Neck of the Woods

San Francisco


A vast yet cozy venue with all the right moves, including Monday salsa dance classes, Russian karaoke (no language skills required) and indie rock acts regularly pounding the upstairs stage. Downstairs the lounge serves $5 happy-hour well drinks and beer, and hosts wholly unpredictable open-mike nights.


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