Monroe SF

I love the vibes at this bar, the music choices are great (though on decades night, they could also play songs that aren't only the top hits, to switch it up), and the drinks are actually pretty good. The reason why I give 3 stars is because the DJ always seems to suck at transitioning between each song on decades night. Sometimes it's so abrupt it kind of ruins it. And he played the Barbie song for so long but all the actual good songs he only played for 30 seconds then moved on to the next one. There was also a separate terrible sounding bass beat behind certain songs, which made it hard to hear the actual song and just sounded bad because it didn't mix well with the song. Our DJs at all our high school dances back in the day were waaaay better...

Fridays are a great deal starting at $1 per drink. Music is always good everyone is always singing and dancing. Staff is amazing drinks are served fast specially from the bartender Guadalupe. Even though it can get crowded security is very professional and is always controlling every situation the bouncer Randy is very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place for fun

Monroe is hands down one of my favorite spots in SF. The atmosphere is classy and sexy and it’s always a good time. Decades nights on Friday has me dancing all night. The staff is also top notch. Drinks are served fast and despite the long line the security outside really handle the crowd quickly. Randy the security at the door is very professional and helpful. I recommend this spot to anyone visiting and def for locals.

Warm inside Don't need a t-shirt under the long-sleeve or any jackets. Use short- sleeve Fridays Drinks are $1 and go up every hour, especially their red drink that taste good. Happy hour before 9 or 10 pm, and Mai Ties are not included, nor are margaritas Go in at 8pm or before for free

This place has amazing talent from beverage service to top entertainment and extremely friendly security. Check it out - Friday 5pm - 2am + Saturday 10pm - 2am + Sunday morning vibes starting @ 6AM

I was with friends and we went in the morning around 2 am The waitress's behavior was very bad and she does not speak English. When I asked her, she replied angrily, "The food is very bad. Nothing fresh." The service was bad. When I paid the bill, the waitress asked me for a tip. I was really shocked by her order because I was going to give it to her but the service is very bad the cleanliness is very bad the food is very bad I never go back to this dirty restaurant.

Normally a 100% great experience. We take our labmates out here once a year for a celebration but this year, we left outside to get our labmate at around 7:55 or so and around 8ish whoever the bouncer was didn’t let us back in? I had the stamp, was relatively coherent (not very drunk but tipsy ) regardless my purse and friends were back in there and he didn’t let me back in? He had dark hair and honestly killed the vibe. Had some kind of power trip . Either way 3 stars bc most experiences are incredibly amazing but this one bouncer ruined it 🙃

Monroe’s is the best spot in the city. I really love the atmosphere and employees that work here. Having fun also comes with safety and I would love to shoutout Randy and security, this is one of my biggest highlights of going to Monroe’s. I know I’m safe and can have a good time with friends, family, and meet new people. Best spot in Frisco would recommend anyone to come and have a good time

Best club in the city by far. Best DJs, atmosphere, and people. Come here on Fridays. They have insane deals!

It's an amazing night, best club/bar in San francisco. amazing drinks, amazing vibes. Also great service!!

If you're looking for a night out in San Francisco where the energy never dips, Monroe is it. The place is always packed in the best way possible. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with a great vibe, beautiful venue decor and music that keeps everyone moving. What makes it special is the variety the DJs play, everything from pop and EDM to hip-hop and those guilty pleasure sing along anthems everyone secretly loves. No matter your vibe, you'll hear something that gets you singing and dancing. The bartenders are quick, friendly, and somehow remember your drink even when it's super busy. The staff keeps everything flowing smoothly despite the constant rush. It's honestly one of those places that feels alive every single night never empty, always a line, and always worth it. Monroe never misses, get there early enjoy a full night

Amazing service. So much seating, great lighting, beautiful venue all around!! The drinks were strong but not so strong that it hurt. They were delicious! The special was an apricot martini among a couple of other drinks, and it was great. I would for sure come here again with some friends or my husband.

It's been a while since I've been to Monroe, and it was just as I remember it and did not disappoint! There was a long line on a Friday night, and my friends and I were able to get in after 15 minutes of waiting around 12:30AM. It was a night crowded as usual, but thankfully not enough to be blocking the bar space. I felt like they were slightly cutting back on the alcohol when I ordered my drinks and it was a bit more on the pricier side. However, the music for the night was great, and I loved the selection of 90s and 2000s throwbacks! The crowd was friendly and fun!

