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Bootie
Category: Nightlife Dance Clubs Dance Clubs [Edit]
DNA Lounge375 11th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: SOMA
- Hours:
Sat 9 pm - 3 am
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
299 reviews for Bootie
Review Highlights
"Oh, and Smash-Up Derby rocks my socks."
(in 38 reviews)
"The mashups were awesome, like seriously awesome."
(in 65 reviews)
"I've always had a great time here."
(in 24 reviews)
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299 reviews in English
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Review from Quynh-An P.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2012
Oh Bootie, how I love thee. I mean, how can you NOT love a place that mashes up some great songs and throws a great party?!?! I also love that you can basically wear ANYTHING there. I can roll in wearing jeans and a nice top, or a dress, or a costume and it's TOTALLY ok.
My biggest complaint about Bootie is the groppines of some of the attendees, but it's never really been that bad. I mean, it's a dance club, so you're going to expect it...but it seems to be a bit more than other places I've been. (I wear a band on my finger...some guy grabbed my hand, pointed to the ring and said "want to cheat on your husband tonight?" Um, not with you.)
Ok, wait, I have another complaint. JUST PLAY MUSIC. None of that talking, or side circus shows. They're not that great and it's not that fun. MUSIC, I came here to dance, to listen to music and to enjoy myself. -
Review from Joanna M.
San Francisco, CA
1/29/2012
I. LOVE. BOOTIE. (I've been to various BootieSF events: Bootie on Saturdays at DNA, Bootie Prom, Bootie Halloween, Bootie NYE...)
Always a great time. Leave your fancy clothes at home and come in whatever the hell you want!!! I love that I can come in a dress/jeans/shorts/costume--it doesn't matter. You can feel secure in your own skin here and everyone goes to Bootie to have a GOOD TIME. I love that the crowd is eclectic.
There's a cover, but it's worth it (I will gladly give my $ to support Bootie). The mashups are amazing, the band is full of fun, and the overall vibe of the night is awesomeness. Good for groups, girls' night, date night, ANYTHING.
I've been to BootieSF at both DNA Lounge and at the Mezzanine. Both have coat check. Bars are cash-only. DNA lounge has a large upper area with tables/bottle service. Railing lines the perimeter of the upper area, so you have good views of the stage and dance floor from above. There are also 2 other rooms/dance floors upstairs that play other genres of music. The Mezzanine also has an upper area with tables/bottle service.
I don't think I've ever been told to leave Bootie; they will stay open and keep the music going until everyone is done and all partied-out (3 or 4am?).
Be ready to DANCE. Whoop! -
Review from Emilynne A.
San Francisco, CA
1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oh Bootie, how you remind me of my collegiate days of Frat Parties and over-crowded dance floors. Granted there are more shirtless boys who will never be interested in bedding me here, and I have to pay for my alcohol, but it's basically the same concept.
Though the mashups are so much better than the top-40 music I lived through between the ages of 18-21.
Most nights that I come, I don't remember much (and usually not because of the alcohol, but because all my nights at Bootie have begun to blur into an indistinct mass of Mash-ups, stage dancing, platform dancing, and Tokyo Teas), but that does mean that I always have fun.
Also, there is something nice about a relatively affordable drink; you definitely get what you pay for, though being forced to pay for bottled water isn't always the best.
But gals, I would not necessarily suggest heels here, or non-secure dresses; with all the platform climbing and stage climbing that will inevitably happen, sometimes a good pair of flats (or sneakers) and jeans can be your best friend. Especially when you stumble out between 3 & 5 in the morning and realize that the steam in Bootie really doesn't translate to the temperature outside. -
Review from Mark T.
Stanford, CA
1/11/2012
To me, there is absolutely nothing better than Bootie on a Saturday night, for several reasons. BootieSF claims to be one of the best mashup parties in the world, and I think it succeeds.
I've visited Bootie enough to know what to do to have the best experience
1) Ensure that you enter before 10 p.m. so you can get their reduced $7 entrance fee. The club is definitely worth $15, but why pay more if you don't have to. You'll also get a free CD
2) Head to one of the bars around the area to get a few drinks before you come in for drinks with a cheaper price. Butter is a popular spot to hit.
