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Cat Club
1190 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
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El
Review №1

Can I just say that that is too many years of missing such amazing food. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the prices were easy on the pocket.

Ma
Review №2

Great little club. People that work here are very friendly and make you feel like family. Karaoke selection is huge.

Dr
Review №3

Doorman was nice and polite. Music could be better. Goth is a very distinct and sophisticated genre. I feel that mixing it with post punk and industrial doesnt really make sense. Still, good space, nice folks and a reasonable number of eccentric characters as it should on a Goth night. Needs more crowd. Will come back

Au
Review №4

Easily my favorite nightclub of all time. I tend to lean more dark/goth when I (very rarely) go out, and Cat Club provides many great spaces to hang out. Theres a more laid back lounge area, a large dance floor with projector screen and two bars. Its always a great, fun time and the crowd is open, diverse and friendly. I go to San Francisco about once a year, and I always do my best to make it here.

Ma
Review №5

Thursday night eighties music is really fun. Im a local SF Guy and met a lot of fun people visiting from out of town.

Ri
Review №6

Cat Club is one of my favorite places in the city. The staff does an amazing job in each of their respective fields. The bartenders here have an eye for detail and you will definiteley leave happy. Words cant express how much I appreciate this crew. Every time I visit, I feel like Im coming home.

Pa
Review №7

This is our last weekend in DTLA we decided to go to my favorite spot , the food , the music , drinks I love everything about this place , decoration is awesome , all food is amazing but my favorite one is swamp fries , I felt so fat after that hahah but trust me is the best one . I give 5 starts no question ask .

Ra
Review №8

This is the greatest nightclub in the Bay Area. Great nights, great drinks, great bartenders and staff and wonderful camaraderie. I always go there when Im in town. Definitely my favorite. I cant wait to go back the next time Im in town!

Ki
Review №9

Wonderful niche bar/club with a lot of regulars. Watch out for lurkers though and stick with your crew. I went with my girlfriend and had to fend off a few creeps. Thanks Jared for helping us get out the door. You’re appreciated.

Se
Review №10

Easily my favorite nightclub of all time. I tend to lean more dark/goth when I (very rarely) go out, and Cat Club provides many great spaces to hang out. Theres a more laid back lounge area, a large dance floor with projector screen and two bars. Its always a great, fun time and the crowd is open, diverse and friendly. I go to San Francisco about once a year, and I always do my best to make it here.

Be
Review №11

Solid 90s club, that has two bars, a dance floor that is sizeable with a multitude of video screens playing the music videos for the respective song. The only reason it isnt 5 stars is i got lured there by my fiance. Who knows i hate clubs . Great place to go if you love hype clubs.

Ju
Review №12

Tips:Bring cashCoat check costs $2Like the 80’s vibe here. Get ready to dance wild and have fun. A big thanks to Ryan the manager for saving my jacket and scarf I left around.

pi
Review №13

For the uninitiated: the club has continuous themes from day to day and is most popular for its Thursday night iteration, known affectionately/officially as 1984.there are plenty of other reasons to attend, if you possess a broader palate in your particular lifestyle. I highly recommend attending, but, please drink respectfully...

da
Review №14

Went during karaoke night, great time. A small little club with great 80s atmosphere.

Pe
Review №15

Doorman was nice and polite. Music could be better. Goth is a very distinct and sophisticated genre. I feel that mixing it with post punk and industrial doesnt really make sense. Still, good space, nice folks and a reasonable number of eccentric characters as it should on a Goth night. Needs more crowd. Will come back

ra
Review №16

Always having a great time here.

Ca
Review №17

I love dancing here at nights like Nightshift. The bar tender in the back room is awesome. Just be mindful of the slightly uneven floor when you are dancing.

Al
Review №18

Cat Club is great place to hear music from 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. The club has two dance floors. Two bars, smoking area, VIP lounge, dancing platforms, tables and chairs. Very friendly environment, people ages range from 20s to 60s. It is a fun place to enjoy your night out in San Francisco. It is easy to get to this location.

Al
Review №19

Always a good natured crowd and very eclectic mix of patrons. This atypical club should stop playing typical music like house and remember their niche is offering something other clubs dont offer.