I normally don't leave reviews, but my experience here on Saturday 11/22 was so bad that I feel obligated to. I truly hope management addresses this. I came with two friends, and two separate issues made the night unnecessarily stressful. 1. The back bartender was extremely intoxicated Normally I wouldn't care if a bartender is a little buzzed, but this went way beyond that. She overcharged me for shots instead of water, couldn't communicate, kept dropping bottles, and the whole situation was a mess. When I asked her for a refund, she repeatedly took my card, handed it to someone else, then handed me their card back. This cycle repeated multiple times until I finally had to go full Karen-mode -- which I hated -- just to get my own money back. Thankfully, the manager did refund me, but the amount of time and stress it took to straighten out something that simple was ridiculous. 2. Security ignored a dangerous situation There was a tall security guard with a septum piercing and very short curly hair. I let him know that a group of guys in the crowd were moshing aggressively. At one point I got thrown so hard into the security guard that it genuinely hurt. I'm 5'5". I had tried moving away, I had asked the guys multiple times to chill out, and they would stop... until they didn't. This crossed a line. This was not a rock show ... it was a Top 40 nightclub with a dress code. The level of physical aggression was unsafe. Instead of helping, the security guard brushed it off as if I just "fell into him" and literally said, "Isn't that what they're supposed to do?" Absolutely not. Not at a nightclub. And definitely not when other patrons are getting injured. Then the security guard just moved to another section and ignored me. Overall I have 10+ years in nightlife as industry and I'm extremely forgiving. But being overcharged, having my card mishandled, and then getting physically slammed by other patrons while security shrugged... that's not acceptable on any night. Will I go back? Maybe. But I definitely expected more from the staff and the way situations like this are handled.

I come here often and the owner and security are always very friendly. The drinks are solid and the ambiance is great. It does get crowded, but if you have a table, it's very manageable. The only consistent issue is the coat check. The staff there have given me attitude the last few times for no reason, which has been disappointing. A few months ago, my aunt's Chanel brooch went missing after we picked up her coat, so I personally wouldn't leave anything valuable with them. Other than that, it's a good spot.

Do not come here on Halloween or any major event day! I bought my ticket days in advance thinking it would guarantee entry, big mistake. I waited over 3 hours in a chaotic line full of people cutting, and eventually just gave up and left. What's the point of buying a ticket if you can't even get in? I've seen Vegas crowds handled better than this!

Ambiance, drinks and themes. Friday nights are a blast Definitely recommend coming in here on Friday nights, the hosts are very kind and the DJs make it religious to play oldies decade wise

I wish I'd gotten to see more/experience more of this place but I've never even been. I found them online and saw they had rooms/space for rent. The place looks amazing and appeared perfect for what was planned. We called 30 days ago about renting out a space for our mother's 70th birthday dinner party at the start of December (About 7 months away at the time). I was told to email an inquiry when I called about this and told that was the easiest way to book and get information. I was also told I"d hear back within 48 hours...well it's been a month and I haven't heard a word. I found another way of booking through Peerspace and had to register/provide a picture. Once I provided a picture I heard back pretty quickly and was told they were booked all December for holliday events/parties. It just feels odd and ominous that I got a response so quickly once I had to upload a photo and I'd be lying if I said it didn't feel biased. I'm not sure but this was a poor experience from never hearing back directly from "The Monroe", then having to register/load a photo and only then hearing there was no availability. The calendar still shows rooms available as of today so this is the reason for a poor review. They couldn't/didn't take care of this by phone, didn't respond by email, and then an affiliate responds after a photo is loaded that there is no availability. No cheers!

I have been living in the city for over 20 years, and last night was the first time I went to this place because they had the drink special. When they played 60s, the drinks were $1. When they played 70s, the drinks were $2. When they played 80s, the drinks were $3 and so forth. This place is gorgeous, the deep green/blue ambiance with gold cleaning chandeliers & dark mirrors, just absolutely beautiful. The place got really packed, and the two bartenders were working that floor like you wouldn't believe it. Hardly any line; they were very quick. The DJ was incredible until he got to the 2000s, but he was working the younger crowd, so I get it. I had a great time, yummy drinks, good music, and a fun crowd- great energy & vibes.

I always feel safe here. Best top nightclub imo. Randy in security is the Best Great atmosphere and vibes!

