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The Chapel

Music Venue and Bar

Mission District, San Francisco

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The Chapel

8.5^/10

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Ranked #7 for music venues in San Francisco
"Check out the balcony with a great view of the stage also."(4 Tips)
"fancy cocktail from the Vestry"(3 Tips)
"Check out the cozy balcony."(4 Tips)
"Amazing soul concert"(4 Tips)

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SFistAugust 3, 2014
The beautifully revived church-like 1914 building is the official West Coast home of New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band, so naturally the music lineup leans towards the soulful and folky side. Read more
erinsauceJune 3, 2015
Been here 25+ times
This venue has four bars: two in the main bar/restaurant, and two in the concert hall (one downstairs, one upstairs). So go get a drink!
takishido nekoSeptember 18, 2014
The sound quality can be touchy due to the vaulted ceiling, but the cocktails are great. Get a Nail in the Coffin: bourbon, cynar, orange liqueur, and chocolate bitters.
Brian StraussSeptember 7, 2018
Awesome sight lines and very good sound. Small mezzanine upstairs offers the the only seating for most events and it’s super limited.
Roy ScopazziSeptember 12, 2014
Been here 25+ times
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.
ElviraNovember 12, 2013
Catching a show? Get there early and try their amazing flatbreads, fries or meatballs. The food is amazing and the staff is beyond friendly and helpful. I love this place!
Sarah LockenmeyerSeptember 27, 2014
We had bottomless mimosas and a bottomless existential chat.. Started with the topic and philosophical insights around Folsom st fair
Wilson Favre-DelerueSeptember 26, 2016
Amongst SF's better concert venues, home of good soul and jazz amongst others.
Charlie FerreiraApril 24, 2014
This former church turned music venue is a great place for a future live music=success B.R.E.. However, fight the impulse to be right in front of the stage. Sound much better about 30 feet back.
Spencer HoltawayOctober 3, 2016
Great venue. Small, chill, great bar, cider on tap. 👌🏼
Brendan DonohoeJanuary 30, 2015
Get your cocktails next door at The Vestry, bring back to The Chapel.
annie 🧸February 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Pick up a fancy cocktail from the Vestry, then bring your lavender martini to the venue and watch the band while feeling secretly superior to your plastic cup-clutching peers
Sarah NorrisDecember 24, 2021
The atmosphere is incredible. The acoustics are amazing. A truly unique venue.
louda bayJuly 1, 2013
The patio is great on a sunny day! The oyster poboy and fava bean falafel tasted fantastic!
Anton ShusterMarch 21, 2015
There's a balcony upstairs with its own bar and seating. Bathrooms are shared with The Vestry restaurant.
Holly HornJanuary 19, 2017
Beautiful venue, however, the acoustics and stage lighting leave a lot to be desired. To get the best sound, stand back, or up in the balcony.
Eli HickoxFebruary 25, 2016
Great intimate venue with a killer bar
Angelica WDecember 14, 2015
Box office for event tix are open 12-4 Sat/Sun. But watch out for private events which may have the box office close earlier
AndrewAugust 9, 2014
Great music venue. Small. Good small.
Guy DickinsonFebruary 7, 2014
Really pleasant concert venue with a surprisingly good bar.
Chris LeeOctober 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Good luck Preservation Hall West! Opening night Oct 4th! Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 (www.ticketfly.com). Other shows set for Oct. 5-7. Address :: 777 Valencia St. San Francisco!
drew tarvinJune 18, 2015
Great venue for events, especially FunnyBizz!
Todd TateMarch 3, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The mezzanine is pretty schweet go early get a couch and chill.
Geoff ReinhardtOctober 26, 2014
Very cool venue for up and coming musicians.
Rich YannaconeMarch 18, 2019
Great venue not a bad spot in the house
Ben RussoDecember 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
A great addition to the SF Bay Area music scene.
Tom CoatesOctober 9, 2018
You can buy earplugs at the cost check area for a dollar
Bryan MasonFebruary 21, 2014
A lot of douchey people come here. But the venue is pretty. But the mission is changing so I guess we can expect this to happen.
Rory ScottOctober 14, 2014
Cocktails aren't on the menu. Know what you want before you get here.
Leanne VanderbylDecember 21, 2012
Check out the cozy balcony. There's a bar up there, too!
Robert (RJ) YumolJune 11, 2013
Quiet patio area for surreptitious commiseration. It's so chill.
NnenniquaFebruary 18, 2015
One of my favorite venues to watch a shoe
Renée VargasJanuary 26, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great venue but really expensive food/drinks
Taryn OrtizAugust 15, 2014
Small venue with good sound.
Justin DiasNovember 3, 2013
Enjoy restaurants that leave you waiting over an hour for food? Come here!
Elizabeth AgnewAugust 10, 2014
Such a fantastic little music venue
M TJune 28, 2015
Great collection of cocktails
Odile RoujolFebruary 20, 2016
Egg benedicts. Nice service
JackalopeMarch 17, 2013
downstairs is freezing cold & drafty if the crowd is thin
Don SmithAugust 19, 2013
Crostini with sardines, amazing
Will BertelsenSeptember 25, 2013
Good bar for a music venue.
Miel Van OpstalFebruary 10, 2014
Well then. Come open minded I' d say.
Robbie SandbergSeptember 12, 2015
They put on good bands but the place wasn't built for acoustics.
Arnaud AubronAugust 24, 2014
Amazing soul concert
Kris EstradaJanuary 7, 2016
Excellent drinks
John AllbeeSeptember 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Dude this is my old college. I used to do shows on this stage!
Whitney R.September 7, 2018
Good venue.
Jahlee ArakakiJuly 14, 2013
Delish burger.
Spoon CarvalhoMarch 18, 2014
Don't plan to eat on a Monday!!
Lee ShepJune 8, 2013
Such a great venue!

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