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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  • Shawn Myers Trio

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

    Farallon Ian McArdle | Piano and Synthesizers Keith Waters | Electric Bass Shawn Myers | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Shawn Myers Trio

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

    Farallon Ian McArdle | Piano and Synthesizers Keith Waters | Electric Bass Shawn Myers | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Miles Turk Quartet

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

    Lucas Davis | Trumpet Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Raised in Oakland and immersed in the Bay Area’s vibrant music community, 20 yr old band leader and drummer Miles Turk seeks to share the love that Black American Music carries. Having grown up with a heavyweight Bay Area...

    $15 – $30

  • Miles Turk Quartet

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

    Lucas Davis | Trumpet Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Raised in Oakland and immersed in the Bay Area’s vibrant music community, 20 yr old band leader and drummer Miles Turk seeks to share the love that Black American Music carries. Having grown up with a heavyweight Bay Area...

    $15 – $30

  • John Palowitch Quartet

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

    John Palowitch | Sax & FX Kevin Person | Piano Issac Coyle | Bass Jaycie Grady | Drums John Palowitch is among the most sought-after saxophonists on the Bay Area music scene. As a solely-alto saxophonist who can usually be found feeding his sound through guitar pedals, John brings a unique force to every stage...

    $15 – $30

  • Maximilian Ehrhardt’s Cutting Korners

    Maximilian Ehrhardt’s Cutting Korners
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Cutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted such amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star...

    $15 – $30

  • Maximilian Ehrhardt’s Cutting Korners

    Maximilian Ehrhardt’s Cutting Korners
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Cutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted such amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star...

    $15 – $30

  • Adam Theis Five!

    Adam Theis Five!
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Adam Theis | Trombone Tommy Occhiuto | Sax Colin Hogan | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Henry Plumb | Drums

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