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Arabesque arches, an
Arabian Nights
-style mural, 1930s jazz on the jukebox and top-
shelf cocktails at low-shelf prices keep restless romantics coming back to this Haight St
mainstay. Legendary founder Bruno was a character who'd throw you out for ordering a
vodka martini, but he was a softie in the end, bequeathing his beloved bar to regulars who
had become friends. Cash only.
(
415-861-2545; 1633 Haight St;
3pm-2am;
6, 22, 33, 43, 71,
N)
15
Madrone Art Bar
BAR
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Expect the unexpected at this Victorian bar with the bomb-shaped disco ball, rotating art
installations and Motown nights featuring the Ike Turner drink special: Hennessy served
with a slap. But nothing beats jaw-dropping Purple Thriller mash-ups at the monthly
Prince vs Michael Jackson party, when the tiny place packs. Cash only; acts range from
punk-bluegrass to piano-rock.
(
415-241-0202;
www.madroneartbar.com
;
500 Divisadero St; cover free-
$5;
5pm-2am Tue-Sat, 6pm-2am Sun & Mon;
5, 6, 21, 24, 71)
16
Noc Noc
BAR
Who's there? Dreadlocked graffiti artists, electronica DJs and anarchist hackers, that's
who. This place looks like a post-apocalyptic cave dwelling designed by Tim Burton, and
serves a sake cocktail that'll keep you buzzed until the next Burning Man.
Soju
(grain li-
quor) drinks and beer only, including $3 local drafts 5pm to 7pm daily; bring cash.
(
415-861-5811;
www.nocnocs.com
; 557 Haight St;
5pm-2am Mon-Thu, from 3:30pm Fri, from 3pm Sat & Sun;
6, 22, 24, 71,
N)
17
Vinyl Coffee & Wine Bar
Like a superhero in disguise, Vinyl by day is a slightly nerdy cafe serving Blue Bottle
roasts to start-up founders - but once the lights are dimmed and happy hour kicks in with
$6 wine (5:30pm to 7pm), this place gets action-packed. Check events listings for Brain-
CAFE, WINE BAR
