Dawn Club
Jazz club · South of Market
10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA 94103
"This moody Union Square-adjacent bar comes from the ever-expanding Future Bars group and is housed in the Monadnock Building built in the early 20th-century Beaux Arts style. Step inside: a curtain draws back while a ladder slides along a back-lit wall of bottles running to the ceiling. The headliner playing throughout the evening, be it the Fog City Swing band or pianist Graham Messer, is revealed to thunderous applause while flights of peaty scotch and buzzy coffee cocktails land on patron’s tables." - Flora Tsapovsky
"Previously a 1946 jazz venue in the Art Deco Monadnock building on Market, Dawn Club is all kinds of old-school. From the Al Capone-styled bouncers out front to the banker’s lamp on the host desk, Dawn Club is committed to the bit. And unlike many spots in this city, everyone inside is also dressed like they’re actually going out. Expect a menu of whiskey-forward classic cocktails to go alongside the calendar of live jazz every night. Walk-ins are tough on the weekends, so try to get a reservation. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Previously a 1946 jazz venue in the Art Deco Monadnock building on Market, Dawn Club is all kinds of old-school. From the Al Capone-styled bouncers out front to the banker’s lamp on the host desk, Dawn Club is committed to the bit. And unlike many spots in this city, everyone inside is also dressed like they’re actually going out. Expect a menu of whiskey-forward classic cocktails to go alongside the calendar of live jazz every night. Walk-ins are tough on the weekends, so try to get a reservation." - Ricky Rodriguez
"There are still plenty of reputable jazz clubs around the city worth seeking out, but not many evoke the timeless feel of Dawn Club. From the team behind local establishments Bourbon & Branch, Pagan Idol, and the Lark, Dawn Club has a submersive feel, thanks to a restoration that pays homage to the space’s speakeasy days. Drop in for solid drinks with a side of jazz (or the other way around) for a memorable night out." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri
"Those who prefer their cocktails with a side of entertainment may want to head to Dawn Club. The Future Bars team has restored this historical spot, bringing live jazz and strong cocktails downtown. The music begins at 8 p.m., but visitors can enjoy their drinks beforehand, soaking up the atmosphere and taking in classic cocktails such as The Battle of New Orleans, an updated take on the Old Fashioned." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman
