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Harlot

3 star rating
based on 656 reviews

Categories: Lounges, Dance Clubs, Venues & Event Spaces  [Edit]

Neighborhood: SOMA
46 Minna St
(between 1st St & 2nd St)
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-1077
Hours:

Wed-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Sat. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Parking:
Street
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Good for Groups:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
No
Music:
DJ
Best Nights:
Thu, Fri, Sat
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Coat Check:
Yes

656 reviews for Harlot

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"Like any sexy harlot it was tart with a hint of honeyed sweetness." (in 73 reviews)
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"Great work Martel and Nabiel." (in 9 reviews)
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"Cow skin couches, leather miniwalls, antler chandeliers." (in 15 reviews)
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Elite '09

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Victor C.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
11/19/2009

If I had to wait in line... I probably would not come again.

Why? Because I do not like to wait in line, and I like to pretend I'm too cool for school, and should be escorted in by a personal VIP host.

Some have said this place has a "LA/Vegas vibe" to it... which isn't a bad thing, unless you're a fugly.

The one time I came here, I quite enjoyed myself... accessibility to the bar as not a major issue, the dance floor was packed, I didn't have to wait in long line for the bathroom, and the music was dance-able... it didn't feel very sausage-fest to me, but then again, I wasn't on the prowl either.

I give this place 4-stars because I had a good time, didn't have to wait in line, and I got to drink as much as I wanted to... if you didn't experience all three, you may knock off a star (or two).

That is all.

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Megan L.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
Updated - 11/2/2009 1 photo

Ok, came here for Halloween cuz it was free to get in....definately a white bar, thought it might have just been that first time I was here, nope, even with costumes on, I could see everyone but my friends and I were white.

And what the hell is with the bouncers, they were letting in a ratio of 4 guys to 1 girl.....isn't it suppose to be the other way around?? Was definately a sausage fest. This bar is kinda out of my way, so there's a very good chance I'll never go back. What can I say, I like diversity.

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  • 4 star rating
    10/23/2009

    So I came here with a couple girlfriends on a friday night but had never heard of it before. We… Read more »

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Maria D.

Oakland, CA

3 star rating
10/29/2009

This is reason number one why I should never go somewhere without first reading Yelp.  Two-way mirror in the bathroom, WTF!  a) someone or a sign should warn you of that before going into the bathroom b) people who have been drinking don't pay attention to signs so maybe....just don't do it!  

Can't provide the most accurate review because this night was a forget-my-life level of alcohol consumption.  We came here after another event and got right in and then decided on table service after a round or two.  The good treatment may have been due to the fact that we were all couples and dressed up.

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raquel t.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
11/20/2009

This place is alright. It's a decent size and has an upstairs  for people with bottle service and another bar.  The music wasn't bad but it can get pretty packed so it can get hard to walk around. Apparently the night I was there my friend recognized an NBA player named something or other, I don't follow sports so I didn't really care.

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Elite '09

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Ashley H.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
11/15/2009

I like the "trees" it makes the place have a nice little ambiance. The music started off pretty good but like alot of clubs around 1:30 am they play only house so you know it is time to start to wind down. It is pretty dressy and nice older crowd. I would probly go back again soon.

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Robert U.

South San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
10/24/2009

Harlot is the worst club in SF. The bouncers wouldn't let my friend and I in because we were male. Later my friend on guest list couldn't get us in because you can't have male +1's.  Finally got in on guestlist for another friend's table service. Still however the sincere lack of respect made it so unpleasant. I will never go back again. Harlot, if you want people to spend their money show people a little more respect!  Total waste of time. Next time start a club in LA of you want to act elitist.

Also to add. I know that there have been allegations of discrimination at this club.  Just to add to the list. My friend and I were, respectively, African and Asian American.

I feel that any club that discriminates, whether based on gender (male) or based on race, should not be frequented.  While I am unaware of Harlot's internal policies, I have to say that tonight, an African American man and an Asian man were turned away multiple times by very rude bouncers.

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Donna M.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
11/15/2009

Attracts a douchebag/bitchy pretentious crowd.    

Interior is nicely designed, but the space was small.

DJ was terrible--worst part was he mixed a TI song with some random house beat.

