Top rated Live music bars in San Francisco, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Live music bars in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 61 places from Live music bar category.

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CoCo Noir Wine Shop & Bar

Wine bar

👍👍 Wonderful atmosphere, Friendly service, and the wine selections are fantastic. The host walked us through every selection wines. Will be back.

4.90 (47 reviews) (~13.49 km from centre)

The Triple Threat Sports Bar and Grill

Bar

👍👍 I love the owner Rosemary! Great drinks, friendly service. Great food!

$$ $$

4.90 (40 reviews) (~66.59 km from centre)

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar

Bar

👍 Great little Lounge bar, live bands, great DJ music afterwards. Drinks are great but priced according to SF pricing. When the live show is on stage you see more of an older crowd in their 40's and above, once the DJ takes over it gets busy with barely 21 years old.

4.80 (77 reviews) (~2.21 km from centre)

Casements Bar

Bar

Exposed brick & plank floors outfit this cozy cocktail den with an Irish flair & upscale bar snacks.

$$ $$

4.70 (259 reviews) (~2.18 km from centre)

Fair Oaks Brew Pub

Restaurant

Craft beer & wine, plus thin-crust pizza & bar snacks, served in a relaxed tavern with patio tables.

$$ $$

4.60 (668 reviews) (~138.97 km from centre)

Cast Iron Trading Co.

American restaurant

Breakfast, burgers & vegan tacos in a spacious, industrial-chic venue, plus craft beer & coffee.

$$ $$

4.60 (523 reviews) (~101.31 km from centre)

DJ's Bistro

European restaurant

Festive European cafe serving up Wiener schnitzels & Hungarian goulash, plus imported beer.

$$ $$

4.60 (483 reviews) (~39.88 km from centre)

Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy

Cafe

Quaint storefront coffee shop offering espresso, bagels & panini, plus WiFi, local art & music.

$ $$$

4.60 (422 reviews) (~42.63 km from centre)

La Société Bar & Café

French restaurant

😐 The thanksgiving dinner was almost TOO traditional. I was hoping for a little more nouvelle cuisine and less Tommy’s Joynt flavors.

4.60 (86 reviews) (~1.7 km from centre)

The Sandwich Spot

Sandwich shop

Regional chain known for original, cheekily named sandwiches, plus a build-your-own option & salads.

$ $$$

4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~36.5 km from centre)

Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge

Comedy club

Long-standing nightclub offering well-known and emerging comedians, live music & a Tex-Mex menu.

4.50 (738 reviews) (~119.7 km from centre)

McKay's Taphouse & Beer Garden

Beer garden

Bi-level gastropub in a houselike setting for craft beers, bar snacks & backyard garden with games.

$$ $$

4.50 (588 reviews) (~49.62 km from centre)

Amelie San Francisco

Wine bar

Serene joint with a classy vibe offering small plates & full meals with matching wines.

$$ $$

4.50 (524 reviews) (~1.57 km from centre)

Blush! Wine Bar

Wine bar

Wines from around the world are paired with European dishes & tapas at this cozy, stylish bar.

$$ $$

4.50 (311 reviews) (~2.39 km from centre)

Eli's Mile High Club

Blues club

Former blues institution, now a bustling bar with Cajun-inspired bar bites, live bands & beer.

$ $$$

4.50 (204 reviews) (~14.19 km from centre)

Mimosa 2

Cocktail bar

4.50 (175 reviews) (~15.69 km from centre)

Jen's Place

Bar

👍👍 High Voltage Nor Cal loves playing at Jen's Place! The stage is awesome and we always have a fantastic time rockin' that joint!

$$ $$

4.50 (137 reviews) (~231.59 km from centre)

Baltic Kiss

Restaurant

😠 Came here and ordered red beans and rice and had lil to no rice in the bowl, I didn’t complain. I actually asked to purchase a side of rice to add to my order. To my surprise, the chef actually came out and told me they had ran out of rice for the evening. Which would explain why the red beans and r...

4.50 (125 reviews) (~16.67 km from centre)

Yeti Sports Bar and Restaurant

Bar & grill

👍👍 Amazing food and service. Food with high quality and reasonable price. Drinks are fabulous. I highly recommend this Yeti sports bar and Resturant.

$$ $$

4.50 (105 reviews) (~15.15 km from centre)

Salsa and Bachata Latin Night Club at Dance Fridays - Space 550

Night club

🫤 My first time going here after frequenting alot of other Bay Area Salsa spots. The Pros: the crowd is probably the best thing, some really good dancers seem to come and the music when I went was decent. The Cons: For a venue in the SF boonies that invariably means you have to drive or Uber, they are...

4.50 (99 reviews) (~4.55 km from centre)

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Top rated Live music bars in San Francisco, United States