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About The B-Side Bar

The B-Side Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar integrated with the SFJAZZ Center, located at 201 Franklin Street in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. This lounge-style venue blends warm ambiance with professional in-house sound, making it ideal for intimate live performances, private corporate events, weddings, and receptions. With flexible, mixed seating to accommodate events, The B-Side Bar delivers a straightforward, no-fuss ticketing and event experience—exactly what you’d expect from someone who has a guy in the know for getting things done.

Whether you’re planning a small concert, a private reception, or a casual dining-and-marfent night, you’ll find The B-Side Bar a convenient and dependable choice. We’ve got you covered from seating flexibility to practical logistics like parking and transit, plus curated partner options for nearby hotels and dining to elevate your visit.

Venue details at a glance: The B-Side Bar offers seating for about 60 guests seated and 65–90 standing on roughly 1,400 square feet, with mixed-style seating to suit different event formats. There is no published seating chart, as arrangements are tailored to each event. Parking options include nearby garages such as the Performing Arts Garage (Grove between Franklin & Gough), Civic Center Plaza Garage, California Parking, and Place 2 Park among others. For easy access, the venue is reachable by Muni and BART, with Civic Center Station within reach and multiple bus routes nearby. Nearby hotel options include Westin St. Francis, Hotel Julian (near SFJAZZ), and Hayes Valley Inn, with affiliate recommendations available for convenient accommodations. For musical programming, expect occasional live events in Jazz LP Lounge formats and private corporate or wedding receptions that benefit from the venue’s intimate vibe and in-house sound system. If you’re looking to secure a private event, or a small, memorable music night, The B-Side Bar is your dependable connection for a smooth, straightforward experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, inside the SFJAZZ Center (B-Side Restaurant & Bar).
  • Capacity: 60 seated, 65–90 standing (1,400 sq ft) with mixed-style seating.
  • Venue type: Full-service restaurant and bar connected to SFJAZZ Center; lounge-style ambiance with in-house sound.
  • Seating chart: No published seating chart; seating is flexible (mixed style) to accommodate events.
  • Parking: Nearby garages include Performing Arts Garage (Grove between Franklin & Gough), Civic Center Plaza Garage, California Parking, Place 2 Park, etc.
  • Transit: Accessible by Muni and BART; close to Civic Center Station and multiple bus routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Westin St. Francis (Union Square area), Hotel Julian (near SFJAZZ), Hayes Valley Inn (Hayes Valley area).
  • Notable events: Private corporate/wedding events and receptions; occasional live music events such as Jazz LP Lounge formats.