Thank god I was drunk but when you're this aware of how bad a club is when you're drunk, this means it's a pretty damn bad club.

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Elite '09

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Abigail T.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
10/27/2009

Heyyyy!!!!! I really liked this place.  

Bouncers super friendly....to me anyway.  Always nice to experience when out and about in a 'foreign' city.

Caught Fred Everything at this well-decorated, clean spot.  Bartenders were friendly.  Good sized dancefloor in conjunction w/ the size of the lounge (never seemed empty or overcrowded).

Smoking area could be a little better ventilated.  I know it's a smoking area, but still.

Great place to start OR end your night.

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Elite '09

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Sunil R.

Union City, CA

3 star rating
10/25/2009

I liked that this place had folks who were mostly over 25 and the guy:girl ratio is pretty even. So pretty mellow, did not feel like a fight was going to break out any minute. Might be a result of the screening that they do at the entrance. I saw them turn away quite a few folks at the door.

Another advantage is that they don't charge cover. It is pretty cozy in here but the dance floor could be bigger. The smoking room bugged me since the smoke leaks out. Another thing I did not like is the music. Tonight, it felt like all the songs had the same beat! Every 5-6 songs, they would throw in a oldie like Thriller. I would go here more often if only the music was better!

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Ally S.

San Mateo, CA

2 star rating
10/16/2009

I was definitely not impressed. The DJ was lame, the boys were fug, but the drinks were strong and the blow up doll was there.

I lost my credit card there though, and they wouldn't even tell me if it was there, they said I had to go to the bar just to ask if they had it. Rude!

Plus they have a 2 way mirror into the girls bathroom so that people can see you doing your makeup. Or possibly adjusting your stockings. Awwwkwaaaaard.

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Elite '09

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derik p.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
9/30/2009

It's a bit annoying really, but whether you're a 'hot' item or not, male or female, rich or poor, I don't think anyone would ever deny that Harlot is doing their best to act as if they were in LA on Sunset when it comes to the door entry.  Even if you're one of the 'chosen ones' to get past the ID checkers, you probably witnessed some poor schlep at the door getting denied or forced to wait in line (for an unusual amount of time) with almost no one ahead of you.  So regardless, unless you are at least one of (or more likely a combination of) the following - Hi...you'll be known as 'Schlep' here.

* Female
* Beautiful (subjective I know)
* Rich

This time was no different.  We even came early to get 'stamped' so we wouldn't fall victim too.  We were the first people there.  When the door guy finally got around to us, he asked, "Is it just the three of you tonight?"  We replied yes and that we were meeting a birthday celebrant here.  The guy damn near flipped - "Wait, do you have bottle service?!"  We said 'no' and asked if there was a problem.  He said, "Yes, especially if you have 20 people showing up."  Our jaws almost dropped in disbelief  - especially in this economy...you want to segregate?!  We told him 6 girls will be here after dinner if that's ok.  He proceeded to grant us entry.  Twenty of us showing up unannounced like this must have had questionable belong at such an upscale 'public venue' like Harlot.  Wow.

Harlot only gets an average of 3 stars on Yelp yet the place remains seemingly popular.  I've been here a few times prior to this one always hoping that it will get better.  The only reason I was here this time because a good friend was having a 'thirty something' birthday and chose Harlot for her celebratory baptismal because she's never been there.  

It's really a decent spot once you get in - but the stink of 'pretentious club' looms all about the outer perimeter...

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Volkan S.

Long Beach, CA

4 star rating
10/23/2009

Looking for a place to spend the late night hours, we hit this spot upon a recommendation from a friend. She had said it was the closest spot to LA she could find in SF. I wasn't too thrilled to go to a place that resembles LA spots but wifey wanted to give it a try and so we did.

Interior was really nice with enough light and a nice ambiance with all the decor. The place was pretty empty as we got in but got filled with a nice crowd of people by 11pm. The DJ got in at around this time and the music started picking up. The DJ was one of the best I had listened in mixing old school with new stuff. Too bad, their website doesn't list his name on their calendar.

We stayed till around 1:30am and had a lot of fun drinking and dancing. The drinks were pretty good size at a much lower price than LA hence I would consider the pricing moderate.

