Madrone Art Bar
Bar · Alamo Square ·
Rotating art, DJs, themed nights, and creative cocktails
Rotating art, DJs, themed nights, and creative cocktails
"Like climbing hills or picnicking on a 45-degree slope at Stern Grove, closing down Madrone at 2am is an essential SF experience. The NoPa bar/art gallery is where to throw off your light jacket and dance in the glowy red, art-covered space with people who remember floppy disks and people who, well, don’t. Themed dancing nights, from Motown Mondays to Emo vs. Pop Punk, and artsy events like figure drawing, keep Madrone’s pull strong." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"If you’re looking to dance on a random weeknight, Madrone in NoPa is your best bet. This bar/art gallery/nightclub has something going on every night of the week. From Motown Mondays and Glitter Tears to Fringe and Let’s Go Disco, there’s always a stacked calendar of DJs and live music. When your group chat asks for the 50th time, “What are our plans tonight,” check to see if the Madrone line-up suits you and get ready to get down." - ricky rodriguez
"Madrone Art Bar in NoPa is a chameleon and SF rite-of-passage. Everyone from die-hard Bay Area locals to newly arrived transplants comes here at least once. With a giant dance floor and a wide variety of themed nights, from MoTown Mondays to fringe, and Emo vs Pop-Punk, there’s something for everyone. Do some diligence and find what night your preferred crowd will take over the dance floor and get ready for an experience." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1
"Madrone Art Bar in NoPa is a chameleon and SF rite-of-passage. Everyone from die-hard Bay Area locals to newly arrived transplants comes here at least once. With a giant dance floor and a wide variety of themed nights, from MoTown Mondays to fringe, and Emo vs Pop-Punk, there’s something for everyone. Do some diligence and find what night your preferred crowd will take over the dance floor and get ready for an experience you won't forget." - Ricky Rodriguez
"Expression reigns supreme at this Western Addition stop, which evolves daily from a funky gallery vibe to a dance lounge. The New Wave Haircut should be a hit with daiquiri fans, as BACARDĺ Ocho pairs with strawberry, coconut, and pamplemousse to create an unfussy, smooth potion. Come early to enjoy the current exhibition; leave late after dominating the dance floor (Motown on Mondays is a soul-filled favorite)." - Vox Creative
