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Slim's

Rock Club

SoMa, San Francisco

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Slim's

7.6^/10

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Ranked #7 for rock clubs in San Francisco
"Great, intimate venue with a great bar."(6 Tips)
"Be aware of the columns when you pick a spot on the floor."(2 Tips)
"Good small SF venue, competent staff."(2 Tips)
"Great music awesome views!"(4 Tips)

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Nigel YorkOctober 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Staff are very kind and don't chop your smoke in half as you walk by to get in line. I really have not found the sweet spot in the room for each show. Brick. Clean. More Subs! Kids can be rude. Dis u.
squeaselMay 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
steve imho best bartender here. he always remembers my drinks no many how many thousands of people he's seen since then. tip this man well, and appreciate his awesome bartender-ness, please.
Rob RayJanuary 18, 2012
Not a bad seat in the house. In my experience, handing over a great tip at the beginning of the evening before things get too crowded is SUPER effective at getting great service later in the night.
Jole PJuly 28, 2015
Really nice, intimate, hip venue. Kehlani slayed there last night soo...:) they get really awesome Bay Area artists especially
Avenue LiveSeptember 25, 2013
Love the fact that Slim's has a dinner/seating area by the bar. Nothing like Cheddar & Bacon potato skins or a big plate of nachos while you listen to the bands play!
gail.November 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great, intimate venue with a great bar. There are a few non-dinner ticket tables in the back, but you'll need to come early to snag one.
Damian BayonaJune 19, 2017
Perfect sized venue. Good views from every corner of the house. Dinner options are available as well 🤘🏻
squeaselOctober 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good small SF venue, competent staff. Seeing Gogol Bordello here years ago is probably still my favorite show ever.
Amanda Van WestMarch 21, 2012
This is one of our favorite venues in SF. Just small enough to feel intimate, but always a buzzing crowd. And FYI, there are bathrooms downstairs!
Cait SalzNovember 14, 2017
Great music venue and Big Bar. There’s and upstairs where they host dinner during shows.
erinsauceDecember 14, 2015
Be aware of the columns when you pick a spot on the floor. They can block your view of the stage if you're not careful.
Crystal FauntJanuary 10, 2016
Coat check and bathrooms downstairs. Parking can be difficult, probably best to not bring your car.
Jennifer YipNovember 14, 2014
small, single room intimate venue! lots of young kids here though, usually at the front
AminaOctober 21, 2009
Saw Owl City here....awesome! The venue is small and intimate, so reserving a table in the balcony means that you can sit down and watch your performance but still see and hear everything well.
Kian LaviFebruary 29, 2020
make use of coat check downstairs and don’t forget there are two bathrooms! buy merch.
Jared ZimmermanAugust 23, 2011
Small venue that is really centrally located, easy to bike to and near a lot of good restaurants, grungy, but good acoustics.
Lauran PriceOctober 20, 2012
Such a great place! Especially if you want an intimate experience with the artist!
SF WeeklyMay 30, 2012
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Situation-Inspired Protest Steve Ignorant stirred great controversy among the punk community last year when he announced that he would be... Read more
Colin SparksMay 5, 2015
One of the best small venues in the entire Bay Area.
Dalton CrosthwaitNovember 7, 2011
Always stand in the middle to get the best view of the stage. Those columns are killer!
Ian WalterOctober 14, 2014
Great venue. Cocktails were $6 and strong.
AnneDecember 13, 2014
Dinner ticket is worth it for the seats, food is mediocre at best. Well liquor tastes like Windex, go for the good stuff.
Amy JJanuary 2, 2015
Get there early to secure a spot near the stage
Daniel SalinasAugust 15, 2011
The sister club of the Great American Music Hall, performers at Slim's know how to rock out. Love the vintage videos without sound they play during intermission.
DonaldJanuary 26, 2012
A music filled venue that is fun to hear live music. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Dee AnguloMarch 25, 2013
Bring a jacket! Don't worry they have a coat check!
Gia RobertsMarch 5, 2017
Saw shiny toy guns here! Great small to medium venues to catch a great band.
Ken HardestyNovember 4, 2012
The music is good, the line outside is short it's worth the wait.
Matt LewAugust 23, 2015
Got to see The Vaccines play. Not to crowded. Simple venue.
Crispin McCabeNovember 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If you check in on Foursquare, Yelp or Gowalla & show the door staff you get a coupon for $2 off a Food order.
@irabrianmillerJune 27, 2013
Dope SF venue. Definitely make it out to a show
ThorSeptember 4, 2011
Great venue for rock shows. Buy the dinner ticket, you get a decent meal and guaranteed seating.
Alex HNovember 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Slim's good venue! Slim's have good bathroom downstairs! Slim's need bring back MIRV for happy-goodtime show! Slim's have no mosh/crowd surf sign that no one listen to!
Rich YannaconeDecember 7, 2015
Great music awesome views!
WILSONJuly 31, 2014
Bang your head in the name of fuckery w/ WILSON from Detroit, MI! Read more
Mike Di NataleMarch 28, 2014
This place could benefit from a better beer selection
Angelica WFebruary 28, 2016
The good bathrooms are downstairs
Rich YannaconeDecember 7, 2015
Great crowds!
Slacker RadioOctober 6, 2010
A seriously awesome place to see shows with a smaller crowd.
Morgan DFebruary 4, 2012
Bring your earplugs, this place rocks LOUD and hard!
Sheila K.February 5, 2011
Get there early and park for free next to Costco.
Lears FoolMay 20, 2011
Don't leave a sip of beer in a cup. They will yoink it away!
Sid BozDecember 3, 2012
They sell Hardly Strictly Bluegrass merchandise at the box office.
Angela OnestaraloneFebruary 13, 2011
Free Sticker w Purchase if you show me (Voodoo Glow Skulls Merch girl) this tip!!
Beau GundersonFebruary 7, 2013
Holy shit this place was filled with obnoxious drunk kids. I support all-ages shows and used to go to them when I was younger so I know it can be better than this. Yikes.
Kimon FlanaganMay 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
There's a coatcheck in the basement!
Espen BagoOctober 8, 2009
Saw Les Rhytmes Digitales here a few years ago, a great and compact venue.
Mica PirieFebruary 28, 2010
There's a bathroom downstairs near the coat check. Empty & clean at a sold out show
Bogeon KimNovember 5, 2010
Had check in DSLR. Venue policy or artist's request?
Jason RandallApril 19, 2010
great place to see a show

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