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Elite '09

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Esther P.

Costa Mesa, CA

2 star rating
9/24/2009

With a group of hot girls, we had no trouble getting in, no need to pay a cover. I could see why though when I got in... empty, slow, boring! The workers there are super friendly even when some girls in my group got extremely toasted, and the decor is very cool- dark, goth, disturbing paintings on the walls but they're rocking it. However, my slutty redhead was TOTALLY watered down, the DJ succccccckkkkkkkkkkkked (the music was truly atrocious and his playlist had to be from 3 years ago), and the crowd is..... the crowd is.

I had a great time because of the ladies I was with, but I don't think I'll be coming back here. The last thing this place needs is watered down drinks. Trust me.

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Elite '09

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Sandra S.

San Pablo, CA

3 star rating
9/28/2009

Interesting place!!!

Let me start off by saying my friends for the first time in my life took me bar/club hopping.  Never have I done it before and only heard about it and saw it on tv.  

Right before going to Harlot we were at John Colins (loved it, check out my review)

The was the complete opposite of John Colins.

Huge ass line out the door with folks waiting to get it.  Luckily my friends had the hook up and we slide right on in :)
When I got inside boy...it was a full on club.  I haven't been in a full on club in YEARS.
The music was playing so damn loud that I could hardly hear anything when I walked out the place.
The bar was soooo damn packed.  It was jammed packed with people.  I can't even count how many times my toes got trampled.  In fact, by the time I got home, I had no polish on my big toe.  LMAO.  That could be a bad thing or a good thing depending on what you're into and what you were trying to accomplish that night.

Totally not my type of setting but I must say it was fun.  The music was surely not my kinda music but I had a great time watching my friends have a great time and watching the other folks jamming to what appeared what their song.  lol

Also, it wasn't quite diverse.  I was surely the only black girl in the place.  

The best thing of the night in that place...OMG...Was this totally HOT guy with an accent was jocking me.  Thank GOD by the time he was shouting his conversation in my ear I hadn't gone deaf yet.  I found out he was from Scotland.  I made a mental note of me having to get to Scotland one day before I die :)  As we were leaving to continue our bar hope I said my goodbye to the Scottish guy.  Unfortunately I didn't get his name cuz I was loosing my hearing by then.  Right as I was going to shake his hand saying nice meeting him, he reached as though he wanted to hug me, no harm done right, so I hugged him, and then...HE KISSED ME.  Dead smack on the lips and seconds later I found myself tongue kissing a stranger!!!! OMG...not only has that never happened to me EVER before but that is the first time I've come remotely that close to even being near a white guy or his lips.  LMAO!!!!

Like I said...Interesting place :)

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Polina P.

San Jose, CA

3 star rating
11/8/2009

Who knew people in there mid 30s and up still like to party in places like this? Peculiar decor with antlers and cow covered couches. Creepy photos on the walls and even creepier alley outside of the place. Drinks were delicious and the music was a fun mix of 80s stuff and top 40s stuff.

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Maureen H.

Santa Clara, CA

1 star rating
9/6/2009

Do NOT go here. We reserved a table and the douchebag guy at the door said nobody else on our guest list could come except the 12 people who were with us at that moment. We were expecting a lot more people to join us. Why bother having a guest list when they will not honor it. I had a few friends who were already inside and they said the place was empty?!
Why turn down business? We were dressed pretty sharp so I wasn't sure what the problem was. There was about 15 guys standing outside telling us they wouldn't let them in either.
And to top it off the douchebag was giving us the worst attitude. Since when does standing outside of a club with a clipboard give you a right to be an asshole?

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JESSICA S.

Pleasanton, CA

3 star rating
10/12/2009

This is one of my fave clubs in SF. Getting in can be a hassle as you have to be "hand picked" to get in. So you may wait awhile if you dont "personally" know the door guy. But once your'e in, it can be worth it. The people are very attractive, the music is good, the bartenders are cool, but the dance floor is a bit small. I suggest getting bottle service, pricey but worth having your own are to sit and lounge. Ive been to EVERY club in the city including after hours. I recommend this place but be prepared to wait in line.
If you can afford it get a VIP table!

