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Redwood Room

495 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 929-2372
Redwood Room
Cross Street:
Taylor Street
Best of Citysearch:
Mood-Enhancing Date Spot 2008, Over-30 Singles Scene 2006, Romantic Bar 2006
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

Editorial Review for Redwood Room – by Daniel Liszt

The Scene
Ian Schrager, the man behind New York City's '70s glam-club Studio 54, is responsible for putting the shine on this swanky destination. Amid soaring ceilings and polished redwood walls, businessmen scope well-heeled eye candy and vie for busy bartenders' attention. Amorphous wall art appears on a handful of plasma-screen TVs and designer couches line the perimeter, resting atop tiger-striped carpet.

The Draw
The Clift is a popular place to stay for visiting pop stars, so locals come here to be part of a scene, with hopes of spotting someone famous. The room's centerpiece is a tall, back-lit shelf that highlights the bar's quality liquors, many of which are used in the signature martini drinks, like the delicious Lychee-tini. DJs spin music (Wednesday-Saturday), but this is not a dance club.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Score coveted couch space by making reservations: (415) 929-2344. Otherwise, the Family Room section of the hotel lobby allows drinks and provides ample, comfy seating (no reservations needed).

Know Before You Go

Sliding doors connect Restaurant Asia de Cuba to the Redwood Room. Some food from the menu is also available at the bar.

Look Good

Unless you're pretending to be a shabby-chic rocker, dress to impress.

Parking

Valet starts at $20. Or try the lot on Taylor (near Geary), which typically costs $10.

User Reviews for Redwood Room

Citysearch (42), Frommer's (1 ), All (43)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/14/2008 Posted by Lisa0175

My hairstylist and a few friends recommended drinks before dinner at this bar. POSH is all I have to say. Drinks were made promptly and tasted great. Call girls were available and plenty of Sugar-daddies hovering over us!

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

12/04/2007 Posted by melango

Cheesy, Cheesy, Cheesy....This place is so OLD news. Everytime I go, it's filled with posers, and ladies of the night! Really, it has turned into a tourist trap. The only way a girl can get a guy to buy her a drink is if she is HOT enough to flag down the bartender so HE and his buddys don't have to wait like the rest of the scrubs. SKIP IT, unless of course your over 40, or lookin to find some trim for pay.

Pros: The lighting and cool pictures on the wall....

Cons: The croud

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Editor's Review

Visiting celebs and locals who love them drop serious cash at the Clift's showpiece bar.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Score coveted couch space by making reservations: (415) 929-2344. Otherwise, the Family Room section of the hotel lobby allows drinks and provides ample, comfy seating (no reservations needed).

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Singles
  • Specialty Cocktails
  • Hotel Bars
  • Bars
  • 21 & Over
  • After Work
  • Lounge

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 5pm-2am
  • Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Recognition for Redwood Room

2008 Audience Winner - Mood-Enhancing Date Spot
2006 Audience Winner - Over-30 Singles Scene
2006 Audience Winner - Romantic Bar
2006 Audience Winner - See and Be Seen Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Hotel Bar
2004 Audience Winner - Hotel Bar

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