3) Come back and dance your heart out! By 11, this place is completely packed, filled with every type of scene you can imagine (traditional clubster, hipsters, rockers, the posh, EVERYTHING). At midnight, they usually have a show of some sort, and then the stage opens up for all out craziness. The music is a mix of songs from the 80s to today, but they'll all make you dance. Once you become a regular, you'll be able to sing along with all of the mashups yourself and go while.
Definitely make it out to Bootie if you haven't yet. It's an SF must! -
Review from Steve C.
San Luis Obispo, CA
1/2/2012
Awesome, awesome dance club :). Mash-ups were fantastic, live music was great, it was just all around fun. I went with a group of friends a few months ago, and I definitely had a blast. We went during a Michael Jackson dedication night, so most of the music was MJ themed.
To put it simply, I'm looking forward to the next Bootie, and I'm a lifelong fan :). -
Review from Shanika H.
Los Angeles, CA
12/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Okay, first of all-
never go to a club without having 2 things:
1.) a designated driver and
2.) a few rounds of pre-drinking. the bar prices are not very forgiving.
now that THAT'S out of the way, let me introduce you to the BOOTIE family.
Bootie SF - the original, weekly mash-up dance party that it open until 3am. And,
Bootie LA - the monthly mash-up dance party at the echoplex where mad shit goes down on stage (Random Acts of Irreverent Dance!). Open until 2am.
While I have only been to Bootie SF once, I had a rockin' time! I found myself instantly hopping up on the podium to dance with random strangers and enjoy the skillfully mashed-up mixes on old and new.
ALL HAIL THE DJ! you will definitely be dancing all night long. ALL NIGHT. Bring comfortable shoes.
I have been known to wear thinks i would probably not wear anywhere else at Bootie, and it's all to the good! No one cares - do you, boo! Do you.
I have yet to find another dance club experience quite like the Bootie sisters, and they have never failed to satisfy my need for absolutely fanatical dancing in public places with other quirky people.
LA and SF - I love them both!
there was a cover charge, $15, I think. But, there are perks to showing up early! $10 cover and a free mixed CD - take it!
And ladies - the bathroom situation is pretty good as far as I am concerned.
Notes:
Parking can be a hassle, so CARPOOL there or come early enough to take advantage of the valet.
The DNA lounge is next to a bunch of food options. If you're not into pizza right next door, you may want to cut out earlier than 3am to visit one of the late night cafes in the area within walking distance. Otherwise, you're looking at a quick stop in the tenderloin at Mel's Diner.
Bootie SF is DEFINITELY a Saturday night to be had, whether you're visiting, or a a more permanent resident.
Get it! -
Review from Jenny T.
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fat hairy man stripping on stage. Robot box head. Girls fighting to dance with it. Marilyn Manson look alike with dreads singing Christmas covers. Fanny pack. Flailing half naked elf dressed like Lady Gaga on stage. Neon and gold spandex jumpsuit with family jewel showcase. Dick in a box. Santacon danceathon after party. No free tap water at the bar. $8 cover before 10. Not really mashups, but lyrics imposed on other songs.
Yea I have three letters for this place W.T.F. I must be from a different land than these people. Or maybe I was here on an off-night. And.... I guess if you're very mainstream like me, you probably won't have fun here. I'm not the least bit eclectic... I tried to have fun, I really did, I promise.
At least I got a free CD?? Haven't listened to it if it's anything like the things they played... -
Review from Michelangelo S.
Seattle, WA
11/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is where you are REQUIRED to "Shake Shake Shake, Your BOOTIE!"
SITREP
One of the most eclectic music nights at DNA Lounge. DJs Adrian and Mysterious D are not only the resident DJs but also the creators and producers of Bootie! And together they enlist (or Shanghai? One wonders!) an exciting team of international DJs to excite and arouse the participants into a dancing frenzy.
SETUP
There is both an upstairs lounge and downstairs dancefloor at DNA Lounge to enjoy a lot of dancing madness.
