Café-concert San Francisco & Bay Area

Saloon would be the oldest bar in San Francisco (1861). Nothing has changed for decades: the population is still predominantly male, beers are still drunk at the counter and folk and country bands play there every night. And every Monday it's the resident band The Bachelors that welcomes you, a most enjoyable blues-rockabilly ensemble! We love the picturesque interior and the atmosphere. The owner will be happy to serve you and tell you his best anecdotes.

Located in the middle of nowhere, Bottom of the Hill is nonetheless a must for live music fans, who flock here every night to discover the new talent the owners have unearthed. In the past, the venue won the Readers' Poll Best of The Bay award for best rock venue for decades. Today, you'll hear everything from ska and hip-hop to rock and indie. Check out their website and you're sure to find music to your ears.

The place embodies the history of the Barbary Coast and Prohibition. Every night, artists take turns at the microphone for live concerts. On Mondays, it's open mics in town, a stage open to all. The rest of the week, the program revisits the roots of America, from bluegrass to country. Moreover, on Saturdays and Sundays, brunches are often accompanied by free concerts that add an extra touch to your quesadilla. Highly recommended to immerse yourself in the great American music!

A concert bar run by volunteers and music enthusiasts since 1986! Shaky programming and trendy bands for this small venue that struggles to make ends meet, but is the pride of the locals. The Gilman is mainly associated with having been the springboard for the 90s punk revival led by bands like Green Day, Operation Ivy, Rancid, AFI and The Offspring. A must-see for any rock fan visiting Berkeley, you'll find good sound and a great atmosphere here.

Bissap Baobab is a lively address with lots of live music on Mission Street, created by Marco, a friendly Senegalese who has lived here for many years. It's a place for concerts, DJ sets and get-togethers, offering world music (not necessarily African). The evening schedule is available on the website. On the menu are affordable and delicious West African specialties such as yassa chicken, mafé (with peanuts) and plantains (aloko)... as well as mixed salads and exotic cocktails.