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Audio Nightclub
316 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
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Pe
Review №1

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. Audio Nightclub is incredible. Its always crammed full of people, so make reservations ahead of time, especially if there are more than two of you. But if theres a wait (there will be), go squeeze yourself into the bar area and have a drink or two. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu here.

Ka
Review №2

This club was awesome. Arguably one of the best clubs that I visited in San Francisco. They have great selection of drinks and their prices are appropriate. The dj events during weekends are awesome.

So
Review №3

Came on for my sisters birthday. Its really small compare to other clubs I been too. There wasnt much people probably because I went on a Sunday January 20, 2019. The DJ played different type of music. I liked that there was two different dance areas with different DJs and there was semi-private areas to sit at.

Sy
Review №4

TL;DR: Staff talked to us so rudely that it wastedour evening.Long version:Went there for the after new-year party. We brought a group and booked a table, we had a good time, the staff inside the club was great. We decided to head around 11:30PM out and went down to the ground floor. Because it was cold and some of us were lightly dressed, we were hanging inside waiting for cabs. At this point we were only 3 people, and the lobby we were in was empty. After several minutes, 2 people came in to buy tickets, at this point, the cashier lady started to yell at us that we had to move. Then the door lady picked up on it and told us very aggressively to “get out now!”, and kept repeating that with a very rude, aggressive tone, a threatening one. We were all shocked as we were getting out. I was looking at the door lady as I could not understand what happened, she told me “you can keep staring” and mumble something aggressive I could not get, with a very rude tone.You can be a good customer, leave a 3 digits bill in there, and still get talked at like a dog and get your evening trashed. Everybody was in a bad mood. I understand that staff may need to be firm with customers who over-drink or misbehave people but that was clearly not the case. That’s the last time we came.

Er
Review №5

Only come here to dance! Came to see Bondax last Saturday and it was a fun time. Lots of people dancing but it was not hard to get a drink at the bar. I could do without all the flashing lights though. Seizure!

Da
Review №6

Had a killer time here in 2015, gesaffelstein was trolling but hey

Fe
Review №7

Funktion One sound system, the visual are amazing. really good place to hear your best Dj. Diversity of drinks. Enjoy the show with your friends.

Ky
Review №8

I was told theres a world class sound system here. Thats definitely not true haha. Sound is quite good but its nothing extraordinary. Its a small space but they bring in solid talent. Check their IG or website for the schedule.

Za
Review №9

Okay place, but so loud its hard to enjoy the music, sounds distorted.

Sh
Review №10

Absolutely zero clue how to manage a crowd here.

Da
Review №11

In town visiting some friends and had to make it to Audio. The main act cancelled last minute - the owners offered a guest pass entry option on-line (very sweet they take care of patrons like this). The staff were all super nice, service was fast, place was very clean. We did our research before heading down so pretty much knew about crowds, prices, space etc. Audio lived up to its name for sure. Definitely for its size, the sound easily competes with the best. Hate to read that some had bad experiences. To the owners, thanks for sharing your love of dance and SOUND with the rest of us. Will definitely return. If you like to get your groove on, then Audio SFO will not disappoint!

Br
Review №12

Its tough to give a club five stars because theres always something you can exploit and say this was awful! Bottom line if you like DEEP HOUSE this is the spot for you. Appreciative crowd, great AV and PST importantly great music. If you dont like deep house (if you dont know what that is google and listen) you wont like this club. The staff was courteous but not gregarious. The coat check was fine. It got warm in the club but that is because people were dancing and enjoying the music. It starts and ends there. If you are a house enthusiast this is your place. If not then you should probably just enjoy a drink down stairs or head around the block to Butter.

An
Review №13

By far the best nightclub if you are into deep house. The vibe is great the sound system is even better.

Vi
Review №14

This is the best club that I came across in SF. Awesome sound system. Will visit again

El
Review №15

This was a really nice boutique club with a downstairs that is more like a bar and the upstairs is a cool dance floor. It is certainly a gem in the emptiness of the San Francisco club scene! It seemed like it had a high quality clientele but I did have the weirdest experience with a 40 year-old Australian man. I think he was looking for a younger high class prostitute because he kept saying that he wanted to buy me clothes and i just could not rid myself of him the entire night. I would recommend ladies be wary who they get into conversations with because this club has a predatory feeling to it.

