Built in 1906, and located below street level, Cafe Du Nord has a sordid history as a brothel, a speakeasy, and the meeting place of secret societies. It now houses one of San Francisco's favorite music venues!
2174 Market St (at Sanchez St.) San Francisco , CA 94114 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Music | Live Music |
Drinks | Full Bar, Cocktails |
The venue is smaller and cozy with an incredible wrap-around balcony across the entire venue. Seeing a band at this location is always a treat! I would definitely see an act here over Slims, tenfold.
Oh My My, Oh Hell Yeah! ... BIG THX to all the folks who came out to Cafe Du Nord this past weekend where we had our biggest turnout yet! We look forward to being back in SF again real soon! Read more
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Great for #datenight and #livemusic. Have been coming here since way back in the day. Check it ✔️ #californiagirl
The place has a nice vibe to it. It is also, unfortunately, fairly rectangular and boxy and so the acoustics aren't the greatest.
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Best dirty martini ???? I've had in my life. And don't forget to order the parker rolls ????
Super French and Parisian with good ambiance for chit chatting. Smells like delicious fried chicken .
A great place for stiff drinks and live music .
Cafe Du Nord has transitioned back to a full time music venue . It is no longer a full time cocktail bar . Most tips here no longer apply.
Good burger . Nice atmosphere. Good live jazz . Not the rock n roll hotspot it once was, but oh well .
Solid burger and cocktails . The real magic starts after midnight: half off oysters and champagne .
Layout is much better now. They moved the bathrooms and there's an elevator for the disabled and musician load in. Thank Gawd!!!!
One of the best live music venues in the city . Super easy to get to and even some street parking if you're the DD.
One of the best places to see bands, definitely intimate and usually not over crowded .
One of SF's best places to see National acts but still have the classic feel of a lounge . They have great food too! TW ♥'s Cafe Du Nord! Read more
The burger is top notch
Adorable, intimate venue for concerts . If you get a dinner reservation with your ticket, I'd recommend the catfish or calamari . The food is decent.
For the vertically challenged, try standing on the stairs to the right of the stage (stage left)
Just be careful...could easily hold 200+ people...but for some reason they seat the room...leaving space for only about 75...leaving everyone that doesnt have a seat barely able to see the stage.
This place used to be a speakeasy in the old days. Known to have very stiff and tasty cocktails (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
The petition filet is wonderful.
Beautiful small venue to catch a show.
I felt relieved the first time I walked into this place for an AA Bondy show. It is the first small venue we discovered in SF, and a very intimate space for live music . Read more
Good hidden music finds
Great coffee (Ritual), free wifi , power outlets ... this the kind of place I can settle in for some "working from home" action.
Get the fried pickles to start if you order food.
Champagne and oysters after midnight.
Fantastic Jazz .
Great concert spot
One of the few places in San Francisco that feels like a "proper" music listening club.
Great little place. Sexy decor and awesome live music .
Cafe Du Nord is near the Castro district and is therefore very gay friendly .
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Scrimshaw on tap . Get it.
U have to check out the stuffbox booth while you're here
Delicious meatball mini-burgers at #vatorsplash cafe de Nord
Great venue!
They serve the strongest whisky sours EVER.
Smooth jazz baby!!!
Feels like a church . Folding chairs.
Beautiful venue.
Play pool while listening to music
They brew Ritual Coffee .
See some musical acts.
drop by for some ritual coffee
go to cafe norda listen to music
Where's the food?
Great venue, wonderful acoustics and nice big bar. Check out the balcony with a great view of the stage also. Nice look too, feels very homely. - Roy Scopazzi
Amazing space and fun atmosphere. Easy to get to the front of the stage! - Jessica Karle
Great spot for live music. Small, intimate venue. They usually have a cover. - Ali Uro-May
An intimate setting for concerts. Building interior has good character not seen in more modern venues. - Christian Baker
Good vibe, nice and helpful bartenders, fresh and great cocktails! Especially the celery gimlet!! - Justine Chevrier-Lord
Best Old Fashions in the city. Great chill spot on off nights as well. 24-hour food right next door when you're ready to call it a night! - Derek P