Top 3 Best Clubs in SoMa, [2025 GUIDE]
Top 3 Best Clubs in SoMa, [2025 GUIDE]
Best of San Francisco
Temple
Temple prides itself in being a space that is created by artists, for artists. Its entertainment and nightlife are unrivaled in San Francisco. At the club, guests will be able to experience awe-inspiring, fully immersive state of the art lighting, visuals, custom sound system, and multiple rooms of music. From room to room, and VIP booth to VIP booth, the clubgoers will be able to experience music played by world-class performers and internationally renowned electronic DJs. Underneath the main floor is LVL 55, Temple's futuristic, lower level which is complete with fifteen VIP tables, a custom-made DJ booth, and open-format sounds. LVL 55 elicits an underground party appeal for guests who prefer to venture away from the main room sound and allows them to have a more intimate nightlife experience.
540 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105
SoMa
10 PM - 4 AM Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Dress Code: Strict
$$
F8
Nestled into the heart of South of the Market in San Francisco, F8 provides its guests with a culture of eclectic music that ranges from House to Hip hop to Techno to Dubstep, and everything else in between. The main goal of the club is to have great music with everything else being supplementary. This however does not mean that the atmosphere or the ambiance of F8 is found lacking in comparison to the great music found playing at the club. F8 features an intimate atmosphere, some of the best drink specials in SF, as well as amazing vibes from the staff to the patrons. Proclaimed to be one of the last authentic clubs that remains vibrant till this day, F8 truly knows how to show its guests how to spend a great night out.
- 1192 Folsom San Francisco, CA 94103
- SoMa
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
The End Up
Known as San Francisco’s legendary after-hours nightclub, The Endup celebrates dance culture like no other venue. The thumping bass heard as you approach, tells you this place is not for the faint of heart. Conveniently located on 6th & Harrison in the SoMa district, The Endup delivers delivers premium nightlife and top-notch entertainment, creating a space where the two collide. The End Up is everything frightened evangelicals in the Bible Belt imagine San Francisco to be. It is home to the weirdoes (which is saying something in San Fran), the superheroes, the uber-scenesters, a wonderful contingent of drag queens, lots of shirtless, sweaty boys-who-like-boys, and an assortment of the most interesting people in the city. It is where the locals go when they’re done playing gigs, closing up the other clubs, and looking for something to do. The End Up is a freaky-deaky Shangri-La, where Playboy magazine noted – when it was named one of the country’s best afterhours clubs – “anything goes, and we mean anything.” The dive bar chic atmosphere is anchored by a large-ish bar, the dance floor is not huge, but big enough, broken up a bit by mirrored columns. The EAW sound system keeps the music coming through in high fidelity, and the lights and lasers keep things shiny and sparkly. There’s a back room lounge with a fireplace and plush white couches for taking a load off. The open-air, outdoor patio has wooden booths and benches, and is dotted by trees, accented with a bubbly fountain, and also hosts a food stand (hot dogs, dim sum, an assortment of snacks). The music trends towards house – San Fran icon David Harness makes regular appearances – but you’re as likely to find electro, nu disco, indie dance, and a little bit of everything else depending on what night, or morning, you show up. Regular parties are Thursday’s EDMSF, Friday’s Fever and Sunday morning’s T-Dance. A caveat before you make your way to the End Up: this is not clubbing for amateurs. The gay is strong with this place so if you’re squeamish, probably best to go back to your hotel. The intoxicant of choice for a lot of folks at the End Up is not booze, so don’t be surprised to see some rather wrung out people there (it is, after all an afterhours spot).
- 401 6th St San Francisco, CA 94103
- SoMa
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
There are many other clubs available in San Francisco like these.
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San Francisco Clubs FAQ
What time does the headlining DJ usually start performing in San Francisco clubs?
The headlining DJ will usually start performing around 12:00 AM.
How long do DJs play in San Francisco?
The headlining DJ or artist usually plays a 1 to 2 hour set.
What is the dress code like at San Francisco Clubs?
Guys can wear nice jeans and a form fitting plain t-shirt or a nice button down shirt. Girls can wear jeans or a comfortable but stylish dress if they prefer. Of course guys and girls can never go wrong with dressing up even more – there is no such thing as overdressing when it comes to clubs.
How can I get into San Francisco Clubs for free?
Some San Francisco Clubs have a free ladies guest list, and have a free even ratio guest list – free if you have the same number of girls (or more) in your party.
Keep in mind that many San Francisco Clubs are more exclusive and require bottle service to get in. You can sign up for the guest list on our events page.
How can I book bottle service for San Francisco Clubs?
You can book bottle service directly on Discotech by visiting the San Francisco page
How much is bottle service at San Francisco Clubs?
Bottle service and table minimums at San Francisco Clubs can get pretty expensive in San Francisco, but every nightclub is different.
The best way to find out is to visit the events page and and and choose the event you're thinking of going.
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