Co
Review №16

It’s crowded and most of the good did don’t come on till 1 or 1:30.

Wi
Review №17

Awesome dancing! Some of my best nights in San Francisco were dancing here. If you go before 10 you can get in free. Great bar downstairs and the crepes place next door is a great way to end the night.

Ke
Review №18

Love hitting 70s music here! Enjoyed our stay here with my friends. :)

T
Review №19

Best nightclub in the city. Great sound system. Great staff. Nice people.

St
Review №20

This was the coolest place I have been in California. This place is AWESOME! I so want to come back.! ! The infinite mirror is so cool! Get here early! So awesome! So awesome! !

Vi
Review №21

Really nice place to go out in the city. If you dont wanna go crazy the bar downstairs is fun. Last time I was there my friend got her phone stolen. Someone grabbed it from her purse. If you go there, keep an eye on your stuff.

Al
Review №22

Good club for specific genres of EDM. Bottle service was a good choice here as there is not much room in the club at all, nor by the bars. It gets rather packed, so be prepared for a lot of contact with other people.It is based upstairs and features a very strong audio system.

Ma
Review №23

Pretty good sound system and artists play here. The crowd is usually cool, but at times the crowd can be a little up tight. Many events are free if you RSVP online and come before 11pm. Good decor.

SF
Review №24

In town visiting some friends and had to make it to Audio. The main act cancelled last minute - the owners offered a guest pass entry option on-line (very sweet they take care of patrons like this). The staff were all super nice, service was fast, place was very clean. We did our research before heading down so pretty much knew about crowds, prices, space etc. Audio lived up to its name for sure. Definitely for its size, the sound easily competes with the best. Hate to read that some had bad experiences. To the owners, thanks for sharing your love of dance and SOUND with the rest of us. Will definitely return. If you like to get your groove on, then Audio SFO will not disappoint!

Da
Review №25

It may be a fun nightclub but customer service is terrible. Lost my keys there one night and after tying to get in contact via email (the only form of contact on the site) and just never heard anything back. It takes more than good music to be a good business.

Ma
Review №26

Waited in line from 11 til probably 11:30 or 11:45 when ANNA was playing. Definitely worth it. Pretty mixed young crowd, jam packed inside for the event. Huge dance floor and good sound. Watch out for the two drink minimum per check if youre mostly looking to dance.

Ch
Review №27

Made us wait 1 hour in line for tickets we already bought to get in.

Ry
Review №28

I actually had a pretty good time here. Its a fairly small space with one upstairs bar and one downstairs bar in the restaurant section. The night I went they played some deep house music which I enjoyed. It reminded me of Burning Man when I heard the music. I must say that the majority of the crowd was guys though.What I REALLY liked though was the downstairs bar. I was served by I think Ricky or someone with an R. He was awesome. Had the absinthe which was nice and unique. We also got 7 fireball shots which came complete with the bartender lighting his hand on fire and blowing a fireball off it. SOOO cool! Definitely plan on coming back!

il
Review №29

Great dance club. Nice ambiance. Spectacular sound as the name suggests. Only lost a star because the bar tender was a bit rude. But it gets busy so it comes with the territory. You kind of expect that theyll be a bit high strung at 1am on a Friday night. Only thing that kept it from being a flawless experience.

Dy
Review №30

I went to Audio for the first time for Grum on April 6 and it was a fantastic club going experience through and through. The doormen were friendly and expeditious and the coat check costs only $4 which is rather reasonable in my book.Inside the club the bartenders were friendly and managed to handle long lines without issue and, at least on Thursdays, you are able to sit in any of the booths.I was very much a fan of the placement of the DJ booth and how the DJ wasnt too far removed from the crowd as it really set a nice, personal vibe between the crowd and the performer.Id highly recommend this club for anyone looking for a semi-upscale club going experience and, at least in my opinion, the crowd was sublime to say the least.

na
Review №31

Best new club in the city. was there on a weeknight, and the energy was good. lots of space to dance, awesome couches on the side, sound decent, crowd is hot, lighting is amazing(if a little too bright).just dont buy mixed drinks - they will cost you an arm and a leg. would avoid on the weekend when the suits and stilettos probably take over the club.