The Bootie events are just as varied as the months and seasons of the year and Bootie reflects that excitement with a total menagerie of wild and funtastic people. From gypsies to pirates to Drag Queens to the usual SF crowd, you will a ton of fun people to dance with.
GUEST DJS
Adrian and Mysterious D have so many responsibilities in making sure Bootie goes off without a hitch that they also have a team of DJs they rely upon to guest in their rooms. One of my favorites is DJ Matt Hite who brings an exciting mix of electro, trance and mash-ups to his stint.
INTERNATIONAL SPIN
Bootie has also spun off to other cities around the world including London and Berlin. Adrian keeps the talent mixing between these cities and San Francisco and L.A. as well.
LOGISTICS
It always pays to show up early cause Bootie is always $8 before 10pm, but still only $15 after (except special events like New Years Eve) and they do get an early crowd due to the price-break. Either way, you are still getting one of the best dance-club deals you will find anywhere in San Francisco - or any City where BOOTIE may be going on that night.
THE LOWDOWN
Props to the whole team at Bootie for bringing together an outrageously fun dance-event to San Francisco! -
Review from Paula C.
San Francisco, CA
1/24/2012
I went a couple months ago. I enjoyed myself until people got aggressive and started pushing me and my friends...They eventually were so aggressive that they pushed us away from the area we were in. I got frustrated and gave up dancing. I was just trying to enjoy myself and dance. All in all i did not care for the poorly mashes up music and the aggressive crowd. I did like the performance put on 1/2 way though the night.
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Review from Brianna H.
San Francisco, CA
Smash Up Derby is amazing-- live cover band that does mashups? Yes please!
I noticed they're doing a NYE party this year @ Mezzanine which made me super excited (http://bootienye2012-b...).
They do events like that at Mezzanine from time to time, but I checked it out at DNA Lounge a few months ago with a group of girlfriends who were celebrating their last night in the Bay Area before relocating back to the midwest. Best dance party ever. The theme was GirlTalk which made it that much better. -
Review from Alicia R.
San Mateo, CA
12/5/2011
I am a fan of Bootie! The house band Smash Up Derby and resident DJ extraordinaire Adrian give this club a little something special. It's cool to go to a club and hear a live band perform...especially when the talented musicians creatively mash up well known hits (for example - Green Day Broken Dreams with Oasis Wonderwall!!!).
The DJ mash ups are cool too and fun to dance to -- I dig how they mixed Mortal Kombat with I'm Bring Sexy Back. Overall the club is a great place to dance and hear a variety of songs from the resident and guest DJs.
Laid back venue. Unpretentious bouncers and staff.
Only footnote is that sometimes drunk people fall off the stage -- or at least their drinks do -- and sometimes -- songs get repeated throughout the night. -
Review from Oriol S.
San Francisco, CA
12/4/2011
Nothing against its expensive cover or pricey drinks cause all that is relative. right?
What I found inappropriate and annoying was being kicked out cause, supposedly, me and my group of friends were standing in the way to the bar after us, BTW have spent in a couple of rounds (at least). Now you tell me how come a group of 9 people can collapse the ENTIRE huge bar from upstairs. And if so, at least be reasonable and don't call security for that.
We didn't misbehaved or disrespected anybody. The bar tender got mad at us (maybe we didn't tip enough? who knows) and security (with no chance of arguing, obviously) took few of us outside. -
Review from Xiola H.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/2/2012
i love this night! It's one of the things I miss about living in San Francisco.It's quite an honor to say,I was one of the 1st go-go dancers at Bootie. Adrian and Mysterious D know how to throw a party.If you don't have a sense of humor and are cold and shallow,you probably won't understand that Bootie is a night for EVERYONE to shine.After all,they are the 1st mash up night in America!
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Review from Shephalie L.
San Francisco, CA
12/1/2011
So. Much. Fun.
Friends from undergrad came to visit, and when we're together - the girls just wana daaaaaaaaaaaance!
Perfect place! You hafta be in the mood though.
Slighly confusing for me as a new SF-resident looking to explore the nightlife because Bootie SF is the name of the party held every saturday night at the venue, DNA lounge.
