F8 / 1192 Folsom

f8 is one of those little gems that pops up every once in a while.  Smaller, intimate, run by a good crew, catering to music purists and snobs, but not in a bad way.  More in an excited there-is-so-much-amazing-music-and-I-have-to-play-it-for-you kind of way.

Walking in the door, the main room is split in half by a wall separating the bar from the decent-sized dance floor, with a couple lounge/bottle service areas towards the back. f8 features two bars, a really solid sound system and some interesting art from local painters.

Keeping with the more casual atmosphere, the inside is decorated in sort of a mish mash, urban modern style.  Hardwood floors, neon accents, and some art deco flourishes combine into something kinda trendy chic, but casual.

Hosting all sorts of niche DJs and obscure but respected talent, you can be reasonably sure they are going to, at the very least, be really good at whatever they do.  f8’s Wednesday night weekly Housepitality (which focuses on, you guessed it, house) was named the Best Place to the be in the Middle of the Week for 2013 by SF Weekly.  Stamina Sundays drum and bass party is another of the city’s favorites, attracting bi-name international talent like AK1200, Dara, and Klute.

Dress Code: Club Attire

Website: http://Feightsf.com