Monarch

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A split-level SOMA institution combining an opulent Victorian steampunk cocktail lounge upstairs with an intimate, bass-heavy Void Acoustics subterranean club below.

Neighbourhood

San Francisco

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Price

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Age

21+ (local law)

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Indoor / outdoor

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Dress code

No dress code listed

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Music & atmosphere

A quick guide to the music and atmosphere you can expect.

Music

Techno House Deep house Disco

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Editorial judgement based on reviewed venue and scene evidence. A score does not imply a first-hand visit.

Scene7.9 of 9

The venue’s role in its local nightlife scene.

Freshness6.0 of 17

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Ratings5.0 of 10

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Impact4.4 of 11

Venue capacity, scaled so that larger venues don’t dominate the overall score.

Longevity1.6 of 4

How long the venue has been open.

Saves0.0 of 4

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The editorial score reflects our review of venue and local scene information. It doesn’t mean we’ve visited in person. Venues can’t pay for a higher score.

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