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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks super sketch from the outside and is in one of the more ghetto SF neighborhoods, but the inside is surprisingly legit. There's 3 floors; ground floor is the main bar and lounge area,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good bar, GREAT music, and a whole bottom floor dedicated to all the dancers. A win in my book.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got so drunk here that I almost don't remember what an ass I made of myself.Almost.Drinks were great, average price (about 7ish for a vodka drink), but mixed REALLY well. The bartenders Brad and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still rocking it out after all these years.came for a birthday celebration, and the night had all the elements of a good timeeasy entrance, fun crowd, good music -- not too loud, enough fans thus not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really understand why this place gets such good reviews. THe dancing area is really more of a cement box with poor ventilation and even a decent amount of people in the area makes it smell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Eleanor (not her real name) offered me $10 to dance with one of the very good looking bar boys. She upped it to $20 when she realized that every girl there would rather dance with him over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly bouncers, cute bartenders, nice decor, bottom floor for dancing. It would have been a fun place but for unexplainable reason it was quiet and dull on this Saturday night. It was approaching...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cliche evaluation: This place is legit.Came here with about eight people on a Friday night. If you know the area, you might hold back from going to this place due to concerns about your pre- and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the words of my dear, fearless friend who drove us all here:"Yeahhh... the TL at 11pm? Sure I'll drive but I hope you guys don't like your lives."Friends not from the area: "....uh, what?" Me:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr Smiths is a reliable old friend. The bouncer manages the neighborhood riffraff while still being pleasant and friendly. The bartenders and servers are friendly. The music danceable.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Tuesday night after getting denied entry to a show at the Rickshaw. The place at first glance is kinda sketch looking from the outside, but inside it's super swank. A rich red...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kevin, your staff made my birthday amazing. From the hosts, server, DJ and bartenders. Everything was perfect, I will be back!-Loved the area you reserved for my party. -Such a great host and server....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally satisfied with my birthday reservation at Mr. Smith's. Kevin was great from the start and followed up beforehand to make sure everything was good to go. We had 2 reserved tables w/ bottle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite all-purpose night spots (Bar,Lounge,and Dance). For several reasons (not in any particular order):-Good and unique drinks and garnishes-Fantastic decor, lighting, and color-Fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Shitty music. Bad location. $10 cover for nothing.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate a birthday.The bday girl had the seating area right across from the main bar all reserved for us. The vibe of the bar is great. The vip seating area we had was very spacious and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give props to Mr. Smiths. Every time I go, I have a good time.It all started a few years ago when one of my friends hosted my birthday party here. That's when the love affair began. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Mr. Smith's was a dress code, I'd call it business casual -- functional and not over the top. The laid back atmosphere is fitting for large groups deep in conversation who have no interest in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and had an awesome time! Everyone is really friendly, from the people at the door to the bartenders (probably the friendliest club workers that I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The hottie that had me wet and sticky wanted to just show me off here tonight and I just did NOT like the vibe...tooooo forced by the skankers that were hangin out tryin to rub my hottie...!!!I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK place...... terrible location. However, if you do go here try the SWEET HEAT. I may swing by here in the future just to grab this awesomely unique drink but after I grab my drink I will head on out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would love to give this place 5 stars. the bouncers are nice, kevin is a great host and i love reserving the top level vip area where it's much quieter. not only is getting a table here cheaper...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Mr. Smiths for the 1st time last Friday to watch my friends band Strong Like A Bull play a good venue for a band down stairs.The bartender down stairs that doesn't know how to make a real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently had my, "sophie's superfantabulous 24th birthday" celebration at Mr. Smith's on Friday.. I LOVED it here! My friends and I all had a great time and we would definitely come again. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently held a birthday party at Mr. Smith's on a Friday night and had the BEST time! We reserved the 3 table section near the main bar and it was well worth it. Kevin (the general manger) was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Can we get that table up front right by the door overlooking the bar?" Kevin (the manager), "yea, i do have people who are supposed to show up for it. I'll give em 15 mins and then if not its all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the bumpin' top 40 music, diversed crowd, multi-level space, to the accomodating and friendly staff at Mr. Smith's, you can't go wrong on a Saturday night. I am a fan and I'd come back here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the DJ has a major case of A.D.D. He was spastically changing the music every 2 minutes. The music was good - mostly fun top 40 music - but before I could barely make out the tune he would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a pretty huge fan of this place, since I almost always have a great time. Every once in awhile its a total miss, but I would say that's 1 out of 10 times. There usually isn't a cover before a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last fri night for some drinks and tunes.spent most of our time downstairs dancing in the brick walled basement. bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. getting a drink wasn't a problem...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had my birthday here --1) kevin is extremely helpful via email/phone with setting up reservations. super nice. attentive. quick to respond.2) great staff3) good music4) yum drinks5) dance floor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As mentioned by others the atmosphere is great. The drinks here are very particular though, I was disappointed that two of my favorites, the bloody mary and Irish coffee aren't served here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the happy hour (5-8pm). I went here yesterday to meet with some old friends. It is conveniently located a block away from the Civic center BART station. There are two areas. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really like this place. Not overly crowded. Room to dance and I really like the dj Fri nights. Had our bachelorette party here as it was the perfect venue. Our cocktail waitress took good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bizarre. Where kids from Marin go to feel like they're a banker in a NYC club or something. Bottles of Goose OMG! It also feels like there's a sweet 16 party going on at all times too. Some drunk...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place does it right! The bartenders make GREAT GREAT drinks. And they do it with style. Management is always very nice and welcoming. really superb. BUT DJ Jah Rocker is absolutely the best DJ in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My kickball league is full of a bunch of drunken hooligans. This shouldn't be a surprise; most are. We're a bunch of twenty- and thirty-somethings who refuse to grow up and still hold onto a slice of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is AWESOME.Really REALLY cool front doormen (THANK YOU), friendly-ass bartenders, and people generally here are JUST nice.We had bottle service upstairs which overlooked the main bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Sat night for a friend's bday party. Let's keep this short and simplePros: - reasonable drink prices- we had bottle service, with good service- Roomy venue with three floors- GOOD...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith, you are like the hot guy who plays dungeons and dragons; you make a girl wonder what is wrong with you. I am not usually one who needs a sexy crowd to enjoy myself (see Poleng Lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To the WINDOW...To the WALLS...To the sweat drip down my BALLS...To all SKEET SKEET SKEET SKEET Muthafu***rs*************Chiggidy check yo self before you wreck yo self...'cause I'm bad for yo health,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought Bubble Lounge took the cake for number 1 dance floor that smelled the most nar nar. Wrong, Mr. Smith's you win that title. You attract patrons who produce tons of pheromones. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are aspects of this place that are 4 stars, and some that are 1. I've decided to be nice and round up meeting in the middle to 3.The good: I love the space. Brick walls, open upstairs, clubby...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years I've been here a hand full of times and even though it gets really crowded like any other bar/club I've always enjoyed myself. I've lost a couple of friends here before only to find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not like this venue at all for CLUBBING/LOUNGING on a Friday NIGHT...(did not try the food, etc) this review is strictly on their CLUB scene.PROS for the general public:1) it's not pretentious2)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time going here. I emailed Kevin (I believe he was the coordinator) inquiring about the music, venue, and cover fees. I decided to host an event at Mr. Smith's and Kevin was more than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the 2nd time I've been here, but it was soooo great the first time I totally didn't remember ANYTHING. Haha, so...now I can legitimately write this!This 1st visit here I threw a birthday party...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Attention to Detail: cocktail napkins, proper garnishes even when the place is packed, clearing away empty glasses, wiping up spills, and taking our order before our drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a credit card issue. It was slightly annoying. It took two calls to solve, but both were pretty awesomely friendly and helpful and the voice on the other hand had the "Let's get this taken care...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the half price Thursday night champagne cocktails. This is $5 MUCH better spent than on a Subway foot-long.When it's not crowded, and it wasn't last night (in fact, when we left at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PRO: most well-mannered and articulate door staff i've ever encountered.. quick entry, amazing drinks (DO NOT just get vodka/tonic, jack/coke.. go for the cocktails, especially the lemonade one),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why is this place always so god damned hot and devoid of (single, attractive) women? Mr. Smith's, I dub thee 'sausage-fest swamp cave of SOMA.' If I wanted that kind of action I'd hit up a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so conflicted... two or three stars? Carol Y and Lily L say 3, but I've been leaning towards 2 since Friday when I saw the sign saying that they don't serve Long Islands. How?! Why?! It's the only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's only one reason this place doesn't get five stars: I approached the dj to request the greatest song on the planet, and he rudely told me he didn't have it. Liar! Who doesn't have Ice Ice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Carol Y. 3 stars! =) We had partial girls night out Friday night and we thought it was okay. The bartender downstairs remembered our drinks which I think is very commendable. Not many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love having unexpectedly great nights and that's what I had on Friday at Mr. Smiths. After getting turned around by my GPS that made me make at least 3 illegal left hand turns (once almost onto a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tiffany L: How many stars on Yelp?Me: *holding up 3 fingers* 3 STARS! *shrugs* This place is ehh...OK.The following reasons for 3 stars:1. Good music - DJ played Lady Gaga & Journey!2. Big venue and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kevin was really nice and got us all taken care of when we got there. We had bottle service and the waitress was really nice. The only complaint I had was the area we were in had tons of people over...