Boom Boom Room

Address
1601 Filmore St
San Francisco,CA94115United States Get Directions
Phone 415-673-8000
Website https://boomboomroom.com
Vibe: Funk-Soaked Juke Joint | After-Hours Throwdown | Fillmore Street Institution
The Boom Boom Room sits on Fillmore across from the historic Fillmore Auditorium and has spent decades as one of San Francisco’s essential funk and jam rooms. Owned for years by blues legend John Lee Hooker, the club leans hard into deep-pocket grooves, late-night shows, and after-parties that blur the line between headliner and hang. It’s the spot where local bands, touring players, and surprise guests collide after the main show lets out.
Live Music & Atmosphere
Music here starts early and ends late — funk, soul, jam bands, and New Orleans-inspired sets that run straight through to 2:00 a.m. or later. Expect high-energy crowds, standing-room space up front, and a dance floor that never really empties once the band hits stride. After big Fillmore shows, the room often turns into an unofficial after-party, with players wandering in and sitting in on late sets.
Drinks & Late-Night Vibe
This is a music-first bar with strong pours and a straightforward cocktail list — think whiskey, beer, and simple mixed drinks that can be ordered over a loud band. The small room, low ceiling, and neon-lit bar give it a classic juke joint feel, with posters and memorabilia lining the walls. It’s the kind of place you plan to stop by for just a set or two and walk out of at closing.
Details that define the room
• Focus on funk, soul, and jam bands, local and touring.
• Regular after-parties tied to shows at The Fillmore across the street.
• Music often runs past 2:00 a.m.; ideal for night owls.
• Intimate, low-ceiling room — you’re close to the band no matter where you stand.
• Tickets available online; some nights sell out when big tours are in town.
Categories: Filmore

Events at this venue

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  • William Johnston’s Extravagant Superband

    William Johnston’s Extravagant Superband
    Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul...

    Free

  • THE HUMIDORS and ROB PHILLIPS FUNKtet

    Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Humidors are in their element and absolutely rage on stage. Bursts and washes of B3, punchy horns, chugging percussion, thumping bass, and burning guitar leads all interweave in an infectious polyrhythmic stew. Hailing from Oakland, California, The Humidors have been churning out their own unique brand of party music for over a decade. Combining...

    $15 – $20

  • ROBBY D & THE EFG’s

    ROBBY D & THE EFG’s
    Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    San Francisco! Get yourself off the couch and move it on up to BBR—Robby D and the EFG’s are hitting it hard all night long kicking off at 8:30pm until 1:30am++ If you’re not in the know, Robby D and the EFG’s is a kick ass show! Our style throws blistering renditions of new wave,...

    Free

  • JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT with special guests

    JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT with special guests
    Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint is a San Francisco-based roots rock band known for their obscure covers and rootsy originals that draw from the deep well of classic rock, soul, country, and psychedelic groove. Their sound is a swirling cocktail of Springsteen’s working-class anthems, Bowie’s theatrical edge, and Stevie Wonder’s soulful fire—with a splash of Cheap Trick’s power pop, Lucinda Williams’ grit, and The Band’s rustic storytelling. Whether they’re tearing through...

    Free
Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and cover charges directly with the venue before attending.