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    The Function

    4.5 (174 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Front row, baby!
    Monalisa R.

    The Function Comedy Club was hella fun. Easy to find, huge bar area, romantic atmosphere, dark and moody, bartender guy is handsome and bartender girl has the cutest look. We ordered drinks and they were both effing delicious. We saw maybe 8-10 comedy acts, and it was a fun night. The Function is the 1st black-owned comedy club in the Bay area. Fun space, fun night! Spring Mule Thai Me Up Colada - outstanding flavor!!!

    Great night at the Function.
    Lawrence F.

    What a find on Market Street. Great drinks and funny comedy on a Saturday night in San Francisco.

    Checking in for comedy night! Amazing performances
    Jesus M.

    Sarah, who I thought was the manager, gave the best recommendations on drinks for me and my group of friends. Not only was she fast and friendly, our drinks lead us exactly where we needed to be on a Thursday night! However, I don't know where to begin.. I had brought my friends to support one of the organizers responsible for this amazing event; yet, the host or manager or owner or whoever he is, made VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS AGAINST ME TO MY FEMALE FRIEND. who I had left for a short bit to document the best drinks to recommend my viewers online. After ridiculing me in front of my friends and embarrassing my female buddy ;Telling her to take an Uber home alone because I am doing my job asking and talking to the bartender about the best drinks in house. To which I spent OVER $150 that night. (Recording the interaction over voice recording to write a better review). The audacity for this person to ostracized me and stain my image for the validation of my female friend while I'm trying to help their business is pathetic. I only came there to show the world what the vibe, drinks, and comedy is about. Unfortunately, I nor my friends will not be coming back here. It sucks because my friends who were excited to bring more people here felt embarrassed at this persons comments. Specially my friend who is also my client since she's a a performer herself; she stated that she will not invite her viewers to comeback to this place ever! As an Afro-Indigenous man who wanted to support a fellow black business owner, am ashamed at how disrespectful the host was. Even after buying the organizer a drink. And spending well over what a usual weekday night costs. I am utterly disappointed and disgusted. UPDATE: The man was the owner of The (Diss) Function. NOTE: I will RANDOMLY visit this place again to confront the owner for an apology. If I am kicked out, my viewers will hear about it.

    Niall M.

    Came here for the function comedy show it was hilarious! I will definitely be back soon

    Jennifer L.

    Came here for the weekly comedy show they have here, one at 7pm and the second at 9pm. Small comedy club venue that cross functions as a cocktail lounge too. Think dark vibes with artistic murals with a sense of an old style, modern interior decorative elements. Once seated, it has a cozy atmosphere to it; very intimate seating. Arrived on time to score seats upstairs to watch from a top view - that was cool! And then my friend and I got lucky to be asked if we wanted to sit in the VIP front area with comfy seats - I guess those guests did not arrive so we got lucky to have that opportunity up front! I ordered the espresso martini. It was good, but not the best I've had, but other than that the service was very friendly and attentive. Comedians were great, had some good laughs! My friend started having a good time cracking jokes back with the comedians too. This is a good way for new comedians to expose themselves out there! Overall, me and my friend had a good time and would return back !

    Margaritas and Comedy is Amazing here!!!

    Hidden Gem in SF!! Great comedy and drinks, not to pricey!,...................... ............,,..

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    Anh T.

    I have been here twice now, and it is such a beautiful cocktail bar with all of the vibes for the holidays. they have really creative cocktail menus with hilarious names. The bartender with the blond and pink hair was a rockstar and super friendly. by 7:00 PM, they have their comedy shows. The only thing that was off putting was how aggressive they try to get you to leave if you are not there for the show. I was told they used to kick everyone out in order to charge a cover fee to re-enter. Other than the off putting vibes, it's a cute bar. But I would always end up at sugar lounge in Hayes valley because they don't kick people out

    Felicia R.

    Had a great time on a Friday Night for the 7pm show. 2 drink minimum per person, which is regular protocol for comedy clubs. Glad to see this black owned business thriving, always got love for the Bay!!! Bartenders were kind, bathrooms were clean, everything was on point.

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    4 months ago

    Fun comedy show with great talent! Shout-out to the owner and the bartenders. Will come back!

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    4 months ago

    Very funny . Wide variety of comics . Staff was great ! Would definitely come again! Easy to find . Bar was intimate and cozy

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    4 months ago

    Really love the place, all the comedian are so chill and funny. Drinks are also pretty good!

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    4 months ago

    Had a great time! All of the comics were hilarious. Would definitely come back. 10/10.

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    My go to - I live real close, I love the decor and the upstairs area and the piano guy to introduce each act.

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    Amazing cocktails and ambiance great comedy shows 7 days a week featuring top comics in and around san Francisco!

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    2 years ago

    First time here and I really enjoyed myself!!!!!' I will be coming back again!! Drinks were on point!

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    1 year ago

    Hilarious talent and the cleanest restrooms in the city! Thank you Big T and the lovely Yvette for a great experience!

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    My friend and I had an awesome time! The comics were on point and the drinks were flowing! 10 out of 10

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    Fantastic comedy, amazing bar, superb service! We will definitely return for drinks and comedy!

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    love it so much ahhhhhhhhhh. really good martinis too!!!!! ahhhhhhhh!!!!! so funny tooo!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1 year ago

    great spot. good comedy. Funny staff and comedians. great ambiance. And the food was terrific. Great drinks.

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    Great entertainment and fun. Loads of laughs in a chill and friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend!

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    Great drinks and vibe. Super friendly staff. Awesome spot to catch up and coming comedians.

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