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1112 Around Town Southern Neighborhoodsg Bars and Clubs Left The Bar on Castro Right Destino !Lucky 13 A chill-out punk bar where you can sport your new tattoo to an admiring audience. The jukebox is full of indie alternative sounds. d 2140 Market St at Church Map F4 (415) 487-1313 @DNA Lounge The recent return of this clubbers favorite brings with it a juiced-up sound system, five bar areas, and a bigger dance floor. Webcasts of live concerts and DJ events, too. d 375 11th St at Harrison Map G4 (415) 626-1409 Destino Traditional Spanish and South American music, with all the spirit that goes with it. Great drinks and Latino food, too (see p67). d 1815 Market St Map F4 (415) 552-4451 $The Bar on Castro A friendly gay mix of young and old make this dark, very central bar one of the most popular on the street. It s only a bar no food or music and as such a great place to begin your evening s revelries. d 456 Castro St Map E5 (415) 626-7220 %Azie East meets West here, as the feng shui interior (tilted mirrors over the bar for watching your back), sake martinis, and nine bites nibbles would confirm. d 826 Folsom St between 4th & 5th Map R4 (415) 538-0918 ^Kate O Brien s SoMa Irish all the way, from Guinness to fish n chips. The pub is large, the regulars relaxed and satisfied it s a great place to kick back after a busy day. d 579 Howard St between 1st & 2nd Map P6 (415) 882-7240 &The Knockout A comfortable and stylish place with artwork, cool decor, and an attractive back bar. DJs and live music weekly. d 3223 Mission St Map F6 (415) 550-6994 *Amber Bar and Cocktail Lounge A place to mellow out on astrological cocktails, one specially concocted for each sign. It s the Age of Aquarius here, with the midnight blue and purple velvet decor, complete with starry galaxies. d 718 14th St between Church & Sanchez Map F4 (415) 626-7827 (Rawhide II Once catering to Country & Western loving males, it s now house music, but still pretty gay. The decor remains Wild West with a great patio. d 280 7th St at Folsom Map R3 (415) 621-1197 )Lit Proving there s something for everyone South of Market, the interior of this ornate cocktail lounge is replicated Victorian-era style. Music includes house and techno. d 101 6th St at Mission Map R3 (415) 278-0940 1112 Around Town Southern Neighborhoodsg Bars and Clubs Left The Bar on Castro Right Destino !Lucky 13 A chill-out punk bar where you can sport your new tattoo to an admiring teren la mare audience. The jukebox is full of indie alternative sounds. d 2140 Market St at Church Map F4 (415) 487-1313 @DNA Lounge The recent return of this clubbers favorite brings with it a juiced-up sound system, five bar areas, and a bigger dance floor. Webcasts of live concerts and DJ events, too. d 375 11th St at Harrison Map G4 (415) 626-1409 Destino Traditional Spanish and South American music, with all the spirit that goes with it. Great drinks and Latino food, too (see p67). d 1815 Market St Map F4 (415) 552-4451 $The Bar on Castro A friendly gay mix of young and old make this dark, very central bar one of the most popular teren la mare on the street. It s only a bar no food or music and as such a great place to begin your evening s revelries. d 456 Castro St Map E5 (415) 626-7220 %Azie East meets West here, as the feng shui interior teren la mare (tilted mirrors over the bar for watching your back), sake martinis, and nine bites nibbles would confirm. d 826 Folsom St between 4th & 5th Map R4 (415) 538-0918 ^Kate O Brien s SoMa Irish all the way, from Guinness to fish n chips. The pub is large, the regulars relaxed and satisfied it s a great place to kick back after a busy day. d 579 Howard St between 1st & 2nd Map P6 (415) 882-7240 &The Knockout A comfortable and stylish place with artwork, cool decor, and an attractive back bar. DJs and live music weekly. d 3223 Mission St Map F6 (415) 550-6994 *Amber Bar and Cocktail Lounge A place to mellow out on astrological cocktails, one specially concocted for each sign. It s the Age of Aquarius here, with the midnight blue and purple velvet decor, complete with starry galaxies. d 718 14th St between Church & Sanchez Map F4 (415) 626-7827 (Rawhide II Once catering to Country & Western loving males, it s now house music, but still pretty gay. The decor remains Wild West with a great patio. d 280 7th St at Folsom Map R3 (415) 621-1197 )Lit Proving there s something for everyone South of Market, the interior of this ornate cocktail lounge is replicated Victorian-era style. Music includes house and techno. d 101 6th St at Mission Map R3 (415) 278-0940