Monroe
Monroe is a mid-range upscale, dancey, and themed bar in North Beach. Battle of the Decades Fridays — music starts in the 50s at 5pm, advances a decade each hour and drinks start at $1 and climb hourly with the decades set the tone.
473 Broadway, San Francisco, CA · (415) 323-8515
Upscale, dancey, themed, loud, and late — mid-range.
Date night, group, bachelorette, and night out.
Dancing and people watching.
What makes Monroe worth it
- Battle of the Decades Fridays — music starts in the 50s at 5pm, advances a decade each hour
- drinks start at $1 and climb hourly with the decades
- dress code enforced (no gym clothes)
- fog machine and outdoor patio
- Art Deco design with plush curved sofas
Good to know
- Where is Monroe?
- Monroe is in North Beach, San Francisco, at 473 Broadway, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Monroe?
- It's a mid-range North Beach spot that leans upscale, dancey, and themed.
- What is Monroe known for?
- Battle of the Decades Fridays — music starts in the 50s at 5pm, advances a decade each hour, drinks start at $1 and climb hourly with the decades, and dress code enforced (no gym clothes).
- Who is Monroe good for?
- It's a solid pick for date night, group, and bachelorette.
- Is Monroe open late?
- Yes — it's one of the later-night options in North Beach.
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