I've been here a couple times with my friends after a night out of bar hopping. On Friday nights, they play music from different decades at every hour. On Saturday nights, they play top hits and throwbacks. Definitely come early if you don't want to wait in a long line! Majority of the crowd are college students, so it does feel like a frat party at times. Their drinks are also more affordable than other clubs. Going to the bathroom is always a mission, once you're deep inside the dance floor. The bathrooms are next to the bar and the intersection gets really crowded. However, I love that they offer complimentary coat check downstairs. Great spot if you enjoy dancing and don't mind the college students.

Love the bar. They are amazing. Drinks amazing. Security is sigma #67. The service is all I can ask for.

This is my favorite club to play in San Francisco! I love the vibe, sound system is amazing, security is friendly & bartenders rock! Thank you Payam for supporting us local djs.

The best night club in SF- if you ever see Lucy, say hi for me. Shes my homegirl Best music AND NICE SECURITY

Battle is the decades on Fridays is so, so fun! They start at 5 with music from the 60s and drinks are a dollar. Then every hour they go up a decade and drinks go up in price. We try to get there for the 90s which is 8 to 9 and then stay for as long as the body lets us. Everyone is dancing and having a great time. The staff are nice and efficient, and I really appreciate the older security gentleman who is usually on the back. They have two bars, plus tables and bottle service. We'll come here for birthdays, anniversary, we even came after our wedding with our whole wedding party from like 22 to 80 years old. Everyone had fun.

Every time me and my friends want to go out we always end up at monroe. Great Vibe, great ambience, just a fun time overall! Big shoutout to Ahmed the barback for always hyping up the crowd and making sure everyones well taken care of. I know if we see him it's gonna be a great night!

Great costumer service! It was a great time inside and out. It was a nice time overall

I have never had an experience this racist at any place in San Francisco. Halloween night we come to this lounge and the bouncer told us to wait in a long line so we waited for 30 minutes and once we reach the front, the manager (Payam) in the photo began to tell my friends and I that we could come in, but my fiancé could not. Payam refused to let my fiancé in and claimed it was because he was wearing a jersey for Halloween and he doesn't think his costume is elaborate enough. The other bouncers literally said that my boyfriend had a great New Yorker costume on, but they couldn't do anything because their boss was making the rules. If your employees don't see an issue with my fiancé entering, obviously you just looked at him and had prejudice. Then in front of us Payam continued to let in several people who were not Black who were wearing a T-shirt and jeans. If you are white or Asian, Payam will let you in with no problem. Payam is simply racist towards Black men especially and was only turning away Black men, and trying to make excuses. My friends and I checked the website and there was no description of this no jersey rule also on social media they never said that they would not let people in for dressing up as a basketball player. Notice in the picture the people they were letting in had no costume on. My fiancé and I are both hard-working school teachers, and we literally educate our youth to not end up with racial prejudice like Payam because we believe it simply has no place in the Bay Area or in America in general.

Love the vibes and energy is crazy. Would definitely recommend. Must stop on SF trip! The bouncer(I think his name is Randy) is hot

Bouncers are terrible like awful one of SFs worst. If you come, expect to wait in line for 2 hours for nothing to see people cut the line. Doesn't matter. If you come at 10 expect to get in at 1am at least. Doesn't matter if you wait in line or not, just expect that the bouncer will let in a big group of guys and girls that were not in any line. I've never had an experience of waiting from 10pm to 1 am to get in. Waited bc it was a friend's birthday but any other day this would not be the place.

Super packed. Thought it was more of a lounge vibe, but it was more clubbing vibes the night we went, but i guess it should of been expected. You can barely move, no space at all. Luckily we had bottle service so we did have our own section but it was annoying that people kept trying to seat in our area and would randomly dump their empty glasses at our table ..! Oh top of that our host/server managed to spill drinks on our party 2x....which is annoying. No one likes to be spilled on. Like come on! We came out here only to celebrate a bday...other then that yea probably won't be coming back. Which is sad, because this place seems like it would of been nice to chill at

Randy is the best. Always a good time coming here. Great bar staff, good music and great place to go with friends.

