Vibe: Historic Bohemian | Indoor-Outdoor Charm | Eclectic Live Music
The Savoy Tivoli opened in 1907 as a boarding house and restaurant for Italian immigrants rebuilding the city after the great earthquake. By the 1960s and 70s it had become the epicenter of North Beach bohemian culture — the preferred haunt of the Beat Generation, and famously the original home of Beach Blanket Babylon, the world’s longest-running musical revue, which premiered on its stage in 1974. After a major renovation and reopening in late 2022, the legendary soul is intact, the edges just a little more polished.
Live Music & Atmosphere
From midday jazz to late-night rock and funk, Savoy hosts a rotating calendar of high-quality local talent on a full stage with a professional PA — some of the best-sounding sets in the neighborhood. The indoor-outdoor feel, created by large open-front windows onto Grant Avenue, gives every show a European-café-meets-California-cool energy. It’s a place where you feel the weight of SF history and a cold beer in the same moment.
Don’t Miss: Jules Broussard
At 89 years old, saxophonist Jules Broussard is a true master of the craft — famously known for his ability to play two saxophones simultaneously. His New Orleans Jazz Band brings authentic NOLA energy that makes every appearance a bucket-list experience for jazz fans. Check the calendar and don’t sleep on it.
Details that define the room
• Two full bars keep the line short and the drinks flowing.
• A separate game room offers a slightly quieter vibe when you need a breather.
• Open-front windows onto Grant Avenue make the sidewalk feel like part of the room.
• Unexpectedly great gyoza and piranha bites for sushi lovers.
• Come as you are: the crowd runs from neighborhood regulars to first-time visitors discovering North Beach for the first time.
The Savoy Tivoli welcomes the Mina Project for North Beach Italian Festival on June 6th. THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream...
North Beach New Orleans
North Beach New Orleans
Dutch born, Lara Louise plays at the Savoy Tivoli. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make for a tasteful variety...
Silicon Cowboys is a country‑ and roots‑influenced band appearing at the Savoy Tivoli in North Beach. They bring a guitar‑driven mix of classic country, Americana, some originals, and bar‑band favorites suited to the Savoy’s casual, lively bar setting.
North Beach New Orleans
North Beach New Orleans
North Beach New Orleans
Experience a journey to 1960s Rome as The Mina Project takes the stage at the historic Savoy Tivoli. This San Francisco-based ensemble is dedicated to the legacy of Mina Mazzini, Italy’s most iconic and prolific vocalist, whose work defined the sound of the modern era across six decades. The Music The Mina Project focuses on...
North Beach New Orleans
Kick off the weekend in the heart of North Beach with Future Famous Fridays, a curated showcase featuring three of the Bay Area’s most compelling emerging acts. This performance takes place at the historic Savoy Tivoli, an open-air institution on Upper Grant Avenue that has served as a cultural anchor for the neighborhood since 1907....
Future Famous Fridays at The Savoy Tivoli lines up three rising local acts on one bill built for discovery. Delano Milano opens the night with hooky, guitar‑driven songs that blur indie rock and power‑pop, all swagger and big choruses. Julie & the Warm Bodies follow with nervy, danceable post‑punk—sharp lyrics, polyrhythmic grooves, and a rhythm...