Ry
Review №32

Great sound system. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Not a big place, it can really get packed.

Fr
Review №33

Some of the most beautiful people in the City come here. Service is quick and the DJs are most excellent. The line get long as the night progresses, so come early. Cover is $10

Ma
Review №34

Good music, no line, but its too crowded and theres 30 guys to each girl

Ry
Review №35

This place is cracking. Ive been here a few times and have had a great time. Dance so hard it was like I jumped in a pool (because of the heat). Not sure if that was because it was so packed or purely because the DJ was crushing it and everyone was turning up.Looking forward to coming back and enjoying more great times with friends.

Ty
Review №36

Really legitimate club and my favorite place in SF. BUMPIN Funktion One sound system. The people that run this place really know how to tune it. Ive heard many other F1s at clubs throughout the U.S. and this is the only one that competes with Output in Brooklyn. This is obviously a much smaller club though.It gets pretty packed most times Ive been here but the people are always nice and friendly. People come here to actually listen to music and dance, not necessarily to pick up chicks.Amazing place overall!

so
Review №37

Had a great day with great music

Mo
Review №38

Awesome club with nice sound system. Beautiful lighting and amazing staff that provide a really great experience. Fast drinks at the bar, very clean bathrooms, empty and spilled drinks cleaned up fast, and creepy guys swiftly escorted out. ;)

Lu
Review №39

One of the best clubs in the city. The sound and lights are very cool. I think it gets too crowded when a big dj plays and the line outside can be ridiculous. The access is so slow, those guys at the entrance should hurry the f up. I think that the stairs around the dancefloor are a bit dangerous if you are not familiar to them.

Sa
Review №40

Had a great time in Audio last saturday, the people working there were very nice, as were the people inside. I always check the reviews of clubs and its always hard because some people have a good time and some people dont. When I was there they played deephouse/techno, which I personally like very much. Though, they have many different venues, check em on their site. If you put yourself on the guestlist you dont have to pay cover. Drinks are a bit expensive, about $6 a beer and $9 for a mix, but if you dont have to pay cover, and already go there after having a couple of drinks youll be fine.

Ro
Review №41

Rude security, shady crowd stay away

Ma
Review №42

Loved dancing at this place. Great sound system, cool lights, friendly door staff. Fresh crowd.

Er
Review №43

They dont give you water at the end of the night. For $20 I expected a glass of water to cool down. Not going back here.

Sa
Review №44

Small nightclub with a great sound system. This place usually books EDM-type acts, some better than others. Drinks are (of course) on the pricy side.

Ed
Review №45

Awesome sound system--best ive heard in SF! DEFINITELY a step up from the budget Pioneer system next door at halcyon.

Si
Review №46

This is real SF! Great parties and high diversity of people. Love it!

Ta
Review №47

Great nightclub with awesome lighting and music. May feel a bit classy.

na
Review №48

This is a fun nightclub attached to a cool bar downstairs. I like the sound system & vibe...

An
Review №49

Over sold the show leading to an uncomfortably packed dance floor and a long line outside. Mens room doesnt even have a sink, just hand sanitizer duct taped to the wall. Expensive drinks.

Zs
Review №50

There is guest list for almost every party. Check the websites! ;)Music can be awesome. Too loud to talk to anyone, but then you can switch to Bergerac any time (it is free).

Al
Review №51

Great spot with a fun cool bar downstairs

St
Review №52

Great music. Always have a great time. Beware of creepy dudes though.

Ca
Review №53

One of the best night clubs in SF! Tickets go from free to $20 depending on the time you enter. Theres also a bar on the first floor.

Ma
Review №54

Really like this spot. Had a great time. Really good music and the light show on the wall is pretty unique.

Mi
Review №55

Small, but fun venue. Close to lots of bars and street food.

Wi
Review №56

Sept 2014 - EDM is not my kind of music so this is just an OK place for me. Its packed with young kids and the line to get in is super long. I love the light display behind the DJ booth though.

