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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  • Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet

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

    Adam Klipple | Piano Jesse Crawford | Bass Bill McClellan | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Dennis Mitcheltree Quartet

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

    Adam Klipple | Piano Jesse Crawford | Bass Bill McClellan | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • The Ray Obiedo Group

    The Ray Obiedo Group
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Contemporary jazz composer and guitarist Obiedo has had an eclectic musical background during his youth spent in the San Francisco Bay Area. The sounds of Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Henry Mancini and the popular sounds of Motown Records influenced his early musical persona. Probably the greatest influence on his embryonic career, however, was the...

    $15 – $30

  • The Ray Obiedo Group

    The Ray Obiedo Group
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Contemporary jazz composer and guitarist Obiedo has had an eclectic musical background during his youth spent in the San Francisco Bay Area. The sounds of Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Henry Mancini and the popular sounds of Motown Records influenced his early musical persona. Probably the greatest influence on his embryonic career, however, was the...

    $15 – $30

  • Dave Ellis Quartet

    Dave Ellis Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Dave Ellis | Saxophones David Udolf | Piano Ruth Davies | Bass Leon Joyce Jr. | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Dave Ellis Quartet

    Dave Ellis Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Dave Ellis | Saxophones David Udolf | Piano Ruth Davies | Bass Leon Joyce Jr. | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Kasey Knudsen Quintet

    Kasey Knudsen Quintet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco-based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002. She has been dubbed “one of the region’s most esteemed saxophonists”  (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has “quietly become one of the essential voices in the...

    $15 – $30

  • Kasey Knudsen Quintet

    Kasey Knudsen Quintet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco-based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002. She has been dubbed “one of the region’s most esteemed saxophonists”  (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has “quietly become one of the essential voices in the...

    $15 – $30

  • Ben Goldberg Quartet

    Ben Goldberg Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Mat Muntz | Bass Tim Bulkley | Drums Kasey Knudsen | Alto Saxophone Ben Goldberg | Clarinet

    $15 – $30

  • Ben Goldberg Quartet

    Ben Goldberg Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Mat Muntz | Bass Tim Bulkley | Drums Kasey Knudsen | Alto Saxophone Ben Goldberg | Clarinet

    $15 – $30

  • Patrick Wolff with Emily Day

    Patrick Wolff with Emily Day
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Matt Wilson, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff has appeared...

    $15 – $30

  • Patrick Wolff with Emily Day

    Patrick Wolff with Emily Day
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Matt Wilson, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff has appeared...

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