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karen s.

Daly City, CA

4 star rating
11/6/2009

It was my first time coming here last night, and I must say, I had a blast!  A friend of mine was hosting the event, so we had no problems getting in on her list :) The bartenders are all very nice and the crowd seemed pretty cool as well.  I'm not sure what the other review about the two-way mirrors is about, because I didn't see anything of that sort while I was there yesterday.  Perhaps they changed it?  Anyway, I would love to come back here again!

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Elite '09

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Jennifer C.

San Diego, CA

1 star rating
9/21/2009

So came here on a Saturday night to meet a cpl friends - it was list only.  we got in after the "list guy" made a stink about my bf's t-shirt.  The list guy was wearing a zip up heather grey sweatshirt...  uumm ok
So we get inside and the place is packed and tiny.
Mostly dudes and not the good kind - lol
DJ was playing random top forty "hip-hop" and rock music from 5-10 years ago.  We had a buzz goign from dinner so made the most of it and got our boogie on long enough to each have a cocktail, but then high-tailed it as soon as were were done.  Thank goodness we didn't pay to get in there.

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Madhu P.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
9/3/2009

Very dissappointing. This place used to be a hot spot two years ago and I came so much that I actually have a Harlot sticker on my license.

Never throw a party here, they like to rip people off. We spent $600 on a table for two bottles only to have our friends turned away at the door. Ironically, if they DID NOT mention they were with our party, then they could get in. If they DID mention they were with our party, they were sent away after we hit our 10 person quota.

Ridiculous. If you're going to a party here, don't tell them you are on their guest list. I do wish they were nicer, I have recommended this place to a lot of friends.

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Julie W.

Bronx, NY

3 star rating
9/17/2009

Soooo I'm not a HUGE club person, but this is where everyone was headed to that night so being that I was on vacation I gave it a go and to my astonishment I dont really have any complaints.  It was super fast and easy to get in, the bouncer was so nice and it wasn't ridiculously packed which is always a relief especially since we were there on a saturday night. The dance floor isn't too large (but there is a VIP section on top) I guess for more dancing, I wanna get up there next time.... I cant give any info on drinks since I was the DD that night, but I heard they were a bit pricey.  Non the less it was a very chill, no stress club and I wouldn't mind going again.

oh wait. DUH the music was amazing-- top hits, old school hits from 8th grade like TLC and they even mixed in oldies from the big bopper!

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Kelly O.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
9/19/2009

Harlot gets two stars for a variety of reasons:

1. It is overpriced and crowded.
2. I went there and they over charged me by $5, called them left a polite message what this was concerning and requested a call back. Waited 5 days, with no responce from them I was forced to open up a dispute with my CC company.
3. Besides the billing error I've never had bad services, but I've never had good service. To me the seem mediocre at best.

It earned its second star for carrying St. George Absinthe.

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Elite '09

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Denise Q.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
Updated - 9/20/2009

If you bring in 11 girls and 2 guys, you don't have to wait in line, pay cover and you can go upstairs to the VIP.  Also the bouncers are really friendly towards you.  But that typically is a given at any club in San Francisco.  

Still, the music here is good, at least to me, since I recognize it and can therefore dance to it.  VIP is fun, being upstairs and being able to move around with ease, but in all reality, all the action is downstairs on the dance floor.

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  • 4 star rating
    9/15/2008

    How can I not like a place where everyone is good looking?  

    Sexy New York-y vibe bar?  YUP

    Dance… Read more »

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Elite '09

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Kenny J.

San Jose, CA

3 star rating
9/22/2009

I came here with a few friends since one of our friends just moved into the Infinity. We came with 50/50 guys/girls and were able to get in without cover or too much fuss.

The decor is best part. It looks like a club that might be part of Versailles, except a little more modern. There are a chandeliers hanging from the super tall ceiling, interesting paintings everywhere (although the one in the back by the dance floor is kinda creepy), and a little VIP area on the second floor to spy on people.