Love this place staff is awesome. Randy has always been good to us every time we come. Really good vibe, it's always popping off

We are San Francisco locals and have been going to Dragonbar before it became Monroe 15 years ago. We used to really like Monroe especially for their battle of the decade night on Friday. I literally recommended it to all my friends who visit me and bring them there. Well we are never going back. We had the strangest experience with the owner of Monroe - Payam Arvin. I have never seen him before. It was 6:40pm on a Friday (Aug 2024) and the club is pretty empty still playing 70s music. I am dancing a little by the dj booth and this guy in a short jacket bumps into me to get to the booth it seems. There was room to walk around so I was a little annoyed but no biggy. I thought he was just rushing to go to his booth or something. 5 min later he walks the other way and kind of push me out of the way again. Again nothing big but noticeable rude. I dismissed it as maybe he had a few too many drinks. I don't really drink so I just try to ignore people who are tipsy. . 5 min later, he again passes us to push his way to the booth this time abruptly pushing past my husband who reacted and bumped him back a little. My husband actually then said sorry. It was just reflex for him. This guy then asked my husband to leave the club. I was incredulous as we are having fun waiting for 80s music to begin. I went to the guy and asked him why. He said he works at Monroe and my husband has to leave. I am thinking but you bumped into my husband and the fact you worked here and is this rude was upsetting enough. We got our stuff and walked out the backyard calmly with him. I asked for his full name. I wanted to make sure the owner knew this guy is perhaps drunk on the job. To my surprise he said I am Payam Arvin. I am the owner. He gave me his business card. Well. I guess Monroe is too successful and they don't care about their long term customers any more as the owner was probably the rudest worker we have met at any club in sf. So you decide whether you also want to experience this level of arrogance from this Owner. I am sad actually to experience this first hand also as a local. We already had plans to come back with our friend in September but now will change all of our plans. It's a sad day for sf for an owner of a beloved club to let the success of the club go so much to his head as to have this happen. . I had to double check on Google for his photo in case he was bluffing to be the owner. He is the owner. He didn't lie about that.

Very mid, music was fratty and fun so shoutout to djs but as a girl was uncomfortable by security guards shoving and touching around inside the kinda dance circle

Pictures don't do it justice. It's my go-to club. My friends and I have yet to find a club to beat Monroe. IMO they have all three main components of a good club and so far it's the only place to have them all: crowded (no awkward empty dance floor), dark, and good music. I hate when there are empty areas on the dance floor and when I can SEE... the ambiance of Monroe is top-notch, perfect clubbing setting. The music is usually really solid, even on the worst nights, it's better than most other clubs. It's a variety of R&B, rap, pop, throwbacks, etc. Also, the crowd is mostly early 20s. Drinks are pretty good (more on the strong side) and usually cost $15-$20. I recommend the main bar in the front, rather than the mini side bar near the other exit. The bathroom is a little small, but it's nice and clean. There is a cover, but girls get in free.

I only come to Monroe SF for their Friday battle of the decades night for great music and great deals on drinks! I recommend coming early, there was only a small line when I got there at 9pm. When I left at 12am, the line was massive and could have easily been over an hour just to get in. The earlier you get there, the cheaper the drinks which I certainly took advantage of, though the most expensive it gets is $5 a drink. The music is always really good with everyone singing and dancing and the DJ does a good job mixing. Crowd is generally friendly with everyone having a good time. If you have a big enough group, booths are definitely the way to go. Staff are all really nice, from the bartenders to the bouncers. Complimentary coat check downstairs is super clutch since it gets HOT in the main room. This is such a fun weekly event, I love that I can live out my middle school dreams and hear Fall Out Boy and T-Pain and Katy Perry all in the same night :D