Great mash up music for those of you who have music-ADD (like me) and dancing is taken seriously in this bare-bones two story warehouse.
And if you want to take a break from Top-40 mashups - upstairs has an entire room waiting for you with house music.
Decently priced drinks, but there is a cover. Do get there early (before 10pm) so you only need to pay $10, otherwise it's $15 after. Oh! And there is a CASH BAR ONLY (however, there is ghetto ATM machine with an enormous line .. so be prepared ahead of time)
Great music, great ambiance, great crowd - people who just want to have fun. -
Review from Martin S.
Babson Park, MA
11/2/2011
If you like dancing and like top40s mashups... then Bootie should be a part of your Saturday night. DNA is a bit trashy but they have a rocking stereo system to make up for it. It's always packed on Saturdays so you're not left with the garbage clubs near Union Square. They even have decent cell phone reception inside.
The best thing about Bootie is the staff. The bouncer, nicknamed "Queensized," is incredibly nice! Drinks are decently priced although entry gets a bit expensive later in the evening. Regardless, you'll have a great time at Bootie! -
Review from Melissa M.
San Francisco, CA
12/6/2011
Dear Bootie, where have you been all my life?! I came here on Saturday night and everyone had an amazing time. It was only $8 to get in, got a free mix CD and the music is AMAZING! I love the venue. Needless to say I was on the dancefloor all night and can't wait to come back!
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Review from Nick B.
San Francisco, CA
10/7/2011
The boys and I each had a good 5 or 6 beers in us and deemed that it was time to go dancing. We piled into a cab and headed "south to the nearest dance club" which ended up being the perfectly named "Bootie".
It is too hard not to include this so I will just get it out of my system...
Shake your bootie! Booty Call! Booty booty booty!
Whew!
So we rolled up and went straight to the bar.
"Sir your finest rum for me and my fellows!" I demanded.
"We try not to judge here. How about some shots and you try not to hurt the rum's feelings."
Touché
After another two shots we all felt properly inebriated to hit the floor. You need to be just drunk enough that you don't give a damn, but not so far gone that you act a fool, throw up, or cannot suitably chat up a lady.
Tally ho! Or maybe her name was Sally. Either way we met on the dance floor and she quickly decided I needed a lap dance even though I was standing up. As a gentleman, I quickly assumed the Captain Morgan position to allow her some leverage to work. She was suitably impressed.
The night quickly progressed from there and I daresay while I did leave me fellows to find their own way home, I did manage to rescue a maiden in distress (or something like that).
A wonderful experience at Bootie that merits a strong rating.Listed in: Clubs, Bars, and Dives
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Review from Jennifer W.
San Jose, CA
9/6/2011
400th review to you BOOTIE!
Lala laa laaaalaaa, dancing in the dark...
Stopped in here with friends to show the other friends from SoCAL how the city parties..mind you, I have never been to Bootie before, just heard about it from others. So, we decided to experience something new. Why not? Right? At the door pay $8 before 10 pm (cash only) - get stamped "lesbian money" on my right hand. "Lesbian money?" WTF, does that mean? Oh wells, I knew that it's gonna be a good, good night!
All I remember are images of Bootie, so here it goes...you need to imagine...Do I see.......?
1. Burlesque show from burning man-What? Do I see glitter nipple cover ups? Do I see girls with risque clothing?
2. Girls dressed in school girl costumes dancing all around
3. Guys without their shirts on
4. Drinks being thrown across the room for the hell of it
5. Floating blow up pirate being passed around in mid-air
6. All different types of people and all different races were having a great time just dancing to the mash ups. Great music too!
It definitely wasn't a pretentious crowd...a good fun crowd. Yeah, I didn't really drink that night....I only had 1 drink that night and I still had fun just dancing to the music (mash ups). People pushing...? They weren't mean, they were just having fun dancing....yeah, it got crowded. Like my friends said, "It's good wholesome fun." LOL! It was definitely a wide opener for the SoCal friends. Haha...Bay area, that's how we do it! -
Review from Tom P.
9/12/2011
Boooooootie. Hands down my favorite club experience in SF.
