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Blondie’s Bar
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Vibe: Mission Martini Institution | Free Live Music | Neighborhood Bar Meets Dance Floor
Blondie’s Bar brings oversized martinis and live music together on Valencia Street. A Mission fixture since 1991, this women- and family-owned bar moves between neighborhood hangout and lively dance spot, with bluegrass, swing, and salsa giving musicians and dancers their own nights in the room.
Live music is part of Blondie’s weekly rhythm rather than an occasional addition. Bluegrass, traditional jazz, swing, and salsa anchor the live-band side of the calendar, with acts such as the SF Syncopators bringing an old-school jazz sound into an informal bar setting. Live-music nights are free, keeping the experience approachable whether you come for a particular band or stop in while exploring Valencia Street.
The atmosphere changes with the programming: a neighborhood music bar on band nights, a more energetic dance destination when DJs take over. Check the calendar before visiting—the weekend party format is different from the live-music experience.
The signature is the 16-ounce martini, with a menu spanning classic, dirty, and fruit-forward variations. Olives are stuffed in-house, and beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options offer alternatives to the bar’s famously oversized cocktails. This is primarily a drinks-and-music stop rather than a dinner venue; the surrounding stretch of Valencia offers plenty of options for eating before a show.
Purple neon marks the entrance on Valencia Street between 16th and 17th.
Outdoor tables offer a street-side alternative to the action inside.
A back lounge provides another place to settle in beyond the main bar.
Live-music nights are free; Friday and Saturday DJ nights have a cover after 9:30 PM.
The venue is 21+ and accepts cards and cash.
The location is a short walk from 16th Street Mission BART.