It was really crowded though, and totally packed with Euro trash guys clearly looking for some easy American girls. A lot of the guys were very pushy too. The music was kinda random, it was some 80s stuff when we got in, weird remixed tracks later, and finally some songs we actually knew. The dance floor is kinda small, but it's nice there's some seating and small benches adjacent to the floor to rest a bit or put your drink down.There was a bachelorette party there that night, and I think they took up probably a third of the dance floor.

I would probably come again, but wouldn't go out of my way. I definitely wouldn't pay cover to get in. I'm getting too old to be hangin at the club too often anyways. ;)

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Roxanne V.

El Macero, CA

2 star rating
11/13/2009

Went here for one of the first stops of our bachelorette's party bus last Saturday.  We were 12 girls with 2 guys (yes, weird for a bachelorette party, but due to some flakers, we had to bring the headcount back up).    The security guy/host was pretty rude and yelled as us "HEY! GIRLS! STOP YELLING AND GET IN LINE AND TAKE YOUR IDs OUT!"... Girls are usually pretty loud and giggle-y ...especially when in big groups.  OK?! sheesh man. SORRY for being excited and having fun! ugh. Then they wouldn't let the two guys who were with us in because they weren't on the guestlist so we offered to pay.  They wouldn't take it. Eventually (I don't know how), the two guys were in and said the guy gave the money back to them rudely. another UGH! haha. As far as inside, the dance floor is pretty small... not much space to move and the bar is pretty small... I think there was an upstairs, but that was for "VIP" (not sure).  We left after 30-40 minutes of lame-ness. Music wasn't that great.  I wouldn't recommend any of my friends to come to this place. Boo.

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Elite '09

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Vince S.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
9/6/2009

Me and some fierce friends headed over to this place to enjoy a brief night of dancing.  We were a little apprehensive when we realized that our destination was nestled away in an alley way.  It was just a little creepy.

To our pleasure, there was no cover charge and it was quick and easy to enter into the club.  However....once we got inside...we realized that the website description and the hype from other people was SOOO not up to par.  I would've probably noticed all the details if there was actually some LIGHT up in there, but all I really noticed were the antler chandeliers and some naked woman painting.  

The drinks were expensive!!! $20 for two drinks?!?!  

Anyway, I was REALLY pleased with the DJ.  It got us on the dance floor, and we stayed there (well...there isn't really any other option unless you have reservations) for the whole time we were there.  The music was great; mixing those hyphy tunes with even a little Journey! Awesome!

Overall, it's just okay.  But with the right people, I'm sure you can make it great. Definitely one of the better straight bars/clubs I've been to in the city.  And OF COURSE...I found the only other gay boys inside the club...it's like we gravitate to each other.

Oh well....meet me at the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow??

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Amy B.

Belmont, CA

4 star rating
9/17/2009

Been here a few times. After work for happy hour and a few times later in the evenings. All in all, I can fairly say I've never had a bad time here. The bartenders pour the drinks stiff most of the time and the music is alright.  It's not the biggest place in the world and the whole bathroom situation is a little awkward because it's attached to a hotel so basically you exit in the back of the place through a velvet curtain and are hit with blaring fluorescent lighting which is a total buzz kill and then a usually rude bouncer type guy making you head directly to the bathroom and not hang out in this awkward lobby/entry way for the hotel.

In conclusion, go to Harlot, preferably for happy hour when you won't get blinded by the hall lights if you have to pee or.... just don't have to pee!

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Stacey L.

San Francisco, CA

2 star rating
9/19/2009

I have very mixed opionions about this place.  It's really a hit or miss.  Be sure to have back up plans everytime. Here's my last 3 experiences

1) I went with a 50/50 girl to guy ratio we were let right in (8 of us total). After about 5 minutes we walked right out because the average age of the crowd was 40+

2) 100% girls and we were let right in and had a blast.  great music, great crowd .  we couldn't have asked for more

3) We went straight here after dinner with 50/50 girl to guy ratio to just grab some quick drinks, they let 2 girls of the 6 of us in.  The rest had to wait outside for 20 min when there was NO ONE else inside?!?!?

My recommendation: John Colins right across the way.

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Jaime L.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
7/24/2009

A few months ago, I wouldn't have batted my eyelashes twice at a chance for free drinks; I had no rent and a stressed out work environment that enabled me to rationalize my sporadic drinking habits, because they almost never happened.