I've been here several times now and each time, I left the club happy and drained. If you're in the SF area and haven't gone to Bootie, I'd definitely recommend going at least once.
Bootie does not play Top 40 but rather plays a mash-up of house, hip hop, and classic rock. The music is sublime, the live performance provide a sort of mini-concert experience and a nice break from the frenetic dancing, and I find the drinks to be reasonably priced. Win win win.
Make sure you go early because there are alwaysss long lines that stretch around the corner. Go especially early if it's a holiday weekend -- I remember they reached capacity once on Valentine's Day weekend by like 11:30.
One thing's that obviously a negative is the cover they charge to everyone: $8 before 10 and $15 after 10. It's definitely a bit on the higher side, especially considering that even girls have to pay. But overall, I think the end justifies the means. If you haven't been, well, it's time for you to experience Bootie. -
Review from Andrew B.
Coto De Caza, CA
Only come here if you want to dance!
AND BABY I LIKE TO DANCE!
The Romper room upstairs plays mostly House..
The main lever plays what they call up here " mashups " the DJs mix 2-3 different songs together.. Like Amy Winehouse "Rehab" with Britney Spears
But who. Really cares when there's houndreds of people dancing there asses off! -
Review from Raquel Y.
8/9/2011
- DO NOT dress up
- DO NOT expect to find the typical pretentious club crowd
- DO NOT expect only top 40
but....
- DO dress HOWEVER you like (no judging here! people come in costume!)
- DO expect to get hit on by the same gender
- DO expect AWESOME music of all sorts, mashed together!
Bootie is truly a unique club, a place everyone must go to when in SF to experience it's culture. You have a very liberal, friendly, and carefree crowd where it seems like you've stepped into a world that does not exist. Or like it's Halloween again because everyone is in costume. Either way this club is an SF original that everyone goes to just to simply have a good time. Next time I have a friend visiting the area, I'm going to take them here to experience San Francisco nightlife.
No expectations. No judgement. No pressure.
Just Bootie.Listed in: Bay Area Nightlife, SF night clubs
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Review from Orlando L.
San Francisco, CA
9/23/2011
You can't enjoy Bootie without dancing your face off.
I have only had one experience at Bootie so far, but I literally danced to some amazing mash-ups for about 5 hours straight. When it was all over, I was asking for more! The main floor is where the big party is. If you really want to cut a rug, I would suggest dancing on the stage at the front of the dance floor. Conversely, you could dance at your own pace down on the main floor. Either are good!
A nice little surprise that I accidentally stumbled upon was in the back room, where there was a smaller dance floor playing more straight-up house music. This is great for getting weird in much more of an intimate setting.
The crowd is super chill/fun, and overall ready to get down. No room for the timid.
You should definitely check it out! -
Review from Myles T.
San Francisco, CA
8/27/2011
Unrivaled venue for some good solid dancing in SF.
Loud, friendly, and full of people who appreciate the music really just want to dance, Bootie is my go to spot on a Saturday night. The music is epic, mashups from current pop/80's/hipster/house... really anything you can think of will be played. And the best part is if there is a song you fall in love with that night, you can go on the website the next day and replay the DJ sets of the night.
Things to know:
$15 cover
Cash Only
Check out the back room for a place to sit and drink
Open 'till 4 am...
Best of CD's for the first and last people there...
Probably the best crowd ive found on a saturday! -
Review from Victoria N.
San Jose, CA
8/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I said it once, but I'll say it again. Bootie was the best dance experience EVER, hands down. We arrived at 10:45 PM and there wasn't a line at all! The mash-up music was off the hook, the live performances kept the energy up and the Michael Jackson impersonator was great to watch! We came on Michael Jackson night so all the songs were mashed with Michael Jackson songs. They were even throwing out free CDs of the mash-ups they were playing that night. I love free stuff!
My girlfriends and I came here for a bachelorette party and we had the most memorable night. Everyone here is nice here and no one is here to front or show off. People here come for one reason and that is DANCE. I recommend dressing casual with flats so you can get up on stage and dance. It's the most thrilling experience to look down at the crowd and dance your @*#& off!
