Wondering where to find the best dance clubs near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dance clubs in San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to boogie down on the cheap.
1. Butter
Topping the list is Butter. Located at 354 11th St. between Folsom and Harrison streets in SoMa, the dive bar, which offers karaoke and dancing, is the most popular affordable dance club in San Francisco, boasting four stars out of 1,126 reviews on Yelp.
Curious to know who is behind this establishment?
"Dennis has been in the bar industry since 1999," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "Formerly the manager of 1015 Folsom, then Sno-Drift, for its entire six-year run, he has extensive experience in customer service, babysitting, crisis management, drunken argument arbitration, random trivia and quite a few enjoyable bar tricks. You can easily spot him by his shiny bald head and often can catch him belting out some karaoke on Sunday nights."
2. Knockout
Next up is Knockout, situated at 3223 Mission St. near Valencia Street in Bernal Heights. Knockout regularly hosts live music and DJ nights, and with four stars out of 308 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Yelper N J. wrote, "Great mission dive bar and music venue. Strong drinks, great music, good vibes."
3. The Cinch
Finally, there's Nob Hill's The Cinch, located at 1723 Polk St. between Washington and Clay streets. Yelpers give this budget-friendly gay bar and dance spot four stars out of 216 reviews.
Yelper James Z., who reviewed The Cinch on Jan. 19, wrote, "They have pool tables, a dartboard, and a patio out back. The music was eclectic -- in a very good way. There was Ariana playing and then suddenly, some Gloria Gaynor -- INTO IT. I ordered a couple rounds of gin and tonic for my friend and me -- and they were kinda stiff but nicely made. No frills and all good for me!"
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