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my birthday and we reserved the VIP area upstairs. Made arrangements with Kevin. The staff was very friendly and although there were a lot of people I never felt like it was overly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i give it four stars because they had decent music when i went on friday night and most clubs have crappy music most of the night. all three floors are pretty small. bartenders seemed to have an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Funny, I'm not a big fan of this part of town and if you're walking through there right now you know what I'm talking about.... but there's is always something that surprises me about the neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date: Saturday (3/21/09) Time: 10:30pm-1:45ish~Drinks: reasonable Music: a variety of house,hip-hop, 80's Bouncer: friendly with a good sense of humorBartender: pretty fastThis place was PACKED !!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool, wasn't expecting an atmosphere like this at these prices. I was pleasantly surprised. I would give it them 5 stars but I only had a couple beers, so can't really attest much to the speed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
M is for music. Mr. Smiths threw down pretty good beats.R is for reasonable drink prices. Roughly $8.S is for the small third floor. Plush seats with a small bar...nice!! M is for the massive crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of the best places to meet dudes in the city if you're a girl. but i guess that's my humble opinion, and it has been established that i am not a city-dweller so i could be totally wrong....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm over Mr. Smith's.The quick list: Easy to plan for group outings. You can e-mail in a list of names on the day of, and they usually let you skip the cover before 11p. A lot easier to find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical at first, but I have nothing but praise after spending Saturday night at mr. smiths. There are three levels, the ground level is very posh with a long bar and a platform of table. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why people go here. This is my third time here (not by choice - you gotta go where your friends want to celebrate) and I still leave unimpressed. First off, last night required a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been a while since I've been here but after last night I realize it remains THE DOPE SH!T.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour until 8? Where the hell have I been?Joined a few peeps on Friday nite for a quick bev and I was pleasantly surprised. Music was good (had me shakin my stuffs), bartender was solid and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to check out. First time I came here, I was heading over to SOMA for dinner and happened to just walk by. As I walked through the doors, I was pleased to see the decor was very mellow and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the bartenders were very cool and we're incredibly fast. even while pouring and making drinks they were still on the ball asking around who had been helped and who needed a drink. don't meet many...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
is there some sort of secret, "let's all torture piggy and ruin her weekends, just to see how long it takes for her to flip out and start throwing things" conspiracy???no really, that's a serious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to dance, I do it at my desk at work and get startled when people catch me. I love getting the opportunity to go out and shake a tail feather. Mr Smith's provided me a great space to do so.If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they ordered pizza for the whole bar and we listened to live jazz. you can still talk while the music's playing. i like how it's almost invisible from the outside. also it's right next to the Federal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well if you judge a bar by it's weekend scene, that's your own damn fault.Never been here on a weekend on purpose. However, weekdays are the best! These are some of the best drinks in the city. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've read so many amazing things about this place on Yelp that I wanted to rip off my shirt and run barefoot to the city to experience it firsthand. Let me tell you - if I did that, I would have had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The music here is amazing! Upbeat, danceable, and not stuck on some hip-hip iPod playlist. I also appreciate the usage of industrious fans throughout the basement dance floor. An enjoyable prop when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mr. smith's did a stellar job last friday for my bday. big thanks to kevin who held the loft area for our party and made sure everything went well w/the guest list. and thanks to erin to who did an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun bar but super small. We got bottle service and actually had some goose leftover! The waitress told my friend that they would save it for us for the next time we come. How AWESOME!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place - they've got great music and the flow of the building is good. Downstairs to dance, upstairs for lounging (no major issues with traffic or overcrowding). Cheap cover and good drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best lounge/club I've ever been to. Maybe it was a good day, maybe I was lucky, who knows, I can still justify my five stars for the following reasons:- Fun, speedy, polite bartenders....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One time my friend yacked right at the club entrance in front of everyone waiting outside. People in line was disgusted, but the bouncer didn't mind. He didn't even ban us from coming back. Now that's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over crowded, young and obnoxious crowd. I'd probably would have enjoyed it at 21, but for people in their late 20s or early 30s it's too clubby. As I was walking out the doorman grabbed my arm and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty cool spot, I like it when there are few people there, though I'm not sure that the bar staff like it that way. They have dice and the game can get pretty heated on a dreary, quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, relaxed vibe...but in a super shady area...and not really safe for girls to go alone, esp after a few drinks (and i'm a city girl). Just be careful of the block and be on the lookout
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Home of the best spicy blueberry jam cocktail.I have to limit myself from going here because I never seem to make it to work the next day. That being said I believe this bar is best on weeknights when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best part of my experience at Mr. Smith's happened outside the establishment. My friends and I have a policy on cover charges: we don't pay them. We'd rather have a private dance party in an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here a bunch of times and I rarely write reviews on clubs since a lot of times it's really dependant on the promoter. But I was compelled to write a review for this place. Probably more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"The best part about this place," I said, standing outside after 3 beers and a tequila shot, "is that it's across the street from the federal courthouse." And then my friends rolled their eyes at me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little bit apprehensive about this place and even more so when we parked around the corner and our noses were unpleasantly greeted with the smell of urine and homeless people. Nevertheless, my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The interior decor is fantastic, and the bartenders are friendly enough.When I've been there the DJ's have sucked major. Seriously awful music selection. The downstairs dance area smelled like an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm always down to go here .. i had a late dinner with friends and didn't show up at Mr. Smith's until midnight, but didn't have to wait long in line .. parking is always easy EXCEPT GET TO YOUR CAR...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's dA�cor is wonderful. It's not very big, but it has three distinct floors which works well for a diverse group of friends. The 3rd floor is a much more private/intimate scene which is good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are 3 floors but every room is teeny tiny. Overall this place has a good vibe and good people - patrons and staff alike. The drinks are good because they have real bartenders who work there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I always manage to have a damn good time here. You'll get in quick and the guys at the door are genuinely nice. Sometimes the music is completely horrible, but we always manage to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of ways I've enjoyed and still enjoy going to Mr. Smith's, but my favorite has and is for some sort of special occasion. Over the years, the club has been the home for many a happy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i just celebrated my birthday here. i give 4 stars because it was the best birthday celebration ever (excluding birthdays before the age of 15). i was nervous because i heard it was crowded but i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the better lounges/bars i've been to in SF that had a "younger" vibe. usually places i've been to were stuffier.it was pretty packed in the inside so you might get a few elbow jabs or your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have written this review AGES ago because I freaking LOVE this place. The decor, the drinks, and the staff. The upstairs area especially. Whenever I sit on those old fashiony couches I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fab time there. Bartenders were quick to get my drink. Music was kind of old school/current hip hop but it was refreshingly fun to mix it up. Bouncer was super nice. Also, get on the guest...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spent New Yrs at Mr. Smith's and it was a great set-up. Dance floor in the basement, classic bar on the ground floor and a lounge on the 3rd floor. Although the crowd was small on New Yrs, my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid. Good vibe and atmosphere. Pretty youngish crowd downstairs dancing but it aged as you ascended. The middle floor (late 20s/30s) with the biggest bar was pretty chill, which I liked. Someone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Around 11 on a Wednesday night, I ran into a friend who was coming home from a potluck we both admitted to being a little sauced and decided lets get in one last drink. We wandered around the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my Birthday party here and Kevin the manager made everything go smoothly. I had bottle service for three tables which pretty much reserved the upstairs area. I had started to make arrangements a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for friends' birthday parties. The music was decent (mostly hip hop mixes) but the place tended to get VERY crowded, humid, and sweltering hot, especially in the basement....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An okay club to party, but I've experienced better times at other places.What made this club so so versus others is the fact that the crowd both times we've went was quite rude, with the bouncers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DJ was changing the song every 10 seconds! Crowd was rude. I did not have much fun this time around. That was after seven drinks too....