There were some times on the dance floor when it got a little too crowded and people were throwing bows, but that's typical of any popular nightclub so I'm not docking any stars there. You just either have to find a different place to dance or push back. It got less crowded as the night progressed which I liked better because I was actual able to dance without feeling sweaty bodies behind me.
Cash only bar!! I'd definitely come back if I'm ever looking for a dance spot in the city. It's so much FUN! -
Review from Nick A.
Fremont, CA
10/16/2011
If you like mash-ups, even a little, you will love Bootie. The atmosphere is great, the people are generally friendly and are there for the great music, and the venue is pretty good. A+D are great and keep the energy up as the night goes on.
My only criticism is that the audio setup is not that great when smash-up derby plays, and the vocals end up getting horribly mangled sometimes, which can be painful to listen to. I wouldn't say this is a reason not to go though, and the band only plays for about a half hour so there's still plenty more time for non-live music after their set.
If you aren't sure if you'll like the music, go listen to a few mashups on their site (http://bootiemashup.com) and see what you think.
Overall, a great place to party with a great crowd and amazing music. -
Review from Jaimie N.
San Francisco, CA
9/23/2011
Been here twice, my friends and I had so much fun each time. Plus, mashups are the best and the people are really friendly, not creepy. Come here for both dancing and music. Definitely a good place to come with friends, will be back really soon!
Another plus, free CD if you come earlier :) -
Review from Rose W.
San Jose, CA
7/12/2011
Ok, I swore to myself that I would limit my reviews to just food, otherwise, I'd never get my work done. BUT, this place warrants an extinguished honor, because it IS TRULY INCREDIBLE. It's quite the find, and very unique to the Bay Area.
For people who like only bars, this is definitely not your scene. The music's too loud to foster any normal conversation. However, if you are the type to express yourself through dance, then you will LOVE this place. And if you need a few rounds to get yourself buzzin' enough to hit the dance floor, MAKE SURE YOU BRING CASH! $$
Their mash-up concert events are very popular, so it gets very very crowded! Buy your tickets ahead of time online, even though there's a extra $3 service charge (which makes it a total of $18), so you can cut the line. It's worth it.
There's an upstairs loft, a place you can watch all the action downstairs, where a stage proudly displays all the attention whores showing off their moves.
The crowd is liberal and TONS OF FUN! I've been to a lot of clubs in SF (Roe, Atmosphere, Medjool, Temple, Infusion, Slide), but unlike any other club, the crowd here has almost none of the urban ghetto groups that you'd usually find at a hip hop nightclub. In fact, you'd find nerds, homosexuals, punks, along with all the beautiful young adults there. Everyone was so friendly and inclusive, I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. Everyone's down to have fun, no snooty girls, no creepy men, and very casual.
At 12AM, they always have some sort of performance. This last time, they had an aerial show, where a girl perform sexy, gymnastic stunts on a ROPE! I mean, performances by dance crews are overdone, but this is new! Great display of variety and talent.
Music starts off with a concert, which performers sing popular mashups. Later in the night, the DJ spins mashups of oldies, top 40s, trance/house, and hip hop. I felt a new high with every new song that came on. Usually, such a high would diminish as you get comfortable with the flow of the recognized song, BUT the DJ mixes every song with ANOTHER amazing song (almost like the invention of peanut butter and jelly- one would not normally think such contrasting tastes: salty and sweet, would go so together; but together, it is truly PURE JOY!). Hence, all night at Bootie= ECSTASY! -
Review from James S.
San Francisco, CA
8/14/2011
This was one of the most interesting experiences I have had at a club in a long time. I went here on the 8th anniversary night on August 13th 2011. The live mash-up music here rocked. If you love live music, you have to check this out. It was like watching a live Rocky Horror Picture show and the band played a lot of great songs.
There were two separate rooms: the big room where the live band was playing and the the small room where the DJ was. They were both really cool and it felt like there were two clubs right next to each other.
The crowd here is mixed between gay and straight people. Some of the gays come dressed in costume or drag. There were plenty of attractive straight women though so if you are a straight male, you will have a fun time on the dance floor.
