Bars and clubs: Nightlife offers variety of options

Key Points

Like the eclectic neighborhoods themselves, San Francisco nightlife offers something for everyone.

Bars with a view

13 Views Lounge Bar - Embarcadero
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
(415) 788-1234, ext. 33
Waterfront views, lunch and afternoon snacks. Full bar with an exhaustive list of local microbrews.

The Lobby Lounge - Nob Hill
The Ritz-Carlton
600 Stockton St.
(415) 773-6198
An elegant downtown setting for tea, sushi or evening cocktails.

Top of the Mark - Nob Hill
InterContinental Mark Hopkins
One Nob Hill
999 California Street
(415) 616-6916
http://www.topofthemark.com/
A San Francisco landmark since 1939, Top of the Mark is known for 360-degree views of San Francisco and the Bay.

Comedy

Cobb's Comedy Club - North Beach
915 Columbus Ave.
(415) 928-4320
http://www.cobbscomedy.com/
Located in North Beach, Cobb's offers leading comedy talent with a full bar and dinner menu.

Dance

Infusion Lounge - Union Square
124 Ellis St.
(415) 421-8700
http://www.infusionlounge.com/
With Asian design, 6,000 square feet, VIP room, dance floor, bottle service, holograms, unisex restrooms, Infusion is expected to open this winter.

Mezzanine SOMA
444 Jessie St.
(415)348-4656
http://www.mezzaninesf.com/
A premier global destination for live music, dancing and exclusive events.

Music

Azul Lounge and Restaurant
One Tillman Place
(415)362-9750
http://www.azul-sf.com/
Lounge to grooving eclectic music. Serving tapas.

Biscuits & Blues - Union Square
401 Mason St.
(415) 292-2583
http://www.biscuitsandblues.com/
Lively restaurant, bar, nightclub with award-winning Southern cuisine and live music, performers, dinners and shows.

Cantina - Union Square
580 Sutter St.
(415) 398-0195
http://www.cantinasf.com/
A San Franciscan lounge with famous cocktails, a rotating art gallery and music, featuring Latin soul, salsa and global jazz.