Pa
Review №57

If you like men in business suits and girls in shoes they cant dance in for more than 10 minutes, this place is for you. It is a really beautiful club with great sound and lights, but its very girls-night-out / lecherous and uncoordinated men for me. The bar is mostly populated with Bacardi and Malibu, which should say enough. BUt the drinks are reasonably priced (except they REALLY fill your glass with ice leaving not so much room for alcohol) and the bar and door staff are friendly. But German techno and office wear are not a great combination in my book. There is no dress code but we felt out of place in t-shirts. A shame. Personally I preferred the less formal crowd at Mezzanine.

Ja
Review №58

Great nightclub. the dance floor is bigger than the vip area

Ja
Review №59

Excellent lights. Good artists mostly. Crowd sucks and it gets stupid crowded. Expensive drinks.

Ow
Review №60

This place is pretty awesome. The setup of the venue is very refreshing and allows for tons of dancing room, regardless of where you stand anywhere inside the whole venue. Sound system is one of the best in the city, you get full deep sound everywhere. The bar could be bigger, it gets pretty crowded, so I usually go for bottle service. The bottle prices here are more expensive than other places and are starting to go with Vegas style pricing for popular nights. The DJs that come through here have been awesome. Destructo twice, Vanilla Ace, Viceroy, etc. If you are looking for good music, at a more stylish venue, without the nonsense, this is the place to go.

Al
Review №61

Went here to meet friends had the best time ever. We kept ordering the Palomas and we never made it upstairs because the cover was $20 dollars and the music wasnt as good as the downstairs.

Ry
Review №62

This place always has awesome DJs, and crowd is on point. Line wasnt too bad, but if you are not getting a table, be sure to arrive on the early side.

To
Review №63

I love audio; one of the best sound systems in the city and the infinity mirror installation behind the DJ is awesome.Check the website to see whos spinning; sometimes you can get on the guest list for free if you arrive before 11 PM.

Ha
Review №64

Great audio system this place has, plus they gather some of the best DJs in the industry to show for it! The prices for drinks are standard for a night club in SF. Overall good environment!

An
Review №65

Awesome deep house club, cant go wrong.

Sh
Review №66

Love this place! Especially because its connected to Bergerac... Variety is the spice of life!

Lu
Review №67

The club was good, but I wasnt as impressed by the djs. Ask around I had a good time.

Is
Review №68

Dope venue. Great music and ambiance

Ku
Review №69

Great acoustics. And good collection of drinks.

Ma
Review №70

I had one of the finest club experiences. Highly recommended for audiophiles. Participated in couple of Casa Infinita audio sessions at Audio...

Su
Review №71

This place is pretty great! Reminds me alot of Cielo in NYC actually. They always have a amazing DJs, and the sound quality is great. The drinks are normally priced for San Francisco clubs.

wa
Review №72

The interior and DJ booth are modern dope, albeit smashed like sardines when a big EDM headliner is on. Be careful of the dance floor steps. The sound is very good, and best for a real House DJ. I prefer to hit this spot up for lesser known classic DJs like Dennis Ferrer, as thats when the annoying kids dont know and dont clog it up. Drinks are very basic, and overall the bar can never seem to accommodate the average capacity; But if you want swanky drank, just go downstairs to Bergerac, except they are slow at peak hours too...

Ka
Review №73

Great sound system, even better music and people!

Ty
Review №74

Very uptight staff. Unfriendly bar tenders who act like they dont wanna be there. Overpriced drinks, poorly mixed.

Jo
Review №75

I like the music here a lot. Plus you can go downstairs and chill in the lounge bar where they can have even better musix

Ol
Review №76

Good dance club with friendly staff and funny crowds.

Ro
Review №77

Good night club and dance floor, can get crowded for larger events.

An
Review №78

Omg!!! The drinks here are so crazy expensive!!! $18 for normal fernet and coca!!! Also the stuff are so aggressive when you ask for a drink!!! I give a 3 starts just because the music was okay!!!

Sc
Review №79

One of the best sound setups in the bay!