Note: Get here before 10 because the price goes up after. The one bad thing about this place is that it is cash only but they have an ATM next to the bar. -
Review from Alex G.
8/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Super fun place to go! Feels very underground and the place is full of hipsters and cool kids. The music is amazing. NOT top 40 but rather a mashup of house and hip hop alike. The place was packed, everyone was shoulder to shoulder. Do not go to this place if you want an ordinary club. If you're looking for a music venue with loud music, intense crowd, and sweaty fun all over the place, then this is the place for you.
The crowd? People who swing all ways come to this place so don't discriminate. There's no dress code. People wear costumes, masks, or almost nothing at all.
There are 2 dancefloors and a balcony to look down at the madness. I think I found my new favorite club. Uniquely brilliant.....brings out the cultural of SF.
*Minus 1 star for $9 mixed drinks -
Review from Kathy Y.
San Jose, CA
8/21/2011
Testing... 1, 2, 3.... oh, ok. I think my hearing is back to normal.
Had my ears ringing all day long after last night. All I know was the DJ in his white tighty whities had some awesome mashups. Had us dancing all night long!
Downside, I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS AN ALL CASH PLACE FOR DRINKS! Also, I kept finding myself in a long line to wait for the bathroom. Just had to keep dancing even in line to keep my mind off having to pee. Too bad there's a cover of $15 too. -
Review from Daisy J.
San Francisco, CA
7/16/2011
It's definitely a place I would bring friends from outside SF to experience "SF culture".
This is not a place to wear 5 inch heels and bandage dresses... people just wear jeans and sneakers. Also, don't wear nice clothes to this place... it'll all get ruined from everyone's sweat around you.
Lots of gay people openly making out and grinding on one another. Doesn't bother me, but if you're not from SF, it may be surprising to you to see such open displays of affection.
There is no need to stand or dance at bootie SF. People are packed like Sardines, so basically people keep bumping and grinding into you so you're forced to stand up.
I would go again once in a while, but definitely too much for a regular visit. -
Review from Irene L.
6/27/2011
BOOTIE SF! I LOVE YOU!
I came here for my friend's birthday and it was one of the best Saturdays I've had in awhile! The crowd is awesome -- energetic and not pretentious. No drama, just HAPPY people! The bartenders are friendly and generous with the amount of alcohol poured. The bouncers here are really nice too - they saw that my friend was super drunk, but they didn't kick her out. Instead, he gave her a bottle of water and let her chill out. The mash-ups are amazing and my girls and I danced all night long! I'll be back.. for sure!
Note: The bathrooms look like jail bathrooms, i.e. no toilet seats so be prepared to bust a squat! Bar is cash only. Decent parking. -
Review from Kevin F.
Brooklyn, NY
6/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Ah, Bootie... you are a San Francisco original. Led by a fiery genderbending little man and his also-dj every-woman girlfriend, this party is nothing if not a reliable place to go knowing you're going to have a great time.
This is one of the very few SF parties that brings the sense of theater to nightlife that can be found in places like NYC. People in costumes, strange performances, live music... you're going to get a show here. For a night you belong to a different world outside of your own. (It sounds really cheesey, but it's something I've always missed in SF)
The only negative is that the place fills up to the gills every week. If the back room DJ is good, that's the place to hide out while you wait for the masses to fade. Otherwise, it's best to arrive around 12:30 to wait for some room to get your dance on.
Don't ever change, Bootie.
(I tried to keep this review about Bootie -- please see my DNA Lounge review for my thoughts on the venue.) -
Review from Juan Miguel S.
Fairfield, CA
9/12/2011
Great place nice music. Love the crowd. People here were just fun as hell. Great time.
Cash only, drinks were a bit pricy. I would suggest grabbing a margarita or two at the latin american club before heading here. -
Review from Amy D.
5/18/2011
I never thought I'd say this about a dance club, but...
I love Bootie and I would definitely go again
(even with the $15 ticket price and 3 blocks I had to walk in the rain-- that's a big deal)!
To the hot white guy in a sports coat and glasses who kissed me upstairs after taking a picture before my best friend dragged me away on 5/14, if you see my review, message me! Want to get a drink sometime? -
Review from Dumitru E.
