Hi-Lo Club

Very dark ambiance if you're into that, with a rustic and almost broken-down industrial aesthetic. Quick bar service, and unique cocktails!

We came to grab a quick drink and I ended up getting the Sea Spritz which is the perfect drink if you're looking for something light. I always appreciate a bar with mixed seating and there's larger booths as well as high tables and the bar. The atmosphere is nice without being too fussy or loud. Perfect for date night or hanging out with friends!

Unassuming, 'quiet' (at least relative to the other bars on Polk) cocktail bar. We saw this place on our trek from Bobs donuts. Bartender knew his stuff. Showed my friend the whiskeys on deck and was able to give a recommendation based I his preferences. He even shared his snacks! And regularly checked in on us. I personally love the sort of dim lighting, high ceilings decor. Feels more intimate. Recommend as a start or end to the night.

I came here on a Friday night with a girlfriend and we really liked the vibes. It wasn't too loud or packed with people. The vibes were chill. We were able to get a table around 10pm and we had a great time. They were out of a couple of wines we wanted to we had to pivot. I would totally come back here again.

This blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot is equidistant from McTeague's Saloon and The Cinch but doesn't have the colorful spirit of either. I believe the vibe is intentionally chilly to match the nondescript, somewhat more upscale clientele who must demand having a neighborhood low-key bar on Polk. How else do you explain the dark lighting and lack of mood music? Jamie W. and I sauntered in here after a cooking class.We strolled from the Japanese Cultural and Community Center and entered thinking this unfrenetic vibe was what we wanted. Frankly, however, it was just too somnambulant for us, and the bartender was definitely not the gregarious type. He hardly said a word when he mixed the $12 cocktails, and the Pineapple Daiquiri and Spicy Paloma were a bit too sour for either of us (photo: https://yelp.to/xPEm6CxFgb).COCKTAILS - 3 stars...a rather sour libationAMBIANCE - 4 stars...evocative nightclub vibe without the musicSERVICE - 3 stars...not much chit-chat even about their cocktailsTOTAL - 3 stars...a bit more lo than hiRELATED - Exploring Russian Hill? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2IfTVOB

Nice ambiance. Good cocktails. Just around the corner from the holiday inn so a great option if you're not feeling the hotel bar.

Great space but it's really ****ing loud. Tasty drinks. No napkins. Clean bathrooms. My partner says it's not that loud but it's still about a 4 star bar.

I wouldn't recommend this place.. I didn't realize that there's a minimum you have to tip for drinks? The bartender threw the card back at my friend expecting a big tip for spending $100 on drinks? Pretty rude, don't people tip is for good service? Definitely would not come here again.To add on, the bartender flicked us off.. here's the picture of him.Definitely putting this out there so no one ever experiences this.

Went here on a date on a random Friday. It was packed, loud, and generally what you would expect from a random bar on Polk St on a Friday. My date made it seem like week days are more mellow *shrug* would not recommend for a first date on a Friday ;( too loud to hear dude well and many a distraction of overly inebriated people. Mayyyyybe would have been a little more mellow/better acoustics for 1:1 convo in a booth, but he chose seats at the bar before I walked in. Nevertheless, 4/5 because the drink I had was good and if a bar is crowded it's doing its job *shrug* can't knock 'em for that. Based on the decor, I think the vibe is intended to be on the mellower side...but that's how Friday/Saturday bar scene goes

I love this spot! The music. The dark vibes with the candles. The music. Cocktails handwritten on the board. Joe was welcoming and attentive - we will be back!