The Independent is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

1. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 106 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: What a great venue -- small and intimate, but large enough that you'll get the occasional last minute show from a big name. Be sure to get on their mailing list to get last minute concert updates.

Patrick N.Patrick N.: One of the most intimate venues to catch your favorite band play. I've been backstage here once too!

Angelica W.Angelica W: Great intimate venue with attentive employees who keep the audience acting right.

The Lost Church is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

2. The Lost Church

8.6
65 Capp St, San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 9 tips and reviews

Colin P.Colin Peden: Come to this awesome venue and enjoy theater and music in a cozy, intimate setting!

Victor V.Victor Valle: Super intimate venue. I'm a huge fan.

Yusun C.Yusun Chung: Odd and intimate space. It's very SF

Swedish American Hall is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

3. Swedish American Hall

8.8
2174 Market St (btwn Sanchez St and Church St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Duboce Triangle · 16 tips and reviews

Jim P.Jim Prosser: Wonderful intimate space for concerts

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautiful and intimate venue. Best for acoustic shows. Not a lot of beer selection, but decent cocktails.

Christian B.Christian Baker: An intimate setting for concerts. Building interior has good character not seen in more modern venues.

Hotel Biron is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

4. Hotel Biron

9.0
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: A narrow space ideal for intimate conversation, replete with copper tables, wrought-iron bistro chairs and zinc-green walls boasting revolving exhibitions of local art. But the real draw is the wine. Read more.

nils j.nils janson: My favorite intimate wine bar in San Francisco.  Great wines and knowledgeable staff.

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Small, intimate place serving beer and wine. Perfect for a warm and cozy date.

The Masonic is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

5. The Masonic

8.8
1111 California St (btwn Jones & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Nob Hill · 55 tips and reviews

Ashley L.Ashley L: Very nice,intimate venue. Parking available in their lot for a large fee! I parked @ the sutter stockton garage which is a walk but totally reasonable for only $8!

X-tina 🦄X-tina 🦄: Feels like an intimate setting. Great view of the band.

JD M.JD Malone: Very intimate place with great views. Staff is rather blah though. They close the bar half way through the last act so get there during intermission.

Rickshaw Stop is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

6. Rickshaw Stop

8.4
155 Fell St (btwn Franklin & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Civic Center · 76 tips and reviews

Jared Z.Jared Zimmerman: This place is small intimate, and has pretty good acoustics, easy to get to and pretty inexpensive drinks, arrive an hour early if you want to sit down for the show, but why would you want to do that?

Patrick N.Patrick N.: The front left speaker by the stage is LOUD. Make sure to wear ear plugs. Another intimate venue to catch my favorite bands play.

XiulungXiulung: Great intimate venue. Make sure you ask for the set times- headliners don't always play last, and they check for valid IDs all the time

Great American Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

7. Great American Music Hall

8.9
859 Ofarrell St (btwn Polk St & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Tenderloin · 83 tips and reviews

EmmisaurEmmisaur: decently priced drinks, small intimate venue. loved it! will have to remember they don't take Amex.

Amy B.Amy B: Super friendly, helpful employees. Great intimate place to see great bands cheaply.

Brodie O.Brodie Olmstead: Beautiful, intimate venue. Easily one of the best venues in SF.

Slim's is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

8. Slim's

7.7
333 11th St (btwn Folsom & Harrison St.), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · SoMa · 51 tips and reviews

AminaAmina: Saw Owl City here....awesome! The venue is small and intimate, so reserving a table in the balcony means that you can sit down and watch your performance but still see and hear everything well.

Amanda V.Amanda Van West: This is one of our favorite venues in SF. Just small enough to feel intimate, but always a buzzing crowd. And FYI, there are bathrooms downstairs!

Lauran P.Lauran Price: Such a great place! Especially if you want an intimate experience with the artist!

Mr. Pollo is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

9. Mr. Pollo

8.7
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews

Ting S.Ting S: 4 courses tasting menu is $30 now, but still totally worth it. Go enjoy a very intimate and interesting experience.

Sahana K.Sahana Kumar: awesome intimate experience! well worth the money, and I'll be back

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: Our best intimate dining experience in town. The 4-course tasting menu changes every week or 2. Phenomenal wine list. 12 seats/service so be patient for reservation but it worth it

Bottom of the Hill is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

10. Bottom of the Hill

8.7
1233 17th St (at Missouri St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Potrero Hill · 80 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Tiny venue, cash bar, very intimate. The back patio is a nice touch. Stage is a little too high for my liking, but it's a dive venue that excels at being just that.

Horia D.Horia Dragomir: You'll definitely have an intimate show here

Laurence B.Laurence B: Friendly venue for good smaller shows. Nice back patio for smoking, water pitchers and cups on the corner of the bar, intimate setting.

The Hotel Utah Saloon is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

11. The Hotel Utah Saloon

7.5
500 4th St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews

Stephannie D.Stephannie Depa: great, intimate venue Read more.

Florian M.Florian Mettetal: Make sure to checkout the intimate seating for live music events. The second floor deck is especially cool.

Ali A.Ali Anderson: intimate music venue w solid food and beer options. check out Monday open mic night.

Brava Theater is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

12. Brava Theater

8.6
2781 24th St (at York St), San Francisco, CA
Theater · Mission District · 10 tips and reviews

j b.j blu: Fantastic venue for intimate performances...be sure to look up at the barrel vaulted ceiling.

Tyler B.Tyler Brown: Wonderful theater. Small, intimate, and not a bad seat in the house.

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Beautifully renovated theatre with several rehearsal and performance spaces.

The Warfield Theatre is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

13. The Warfield Theatre

8.5
982 Market St (at Golden Gate), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Tenderloin · 67 tips and reviews

Jenee L.Jenee Li: Experience an intimate concert with The Kooks or band of your choice at The Warfield. Read more.

BrownSugaBrownSuga: Saw Fantasia here,very intimate setting which is nice. Standing room only for GA tix so ladies wear flats...

Danielle P.Danielle P: Super cozy and intimate

Punch Line Comedy Club is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

14. Punch Line Comedy Club

8.2
444 Battery St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Comedy Club · Financial District · 51 tips and reviews

Ben R.Ben Russo: The best small venue comedy club in the city. Very intimate, and you'll be surprised the quality of the talent!

Chris W.Chris Webb: Beautiful, intimate venue. Gets a lot of good acts. 2 drink minimum sucks

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Maybe the best comedy club in America. Small and intimate draws headliners from around the world. Service is excellent. Two drink minimum includes non-alcoholic options.

Cafe Du Nord is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in San Francisco.

15. Cafe Du Nord

7.9
2174 Market St (at Sanchez St.), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca Morehiser: I felt relieved the first time I walked into this place for an AA Bondy show. It is the first small venue we discovered in SF, and a very intimate space for live music. Read more.

Patricia Y.Patricia Yee: Adorable, intimate venue for concerts. If you get a dinner reservation with your ticket, I'd recommend the catfish or calamari. The food is decent.

Meghan M.Meghan Murphy: One of the best places to see bands, definitely intimate and usually not over crowded.