Literally the best would come back!!! I had so much fun. Such a vibe. Loved the music and the energy.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Monroe yet. I'm a big fan and I have been for many years. Monroe is a beautiful versatile space that is ideal for hosting events. The owner and staff are hands on and it shows throughout every aspect of this memorable venue. I've always appreciated that Monroe is both elegant and chic - while still remaining accessible. The space looks just as stunning during the day - as it does in the evening - not an easy feat for many lounges. It is also one of the few venues in the area - that has a heated outdoor lounge. And a what's up one - at that. I have yet to visit Monroe - since they've updated their outdoor area - with vivid bright colors, and retro furniture, but just from photos alone - I'm a fan. It's perfect for late night photo sessions and memorable hangs with friends/loved ones on a classic brisk San Francisco evening. If quality drinks are your thing - Monroe's cocktail list is well curated and well executed. There is also a nice array of comfortable seating - both inside and outside, so you can enjoy your drink(s), while people watching. And yes - if people watching is your thing - Monroe is great for it. They host regular fun dance nights, along with drink specials; ideal for nights when you just need to groove or forget about your week. One of my favorite aspects of Monroe is its rich history. The building has a legendary past. From 1948-1957 - the building was known as Mona's Candlelight - the first openly lesbian club in SF. Later from 1957-1969 - it would become The Jazz Workshop - housing jazz greats like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Thelonius Monk, and Johnny Coltrane. Comedian Lenny Bruce was even arrested in this building - during a live performance back in 1959. (Please note that all of this info was taken directly from their website - https://www.monroesf.com/history/). The building has seen a lot throughout the years. It's truly lived. I am so thankful that a place like Monroe exists. I can personally attest that Monroe is not only a fantastic place to host a event, but that it is a wonderful space to attend one as well. I've recommended it to friends throughout the years as both an event venue - and a weekday/weekend lounge/dance spot. It has always delivered. Thank you Monroe for keeping the spirit of San Francisco alive and dancing. Trust.

Hands down best club in the city! When I want to go out it is always my first option. Me and crew have a great time whenever we come here. Drinks are delicious bartenders are a fast and dope af!! The ambiance of the club will have all your pictures and videos look great

Music amazing the vibe was sooo good i love this club i will be bringing all of my friends every time i go out

I wish i could leave a zero star the bouncers have big egos and we stood in line while having paid and waiting for a table insane how lame this place is

Came here on a Saturday night and spent more time in the line than we got in the club. We had a group cut us in line and when we communicated the issue to the bouncer he said there was nothing he could do... if they can't even manage the line then how exactly are they doing their job? When it's crowded *some* of the staff will just push through without saying excuse me or making the effort to shine their flashlight. We had prepaid the cover/entry fee and the bouncer(s) had still let other groups which just arrived in before us which was obviously due to favoritism or getting bribes. Doesn't exactly make for a welcoming nightclub vibe but the bouncer did at the very least refund our cover charge to make things right which was appreciated.

What more can I say about Monroe besides you gotta just come check it out for yourself. This place is popping. Line goes quickly. It's free as long as you come early enough. The staff is so nice. Coat check is free but they accept tip via Venmo. The coat check staff is always so sweet so def tip them. DJ here is best of the best bc the music is off the hook. Drinks are reasonably priced. Everyone here is friendly and respectful. Easily making Monroe the best dance venue in the Bay Area.

Super chill spot to hang with friends , great dj he plays bangers after bangers love the staff !!

It was my first time at Monroe's and I will definitely be back! I ran into Lucy here and she helped me, we had the best time. The vibes here are immaculate you have to come with friends and have the best time !! Thank you for celebrating my friends bday be back soon !

Wow. This is probably one of the best clubs/bars I've ever been to. I wish Austin had a club like this because I would come here every Friday. Some of my SF friends highly recommended Monroe for Fridays because of their decades-themed music every hour. It was SO much fun. I believe they also have a ton of happy hour drinks, so with music + cheap drinks, it was a wonderful time. The interior is really pretty and elegant. The space is nicely laid out so you can go over to the bar and order but then make your way closer to the dance floor.

The female security makes me feel so safe. I love Monroe!! The vibe is always the best all of the staff is gorgeous

Best club in the city drinks are delicious vibe is awesome staff is so friendly this club is a must to check out

Greatest drink deal in the city. Great vibes and solid DJ. My go to spot with friends on a Friday post work.

The staff is really nice, the music is really good such a great vibe. Like not too long. Also the women's bathroom is great for a photoshoot!!

I love coming to monroe. I have a great time every time i come. Fridays the drinks are cheap for battle of the decades and the vibes never disappoint. The staff os AMAZING as well

Great place to spend the night with amazing service. Payam went above and beyond for my group. Without a doubt would come back!

the music is good the bouncers are nice the lines are long but it's worth it. the ambiance is good too.

Amazing!!! Vibes were good and I liked the ambience, music, decor at Monroe. Lucy security is fire. The

The music is so good but they should really play get lucky by daft punk. Also lousia is so fun and nice!!

Nice place . Beautiful woman But small location.... Newly single so I had a cool night @3wceo -insta