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A recap of yet another successful GNO at Mr Smith's. At the beginning of the evening: 1) No waiting in line2) No cover3) No douchebags4) No flirtin' with powertrippin' bouncers necessaryDuring the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a day after a wild time at Bubble Lounge. I preferred my night at Mr. Smith's. The crowd is stylish but isn't full of scenesters as you might find at BL. The space, with its exposed brick...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for happy hour. 1/2 off wells and $3 beers (from Tiger to Guiness) all evening (4:30-8pm). They also know how to whip up some good girly drinks and champagne cocktails etc. Besides...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok. I feel like I've been there before. It's kinda small, despite the two levels (well 3, but upstairs was VIP). I wasn't really diggin the music... sometimes I felt like I wasn't drunk enough...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I celebrated my birthday at Mr. Smith's on friday night with a bunch of my friends. It was my first time there, so I didn't really know what to expect, but I had a wonderful birthday experience! Kevin...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I helped throw a friend a bachlorette party this year at Mr. Smiths. Kevin, from maximum productions, was super cordial and helpful. If I had to throw anymore parties or book a table I'd do it at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away in such a terrible neighborhood (seriously, I witnessed 2 drug deals walking to this place) is Mr. Smith's. I didn't have high hopes when I came here for a BU alumni gathering, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Would have been 3 stars except the downstairs is NASTY!There is a leaking pipe that was dripping downstairs THROUGH THE CEILING. Leaks in three different places, disgusting.Paint is peeling off the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is like a reliable friend. You can always depend on em'! They're my go-to place when I need a chill crowd, a dance floor, decent music and welcoming bouncers. It's as simple as that.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the bouncers are very friendly and once you're in, the decor inside is definitely a nice surprise! $10 cover was also a surprise....meh, it's worth it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smiths makes a wonderful Lemon Drop, the bartenders are friendly and attentive and so are the management and door people. The location, while seemingly seedy, is not that bad. If you cant handle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Full review at www.btbdesign.blogspot.comIn The Know: Yes, the TL does not have the best reputation, being overrun with some shady characters and all. Luckily, a lot of the bars in this neck of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. Whether it has been a birthday party, a random night where you just want to get out or a place you want to go when the other club sucked, I've always had a good time here. My friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They don't have a full bar here..What a disappointment...It totally restricts me off half off the normal drinks that me and my friends get at other places.. WHY?!?!?!Everytime i have been here, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get what the big deal about Mr. Smith's is. People always get so excited about going there -- so much that i don't have the heart to tell them otherwise. The bar's set up makes it so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I'd been dying to check out Mr. Smith's and finally went on Friday night to celebrate my best friend's birthday. I can't say I was quite as impressed with this place as I had wanted to be, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is a pretty cool bar. I like the setup with the dance floor down stairs. I wouldnt make it a regular hang out, but every once in a while it can be a good time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Throughout the years this has been the the go-tovenue for us yelpers. Whether your planning birthdays,after parties, or impromptu happy hour gatherings. You can always count on Mr Smith's for a good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place mostly for their end of the month events usually a yummy vineyard show casing or a food tasting. The neighberhood is a bit seedy but the place is a nice chill lounge set up.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The dancing room (lower level) was just way too crowded and had no ventilation. I spent most of my time on the ground level near the bar, there was hardly any room to move because it was so crowded. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be my 100th review!!!I finally made it to Elite 08! Life cannot get better!It's hard to give a bar/lounge a bad rating due to the main premise of their existence . . . ALCOHOL! YUM!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for a girls night out and after dinner night caps.my girls and i came here for a birthday gathering and had a great time! it was a busy night but we didn't have a problem getting a drink....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of fun to be had at Mr. Smith's. It's not a big bar, but even though it was pretty packed, it's still comfortable.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go with dates or friends. Fun atmosphere as well as full bar - and one of the bartenders is hot. . . great ladies night location :) Lemon drop was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Great drinks, cute decor, a good dj (ok dance floor), at least one HOT bartender, and (the best part in my personal opinion) HALF OFF CHAMPAGNE NIGHTS!!!! Yes, Mr. Smiths, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know this has been mentioned in just about every review of this place, but I still think it bares repeating. The staff here are top notch, from the bouncers that are unpretentious and welcoming, to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In many ways, this is the antithesis of what you'd expect of a lounge/club. The bouncers are actually friendly, and the bartenders have zero attitude. The place was packed, but the drinks came...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr Smiths is what I call a guaranteed good time. The music is good, the people are fun and the bouncer is super friendly! I was only disappointed one time when I couldnt have my birthday party there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had a private party here on saturday night that was just a huge success - absolutely perfect. Kevin and his team are classy, thoughtful, generous professionals. I could not have asked for a better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Whoossziit yerrr luuukin' aaat!! What the...huh...hellllloooo hot stuff...this tastes like shooess..."How on earth am I supposed to have a decent happy hour when all the good conversation is in my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's got an seedy location, but you forget about it once you're inside. It's fun with an excellent happy hour that includes many great fruity cocktails for mad cheap so I spoiled myself a bit. :) The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bartender at the front that works the left side of the bar with floppy hair. Name is David? Adorable boy. Mixes up uniquely delicious drinks from concoctions (syrups of some sort?)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came across this place with a friend of mine while wondering SOMA looking for some tipple. We ambled in and sat down for a drink...at which point the 'bouncer', who was sitting at the bar, asked us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit doesn't count because I showed up drunk and don't remember a thing. The second time was yesterday for cupcakes and cocktails...the former of which I had none and the latter of which I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 2 years of following promoters and club hopping, I decided it's time for a change and find a place in the city where I can be a regular. Mr Smith is the place. Each time I've been here, the door...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to this place for Happy Hour anyday. It's such a chic, cool bar/lounge to hang out in. The bartenders so really nice, and the GM Kevin is super cool too-he's always there. This would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decently priced drinks, polite(!) bouncers, good people, good vibe, well ventilated basement dance floor. Good times.Minus a star for sketchball location (trying to hail a cab was traumatizing),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The major complaint I have about Mr. Smitty's is the crap (nonexistent) drinks menu. I think I must have came up with 3 or 4 alternatives before the bartender finally made my drink (I ended up with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it weren't for its crappy location, I would have given 4 stars...at least once you get inside its pretty nice. Kind of a diamond in the rough. The bartender who made my drinks was really nice....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had an awesome time at Mr. Smiths on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. The neighborhood is dicey, but the music in the basement was a lot of fun, the crowd was really friendly, the drinks were cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so torn. this would be a 5 star place, but i went to it on a friday night and it was empty (i don't get it - there were only 15-20 people there, must have been an anamoly).getting on the guestlist is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Mr. Smith's for an SF Explore! launch party, so I suppose my experience is a little different from a regular night. In any case, I thought the venue was pretty nice - it's good that they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is essentially the home for my band (gosta berling...yes a shameless plug). we host a monthly indie rock showcase in the basement. i say this to point out that one of the great things about the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little skeptical of this place originally because of the name.. and the fact that I have never been to a club where I thought the bouncers or bartenders were too nice.I had a party here last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn on this one. I love the inside of the club. It's posh without being snotty, and is separated into 3 levels - a quieter upstairs balcony, a rowdy bar area, and a basement dance floor. No...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
