmosphere, but the bartender was rude to me and most of our group. We had reserved a spot to celebrate a birthday, and everything started off well. But at some point, the bartender's attitude changed. Every time we ordered something, she was rude. At one point, she held onto my card, and when I politely asked for it back, she got upset and spoke to me in a disrespectful way, just for asking for my own card. She insisted that I had asked to keep a tab open, which wasn't true. Moreover, she was incredibly rude to one of our friends--she yelled at him loudly in front of everyone, making him feel uncomfortable. I've never seen staff treat customers like that before. She was frustrated because his card wasn't going through, but she wouldn't accept that the issue wasn't on his end. He even showed her his balance and explained that it wasn't his fault, but she kept yelling and mistreating him. It's disappointing to see a nice place have employees like this. I wanted to share this because if they treated us this way, they could easily do the same to other customers, which will only hurt their business in the long run. read more

Came here the other night for a casual drink and had a good experience. The vibe is very chill and they have a karaoke station on the side where you can queue up your own songs (there is also a separate karaoke room upstairs). The service was prompt and it wasn't too crowded inside. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a more chill bar to grab a drink. read more

Seems like a new place still smells like cleaning solution but drinks were solid and you could sign karaoke for free! They also have great happy hour deals! Would like to come back with a group of friends and try it out could be a fun time read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

No pix as I was there for a birthday celebration and we came to sing! Sara checked us in and led us upstairs to our private karaoke room. Plenty of room for 9 people. The song selection is pretty decent to my eye, except the songbook of Tom Waits is sadly lacking. Couldn't figure out how to get to YouTube for some more selections, but no worries, we made do. Downstairs there was a DJ for the hoi-polloi and the soundproofing was excellent. The menu upstairs leaves off mention that they actually have a full bar so I was able to avoid the shoju in favor of bourbon. Woot! The spicy almonds were pretty good. I was pretty full from pizza earlier so that was all I tried. read more

Super cute karaoke bar in chinatown with yummy korean inspired cocktails + soju cocktails. We also got the kimchi tater tots which were pretty good too !! Our bartender was extremely attentive & nice & checked in on us multiple times throughout the night :) read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came with a couple of friends to check this place out because of the IG ads popping up on my feed - it looked really promising. When I stepped in though, It was very different from what I imagined it to be - my impression was that it would be a very Korean-based bar but besides the name and the some of the drinks served, it was a very modern bar with a diverse audience. There was a live DJ and two bartenders; all were super friendly and the bartender even danced with us at one point. I was impressed by their cocktails and the Soju-rita (my friend also got the Island Puch Sangria but didn't like it as much as the Soju-Rita). I saw that there was karaoke some nights from another review but realized that there are specific VIP rooms upstairs reserved for more special occasions and private events. Upstairs was a bit crowded with the bathrooms and the VIP rooms located next to each other, but overall, the vibes were VERY chill. It was a bit quieter for a Friday night but I imagine it can get busy and crowded during the weekends! read more

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Nicely styled updated bar. You have your go to the bar to order drinks. Conveniently located near our hotel. Drinks were very weak but 12$. read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - Sool margarita and passionfruit martini - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the atmosphere at this eclectic bar serving up some pretty fancy drinks. The server and bartender were super nice. They were happy to customize my order and even offer some great suggestions. That particular night had a DJ blasting out some tunes. A reasonably priced parking garage is around the corner, and the neighborhood is pretty safe. Best option, there is a hotel above the bar in case you get too blasted to walk or drive home!!! read more

I really liked the atmosphere and aesthetic of the bar. Unfortunately the bartenders were immediately very rude and made us feel unwelcome before I could even ask to order. They completely ruined my groups vibe so we ended up leaving. Which was pretty upsetting because it was right next door to our hotel and was planning on going back throughout the night. We found a better bar up the street with very friendly staff which was a breath of fresh air after dealing with the staff here. 10/10 would not recommend. If I could give negative stars I would because I don't feel this place even deserves 1. read more

Loved this place! My bestie and I came to visit the area and stumbled across this gem. The vibe is great and the curated drinks are phenomenal. The bartender was incredibly kind, made great recommendations, and took the time to explain what some ingredients are that we may not be familiar with. read more

Cute little lounge spot. A nice place for drinks, small talk, and free karaoke every night.

I had rented the bar out for my birthday party in January. I worked with Kha via email to get it all set up. Kha was VERY attentive, and very responsive, and answered any and all questions I had. Which I truly appreciated! Kha was also very flexible if I ran into any issues. Really shows they care in my opinion. The drinks at the bar are really yummy, the Alchemy of Souls being my favorite. Roughly 50 of my friends showed up, and the bartenders were kind, and effecient from start to finish. Shoutout to Jin! She's amazing! I didn't try any of the food there as I brought snacks, cake and cupcakes for everyone, but those of my friends who did order the food said: "It's not too bad." The atmosphere was nice, and the lights and neons lights were stunning. Karaoke systems worked very well, and the bar was kept clean throughout our time there which I loved. Overall would definitely come back, and have already been back for less extravagant adventures! read more

ive got a bad liver so i avoid drinking!! melissa was so sweet and recommended a wonderful non-alcoholic drink that really hit the spot. she made a mocktail with peach mango and mint! it was wonderfully delicious!! the music and vibe of the establishment was upbeat fresh and funky. the music playing was really good... definitely coming back when i'm back in town!! thanks melissa!! ur awesome EDIT: we ordered another drink and melissa put the cutest pride flag on it!! she's so cool!! great service and amazing drinks!!! read more

Sool Bar and Lounge - mocktail with mint peach and mango - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this place!! perfect for karaoke anytime, super nice staff, I try to support them whenever I can.

Awesome karaoke bar with drinks, and yummy Korean bites. Feel like a lot of karaoke bars are missing the bites; and Sool delivers when you get the late night munchies! I'd recommend the chicken wings. The bartender Jin is also so sweet, and takes care of her customers, offering chasers when someone is too drunk. Will definitely see me being a regular here! read more