Li
Review №20

This club is so fun and the staff is really nice, giving me and my friends lots of water. the vibe there is great, we went on one of their 80s themed nights

Si
Review №21

Not exactly my music scene but the atmosphere was a lot of fun. There was even a cage you could step into and dance in! Everybody was having a good time and what more could you really ask for?

De
Review №22

Its a great club unlike the fact that there is a smoking section without having to leave the club great environment great décor very unique.Bartenders are super nice security is on the ball its definitely safe place.Drinks are little pricey but I think that comes with the territory.Over all a really cool club, I will be returning.

Di
Review №23

If you like 80s music this place has it! Every Thursday is fun 80s night!

Je
Review №24

I like the reliable venue for counterculture. Ironically its more divey than I would like. At least there are toilet seats?

dJ
Review №25

Great drinks and music. Close to late night food

Ar
Review №26

Great vibe, Thursday nights spinning rad 80s tunes

Di
Review №27

On Wednesday you will be charged more, if they dont know youIt doesnt matter if you wear black or came early

Mi
Review №28

Flash back to my teen years in SF. A bright front room with club music and a darker back dance room where they were featuring Radiohead vs. INXS on the video screen. I don’t remember dancing for this many hours for quite a few decades!! Drinks were decent, took a little while to get close to the bar to order, but the friendliness of the bartender made it worth our wait. Excellent place to people watch.

lp
Review №29

Funkytown was one of the best experiences of my clubbing life!! Music was fantastic in the 70s and 80s room. The vibe was so great and easy going. People were having so much dancing in groups you didnt need a dance partner. People were so friendly. Loved it. It was my first time but not my last. They were people of all ages and races. Exactly what San Francisco represents a wonderful melting pot.

an
Review №30

Very cool place. One of the best clubs I have ever been to. Staff was helpful and courteous....bartenders make excellent calls when to shut someone off. Security is excellent. Drinks are great! Wish all clubs were run like this!!

Be
Review №31

Great club though beware it gets busy here. Play great music and ample space is provided for dancing as well. .

Cu
Review №32

I love this club. Some of the friendliest people I have ever met at a club, from the regulars to the bar tenders to the dj. Everyone here is great and I cant recommend it enough.

Me
Review №33

Wednesday night Bondage-a-go-go is the best! Wonderful and welcoming club. Great drinks, neat set up and always a fun time

Mi
Review №34

I mostly come here for Bondage-a-Go-Go, but it turns out the crowd is really cool on other nights, too: stylish but not pretentious. Good 20th century Goth music.

Em
Review №35

Friday night bachelorrett party. Still have to pay cover. Empty club. So so drinks. Meh

Ed
Review №36

Good vibe. cheap drinks. Great 80s music place. Quite a diverse crowd with a few eccentric regulars.

Ph
Review №37

One of my favorite dance spots. Always enjoy their 80s inspired nights. Bartenders are friendly and the crowd is always diverse! They have themed nights so check and make sure you are going to a themed night that you would enjoy!

Mo
Review №38

You can find here special events ranging from 80s and New Wave to Goth, Hip Hop, House, and more... my favorite evening is Thursday because I am a 80s music lover.There are two dance floors, never tried cocktails always beer.

Ro
Review №39

Great spot for the 30+ crowd to shake their booties to new wave and more. Decent prices on drinks with nice strong pours. Been coming for various club nights since the 90s including pop scene, 1984 and new wave city.

Sk
Review №40

Good music, dance floors are a bit beat up. Cool smoking alley to keep it away from the rest of us. Big screens with cool visuals

Te
Review №41

Love this place something different. Great bartender never went dry

Ha
Review №42

One of the best places in the City to relive your dance hall days

Br
Review №43

This place is awesome! The crowd is mixed but does tend to be a bit older. 80s night gets hot by 11 and empties at about 1230. Each theme night is successful. The bartenders are super friendly and remember your drinks. Dont hesitate!

Jo
Review №44

This is a fun bar! Two dance floors with 80s new wave in the back and a mix of 80s and 90s in the front. Two bars, a coat/bag check, lounge and table seating areas, and a smoking area in a tiny alley. The drinks were really inexpensive for San Francisco. They have a great lighting setup too! Cover charge was only $5 on the Thursday we went there. So glad our friend recommended it.

