Arrow

A former dive bar turned hot dance spot, Arrow gets credit for hosting some of the more creative DJ nights in San Francisco. Long before acts from the "new" new-wave movement were playing the Fillmore, Arrow was featuring a mix of electroclash and synth-driven retro music on a weekly basis.

The bar's interior is an odd mix of sensibilities. Half of Arrow looks pretty normal, with clean lines and a traditional long bar, while the other half has ivy hanging from the ceiling and foam rock walls and stalactites, giving it a cave-like ambiance. The crowd can be a bit too hip for its own good at times, but you can usually find a friendly face on the dance floor.

Location: San Francisco

Address:
10 Sixth St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-255-7920