The Lab
The Lab is a easy on the wallet weird, themed, and low-key bar in Mission. Experimental synthesizer artists and free jazz / world music mashups set the tone.
2948 16th St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 864-8855
Weird, themed, and low-key — easy on the wallet.
Small group, established date, and solo.
Live music.
What makes The Lab worth it
- experimental synthesizer artists
- free jazz / world music mashups
- noise music
- ambient and art indie pop
- funds underrepresented artists
- more arts venue than 'bar' but drinks served
Good to know
- Where is The Lab?
- The Lab is in Mission, San Francisco, at 2948 16th St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is The Lab?
- It's a easy on the wallet Mission spot that leans weird, themed, and low-key.
- What is The Lab known for?
- Experimental synthesizer artists, free jazz / world music mashups, and noise music.
- Who is The Lab good for?
- It's a solid pick for small group, established date, and solo.
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