I made a special reservation for WWDC in the beginning of June, as I am a total nerd and love them just as much as I love to play video games/WoW. Beau G. asked if I wanted to crash their parties for free booze and possible appetizers, which just added to how awesome this all was. I'm not an iPhone application developer, but dammit I will drink like one.

On the first night, Monday, Harlot hosted a big party. Beau and I got in, no cover, received drinks and went upstairs to observe all the geeks and nerds that either tried hitting on girls or spoke excitedly of various technologies. I guess you could say we were nerd-watching.

Other than the fact that it's an alright space, I'd much more prefer it for a cocktail party for a wedding or something, because at least then you can control the amount of sweaty individuals invading your personal space...good LORD it was hot in there. Not just because of the gorgeous bartenders, but let's just remember that: enclosed spaces + people who more than likely haven't showered in a week = bad.

Then I walked into the smoking area to get some fresh air, borrowed a cigarette from an unsuspecting, obviously unlucky guy, and left.

That unlucky guy later turned into being my boyfriend. See what smoking does to you? It's not just your health you should be worried about anymore! You'll start dating crazy women!

3 stars.

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Jazmine S.

South San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
7/27/2009

NEVER been in before and most likely never will. My brother in law set up a party for my sister at this place. We went to dinner at MoMo's and we were supposed to come here after. When we got to the door they said they weren't letting anyone else in anymore. Though my brother in law reserved 2 tables. Then they changed their mind saying that only girls could come in and if guys wanted to come in they would have to be paired up with a girl or girls. A few seconds later they said that no one was allowed in even though we had a guest list too and TABLES. Since they wouldn't accomodate our party though they still charged my brother in law $150 we ended up going to the sports bar around the corner and had way more fun there!

This isn't freaking Vegas....i don't understand when all of a sudden going to a club/loung became so elite! I'll stick with bars if that's the case.

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Brenna C.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
9/4/2009

Thank you Harlot,

For no cover charge

For awesome go-go dancers

For supplying me with a plethora of cute guys to buy my friends and I drinks

For playing some of the best hip hop tunes and allowing me to shake my ass all night on the dance floor like it's nobody's business

You rock!

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Brian N.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
9/1/2009

*This review is strictly for the VIP area*

I know that if you're a dude, and you didn't buy a VIP area, chances are you got rudely turned away by the doorman. I think it's lame for any SF club to be pretentious, but with a space this small, I kind of understand, and appreciate the discretion.

But I digress. VIP area is perfect for a small group party who wants to keep to themselves in a fairly upscale setting. It's not LA or NY, but it's solid for SF. Nothing but top shelf service, from the VIP coordinator to the busboy who personally retrieved several nicotine-addicted people in my group cigarettes. That was impressive. The night was a drunken haze, so I can't comment on the caliber of the crowd...and I was almost never down on the main level - I just know it wasn't LA/NY level, but as aforementioned, this is SF. Music got better as the night went on. Taking off a point for not having the fireplace on in the upstairs mezzanine. That would've been nice. $250 for top shelf liquor (keep in mind, 1 liter bottles)

In summary, if you got a VIP spot in the mezzanine, and you're with a small group of good friends, I don't see how you cannot have a good time at this place.

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Laurel S.

Walnut Creek, CA

4 star rating
9/10/2009

Harlot's kinda magical. When the combination of company and conversation is just right, you can lose yourself in the seductive glow of this place. It's swanky in an sexy, underground speak-easy kind of way, but it's definitely at its best when it's not too crowded. The drinks are nice (nothing too stellar, but they do the trick and hey--who doesn't enjoy having your drink mixed by a hot girl in a corset?!) And the vibe (and a few easy-to-sip drinks) will seduce you into the comfort of intimacy. Be forwarned that drinking here might lead you to divulging your darkest secrets to new-found friends, or sharing a suprisingly sexy but unexpected kiss.

It's a great place for an after work drink (I've bonded with many a co-worker here) or to get the party started with a group of friends (we went here as the first stop on our bachelor/bachelorette party bus) and took over the VIP seating area in a plethora of sexy drunken fun. As long as you bring your own crowd, your own makeout partner--or at least your own conversation to the mix, you're guaranteed a sinfully awesome time.

