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San Francisco Nightlife Guide: The Mission, SoMa & the Bay Area's Best Bars

San Francisco closes at 2am and the fog arrives at 10pm, but the city has produced more culturally significant nightlife than almost anywhere else. From the Mission's essential bar scene to SoMa's dance clubs, Castro's queer institutions, and North Beach's literary dive bars — this is the complete guide to going out in San Francisco.

SF Clubs 2026: Where the Real Underground Still Lives

SF's club scene doesn't care about your outfit or your Instagram. It cares about the music, and if you know where to look, this city still has one of the most serious underground scenes in America. Here's what's actually worth your time in 2026.