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Party Earth Review A haute hangout dedicated to the appreciation of acclaimed champagne and wine, Bubble Lounge makes for a date-worthy destination during the week before transitioning to a packed dance scene on weekends. French doors along... ... read full review
714 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
MUNI F Line: The Embarcadero & Broadway
415-434-4204
Tu–Th 5:30pm–midnight, F 5pm–2am, Sa 6:30pm–2am
Downtown / Financial District, San Francisco –
A haute hangout dedicated to the appreciation of acclaimed champagne and wine, Bubble Lounge makes for a date-worthy destination during the week before transitioning to a packed dance scene on weekends.
French doors along the saffron-colored façade open onto a large open-plan space, with soft couches and luscious loungers running down either side toward the shimmering mirror-backed bar in back.
Exposed brick, wine racks, and deep-red velvet curtains account for much of the elegant décor, a perfect backdrop for the dapper business types and chic groups of ladies who sift and swirl their way through one of the 300+ bottles offered, while trendy couples sip champagne cocktails over caviar and crème brûlée.
Although the venue is usually a chill retreat, Fridays and Saturdays are the gem of the joint party-wise, when the nights start early with cool jazz, samba, or other live acts (Fridays only), followed by Top 40 and hip-hop DJs spinning in the subterranean lounge space.
Also called the Krug Room, the downstairs touts a second bar and small dance floor, which gets packed fast with pretty young things getting sweaty to the louder beats.
Despite the crowds downstairs, a mellower vibe usually survives on the main floor, so guests can escape back upstairs to vie for a sofa when they feel a need for conversation.
Part cave-like club and part fashionable hideaway, Bubble Lounge’s disconnected atmosphere might seem a bit bizarre. But like stinky bleu cheese and sweet dessert wine, they go together perfectly.
Check out Champagne Buzz on Wednesdays, when they feature three sparkling wines and/or champagnes and bartenders discuss the varietals’ history and production. Also, every Friday features Tiny Bubbles, when BL celebrates specific champagne by offering a discounted bottle, teaming it up with a delicious dessert, and serving it all on a silver platter. Check their calendar to stay in the loop.
Dapper executives, chic couples, champagne and wine connoisseurs, uptown girls, yuppies, a younger, trendy party crowd downstairs, mid-20s to 40s+.
Live music from jazz to samba to other live acts on Fridays from 6–9pm in the main room.
DJ spins mostly Top 40 and mash-ups after 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Champagne Buzz on Wednesdays features three sparkling wines and/or champagnes with discussions about their history and production.
Small selection of bites meant to complement the drinks, including cheese plates, salads, caviar, and paninis. Happy Hour Tu–Th 5:30–7:30pm, F 5–7pm.
There’s no cover charge, but much of the upstairs is given over to reservations on busy Friday and Saturday nights.
Private rooms downstairs available for rental.
No cover charge. Small plates $4–$13, grilled sandwiches $13–$15, salads $10–$13, oysters, shrimp, caviar and calamari $12–$38, cheese selections $16–$22, dessert $8–$30, party platters $55–$65.
Wine $10–$14/glass or $40–$56+/bottle, dessert wine $10–$22/glass or $50–$60/bottle, champagne $11–$40+/glass or $50–$500+/bottle, tasting flights $30–$40, cocktails $11–$13, cognacs and scotches $12–$45+. Champagne Buzz $40 at door, includes nibbles.
Smart chic: blazers, pressed shirts, suits, button-downs, little black dresses, heels. Dress code enforced and at doorman’s discretion.
Friday and Saturday nights after 10pm for the dance scene downstairs, earlier in the night for a little pre-gaming before hitting a club.
Bocadillos (710 Montgomery Street) is a trendy tapas joint with a more extensive menu and a not-so-shabby wine list of its own.
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