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ishtar p.

San Pablo, CA

1 star rating
10/12/2009

that place sucks and I will never go back.  Barbacks who wish they were bartenders was very rude.  I ended up cussing everyone out and out the door I went.  They do not have a full bar by the way either!!!!!

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DAvid G.

San Jose, CA

3 star rating
8/2/2009

I was here about a month ago and I liked the ambiance of the place. Only problem was, I didn't like the DJ. I can lie and say he was good but his mixes weren't  good at all and just because I was drinking and dancing doesn't mean that I can't tell if the DJ is good. I'm there to have fun and I'm not letting the DJ ruin my night.

The staff there were genuinely friendly and helpful. They came by and made sure if you were finished with your drink they were going to take the empty glass. I actually like the fact they wanted to keep their place clean.

If it wasn't for the DJ I would have given this place 4 stars easily but who mixes in old tv show themes into their music? His mixing was bad. Dude, you're mixing was just plain bad.

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Gary L.

San Francisco, CA

1 star rating
6/28/2009

This pretentious little club thinks it's something it ain't.

They say it's guest list only... on a case-by-case basis.  That's a load of horseshit!

Tried to go here twice.  

Once, I was let in.  The interior is done up really well and succeeds at creating a 'sexy' vibe.  A lot of hot women, a lot of guys with chest hair popping out of the top of their striped shirts. As I stood outside with/waiting for friends, I watched the asshole bouncer turn away group after group of people, male and female alike. What a fucking buzzkill.

The other time, I was denied.  I can't blame them for their little guy/girl ratio-fixing policy, but really - who does this benefit?  If a group of 5 attractive girls aren't going to go in because you won't let their lone guy friend in with them... uh, that doesn't make any sense to me.  Besides, we all know that women don't pay for their drinks - they find chump guys to.  And if you keep the chumps out, who's paying for all that alcohol?

If you're a girl and you want to get in, hike up that dress.  If you're a guy and you want to get in, when they let your hot female friend in - hold her hand.  But I wouldn't bother anyway... this place is WACK.

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Luis Q.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
8/2/2009

I came here for a friends Birthday Party on a Saturday about a month and a half ago and I had a blast! They had VIP Service so we got seated right by the dance floor. I have actually been having dreams of coming back here because I just loved the music. I always love it when DJ's mash and mix songs together. The DJ was playing a lot of my favorite music and putting an electronic feel to it. I loved it and me and my friends all had a great time here.

The club isn't that big but I like the Dance Floor area and it got busy early and stayed busy for pretty much the whole night!

I also like the decor, their are lots of fancy chairs and couches which is always a big plus in my book. I love clubs with nice comfortable couches. For some reason I always end up lying down on them towards the end of the night! HAHA! The whole feel is very sophisticated with kinda a goth/dark feel to it. I really liked it. I like all the paintings on the walls as well and the way the tables are decorated.

I will be trying to convince my friends to bring me back here, until then I will continue to dream about it.

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chelsey g.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
7/13/2009

Dont remember all that much. But some random chick started making out with me. Wow.

music was pretty good. best if on a guest list and on ecstasy.

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Alina A.

Castro Valley, CA

1 star rating
9/12/2009

Rude bouncers. I came all the way out to the city for a birthday party here and almost didn't get in! I came with my bf and his brother and they said only me and my bf could come in. When asked why, they had no answer. Is it because of the boy-to-girl ratio? No. Is it because you want money for a cover? No. Is he not in dress code? No. Why? Just because they wanted to be jerks.

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Tom R.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
5/31/2009

The first thing I thought when I saw the velvet rope and the sign with just an H on it was pre-tentious.

The interior is black with high ceilings and paintings everywhere, I think they were trying to go for a high class brothel motiff. I did like the big aquarium where you can observe smokers in their natural habitat.

In all seriousness this place is a little too hot, the music is a little too loud, and I thought it was low class the way they ignored us at the bar trying to order while they let clock run out on the happy hour specials.

I had a good time here but mostly because it was full of meetup people, I don't think I'd like it on a normal night.

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