Last night I went to Dragon Bar, on Broadway St. in San Francisco’s North Beach district. Up until this year I’ve generally not been very keen about venturing to North Beach at night due to parking issues, but for the past 6 months I’ve spent at least 2 nights a month in the area, and it’s mostly because of Dragon Bar. Dragon Bar is by no means an ultra cool club. But it always delivers on a solid good time, with no drama, and has become kind of a default venue for my friends and I.
Why I like it:
- Always well attended with a good mixed crowd that doesn’t take themselves too seriously
- Solid DJ’s who spin top 40’s and good hip hop (really limited amount of mashups, I haaaaate mashups)
- Reasonable cover charge and free before a certain time
- Good smoking area where non smokers can hang out also
- No dress code, but people still keep it fresh and clean (not a hype beast scene. you go to Milk for that)
- It’s just an easy no fuss kind of joint
What I kind of don’t like
- DJ’s don’t play enough reggae or Bay hip hop
- It’s all Asian themed but I’ve never seen an Asian person work there
- Kind of small, about 2,500 square feet
For the most part though it’s a cool little place to let loose when you don’t feel like fussing. I’d recommend stopping by if you’re club hopping on Broadway.
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