Se
Review №45

Relaxed place, kinda punk, but funk!

Ta
Review №46

Came here for the first time, and I think the drinks are amazing!

He
Review №47

This used to be my go to for 80s but unfortunately the 2nd room is closed for now it is just the same anymore

Ra
Review №48

Went to a disco/new wave night and really enjoyed the music. Lots of good simultaneous people watching/dancing. The front room got toasty though.

Te
Review №49

By far my favorite club in the entire world! Yeh its Abit divey but that is the appeal. We use to have company parties here for the peachys puff crew. Randy, amazing bartender, great person to get to know. Michael my favorite doorman always a gentleman and good friend. Ill learn the names of everyone else eventually, but its always a welcoming environment! The second dance floor in the back is closed off now. So please please make a visit here on Thursday night 9pm for their 80s night dance party. Its free!!!! Smoking area. Clean bathrooms.coat check. Well drinks wont break your bank.

Ka
Review №50

Very rude staff, if you order too little or inexpensive drinks you will not be served after first round of drinks! Avoid!

Ro
Review №51

A great old haunt in SOMA for all sorts of pop: synth, dark, Brit. A home to many for decades and a new found home to the next generation of bootie shakers

Ra
Review №52

3rd Saturday of the month, New Wave City night.

Er
Review №53

Germany Calling is one of the best nights there, period!

An
Review №54

Great staff, friendly patrons. Karaoke. Dance. People can be a bit frisky, here, though, so it may not be everyones thing.

Pa
Review №55

This review isnt a review of bootie so much as a shout out to Annabelle, the best hostess there is. She is seriously the most amazing server around. She made sure to bring us water as quickly as we ordered it and also brought us a whole platter of food. Thank you Annabelle!

Th
Review №56

Lots of fun for weekday night we visited. Great to dance to the 80s and 90s, (re-)discover one great song or ask yourself, what you liked about the other one. Nice, diverse crowd and excellent, friendly staff...

Di
Review №57

Because its the place to be where everyone knows your name. I was a regular back in my 20s. Ive returned again 20+ yrs later.

Ve
Review №58

Quick service and friendly staff. I had a great weekend dancing the night away! They did not over charge on 2017 Halloween weekend.Cover entry 8$! Yes. & Yes.Drinks were nicely mixed: Jameson-Sour Jello-Shots: Yes.Smoking area: small but long! It helped to get to know your fellow smokers and small talk.Rate:5/5 Stars

Tr
Review №59

Great music, and the staff is utterly lovable

Va
Review №60

I was not aloud in Evan though Im wearing a 1:50000 doler dress iwas toldiwas dressed bad so .my experience was bad to to put it mile

al
Review №61

The last Saturday of every month is 70s and 80s night

Ja
Review №62

This gem of a club is close to my dark sparkly heart. Visiting is like coming home..... to a dimly lit mansion full of friends who raided the deepest part of their wardrobe to reveal their inner self. Always a good time and the staff is full of amazing beings (maybe not all human).

Mi
Review №63

Took my wife to a Depeche Mode night and we had a great time. Club has a down to earth vibe with most people actually dancing. A few posers who dont get that a drink without a cover is something you should NOT stand on the middle of the dance floor with. The crowd is funky and cool, and likes to have fun and dance. The DJ did a nice job, but I am not a fan of Depeche Mode, so I dont know about selection quality. We liked this place so much we plan go to back at least twice in the next few weeks!

Jo
Review №64

Such a great vibe! This dive bar has a awesome energy and music! I went for the first time on 4th of july and it was 80s night. I love the no judgement atmosphere and the variety of people that just want to get on the dance floor and forget about everything. I met some of the regulars and long timers, i can honestly see myself becoming a regular even tho its an hour drive from me. Thats how much i love this place, basically its definitely a place you want to visit in SF.

Me
Review №65

Thursday night 80s night is my favorite in the Bay area. ️

Cr
Review №66

Pretty decent industrial scene. Probably heading back in the near future

St
Review №67

Love this place. Really varied themes that will fit any club goer depending on the night. Always feels like home.

Ka
Review №68

I really love the vibe at this club. Makes me feel alive, good prices inside. Staff was quick even though there were lots of people inside

Mi
Review №69

Thursday night 80s dance is is one of the best nights here

Mi
Review №70

Good drinks for a dive.

