The Fillmore district San Francisco

The Fillmore district, San Francisco, is sometimes called the Moe or the Fillmoe and really just covers the streets in the neighbourhood of Fillmore Street, an area renowned for its music venues. Below is a selection:

The Great American Music Hall is located at 859 Ofarrell Street and is over one hundred years old. Originally it was a bordello and restaurant and is now one of the finest rock venues in California. The interior offers beautifully carved balconies, frescoes on the ceilings, columns made of marble, and magnificent hanging lights. The Great American Music Hall is not that big but it is charming and generally holds about five hundred and fifty people within the rococo décor.

Another great music venue is the Fillmore which is at 1805 Geary Boulevard and it’s the kind of place that performers play in when trying to make a comeback.

On the other hand, Kimo’s Bar & Penthouse Lounge at 1351 Polk Street has the kind of lounge environment that encourages less formal performers and welcomes great musicians that just love to jam. The drinks are reasonably priced and the décor has an Hawaiian flavour. Through its two glass walls there is a fantastic view of the city and if you like to watch drag acts some of the best are in the upstairs bar.

If you like acoustic guitars and good singing the Roem Baur Music at 940 Bay Street is the place to visit.

Alternatively, the Mezzanine at 444 Jessie Street is where you can be very cool as you pay for your expensive drinks. The Mezzanine offers loads of space, great sound and a good choice of bars. It’s a fun place to be, especially if you like to watch the young and beautiful at play. Sometimes there is a DJ and at other times local bands play.