Ve
Review №80

Came here the second night it was officially open. I got there really early 9:20, which I rarely ever do, but I heard about the awful experience people had the night before. I had no problems getting in. There was no line and I wore proper club attire. (Note: Website does not mention dress code, but they will enforce it).As expected, the place was pretty empty because well it was 9:30. The place stayed pretty empty for quite a while, even though people were telling me a good line had formed outside. By 10 people were texting me about how they were stuck in line, even though the club wasnt even half full yet. I would see like a small group come in every now and then. This always gets me about a club, why would you hold the line? You make money when are in the club right?As far as the club itsself, its a pretty good looking club. Small, but well put together. The lighting on the wall is unique and unexpected. The tube of LEDs behind the DJ reminds you of the beginning of Space Mountain and all the fun that awaits. They even have wall that becomes transparent revealing dancing girls (like at Light). Unfortunately thats where the excitement ends. Maybe its because we got there too early and saw that it was pretty much just a room with nice lighting. Or maybe it needs fog machines and confetti. Whatever it is, it doesnt live up to its hype.Ill probably give it another try when it has had sometime to work out the kinks.

Ma
Review №81

I love Audio. The sound system is amazing (pretty sure they are Funktion 1s), the DJs they book are awesome, the bouncers are really friendly, and the bar staff is great. Beers are $5 which is reasonable given the quality of the club.Some criticisms: they advertise free entry before 11pm, but takes a while to get through the line and it doesnt matter if you were in line at 11pm, you need to be in the door so you really need to line up at like 10:30-10:40 to get free entry. Also, the place is a touch douchey with bottle service around the sides, but not super douchey. The dancefloor is not huge (but it is awesome!) so sometimes you get some jerks that dance violently and spill drinks everywhere.

Jo
Review №82

I do love going here I have had some great times. Tonight I went to see Roger Sanchez. His music took me back to my first memories of great house music songs. Your probably wonder why i gave Audio one star despite the great music, stellar djays, and friendly people. Here are the Cons and the Pros.Cons: 11/21/2014 The guy with the beard who was at the stand taking the tickets was very rude. He had a very stank attitude and snap at me telling me that he didnt want my print out . He also aggressively stamped my wrist and stamped my new shirt with ink I bought from Saks. I wonder why is bitter person who acts likes he doesnt want to be there there? Another issue I had was with the Bald bartender at the rightside bar who had me waiting 10 minutes for a drink. Then my friend paid for it so I tipped him he threw the tip back at me. I never seen a bartender do that before in my life. My friend and I just shocked by his actions. After that I didnt want anymore drinks.Pros. The Door guys were friendly and fun. Best I have came across in a long time. I have no issues only praise for them! Crowd was fun, Djay was awesome. The décor is Space Age 2001 odyssey homage. The centerpiece behind the Dj booth is fitted with LED lights that change color and help highlight the show-stopping artist. The dancefloor has ample space and the crowd appreciates the music.The club is totally worthy of 5 stars but the 2 bad apples spoil the bunch. Fix that and the place would be perfect!

Ka
Review №83

Really nice club with two dance floors

Ja
Review №84

Sound and default croud are meh to ok

Mi
Review №85

Charged me the cover to get in , wouldnt serve me drinks and called security on me cos I wanted a drink ! SUCKS !!! Never felt so uncomfortable !!! Really bad vibes !!!

Ma
Review №86

Awesome spot with great music all the time.

Bu
Review №87

DJs cant maintain the tempo and light shows are so poor.

Am
Review №88

Great dance bar, was here on a closed Dreamforce Event

Ch
Review №89

My favorite place in the city. Killer sound system, great crowd.

Ja
Review №90

Best club in the city

Mo
Review №91

Chaos to get in waiting in the line. The doorman ignores ppl especially men. Waited at the line not moving for an hour while they keep letting others cut the line.

Ni
Review №92

They clearly spend all their money on artists instead of air conditioning ...but thats okay :)

Ka
Review №93

Unts unts all night long

Za
Review №94

Best sound system in town.

Cy
Review №95

Crepes place outside

La
Review №96

Bit of crowded feel setup. Techno but with table service -- doesnt feel right

He
Review №97

My Favorite Nightclub in SF

Wa
Review №98

Can be over crowded to the point where you cant dance

Mi
Review №99

Limited capacity.

Is
Review №100

Got robbed of $200 at this place. Drinks cost $4 more at one bar than the other... Dont go here.

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  • Address:316 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
  • Site:https://www.audiosf.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-481-0556
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Cocktail bar
  • Lounge
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10pm–2:30am
  • Wednesday:10pm–2:30am
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Usually a wait:Yes
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