Mr. Tipples

Address
39 Fell St
San Francisco, CA 94102 United States Get Directions
Phone (415) 384-9365
Website https://mrtipplessf.com/home-2/

Vibe: Retro Jazz Lounge | Sophisticated & Social | Urban Speakeasy
Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club — often referred to by its full name, Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio — is a centerpiece of the Civic Center jazz scene. It channels the feel of a mid‑century recording studio, blending industrial‑chic details with a warm, retro atmosphere. The room walks a careful line between serious listening space and lively social lounge, making it equally welcoming for deep‑in jazz heads and friends just out for a night in the city.

Live Music & Atmosphere
Music runs nightly with a rotation of top Bay Area players, from straight‑ahead bebop trios to modern, more experimental quartets. The room layout supports both listening and conversation: a front bar area for socializing and a dedicated seating section closer to the stage for those who want to focus on the performance. Sightlines are good, the sound is tuned for intimacy, and sets tend to feel tight rather than background.

Food & Drinks
The bar leans into classic spirits and creative cocktails, with a menu that rewards lingering for multiple sets. New American small plates — think spicy fried chicken, pork belly buns, and shareable snacks — are built to work in a dim, music‑forward space. It’s very much a place where you can make a full evening of it: drinks, food, and a couple of bands without changing venues.
Details that define the room
• Nightly jazz programming with a mix of traditional and modern projects.
• Divided space: social bar up front, focused listening area by the stage.
• Recording‑studio‑inspired design with dark wood, low light, and sound‑first layout.
• Small plates menu sized for sharing during the set.
• Dress code is relaxed but the room skews a little more polished than a neighborhood bar.
Categories: Civic Center

Events at this venue

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  • Jonathan Finlayson Quartet

    Jonathan Finlayson Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Brian Settles | Sax Tim Angulo | Drums Richard Giddens | Bass Jonathan Finlayson | Trumpet Jonathan Finlayson is a New York–based trumpeter and composer known for his work with Steve Coleman and the M-Base collective. A distinctive improviser, he blends complex rhythms with lyrical phrasing. Finlayson leads his own groups, including Sicilian Defense, and...

    $15 – $30

  • Jonathan Finlayson Quartet

    Jonathan Finlayson Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Brian Settles | Sax Tim Angulo | Drums Richard Giddens | Bass Jonathan Finlayson | Trumpet Jonathan Finlayson is a New York–based trumpeter and composer known for his work with Steve Coleman and the M-Base collective. A distinctive improviser, he blends complex rhythms with lyrical phrasing. Finlayson leads his own groups, including Sicilian Defense, and...

    $15 – $30

  • Jalen Baker Quintet

    Jalen Baker Quintet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Jalen Baker | Vibraphone Vaughn Henry | Piano Jeff Denson | Bass Deszon Claiborne | Drums Jason Hainsworth | Saxophone Jalen Baker is a Houston-raised vibraphonist, percussionist, composer, and educator holding degrees from Columbia College Chicago and Florida State University. A Ravinia Jazz Fellow and South Arts Jazz Roads grant recipient, he has performed alongside Jeremy...

    $15 – $30

  • Jalen Baker Quintet

    Jalen Baker Quintet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Jalen Baker | Vibraphone Vaughn Henry | Piano Jeff Denson | Bass Deszon Claiborne | Drums Jason Hainsworth | Saxophone Jalen Baker is a Houston-raised vibraphonist, percussionist, composer, and educator holding degrees from Columbia College Chicago and Florida State University. A Ravinia Jazz Fellow and South Arts Jazz Roads grant recipient, he has performed alongside Jeremy...

    $15 – $30

  • Mae Powell and her band

    Mae Powell and her band!
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

     Mae Powell is a Bay Area-based singer-songwriter known for her "rainbow-tinged" sound that blends indie psych-pop with soulful folk.

    $15 – $30

  • Mae Powell and her band

    Mae Powell and her band!
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

     Mae Powell is a Bay Area-based singer-songwriter known for her "rainbow-tinged" sound that blends indie psych-pop with soulful folk.

    $15 – $30

  • Benny Amon Trio

    Benny Amon Trio
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Mikiya Matsuda | Bass Charles Chen | Piano Benny Amon | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Benny Amon Trio

    Benny Amon Trio
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Mikiya Matsuda | Bass Charles Chen | Piano Benny Amon | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Ethan Ostrow Quartet

    Ethan Ostrow Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Berkeley native Ethan Ostrow returns to the Bay from Minneapolis, where he has established himself as a leading voice in the jazz and original music scenes. Ethan’s music draws influence from rock and folk music, and is “dynamic, passionate, and gorgeous” (East Bay Express). Ethan’s credits include Dayna Stephens, Kellin Hanas, Nick Marziani, and contestants of...

    $15 – $30

  • Ethan Ostrow Quartet

    Ethan Ostrow Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Berkeley native Ethan Ostrow returns to the Bay from Minneapolis, where he has established himself as a leading voice in the jazz and original music scenes. Ethan’s music draws influence from rock and folk music, and is “dynamic, passionate, and gorgeous” (East Bay Express). Ethan’s credits include Dayna Stephens, Kellin Hanas, Nick Marziani, and contestants of...

    $15 – $30
Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and cover charges directly with the venue before attending.