Cafe Du Nord
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 861-5016
- Cross Street:
- Sanchez Street
- Specialties:
- Live Music Venue, Pool Table
- Hours:
- Box office: Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat-Thu open one hour before showtime
Editorial Review for Cafe Du Nord – by Kevin Raub
The Scene
This place has retained its charm since the early 1900s, when it operated as a speakeasy. The brothel-red walls blend with striking fixtures like Victorian-style mirrors, Belle Epoque-era posters and a 40-foot mahogany bar. Hard-core audiophiles spend most of their time on the classroom-sized red-and-black floor in front of the intimate stage. Meanwhile, the chill set hangs in the back lounge, replete with red velvet furniture and a pool table. The place is typically full of scenesters--which scene depends on whether a rock, alternative or electronic act is performing.
The Draw
The venue's attention to early 20th-century decor and cozy stage make this one of the coolest spots to see live music in town. Bartenders are well-schooled at slinging mixed drinks. Tap brews like Fat Tire and Boddington's are reasonably priced ($4-$4.50) and popular with patrons.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoChef John Lamkin's menu is available until 11pm nightly, and includes everything from pizza to seared ahi and phyllo-wrapped prawns.
Where to SitA select amount of seats in the showroom are available for diners. Call ahead for reservations.
User Reviews for Cafe Du Nord
01/16/2008 Posted by bnicediaz
Great place to hang out!!!! Plus MELLOWDRONE WILL BE HERE ON FRI THE 25th! YOU BETTER NOT MISS THIS NIGHT. TRY TO MAKE IT BEFORE YOU MISS THEM> Get your tickets now! Can't wait to see you!!! Mellowdrone with: Rykarda and the Tower Ravens Excuses for Skipping Cafe du Nord $12, 21+ 10pm!
09/04/2005 Posted by peacey
The Du Nord was not pretentious or stuffy when we saw our fave band play there, just crowded. Do NOT order a soda here, it's watered down RC cola, blech. The food was pricey and I had the worst undercooked tortellini in my life, but it's worth it for the friendly staff and the intimate setting for music. The tiny stage allows up-close and personal views, but get your front row spot early. The basement speakeasy atmosphere is genuinely unique, comfy settee and free copies of the onion make it even better. As a podunk from CO, I felt no out-of-place attitude from anyone. Lovely venue for music, just don't eat. Park in the lot down the block, it's worth the money.
Pros: atmosphere, great crowd, music
Cons: crowded, food, no seats in stage are
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