7th Street and Market... ummm ... I was not too thrilled about going here. The outside with it's bars and faded brown awning, only verified why i was hesitant in the first place. I'm not going to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Darin Poses As A Breeder, Take #901,276,028"Hey baby girl, dunno why everyone calls you Mr. Smith's 'cause you're more like Mrs. Robinson. Oh yeah, RAWR like a cougar.""I had no idea a hot bitch like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hosting a party here last Friday, I must say that Mr. Smith's is back in action. Kevin and Max were great people to work with and all of my friends got in without any problems at the door. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of this place after going there Friday night. We met up with a few friends having a dental school party and had a blast. First of all, if you're on the guest list its free, but even if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dayum, this place gets crowded. I felt like I was back in a college house party, only everyone at Mr.Smiths was older, better dressed, and richer. Went here last week for a friends birthday,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't realize this was a bar/club at first when I walked by because there were no signs and the only identification that a bar might exist is a bouncer standing near the front entrance, other than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My two friends had their birthday celebration here last night. I love the decor of Mr. Smiths and their drink service is great. The upstairs is a fun place to lounge and hang out and drink. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were impress by the inside of this place - the outside area is creepy but the inside is so classy and stylish. David was a great bar tender - he was always on top of it and never made us wait even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was just a bad night due to the July 4th weekend but I was uber disappointed of the place after hearing good things. After paying the $10 cover a little pass midnight, I walk into a crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm old, I don't do the nightlife thing anymore. Mr. Smith's is probably my first outing in months and so it was nice that I completely enjoyed the experience. Much smaller space than I expected...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my vintage dress is an alcoholic.And if not an alcoholic, after Saturday night at Mr. Smith's, I think it's safe to say my dress has a drinking problem. Or at least magnetic powers to attract...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a disastrous stop at Le Club and losing 6 girls from our party the rest of us continued on to Mr. Smiths.THANK GOD for Max and his generosity!! We were put on the guest list, didn't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guest list friendly bouncer vodka sodas shimmying on the dance floor cute boys = finding my cell phone in the refrigerator the next morning AND a dream in which I made out with Victoria...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got nothing but LOVE for Mr. Smith's. It's my fav place to lounge around and dance the night away. I love this place so much that I reserved two tables last night. Kevin, the manager, was great in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend Mr. Smith's. Ask for Dave and have him make you his basil gimlet. Best drink I've ever had. For group events, its the perfect venue and the manager, Kevin, is really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of people rated this place off the hook. In my opinion this isn't the greatest club. Not even mediocre. The music sucked. That's a big deal to me since I love to dance. The DJ tried to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend had reserved the upstairs area for her birthday on a Saturday night. I got there early (around 10:00p) because I couldn't stay too long, and the place was pretty dead, but things picked up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Mr Smiths last night for a happy hour for the company i work for. And OH. MY. GOD. I am in love. If you cant find me on a Thursday night, head down to Market and 7th and i will sitting at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went during a week day, so don't really know what the scene is like on a weekend. On a Wednesday night, Mr. SMITH's is a great mellow hang. Happy hour is until 8:00, the guys behind the bar told me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my B-day I rented a party cable car and Mr. Smith's was our first stop. We were greeted by Kevin and he welcomed us right in. All the door people and bartenders were awesome and know how to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is a classy and saucy location with the promise of excessive indulgence and delightful memories. To that end, it's fitting that it looks a bit like you've entered a swank lounge with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place, esp on friday's when Kool Karlo plays.It sucks because of its location. However it is really great inside. I love that it is over 3 floors, that sorta thing means it has 3 different...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all let me begin by saying that I am not classy. Not at all. Despite the fact that I am slightly overeducated I'm still that latino boy from rural South Texas growing up next to cows,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is flat out awesome in its versatility. This is the only place I can either just get a drink after work and lounge for a bit or just party all night long if I wanted.It's almost surreal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I go out, I like to lounge. I like to dance. I like to have the option of doing one without the distraction of other people doing the other.But, I don't like to pay cover, and I don't like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Saturday night around 10:30pm. We paid a $10 cover (or rather my friend did), then decided to leave a few minutes later b/c it was really empty. On the way out, I asked if we could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went to Mr. Smith's for my birthday.. and I have sort of mixed feelings. The main problem I found was that there is NO seating... there are maybe 15 stools at the bar, but other than that,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am normally not the type that likes to go to dance clubs, that said I had a friend who was in town from the east coast, and was in the city for her birthday! We arrived late and were meeting up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend introduced me to Mr. Smith's a few weeks ago... liked it so much, we went back last weekend with another fun crew. Normal bar scene on the ground level, music and dancing downstairs. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so before I went here I read all these other reviews and maybe that jaded me, but what I found to be repetitive here, was true at Mr Smiths.For example, the area it's in, smells like pee for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just ok. We had bottle service and the upstairs VIP area for my 21st birthday. The service was fabulous and we had really nice bartenders, but random people kept wandering into our area...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This particular stretch of Market Street is not my favorite part of town, but I can't say no to a happy hour for a good cause. In this case, it was one of One Brick's monthly fundraising happy hours....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had multiple personalities, I think this would be my ideal bar. The totally sketchy, misanthropic me would love the walk over and standing around the neighborhood. The player, hipster me would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I seemed to frequent Mr. Smith's on a weekly basis when I first moved to SF. Convenient location, easy to get into, reasonably priced drinks, and a nice downstairs dance floor. What more can you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place to come frequent if you live in the neighborhood. However you might want to think twice before you plan on making this your one and only stop for the night. Drinks although generic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bar/lounge dealie place playing pop and hip hop with dancing down stairs. There is also an upstairs section, but I'm guessing VIP (i didn't go up there, or at least I don't remember). Drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
