Must-see nightlife in Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

  • Hole in the Wall

    Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

    Filthy bikers and loudmouth punks proudly call this Hole their home. The tangle of neon and bike parts hanging over the bar sets the mood amid walls…

  • Tunnel Top

    Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

    You can't tell who's local and who's not in this happening hilltop bar with exposed beams, a steampunk chandelier and a rickety mezzanine where you can…

  • Harlot

    Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

    Back when SoMa was the stomping ground of sailors, alleys were named for working girls – and Harlot pays them homage. Vampire bordello is the vibe in this…

  • Taverna Aventine

    Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa

    Back in SF's wild Barbary Coast days, the Aventine's 150-year-old building fronted the bay – you can still see salt-water marks on the brick walls…