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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  • Rob Mitzner Quartet

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

    Rob Mitzner: Drums/Leader Tony Peebles: Saxophone Kai Lyons: Guitar Aaron Germain: Bass

    $15 – $30

  • Rob Mitzner Quartet

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

    Rob Mitzner: Drums/Leader Tony Peebles: Saxophone Kai Lyons: Guitar Aaron Germain: Bass

    $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

  • Martin Diller Quartet

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

    Kai Lyons | Guitar Grant Levin | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Daniel Casares | Sax Martin Diller | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Martin Diller Quartet

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

    Kai Lyons | Guitar Grant Levin | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Daniel Casares | Sax Martin Diller | Drums

    $15 – $30

  • Adam Moezinia Folk Element Trio

    Adam Moezinia Folk Element Trio
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Adam Moezinia moved to New York City in 2010 to study at Juilliard and has since then played with many greats in the jazz idiom including Cecile McLorin Salvant, Freddy Cole, George Coleman, Mike LeDonne and many others, at venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, The 1905 and The Black Cat. Adam’s...

    $15 – $30

  • Adam Moezinia Folk Element Trio

    Adam Moezinia Folk Element Trio
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Adam Moezinia moved to New York City in 2010 to study at Juilliard and has since then played with many greats in the jazz idiom including Cecile McLorin Salvant, Freddy Cole, George Coleman, Mike LeDonne and many others, at venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, The 1905 and The Black Cat. Adam’s...

    $15 – $30

  • SLUGish Ensemble

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

    s a versatile multi-instrumentalist and composer based in San Francisco, with deep-rooted connections to the Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, he helms SLUGish Ensemble, a fluid group focused on original compositions and arrangements, as well as JACKNIFE, a high-energy quintet dedicated to the music of iconic alto saxophonist...

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