upstairs is bigger bar, booths, bathrooms....walk downstairs, dance floor, smaller bar, boothsthis place reminds me of the basement at asia SF, but the music sucks more. the Dj for some reason felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I only came here for a friend's bday. First, $10 cover? I don't know what I am paying for... the dj that played terrible 90's music from high school? the horrible location that smells like urine and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister in law had her birthday party there, and it was great. The drinks are reasonable, and the atmosphere has a nice touch for the type of people that want to hang out and chat, meet people, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I've only ever been here for private parties.They've all been really fun with reasonable drink prices. It can definitely get to be really tight and crowded upstairs which is pretty annoying....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
cleanliness: 2/5 (inside was better than outside)drink quality: n/aservice: 2/5 (bartenders constantly pushing their way through with what i assume are clean glasses)cost: ??? didn't pay for any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For people who like to dress up and be around a lot of people who don't know how to dance, this is the place to be. Happy hour on weekdays is from 4:30 to 8:00pm. Everything after this is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sleezy bastard for doing this but I love going to this place because there are so many drunk desi chicks. I scored here more than any other place, though scoring by my definition is probably not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Mr. Smith's for the first time on Saturday.Very nice looking club with a lounge area right when you walk in. The tables are small and the walkway is narrow, but it has an okay setup. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like any regular bars, the full bar takes up the entire place. There were some sofas against the wall but it's alway full so you end up just standing most of the time. I highly compliment their decor...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came on a Thursday to have a chill night and catch up with an old friend. Well, what do you know it, Thursday was the PERFECT night to come. Why, you ask? Because of the 1/2 price fruity champagne...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you to Mr. Smith's for hosting a scotch sampling evening! My palette has been expanded. After a sampling of two Glenfiddichs (still don't care for it) and two Balvenies (good, but none-the-less...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friend's birthday party. I liked the fact that the bottom and top floors have dancing while the middle floor is like being in a regular bar. It's great when you have people who want to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to go out dancing Sat. night and sadly, I was left utterly disappointed! I brought an out of town friend here and I'm sorry I did.The decor is nice (kinda' fancy pants), but...The DJ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the top floor, very cute, and the fact that there were plenty of couches to sit on the bottom floor (dance basement). Thought it was a very typical SF lounge/bar, nothing particularly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What in the,...?! I don't get why Mr. Smith's is so popular. Maybe I need to revisit this lounge. From what I recall,...- The music SUCKS. The last time I was there (which, I'll confess, was in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recently chose Mr. Smith's as her birthday party location. I really like the layout with bar and booths upstairs and the dance floor downstairs. I didn't find it to be too crowded, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a great time at Mr. Smith's - maybe it's the friends that I head there with or maybe it's the stiff drinks they pour! The security guy is nice - remembered me so also get in free but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really cool place to hang out after work and the mixed drinks are maybe of the best in SOMA. I'm an Advisory Board member for YNPN-SF Bay Area, and we've had our annual party here two years...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a great time at Mr. Smith's! (I actually would like to give it a 4.5 stars, but since that's not possible and my rating draws closer to a 5 stars than 4 starts, I'll leave it be.)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr Smith's is a two story bar with a dance floor and bar downstairs and a bar and booths upstairs. It's great if you get there early or reserve a booth but it can get mighty crowded. The dance floor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bouncer at Mr. Smith is so funny! And friendly, too! Um, why did you charge us $10 a person, I don't get. But, I always have a great time when i go here. I had my going way party (night before I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Smallish & cramped.Some interesting interior design & furniture. Fun crowd, at times.Overall, just too cramped and claustrophobic.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancee and I live a block away from Mr. Smith's and often go there for some after-work drinks. The atmosphere is very inviting and the upstairs lounge is super comfy and warm. My only complaints...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are very Very VERY few places that I will do the "put heels on and dance to top 40" shit for. Mr. Smith's is one of them. What a cool spot! Beautiful, nice ambiance, very attentive service (only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Mr. Smiths 4 times and the experience continues to be amazing. When it all comes down to it clubs are clubs but the difference here is the service, feel and people. Would not consider...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cal's office holiday was here last weekend, so I'm reviewing it based on that experience. It was closed to the public and they catered the food. I'm not sure if the caterers were in any way affiliated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my sister's birthday. Reserved tables were small, they could probably fit 6 people max (total, they had 2 tables). It was pretty crowded by the bar, no room to move. I'm used to crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The club itself is sweet, off the beaten path of Market Street, slightly away from the urine stench of homeless. Three levels of personality, lounge as you walk in and dance floor in the basement....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1:30am...tired, sweaty & satisfied.I went to Mr. Smith's last night for the first time and had a great time...SOBER! The dance floor in the basement had GREAT music ranging from old school to new rap...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how I ended up here after the Holiday Party. But I saw some odd mechanism that looked like it should belong in an apothecary burbling on the bar, and, hefting my cleavage onto the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
David Fisch has bad jokes
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know some people that loooooove Mr. Smith's. And it came up in a few Yelp searches when I was searching for a birthday cocktail venue. For some reason, I thought it was one of these huge cavernous...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to a private party here last night. I'm an old fart and rarely go to clubs. Maybe I didn't feel like such an old fart last night because I was with a group of similar aged people who I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahh, any bar other than an irish pub that is able to serve/make irish car bombs will always remain in my dearest heart. what can i say, i love that drink and it really is nice to go to a bar/lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven past Mr. Smith's many times. But I finally came in one Thursday night because my friend was throwing a party here. We got there around 11pm and ordered a few rounds. I've never been there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was put in charge of finding a place, last minute, for my friend's birthday. I made my phone calls on Friday, trying to find bottle service for Saturday evening which would accomodate a party of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been to Mr. Smiths on two different occasions. The first time was with a two friends for one of their birthday's. On that day Mr. Smiths (despite his generic name) delivered. The bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good club for people who typically don't like clubbing to go to. It seems to be virtually free of a lot of the usual club hassles that turn me off to the scene in the first place (i.e., huge...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really good time here. I like the layout of this place. They play hip hop downstairs, which was alot of fun. The drinks are pretty inexpensive too which is nice. It's not in the best area, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went down to this venue on the recommendation of a friend last Saturday 11/10/07. It was a good thing that there was not a huge line, as it was raining heavily that night. It looks very small from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm officially old. After a great dinner, my girls and I went dancing at Mr. Smiths this past Sat. Upon entering, we wandered around looking for a spot to shake our groove things. We finally found...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coming here the Saturday before Halloween isn't always the best of ways to intimately get to know a new place.It's in a seedy, gross part of town - just off of Market. With these crazy huge bars...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to celebrate my birthday here. I really really really tried.I drank.I danced.I watched people.I loved the bartenders...HOT. The door guy was outstanding. Very polite and helpful.The patrons....