Je
Review №71

Bagg on wed nights is always fun :)

An
Review №72

Mostly a goth crowd, but had fun there once with some friends. :-)

Ed
Review №73

Cool little spot with down to earth bar tenders. I went on a Saturday night and it wasnt super crowded. Seems like they occasionally have some type of theme nights which is pretty cool

R.
Review №74

They play the retro stuff that I liked!

Na
Review №75

Great club, fun atmosphere, great bar staff and two rooms of dancing. Def gonna be a late night spot for me in the future after the Hubba Hubba.

Ky
Review №76

Awesome Place to here songs you grew up to nice environment very considerate and caring

Se
Review №77

Fantastic venue with incredible diverse and positive energy!

Ch
Review №78

This is a very fun bar with at least one fun Kink event per week. Ive only been there for bondage-a-go-go, but I imagine its pretty great just on a daily basis. In the front theres a dance area usually with a DJ, in the middle theres a bar and additional seating area, and in the back during bondage-a-go-go there is a friendly Kinks space and fantastic DMs and participants.

Ki
Review №79

I loved this place alot because i love old songs. There Music is very great.

DB
Review №80

Always fun time. Great staff and interesting night owls

Me
Review №81

This spot used to be my home away from home at least 3 nights a week, but after a hiatus (of several years) I went back last week and it was as fun, dancey, and comfortable as ever! The atmosphere is totally welcoming and the bar tenders are cool. Owner/operator is a badass and cool as can be! Love it here any night of the week .

Ke
Review №82

Old crowd. I saw a dude in the bathroom on a walker.

Pa
Review №83

Go to Funky Town @ the Cat Club on the 4th Saturday of every month. One half of the club 80s new wave, the other half 70s funk and disco. Seriously the best dancing experience Ive had in SF. Disco was made for dancing, and you all were made to dance. Staff can be a bit grumpy.

Je
Review №84

So much fun here!!

Ju
Review №85

Fun little nightclub that has various event nights from karaoke, to Bondage A GoGo. Drinks terms to be strong, but little in the way of seating. Two rooms, two bars, and small restrooms. Coat check as well. I rather enjoy the place.

Pa
Review №86

Diverse interesting crowd and friendly bartenders. We go for 80s and goth nights and the music always gets us dancing.

ru
Review №87

Fantastic club. I typically visit twice a month. Staff is friendly yet professional. Music is great, great people, awsome bartenders and drinks. Theme nights are the bees knees.

Mi
Review №88

Great atmosphere and music

Jo
Review №89

80s nights are ON POINT! Great patrons, affordable, and non stop fun. Good ol San Francisco at its best!

Wi
Review №90

Good atmosphere. There were male go go dancers though, that probably should be stated

Ch
Review №91

Went for 80s night for NYE 2019. It was ok.. the bartenders were amazing!!! The DJ could have played a better mix of 80s muisc. But not bad, not great either. Just.. ok.

Gl
Review №92

Super fun club, great staff and bartenders. Excellent place to dance all night long!

Ha
Review №93

Open-minded fun and party

Sa
Review №94

Really awesome security and good clean. Lot of drinks. I love this club.

ne
Review №95

I enjoyed being there I had hella fun omg I will definitely be going again

Ka
Review №96

Extremely nice staff with fair priced drinks. Tip them lots! They deserve it

Gu
Review №97

Great club for 80s & 90s New wave music lovers!

Pe
Review №98

I had so much here! The Gothic/Counterculture atmosphere along with the multiple dance floors and bars added versatility. Also, Easily the most friendly bartenders Ive ever met in SF. The drinks are ah bit pricey though.

Am
Review №99

Great mix of ppl come here, and so positiveNot to mention, its fun!

mi
Review №100

Two dance floors, two great bars... Recommended!

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  • Address:1190 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
  • Site:http://www.sfcatclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-703-8965
Categories
  • Night club
  • Lounge
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:9pm–3am
  • Tuesday:9pm–3am
  • Wednesday:9pm–3am
  • Thursday:9pm–12am
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9pm–3am
  • Sunday:9:30pm–2:30am
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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