by Erasmo Schrandt on I had a good time at Atmosphere. My BF is not into North Beach, or prissy bars and clubs and even he had a good time. The DJ is hilarious, if you're looking for a good laugh (ever seen a DJ leave the booth to hit the dance floor because he is feeling his own set THAT much? This DJ did it every other song - it was hysterical.) The bartenders are great - especially Jay. He pours a great drink. He makes a Jay Special for the ladies, and different one for the guys. Both are great - pink and fruity for the girls, coke based and strong for the dudes. Ask for a Jay Special, just make sure to TIP HIM WELL! He rocks! I read a few people had trouble getting in for various reasons - I got to the club at 11ish, and had no problem with our party of 2 chicks and 2 guys - no cover, hardly a wait (maybe 10 mins). I would definetly go back to Atmosphere - I'd never pay more than $10 for any club, even Atmosphere - I honestly don't feel there's a reason to, especially with so many options in a big city like S.F.
by Christian W. on Little Baobab takes you out of the city. Probably great if you got dumped by someone, you know... to escape the familiar. Even on a chilly night, this place warms up because its about the size of a bathroom at a big dance club. But the close quarters aleviate pretense and allow people to let loose. The music always has a tropical feel. It's like your in a red stripe commercial... Hooray Beer. Only this place is Senegalese (thats west african- i.e. great music) and instead of hooray beer, its Hooray Hibiscus/Ginger/Tamarind With Vodka or Rum. For $5!!! get in before 9 or 10 to get a better cover. The restaurant around the corner is good too.
by Geoff K. on The bartenders were straight out of Zoolander. Apparently they all shop at stores that do not carry sleeves. All of them were giving the Blue Steel look while straining to understand my order (vod-KA ton-IC, do I need to spell it out?), and I was expecting a gasoline fight to break out at any moment. The temptation to order an orange mocha frappucino was strong to very strong. Also, what's with the white sheets? They get all dingy. Why not go with sateen burgundy sheets, like I own? A little Teflon coating goes a long way. And eating in bed is weird. It makes me feel like I'm home sick, but there's no daytime TV on. Not really my style...it's expensive and out of the way, and everyone there took themselves too seriously. The food is outrageously overpriced. Were it not for rateclub, I wouldn't have gone here in the first place, and I don't plan on going back. Three stars mainly because they hosted rateclub!