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool place and even cooler bartenders, great interior and good music... a girl head-butted the wall so hard last night (BAM! entire bar turns to look) as she stepped away from bar... OUCH! That...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have been here a few times this year, and only now felt the need for a review. it is a nice venue, good music, bartenders are never annoyingly busy like at other clubs but i've got one beef... MR...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this brief.The wallpaper here is almost as cool as Club Waziema's. Almost.There's a dance floor downstairs if you like to dance to top 40 with drunk kids.If David is working the bar, you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a friggin' shock! Okay, seriously, after a less than desirable just out of high school vibe kickin' off at Bambuddha Lounge, I was skeptical when one of the crew suggested Mr. Smith's. 7th and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bookmark Mr. Smith's in your head as a place you can meet up with friends, and place to end a night out on the town only if you want something a little low-key.They have a small upper floor of which I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Mr. Smith's, my friends had the upstairs reserved which was nice to be away from the crowd (which has its own small, private bar - a huge plus to save time from having to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mr. Smith's...the crowd isn't too Vintage 415-ish (but still good looking)...which is a GREAT thing, but still has the upscale feeling in the decor. The service is GREAT from the bartenders to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How is it that I haven't reviewed Mr. Smith's? I'm there all the time, Its one of my favorite bars in town, and they have pretty regular whiskey tastings. And whiskey and I have a relationship.But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down-- my fav lounge in SF! Nothing about this establishment is spectacular but some how it always tops my list of most memorable place to party. The dance floor is always packed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place draws in a more sophisticated crowd, but that didn't stop my friends and me from tearin up the dance floor downstairs. I had some sort of peach martini, which was delicious. But the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith has seen me at my best and worst...He's seen me drunk as a skunk and dancing my butt offHe's seen me laughing at Ali Gato R. dancing by herselfHe's seen me laughing at some wasted girl who's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What the bartenders will charge is random, but their drinks are strong and the dancing is GREAT! The main level with the bar has limited seating, there is a small seating area upstairs, but the night...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bar/lounge on a Thursday night and work night? I had to be crazy, but I figured it would be great to break out of the norm and do something different.The plan for Thursday night was to go to an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once but the music on Friday night was painfully bad. The basement kind of reminded me of a really lame frat party. The drinks were reasonable. I'm 26 and I was feeling a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me a bit of NYC. Very hip/trendy clientele, the small but nice space, and the locale of being tucked away in a not so great area. Oh and the $10 cover charge.This place is a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside, I'd pass this place right by if I was driving. But inside after dinner it was quite a surprise. This place was packed to my dismay. The three levels are clearly segregated - the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.Thunder is sexy------ bartenderBrad is hot-------------bartenderErin the cocktail waitress is seductive.drinks are strong and tasty.Music is amazing.life is good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place....great lounge atmosphere. I like the fact the dance area is separated down stairs. The bartenders are excellent and doorman/security are very nice and very professional. Every time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a few weeks ago on a Saturday night with a bunch of friends and had a blast! We got there around 10pm to avoid the cover and were the only ones there. All the seating/tables were reserved,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hated this place. We went there for a get together. All the tables were reserved. The only place you could sit was at the 10 or so stools at the bar. I was not opposed to this, but it seems stupid...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mr. Smiths. They do tons of charity events, which is a big plus to me, but honestly, the atmosphere is just incredible. Even on a Friday night, you can go hang here and feel like you've got a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place to celebrate my fiance's 30th birthday on a Friday night. My requirements: hip-hop/Top 40, conducive to dancing, not too loud for those that prefer to chat, not too expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were supposed to meet some SF yelpers here for DYL. Unfortunately, our flight got delayed and we got lost looking for the Hilton so we ended up at this place around 11:30pm. By that time...all the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I add here? The staff are genuinely friendly and seem to actually understand the meaning of words like "hospitality" and "hosts." The decor smartly walks the line between "battered-swanky...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here 2x, once for a grad party, and the other time for a bday party.Some guy kept taking my hat the second time I was here. But that's ok, he seemed harmless & nice. Nonetheless,I had A LOT of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the unclaimed land of 7th and Market lies the Switzerland of San Francisco: not SOMA, not Tenderloin, and certainly not the Mission, Mr. Smith's is a good place to test out your alter-ego. Are you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah yeah yeah, I know, I like the lounge-y dive-y, I hate the shake-your-booty striped shirt kinda places, but Mr. Smith's is pretty much the only mainstream dance-y kinda place I go to nowadays. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to Smiths for years...well at least 2 years I think now. I like the venue. The basement is a bit stuffy for my taste but the upstairs is very elegant and the drinks are tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we ordered 3 sex on the beach for the girls. the bartender gave us 6. "i'll charge you for 3," the bartender said, "and keep the other 3 for free." what did we do with the free drinks? we drank...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Max knows his whiskey, and damn, does he get some good ones. Last time I was at Mr. smith's, I got several glasses of the Yamazaki 18 yr single malt (made by Suntory.... for relaxing times), and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now children, this story is called, "If You Grab a Cute Boy by the Arm."If you grab a cute boy by the arm at Mr. Smith's and ask him to dance, he'll probably say yes.He'll probably ask for another...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I'm probably biased a bit towards this place, seeing as the first time I went there, they had a ton of (really good) free food laying around. It seems whenever one of their staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr Smith's is a trendy club with three floors and two sets of stairs. You can play drunken hide and go seek and end up with drunken misc. bruises from falling down the flights. It is located next to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*dance dance**shake your booty**touch your toes**dance dance**toss out your fishing line**reel em in**shake your booty**mow the lawn**get a drink**sprinkler ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chhhhhh**do the monkey, do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an amazing thing that 7th Street is now home to a reasonably cool bar/club. Mid week, it wasn't super crowded (weekends -- I hear -- are crowded), and it had a pretty fun vibe. The beer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
aside from the fact that I was assaulted on the way to meet my friends at this bar (minor but still freaky) I really enjoyed myself. after I threw myself through the front doors without even showing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems to have slowed down a bit with the arrival of some other places like Harlot and Etiquette, but even so this place is pretty consistent. It's always like my "Plan B". Good drinks, cute...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Mr. Smith's because it can be chill and it can be poppin. If you go during the week, it has the feel of a lounge you can meet up with a friend and catch up. If you want a large crowd and are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place, but I just couldn't. I was here for a friend's bday and just couldn't enjoy the crowd or the feel of the place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is magic I tell you. Magic. It heals the most wounded soul (or in my case, as I am male, it heals my ego, which I substitute for a soul).The Backstory:I ask a girl to dinner and a night on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time for a friend's birthday--most of us had never been before. I can't say we'd missed much. It was one of those bars where I just couldn't discern what the vibe or appeal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to inform you all but Mr. Smith's is past its heyday.In 2006, I would have given it 5 stars. Now I give it a measley 2. Here's why:Last Saturday night, I cabbed it downtown to Mr. Smith's with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not a bad place, has 3 levels (basement being the dance floor, good music). The drinks are reasonable ($5 beer, $6 cocktail).
