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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  • Ryan Calloway – Silver Bell Jazz Band

    Ryan Calloway – Silver Bell Jazz Band
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Silver Bell Jazz Band is a San Francisco-based ensemble dedicated to the authentic sounds of early New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and swing. Founded in 2016 by multi-instrumentalist and dance instructor Ryan Calloway, the band combines period-correct style with professional versatility, performing for festivals, swing dance events, and private events across California. Ryan Calloway | Reeds,...

    $15 – $30

  • Ryan Calloway – Silver Bell Jazz Band

    Ryan Calloway – Silver Bell Jazz Band
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Silver Bell Jazz Band is a San Francisco-based ensemble dedicated to the authentic sounds of early New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and swing. Founded in 2016 by multi-instrumentalist and dance instructor Ryan Calloway, the band combines period-correct style with professional versatility, performing for festivals, swing dance events, and private events across California. Ryan Calloway | Reeds,...

    $15 – $30

  • Ryan Calloway – Silver Bell Jazz Band

    Ryan Calloway – Silver Bell Jazz Band
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Silver Bell Jazz Band is a San Francisco-based ensemble dedicated to the authentic sounds of early New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and swing. Founded in 2016 by multi-instrumentalist and dance instructor Ryan Calloway, the band combines period-correct style with professional versatility, performing for festivals, swing dance events, and private events across California. Ryan Calloway | Reeds,...

    $15 – $30

  • Richard Howell – Sudden Changes

    Richard Howell – Sudden Changes
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Frank Martin | Piano Fred Randolf | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Adrian Areas | Percussion Jesse Levitt | Alto Richard Howell | Tenor & Instigator Richard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge...

    $15 – $30

  • Richard Howell – Sudden Changes

    Richard Howell – Sudden Changes
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Frank Martin | Piano Fred Randolf | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Adrian Areas | Percussion Jesse Levitt | Alto Richard Howell | Tenor & Instigator Richard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge...

    $15 – $30

  • Charles Chen New York Quartet

    Charles Chen New York Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Charles Chen is a San Francisco Bay Area pianist who performed or recorded with notable musicians such as Randy Brecker, Billy Drummond, Bob Sheppard, Roy McCurdy, Adam Nussbaum, Mike Richmond, Ralph Moore, Peter Washington, and Kenny Washington. He has played at Yoshi’s, San Jose Jazz Festival, and Freight and Salvage. In 2019, he won first...

    $15 – $30

  • Charles Chen New York Quartet

    Charles Chen New York Quartet
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Charles Chen is a San Francisco Bay Area pianist who performed or recorded with notable musicians such as Randy Brecker, Billy Drummond, Bob Sheppard, Roy McCurdy, Adam Nussbaum, Mike Richmond, Ralph Moore, Peter Washington, and Kenny Washington. He has played at Yoshi’s, San Jose Jazz Festival, and Freight and Salvage. In 2019, he won first...

    $15 – $30

  • Joey Curreri’s Tabula Rasa

    Joey Curreri’s Tabula Rasa
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Tabula Rasa -- ‘the idea that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge is derived from experience and perception’ -- excites and invites listeners into their soundspace with music generated through connection and without pre-conceived notion. Their chemistry as collaborators shines through each members’ unique compositional voice, letting audiences in on...

    $15 – $30

  • Joey Curreri’s Tabula Rasa

    Joey Curreri’s Tabula Rasa
    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Tabula Rasa -- ‘the idea that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge is derived from experience and perception’ -- excites and invites listeners into their soundspace with music generated through connection and without pre-conceived notion. Their chemistry as collaborators shines through each members’ unique compositional voice, letting audiences in on...

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