Chambers

This bar/restaurant is connected to the Phoenix hotel in the tenderloin. Cool retro vibe, smells very retro inside and definitely has been around a long time. Friendly staff and service both at the bar and for dining. The menu was very small and casual, the cocktails were ok. Overall I wouldn't come back for another go.

3 stars for the service, atmosphere, and food+cocktails(really yum)!!Keep in mind, this restaurant is in Tenderloin. It is not considered a very safe area in SF. If you're going alone, I would not recommend it. Even with others, I felt very much on guard during the walk from the closest parking garage to the restaurant. Upon arriving, the smell of pee engulfed our noses. The doors are big and heavy, and also very much peed on. There was pee dripping down from the door onto the floor. The entrance itself also had puddles of pee. We needed to bend over, stretch the arm out to open the door, and hop over the puddles. It stinks pretty bad. Once you're inside, you're good though. It is an incredibly chill vibe to drink at and to eat here next to the books, records, and by the pool. It's a bigger restaurant and has a lounge feeling. The food here is not too expensive, but it tastes like it should be! For the price, it's certainly impressive. The drinks are wonderful and we loved each cocktail. The food quality from the items we tried was amazing. If you're willing to get through the walk and into the door, this is a spot to try.

Brunched here with some friends who were visiting out of town; part of the goal was to find a laid-back and hip spot. Chambers did not disappoint on that front. We made reservations for a weekend brunch and when we arrived we were a bit surprised to find out that we were the only group in the restaurant. Now, I will leave it up to you to read into an empty restaurant during a weekend brunch in SF--good sign? Bad sign? Those thoughts left my head because I was impressed with the interior space; it is like a man cave retro audio room meets a bar, very nice. The food, on the other hand, was rather mundane to high average. I ordered the chicken and waffles and was expecting a sweet and salty, juicy, meal. But, both the waffles and chicken were dry; the saving grace was that the taste balance of sweet and savory was on point so the plate was cleaned. I got to try their brunch burger, which is a conglomeration of beef, fried egg, candied bacon, harissa aioli, cheddar cheese, hollandaise. served with fries. I realized I probably should have ordered that (too!) because it hit the spot; I just wish we had more fries to share. I really liked the ambiance and the space. If you want a brunch place that is fitting for some fine conversation in wonderful environment, put Chambers on your list.

Chambers is absolutely amazing. I've spend one of my most memorable and best New Year's Eve here about 7 years ago for dinner and after party. It was one for the books! My point is I've come back this year multiple times, yet again to be swooned by the customer service and amazing food. It's STILL such a vibe!!! The music.. the down to earth ness.. the chic vibes of feeling so elite yet right in the heart of the tenderloin. I will never get tired of the vinyl decor. I love it here and hope it stays forever ! Come here if you just want good vibes, easy going, down to earth, and just to feel so SF.

Chambers is the onsite restaurant/bar/venue space attached to the Phoenix Hotel. While I did not eat here, I did stop in for an after dinner drink our first night in SF before heading back to our room. It's just so inviting, I couldn't pass it up. The decor of Chambers mirrors that of the Phoenix itself - it has a heavy music theme but is a smidge more upscale with classy wood finishes throughout the space and hundreds (if not thousands) of vinyl records lining the shelves of the perimeter. While there is an entrance for the pubic on Eddy St, you can enter through the courtyard if you're a hotel guest. In addition to the main bar/restaurant area, there is a back room which contains another bar and a large open floor with a DJ booth. I'm assuming this is a multi-use event space since the hotel hosts several artists throughout the year - it seems like a perfect spot both functionally and aesthetically speaking. I can also see private parties being held back here. When we arrived around 10pm they had finished dinner service but the bar was still open. I was feeling a cocktail, and their vodka drink was speaking to me so I went with that. It was smooth, refreshing, and so good I decided to get another. Service was fast and friendly, and overall I found Chambers a solid spot to grab a drink. Hours are limited - I think they're only open a few nights a week, but my interest has been piqued and I would love to return to try their food.

We held last year's holiday party at chambers. A great venue for large groups. Accommodating staff who worked with our budget. The only downside that parking was hard and one of our staff members got their car hit & run at the hotel's parking lot (not the fault of chambers).

Things I loved: the ambiance of the room and the decor. The cocktails were decent. The food was average. Nothing truly inspiring. The location is difficult. It is in the tenderloin and attached to a motel. There is active drug use in the streets. As a male walking with another male, I did not feel unsafe. The homeless keep to themselves and I never felt like I was getting attached, but there are syringes or worse on the ground and you have to watch your step.

When I tell you that I was lost until I walked in, I truly was. When walking up to the bar, you really don't see it. This place is attached to the Phoenix Hotel so the entrance isn't immediately noticeable until you walk PAST the Pheonix Hotel entrance on Eddy Street. There, you will see the black door that lets you into this swanky bar!We sat inside since it was a little cold outside, but you can overlook the pool area and there were some heaters as well for outdoor seating, if I am not mistaken. The bar has a very elegant and elevated vibe. We did not get food, but grabbed drinks. The drinks are reasonably priced ($13 - $15) for a specialty cocktail and a martini. The service was great, with the waitress being able to help giving recommendations on what to get from the cocktail menu / what she liked / what picky drinkers like us would like versus not. I loved the fact that it was not as busy for a Thursday evening (~7pm time around there). I would go back and try the food for sure as well as bringing others to this bar. Look out for another review on the food soon!

Excellent meeting space for a full-day event. Wonderful support and prep from Chambers staff. Every attendee said they had no idea the space was there or how cool the property was. Many said they couldn't wait to come back. AV, food, bar were all perfect too.

We didn't get the chance to taste the food because we got in too late. But the atmosphere is amazing and the staff very welcoming. Beautiful decoration. Very good cocktails!