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went for NYE 2k7. Hefty price tag ($150) but "open bar" and apps all night. Great space with 3 levels and cute bartenders. That's all I can really remember. Oh, and it's in a sketch neighborhood but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was drunk enough when I got to Mr. Smith's that I didn't even need to order a drink. But I wouldn't have been able to if I tried. Wait -- I did try. I got a Diet Coke. It took forever. Maybe they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
attractive bar. expensive drinks. like looking up at the shell chandeliers.good music, although i find the dance floor downstairs kind of swarmy. on a good night, there are tons of people and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. With the bar and lounge upstairs and the club downstairs, it makes for an exciting night. The bartenders were pretty quick with the drinks and the club was really movin'....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the good:- the bouncers and doormen were great. didnt charge me n my friends cover, and welcomed us since it was our first time.- the interior is one of the nicest interiors ive ever experienced....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is sexyThis bar is seductiveAnd the bartenders aren't bad either.I've been here on only 2 occassions and I can't wait for the opportunity to go back again. There something about the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3rd time at Mr. Smith's. Best time so far. It helps when you're with your fav girls and half of them are silly drunk after one shot. As it was girls' night out, we started playing the points game. 1...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an LA girl. We allegedly don't walk, but I thought I'd do the pedestrian thing from the Marriott at 4th and Market to Mr. Smith's, which is on 7th. Not too far, what can go wrong?Well, I forgot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Really nice lady bartenders that are fast! I wouldn't go out to that area except for the reason to be at Mr. Smith's. Always a fun mix of music. Finally, I went there for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok place that charges $10 after 11pm. Not really sure why because their dance floor is kind of small and the music isn't great or very loud. I wouldn't exactly say that it's a clubbing type of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped in on an afternoon when the bar was full of Yelpers. The wallpaper in the downstairs bar is interesting. There's also a back bar upstairs in the loft area. The bartenders were friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we did it up big for my 30th and went for the bottle service at mr. smith's. this allowed us to reserve a block of booths for our party. perfect since this place was pretty packed by 11pm. mr smith's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for a quick drinkie-poo and to pick up my DYL B2B costume. My Sidecar was good and the bartenders were nice enough to wait for my super indecisive sidekick to make up her...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whiskey Club at Mr. Smith'sTons of fun and a great crowd! The "Whiskey Master" provided a basic education on the makings of whiskey. Partakers then tasted three different American whiskey...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a friend's birthday party and definitely enjoyed it. It has three different levels, making it very interesting to watch drunk people trip down the stairs. The drinks are AWESOME. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank Gawd for Mr. Smiths! It was a great place to take refuge after my eardrums stopped bleeding. (see my Etiquette reivew.)And there were LA yelpers there! And there were cool barkeeps there!And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure I was here last night. I'm pretty sure it rocked. And I'm pretty sure I was derrunk. And I'm very sure there are pics in circulation to verify that claim. Drunken boob-slip shenanigans...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Re-writing my review based on the event last night.After not really feeling Mr. Smith's the first time, I was happy to go back and give it a second chance. Especially after conversing with the owner,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whhhaaaaat!I haven't written a review for Mr. Smith's yet!? Mr. Smith's deserves so much props.It's superbly run. The staff know their stuff. Everybody. From the great door people (DJ is exceptional),...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I don't go out much anymore, finding a place to celebrate my 29th birthday was tough. So of course, Yelp came to the rescue, and I decided on Mr. Smiths.I emailed Kevin to inquire about seating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if i didn't already have a yelp account, i would start one just to write this review for mr. smiths.my roommate and i had our birthday party here a couple months back, and it was by far the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After the bad experience at Whisper we head over to Mr. Smith's,where we are pleasantly surprised...One standout thing about this place is the most friendly bouncer I've seen in a LONG time. This guy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is really cool. They have 3 levels where you can hang out. It slightly reminded me of Agenda back in the day in downtown San Jose where they had a dance floor downstairs. Decor is really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for a starter drink on a Thursday night - they serve $5 champagne cocktails this night of the week. Decor and atmosphere is sexy, and it was mellow when we went (around 9:30-10:30p)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another club that's entirely too crowded. We had a table here too but who wants to sit all night? I went downstairs to dance and it was really fun until people started showing up. Way too hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was great- from the bartenders to the service people. I met one guy, Mark, who was awesome to chat with. Thanks for the conversation- don't forget your grecco wrestling roots. Also, big...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
update:EVERY single time we come here its always a blast. might have had a little TOO much fun last night.cant wait to go back.really love the scene here. bartenders are super attentiverestrooms are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As ridiculously crowded, loud, narrowly constructed SF bars go, this one wasn't bad. I went for a birthday party and spent most of the time on the second floor, which had comfortable couches. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a dual bday party of mine and a buddies...We brought in about 40 people to the lounge and EVERY SINGLE ONE had a great time.There were a really big concentration of beautiful girls...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit up this spot for my friend's birthday and we had a blast. Great crowd, seriously, and service was satisfactory. The music was good, but on the night we came the dj sucked. Poor skills. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of my girls and I checked this spot out a couple of Fridays ago... and we got pretty smashed, just like everyone else who wrote a review. The drinks were really good and the place had a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a neat little lesson: apparently wearing high heels and a dress in the neighborhood around Market and 7th means that you are for sale. Mr. Smith's impressed me, surrounding neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool club. Good looking people.... great music. Excellent martinis.Three levels of entertainment. Hip hop is cool. Even my husband, who ONLY listens to industrial, had fun.The bouncer had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To the owner/manager who: a) saw that my friend had obviously drank too much, b) gave him a free bottle of water and said he wasn't drinking anymore,c) put up with being called a "motherfucker" after...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cover for this sweaty roach motel-sized bar not worth $10, nor is the wait to get in. If it takes more than 5mins to enter then go somewhere else.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Mr. Smith's this past Saturday night with a few friends. We were on the guest list but arrived at 11:05, 5 minutes after the guest list closed. The bouncer allowed 2 of us to get in free and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so me and my friend went here the other night because some girls said they were goin and we should come.good enough for me.so we show up before the girls, order shots and beers, and get some eurotrash...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like the vibe and decor, but the crowd was a little blah. maybe too many b-day partys going on. I could see it being a good time, it just wasn't that night
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is just ok. Don't really get why we keep coming here. Good club for big groups? I don't know. I always get plastered whenever I come here. Drinks are normal prices. Dance floor is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if I went to the same Mr. Smith's as some of the other Yelpers... or was it an off night?The decor is fairly nice, but resembled a cave due to poor lighting. I can appreciate that Mr....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *LOVE* mr. smith's. and even though I've only been there once i can say this confidently because I think i had the best night out of my life there. okay, at least one of the best nights.i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though I haven't been here in a few months, I saw someone else's review, which prompted me to join the fan club.......I'm not big on clubs or places where you are smashed in on a dance floor with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid, I thought everyone had chaise lounges in their living rooms because my grandma and great grandma did. I thought everyone dressed up in frilly black lace garters and smoked long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had some of my most memorable nights at Mr. Smith's. Don't be scared if you get there early and the basement is empty. It picks up pretty quickly. The door guys have always been nice to me and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say not bad. DJ Marc D freakin' rocks the house when he spins on Friday nights.i went there this past Saturday and had a good time until some drama happened between my group of frends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The good...1. Great service- got bottle service, hostess was quick and responsive to our group.2. Crowd- fairly diverse and not the slimy folks like other clubs3. DJ/Music- played a good mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you go downstairs to partake in the booty-grinding action, it's almost as if you walked into K-Fed's (c)rap(py) video, minus the decor, bling, and that background noise in the form of "Lose...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard of Mr. Smith's via an invitation from my friend Lisa. Scared that the clientele would consist of guys in button down shirts and their best interpretation of "The Gav's" hairdo, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All in all i have always had a nice time here. The bartenders are super nice and space in itself is nice as well. I was also really impressed with how they took care of my friends when they were in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smith's is always a good time. Love the decor and the events that go on at this place. Not a big fan of cover charges (-1 star) but that's the only thing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great little bar nestled in a kinda strange location. Classy decor and great bartenders ;) I like to stop in every now and then for a cocktail and interesting conversation!
