MOTHERSHIP

"Right next to El Rio in Bernal Heights is Mothership, a sci-fi-themed cocktail bar with purple lights, a big dance floor, and a big, pink-lit back patio. Home to a frequent set of DJ events, look at the calendar and come here for whatever music strikes your mood. And maybe fall in love with someone else that shares your amazing taste." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1

"Mothership is a space-age bar in Mission-Bernal Heights that plays host to a range of dance parties with a slight electronic bent (space age, remember). They’re the perfect place when you want a little more of an untz-untz vibe than El Rio will give you. So maybe just pop your head into both (they’re right next door to each other), and see which music draws your heart in. " - ricky rodriguez

"Next door to El Rio is this gay-owned spot where Pride weekend will kick off with a lesbian- and queer-friendly party on Thursday called Crazy Sexy Queer, featuring ’90s mixes, go-go gals, and multiple DJs. Otherwise you can stop in for Happy Hour on Friday featuring $5 cocktails until 7 p.m., and all weekend long this should be a mostly chill, LGBTQ-friendly spot to escape the madness next door, or elsewhere in the city." - Jay C. Barmann

"The spot formerly home to Virgil's Sea Room officially traded in the boat for one that can go to outer space. Mothership is a sci-fi-themed cocktail bar in the Mission that has groovy lights, futuristic curved white walls, and, naturally, a dance floor. This place also has a big back patio with a hanging garden and lots of tables. The drink menu includes refreshing cocktails that are a step above the classics, like the Knee Deep with mezcal, chile ancho, and a Sichuan salt rim, and the Dinner Theater with tomato gin and vermouth. Mothership also hosts frequent DJ dance parties and special events." - Lani Conway, Will Kamensky, Julia Chen 1, Ricky Rodriguez

"The spot formerly home to Virgil's Sea Room officially traded in the boat for one that can go to outerspace. Mothership is a sci-fi-themed cocktail bar in the Mission that has groovy lights and futuristic curved white walls. And more good news is this place continues to have a great back patio, revamped with a hanging garden and lots of tables. On your way out back, grab a cocktail, like the Knee Deep with mezcal, chile ancho, and a sichuan salt rim, or the Dinner Theater with tomato gin and vermouth." - Lani Conway, Julia Chen 1