Lush Lounge

02/09/2008 Posted by cityguide72

I feel so sorry for the owner of the Lush Lounge. I know exactly who the dirt bag who identifies himself as "Tribaldelic" is in his review. This dude is something out of "Silence of the Lambs". His Straffforshire Terrier is actually a pitbull, that he allows to travel the neighborhood without a leash. Imagine sitting in a cool martini bar and having both of these animals walk in, both unleashed. It's a near death experience! The classy bartenders and the owner have been battling this element of trash on this corner for 8 years. Kudos to the staff of Lush Lounge for providing an oasis, serving incredible drinks, being featured on the Food Channel Network, being Zagat rated and keeping dirt bags likeTribaldelic out.

12/10/2007 Posted by tribaldelic

I live on same block as this bar. Owner has on several occasions, usually in early AM, accosted me about my corrosive teeth and gums (as a result of terminal condition), teases me in the presence of others about my way of dress (near poverty - fixed income on State Disability) and has physically confronted me with the threat of force (intimidation), claiming that I do not have the right to look into his bar through the window while it was closed. This all happened over the course of appx 2 months after I was asked to leave while in the bar having a drink, because I brought my dog into the bar. My dog, "BABE" is registered Staffordshire Terrier; Companion and Service Animal. Business owners can disallow service animals for the disabled for any reason. He claimed that it was a health hazard, however, as I have to take my service animal with me to keep my balance (motor functions are an agility issue also related to disabling condition), in the early AM hours, the owners Scottish Terrier can be seen throughout the bar. However, if you can afford $13 dollar Cactus Berry Martini's, there is a female bartender who generally works on slow nights sporting a fantastic smile and a professional air about serving the public that is attracted to the bar, whom I see every night and are very freindly - it makes me happy to see so many with smiles instead of frowns when drinking. The clientele must come from afar because its nearly always packed. People that live in this area are generally in the same boat as I: on fixed income's and or disabled.

Pros: Professional Bartender

Cons: Unprofessional Owner

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11/07/2007 Posted by jojo_the_monkey

Man!...Gonwk is probably just bitter because her "boyfriend" left her azz for a tranny across the street...seriously, her drink was too bitter?...what kind of drink was she ordering that it could be bitter...an Old Fashioned?....what the hell....I'm sure she's much happier in some pretentious, sterile place in the Marina... and an SF chick complaining that her bartender had a gay smile?...geez, what a hater!...must be from Fresno or something....well I hope those trannies showed you how to walk when you stormed your whiny azz outa there Miss. Gonwk! Lush is like an old friend -- truly one of the last great real neighborhood dive bars, and if they still have "LIVE at the Lush Lounge" (which used to be its best kept secret years ago) that is an AMAZING time!!!...the only thing similar, I've ever experienced was at a great lil' dive bar in the Theatre District in NY. Truly great!

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10/18/2007 Posted by gonwk

I decided to try out this Bar since few of the Reviews said it is a decent bar. I even went early on Thursday night so I can really gauge the Bar and the Drinks in a non-rushed hours ... The Owner of the bar howers around and makes sure that if you are not chuggling down your Martini in 15 minutes flat ... he will encourage you ... The Bartender that waited on us had an Attitude ... like you would not believe it ... after all the attitude and gayish smiles ... he screwed all of our 6 drinks ... either too sweet or too bitter ... and when we told him so ... he shrugged us off as though we have no clue what we are ordering. The Bar itself ... the one bathroom there I guess is uni-sex ... because when I tried using it someone had pee'd all over the seat cover and toilet paper all over the floor. My boyfriend tried using the urinal ... and he said it seemed that they just took a 2x2 closet and slapped a urinal in it with no paper or anything. As far as the other reviewers saying how wonderful this place is ... I suppose they haven't been to anything better ... and the $5 drink specials are all full of "Crushed Ice" ... so go figure if it is a good deal or you are being taken ... In summary the place, the drinks, the bartender and the Owner make this palce a Lousy place to unwind.

Pros: NONE

Cons: Lousy Drinks, Terrible Bartenders, Pushy & Horrible Owner

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01/31/2007 Posted by muppditt

Never had probs here simply because I am straight, as other reviewers have mentioned...? This is the bar I always end up at after racking my brain trying to think of a new bar to try...simply because I think it is good to try new places. Well, I guess with an old standby like the Lush Lounge I don't have to try the newest or hippest places. This place is kind of a throwback, a mish-mash of eras in one space. The cocktails are froofy and fun, so who cares if they are not super sophisticated? They always seem to have a drink special. Last time I was there there were Lemon Drops all night for $5. BONUS: You can watch the 'ladies' working the street in front of Divas tranny club across Post. A goldmine of observation.

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01/20/2007 Posted by embarcaderobride

Lush Lounge is our favorite bar in the area. The bartenders throw down fantastic martinis, the retro atmosphere is fun, and I always have interesting and friendly conversations with strangers.

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11/17/2006 Posted by patric0004

this place is awesome. cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, good mixed crowd, great atmosphere. you cant beat the $3 frozen martinis. This is definetely one of the best bars on polk street.

Pros: cheap drinks, good atmosphere

Cons: very small, can get crowded

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11/04/2006 Posted by becks23

I guess this place is categorized as gay/lesbian but the Lush Lounge is a fun place to go. The small corner bar gets packed on the weekends though so as long as you don't mind rubbing shoulders with the crowd you're good. Cheap mango & watermelon margaritas - friendly bartenders, nice place to relax and have a drink.

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10/26/2003 Posted by dnberry

I took the recommendation of my straight daughter and a shy transvestite I met in the ER to find my way here ....What a wonderful time I had! This is a destination, not a drop-in, I hope its ok that I am straight and have brought my best straight friend....I will always remember the Lush Lounge

Pros: friendly, confident , welcoming

Cons: expensive, but compar

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08/20/2003 Posted by htcamn

Went to the Lush while visiting SF with my gay boyfriend and just fell in love with the place. Great music, friendly crowd, and a martini to die for. We held hands, laughed and had a great time. Very accepting crowd..then again it is SF.

Pros: Drinks, People, Music

Cons: Small

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