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the monthy Women of Taste wine tasting. Found street parking left on mission and seventh near by. Decor is pretty good. The neighborhood isn't the best. The wine that was served...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good time at Mr. Smith's. The neighborhood is lousy, but there are some really nice touches, like a door man who actually opens the door for you after checking your ID. Drinks were decent...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The one reason why I am giving Mr. Smith's 4-STARS is because I had 9 glasses of sparkling wine... yes, you heard me right, 9 glasses of sparkling wine, plus appetizers (roast beef sandwich, cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the rotating bed but Mr. Smiths is still a great place for a drink!Max is one cool dude!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place formerly known as Cloud 9, has awoken to be a classy/trendy space amidst the neighborhood that hosted the grimy streets of Rent the Movie!Great bar and service and the perfect location for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
main level and upstairs is cool looking, basement level looks like, well... a basement.mixed crowd which is good, but the last time i went there, the vibe just felt like 'company party'- which isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know you've had a great night when you inappropriately hug perfect strangers and leave the bar with the illusion of sobriety.Laying in bed at midnight, shoving handfuls of spicy Chex Mix into my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my first experience at Mr. Smiths. It was also my first DYL...so a lot of firsts for me that night. The staff was exceptional that evening. I was greeted at the front door with a smile. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Showed up here right as it was opening around 6ish, so we made a b-line straight for the bar. Was pleasantly surprised to find Yelp happy hour drink specials there for our DYL. I'm sure they have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here so many times, I can't believe I've never reviewed it...so here it goes...my attempt to not screw it up.I seem always to arrive late and leave early. Never too intoxicated thank...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HIt or Miss. That's been my experience going here. Now I've been here twice, the first time it was dead, the second time it was hopping. I love a place that has a bar and a dance floor so once...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great space, at least the upstairs. Loungey, great decore, and open, with a brick wall.They play a lot of top 40 hip hop, which when you're drunk, grinding with some girl you just met, but can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
According to Hegel(German philosopher), when you state a Truth, it is a thesis(like me using celebguru). When you state an opposite truth(like me using my real name briefly), it is the antithesis and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time at Mr. Smith's last night for Marie's birthday.(But I was not drunk.)I made people mad because I couldn't remember their names. (But I was not drunk.)I latched onto attractive women...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Smiths is a magical bar where PIZZA appears out of NOWHERE when you need it the most! Well at least at last night's DYL happy hour anyway...My bf and I showed up waaay too early, but the nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bar seems like a little oasis in a somewhat crappy area around the civic center, not quite tenderloin sketch, but on the outskirts of it. It's unassuming exterior though belies it's comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great interior, nice bar and bartenders and good happy hour. The owner and manager were in on the fun and made it a great experience for me. I like the multi-level environment of the place and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Star #1 - The most kick ass door guy EVER! The man made sure every drunk stumbler watched their step, and reminded everyone to close out their tab as they left. All doormen should do this, but he is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place pours decent drinks and is usually never that crowded. They have a downstairs area where you can dance and the crowd is usually pretty cool. They also like when I take pics of them, which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every element of Mr. Smith's was great, from my experience locking my bike up in front, to the decor and dance floor experience. I was locking my bike up to a fence near the entrance, and this skeezy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I'm biased. I practically live here, and spend all of my discretionary income to do so. Everyone who works here is charming, hospitable, friendly, and welcoming, but not in a sappy sort of way....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From before when it was Cloud 9 and a girl I was with threw up over a solid 30% of the first floor (truly a sight to behold) to when it reopened in 2005 as Mr. Smith's to now, it's been a place where...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location (easy to find parking, taxis readily available, and theoretically BART-able - we've done it before!), huge bar @ the main level, one upstairs and another downstairs too, fun music...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made my way to Mr. Smith's last weekend. A rapid fire of random thoughts:--Location is terrible. Along the worst section of Market Street.--Small place. Yes, there are three levels, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't "club" much, but i know for a fact that there are better spots than this basement/garage looking establishment. i felt like i was at a high school garage party! the music selection was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Clubs like Mr. Smith's are the reason behind why I switched to dancing solely at gay clubs. Seriously. I went there with some girlfriends to celebrate a birthday and the music was a mix of hip-hop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can add any new reason as to why this place isfabulous, as many Yelpers have reviewd it extensively.I had SO much fun here. It really is one of the best SOMA clubs in my opinion....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Two words, Mr. Shit's. If you want a semi club full of retards in sportcoats & Big BIG shirt collars outside the jacket, crackheads more than willing to get you a cab, a DJ that plays mash up crap,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dope atmosphere, cool ass crowd, DJ Mark was wrecking, and Eric and Kevin were the hosts with the mosts. Had a splendid evening filled with Don Julio shots (thx for the memo Eric) and rockin the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bartended yet again- CHECKDanced on bar yet again- CHECKShit- what is it with me and bartending and dancing on bars? We hit up Mr. Smith's after the DYL HH at Jade. I had never been here and as you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Smaller than Gravity and element lounge. Impressive. Not one of the best places to stop by to bar hop, dance, or have room to breathe. It is a good place to have your balls rubbed up against...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
love it! a very interesting night with a mix of goods and bads. i went here with some friends for a birthday party. we had the whole top loft area reserved. so that was cool since we had space to talk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, definitely gets the Best-of-Block award. Good amount of girlies too, if they ever film a Secretarys Gone Wild it'd be Smith's on a Friday night. Lotsa spring chickens, no cougars. And it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
::sigh:: I'm a big ol' loser. I'm THAT girl. I'm always that girl sitting at the bar, staring at herself in the mirror, cleavage laying all over the bar while all the hot, pretty people drukenly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Checked this place out after the Yelp party yesterday. Kind of a typical SF bar, but still very cute. Reserving judgment on the clientele until I go there when it's not randomly filled with Yelpers....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is what a bar should be and more. Great lightning, great bartenders, an awesome DJ, the big holiday wreath and the Gold Accented Wallpaper make Mr. Smith's a great capstone to a memorable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Mr. Smith's 5 stars if it weren't for the B&T crowd that creeps in later in the evening. Very cool and hip all around, with a 1920's decor. I especially like the dance/bar area downstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. I have to admit I still like Pink better than this place. The music and the dJ rocked till about 11:00 PM after which i think they had a DJ change downstairs and the music sucked....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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I hated this place. We went there for a get together. All the tables were reserved. The only place you could sit was at the 10 or so stools at the bar. I was not opposed to this, but it seems stupid to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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I've held three private parties here and cannot say enough great things about the management, room and bar staff. After trying many other bars and clubs and getting frustrated with their attitude and rules,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met some other Yelpers for the Beaujolais Nouveau event last night, and I said to myself, "Mr. Smith, where have you been all my life? I love you!" There was live jazz, flocked velvet wallpaper, a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here is what I remember from the time I went to Mr. Smith's, possibly in order.- drinking gin and tonics that I'm going to claim were strong- donning antenna for some reason even though it was not at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 floors, quite a bit of space. Downstairs has the music but is kinda questionable and hot. Good music though.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now first off I should begin by warning you that a full 2 months (I think) have elapsed between my being in Mr. Smith's and my reviewing it. Now this is not, as some could quite well guess, that the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Cloud Nine space was great, but after the renovations, Mr. Smith's is downright amazing! You get the best of everything; great decor, fun staff, cool location, and awesome music. Mr. Smith's is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my expectations were too high. Perhaps I was in a funk and still sulking that our cab driver dropped us at the wrong bar. Or perhaps this place just isn't that great. Regardless, our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember this space when it was Cloud Nine, an all white, very contemporary bar/club...Max has once again completely outdone himself with this redo...he transformed the place with rich colors, dark...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've never met Max in person, I did appreciate getting a Yelp message about the poker event that was recently hosted by Knob Creek Bourbon. I stopped by the event after getting off from work...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dude. I totally made out with Taye Diggs.Isn't that the reason everyone goes here? It's fine. Nothing really great or horrible about it - definitely better than a lot of the dance clubs in san...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Who wants to go to a club that is filled with 90% straight girls? You'd THINK some straight guys, but apparently not, or else there wouldnt be such a glut of girls. A very circular thought... This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The loft and the bar area are stylish and sleek, very cool brick wall behind the bar, however not a big fan of the basement which can get stuffy and reek of B.O. Outside the lounge is even worse, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The space itself is nice. I went a few times when it was Cloud 9. The layout is the same although the walls are a different color. The dance floor is the same and it still gets really hot since all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I've been here. The first time was before I got on Yelp. I think I liked it the first time. But that was around a year ago.We got there a bit late and only had one round of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is always a good crowd at Mr. Smith's. I'm not sold on the DJ or this place would have more stars, he's hit or miss. Sometimes the beats flow, other nights your standing around in between songs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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Incredible waitress, kept the drinks flowing - thank you again. The dance floor and DJ were great too. Everyone was dancing and having fun... very few not enjoying themselves. Only problem was that the place...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had a good time every single time I have visited this place! EVERY SINGLE TIME! I've started the night off as the sad lonely guy whose friends all faked on him and ended up the meat in a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the space - big cool bar on the main level, chill loungey area upstairs with it's own mini-bar, and a big dance space in the basement with yet a 3rd bar. Very cool.2.5 stars for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good bartenders, fun DJ's, stiff drinks, dancing, and good looking trendy people who straddle the line between yucky Marina types and hip Mission types. I had a large birthday party there and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
