Cat Club

1190 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Address:	1190 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Phone:	+1 415-703-8965
Site:	sfcatclub.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	Closed 9PM–3AM 9PM–3AM 9PM–3AM 9PM–3AM 9PM–3AM 9PM–12AM

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Jane Nguyen

Went here on their Thursday 80s throwback night. Except for their one misplaced Gaga song, the music was pretty good. Its definitely dive-y, with a fog machine and strobe lights that can make the place a bit dizzying if drunk. However, getting drunk here is no problem since the drinks were super strong...definitely worth the money. The crowd is pretty diverse, consisting of characters in the late 20s-50s range who dont mind that they look ridiculous when dancing. Its pretty entertaining when you see more guys than girls dancing in the cage/on stage. Overall this place was a fun time...definitely worth giving it a shot!

A Private User

Love 80s music? Then you gotta go to Cat Clubs 1984 Thursdays! Just went for my Birthday (girls) night out. Hadnt clubbed in a while and had the absolute best time ever. Danced in the cage and on the stage to 80s pop. Then went to the back and owned the dance floor like the old days to GREAT 80s club music, with my BEST friend. Havent danced that much in over a decade. (Oh crap Ive aged myself) Great mixed crowd. Was able to get the cocktail I wanted from the bartender too. Too bad I had to have a Manhattan in a plastic cup. Had such a great time. We will surely go back soon.

Magenta Prex

I went here for bondage a go go and it was awesome! The play space was great and the music in the back of house awesome! The music up front had some trouble picking a decade or style, but improved as the night went on. Mad props to one of the bartenders tho. During the night, a guy who had previously bought me and my friend drinks brought us another round as a surprise. I took them back to the bartender, explained that I didnt know the person who bought them for us, and asked him to repour them, which he did without hesitation. Thanks for being allies in keeping us safe!!

Valerie K

It is one of the weirdest clubs I have been to, and the awesoem one. Ive been there several times, and will be coming back.The music is 80s etc., e.g. Duran Duran, Depeshe Mode. A very cool crowd - dressed up in the way they pleased: goth, leather, micky mouse ears, corsets, "acid 80s", etc. Whatever you want. But all the people are amazing. Very good bar staff. Aweome music and high quality dance.

Pierluca Spalluto

Posto angusto e gente un po strana in una parte di quartiere in cui è meglio non avventurarsi soli di notte, in compenso buona musica e cocktail discretamente buoni!

Dudy Bar-Tal

Not the best clubs in town, but has those good vibes that you always have that comforting smile when you remember the good times you had in it. I like that separation of front space, lounge area and back space. It creates everything-for-everyone type of clubs! Cocteau Twins (CocteauFest) nights are my favorite!

Syd X

Different theme nights. Two bars, two rooms, dance floor in the back is pretty large. Cool screens playing music videos, etc. Bondage a Go Go Wednesdays with a small playspace in the back. Good place to introduce dates to BDSM. Cover should be lower. Drinks are expensive. At least they take plastic.

Tracy L. Crawford

I love the club. Ive always had a great time dancing. Watch the vodka there. Twice Ive had vodka at this club and felt out of it far, far out of proportion to the amount that Ive drunk. Almost sick or drugged. I know that nobody put anything in my drinks because I held them myself.

Stephen Schur

Cat Club is fun for my date when they do 80s night. The sound system is good, theres a front and a back room, and they of course project amusing videos -- VERY LIKELY Ill see a Boy George video. My date dared me to show off my moves in the go-go cage.

Pedro Arenas

I had so much here! The Gothic/Counterculture atmosphere along with the multiple dance floors and bars added versatility. Also, Easily the most friendly bartenders Ive ever met in SF. The drinks are ah bit pricey though.

T Celeste Larson

Karaoke night was a blast. Incredible book and not a long wait. 80s night was fun for dancing but the music as hit or miss as to whether or not it was actually 80s. (Britney Spears and Smashmouth are not the right era).

M Stefanos

Love this place for Bondage a Go Go on Wednesday nights! The sound system and lights are on par with an average night club in Soma, but it is the bar atmosphere and great bartenders that make the night out memorable!

Keith Flippin

If you were, or wanted to be, one of the weird kids somewhen between 1980 and 1998, this dive-bar-cum-nite-club probably has the event youre looking for, and the DJ who knows your jam.

Heather Swanson

Bartenders were awesome. Stayed upstairs at the Inn on Folsom. We were so glad to find a bar so close. Great for some late night drinks and dancing after a long day seeing the sights!

Anthoney Hines

I first started at the Cat Club in the late 90s. Good to see its still kicking and the setup is great. Youll have to look at their calendar to what events catch your eye.

Mary Nguyen

Good 80s music, friendly people, good drinks, but it gets super uncomfortably crowded and hot in here. Lucky for you and me, they have a back room with great A/C.

Ross Patterson

Best collection of goth clubs in the city. Yes, better than Death Guild on the right night if you prefer clubs more on the personable side than the high-goth side.

Philip Symons

This is an expensive place to get into so please be aware in advance of the policies on clothing and such. But the music is good. At least it was when we went.

Suzanne DR

GREAT place to go dancing in the city. The bartenders and staff are the best in SF. Friendly crowd here! 80s night on Thursday is especially fun.

Jonathan Schoonhoven

Distinctly San Francisco with a good mix of freaky and fun. Eighties night and karaoke are not to be missed. Good natured hedonism at its best.

Eldritch Winter

Fair amount of good producers bring their events here. Covers are usually low, drinks are reasonable and 2 bars/2 dance floors.

Rochean Eastland

Great place to dance and have good time. Every day is different at the cat Club. Out Front is great food after a night of fun.

Jerry Gordinier

Great club in the city with a mixed crowd and a good vibe. Cage is fun, and two stages from time to time mixes it up well.

Frank Ebert

This place is gay friendly! Has an awesome 80s music theme and very calm and tranquil club. Pretty women there as well.