San Francisco, CA
5/21/2011
Bootie might just be that unicorn of night club parties as far as I am concerned. Basically, every week-end I am scrambling for an excuse *not* to go there and so far I haven't been entirely successful in avoiding that place. I can't say I'm complaining though!
So, where do I start? First, the music is just smashing. It's a mix of old-school pop/rock stuff and your latest Gaga stuff; the key word is "mix". The mash-ups are typically very well executed and while some do repeat from week to week, they do have an amazingly large variety. Second, the crowd: no one comes there to show off, everyone is there to have fun, enjoy themselves and dance like there's no tomorrow. I cannot emphasize how refreshingly normal (by SF standards) the vast majority of the people going to Bootie are. You've got your mix of out of town friends, bachelorette parties, tattooed heavy-metal-looking people, guys in drag, lesbian couples, gay couples, the ironic moustache types, Ramones fans, software engineers, etc.
What you don't have is douchy-popped-up-collar types from that place that starts with an "M" and ends with "arina" :)
Drinks are OK and not very expensive ($7 or $9), cover is $8 before 10pm and $15 after. If you want your visit to be a little more special, go on a night where the house band Smash-up Derby is playing (once or twice a month, check out the website for the schedule). I have noticed that the crowd is a little wilder than usual on those nights ;-) -
Review from Cindy C.
San Luis Obispo, CA
7/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
I fell in love with this place the moment they played Rebecca Black's "Friday"
This not a typical club where girls get dressed up in painful heels and creepy guys scope out the dance floor. People here are just out to have a good time dancing! Sure, there is only one bathroom, and you sometimes get pushed around on the dance floor, but just relax! It is what it is, and when you get over those small things, the place is awesome. The crowd is very diverse, and everyone is friendly. There is also no dress code, resulting in some people even dressed in costume. I've come here in Chucks, which is great when dancing till 3 in the morning =)
There's an $8 cover charge that increases to $15 after 10 (or 11? I forget), but either way it's worth it. Come early and just chill with some drinks at one of the 4 bars first, or show up later and dance dance dance! I've always had a great time here. -
Review from Cecile S.
San Francisco, CA
7/17/2011
Bootie SF has really great dance music. This really was a big highlight of the night. I came late, about 12:30 am so the cover was $15. I got the mixed drink special drink for $7. All the music was fast paced and you can totally dance to it. No slow music for people to make out too, although there were plenty of people doing it. I liked how there is a mix of people. Its very casual, but there are also people dressed up. Wear whatever you want there, no one is gonna care. People danced how they wanted too. Everyone was just there to have fun with their friends.
The only thing I didn't like was that the venue was really small. People were kinda squished and bumping into each other. People didn't seem to like to use the coat check, they were all carrying it around and hitting people with it. -
Review from Michael C.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 4/4/2011 4 Check-ins Here
This is the best time in the City. Whenever friends are in town, we go to Bootie. Every friend says the same thing, "Oh my god!" None (I've brought five different out-of-town guests who have been in every NYC, LA, and Vegas scene) have seen anything like Bootie.
The vibe is fantastic. My "conflict management" skills aren't the greatest, so I avoid places where the brosephs and wannabes bump into and mean mug everyone....because then you gotta do what you gotta do.
Everyone at Bootie represents the best of San Francisco. I've never been personally involved in any drama, and I haven't even witnessed any of the usual club-going nonsense. If someone bumps into you, it's all apologies and politeness. People, in other words, to go Bootie to have fun rather than flex nuts.
The mash-ups must work like a dog whistle to SF's club-going underbelly, as none remain long in the venue.
Check this place out if you want to have the best time ever in the City. If you're a club skank, walking herpe, or other associated undesireable: Go to one of the dozens of other clubs that cater to your kind.1 Previous Review:
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12/27/2010
Best of Bootie 2010 is now available on the Bootie website.
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Review from Joy X.
San Francisco, CA
11/16/2011
$8 before 10, $15 after. Expect a line staying at 9:30.
Great mashup music, with an eclectic mission/soma crowd
