Tupelo

Address
1337 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133 United States Get Directions
Phone 415-981-9177
Website https://tupelosf.com/

Vibe: Rowdy Music Hall | Soulful & Social | North Beach Party

Live music & atmosphere  
Tupelo is one of North Beach’s most dependable spots for a high‑energy night out, mixing the grit of a classic music hall with the comfort of a neighborhood pub. The room fills up fast on weekends, with people wandering in from Grant Avenue for a casual drink that often turns into a full dance‑floor night once the band kicks in. Live music runs most nights of the week, with a steady rotation of soul, funk, rock, and blues from local regulars and touring bands. Evening sets usually start around 9:00 PM, and weekend afternoon shows make it easy to slide from day‑drinking into nightlife without changing venues.
Food
The menu leans into hearty, Southern‑inspired bar food that fits the room’s loud, social energy. Fried chicken sliders are the go‑to order, backed up by pimento cheese with warm pretzels, crispy tater tots, and other easy‑to‑share plates. It’s comfort food built to keep a table going through multiple sets and a long night, not something you linger over in silence.
Drinks
Tupelo’s bar program is serious about volume and variety without getting fussy. A rotating lineup of more than 20 craft beers on tap leans heavily West Coast, with plenty of local and regional options. Classic cocktails, simple house specials, and a row of boozy slushies keep things playful and approachable for mixed groups. Whatever you’re drinking, the focus is on keeping the crowd supplied while the music and the room do the heavy lifting.
Details that define the room
• Reliable live music hub with soul, funk, rock, and blues most nights.
• Big rotating craft draft list plus slushies and straightforward cocktails.
• Southern‑style bar food built for sharing and soaking up a long night.
• Daytime sports‑bar feel on game days; at night, tables move and a packed, informal dance floor takes over.
Categories: North Beach

Events at this venue

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  • II Funk ky Shu’s wit Nu Soles

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    If you like to boogie, this is your band. Back from years of playing abroad. They are truly something else. Shepard Bass & LEADER Tambora Lead VOCALS

    Free

  • Cougar Unleashed

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane party band energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...

    Free

  • The San Francisco Invitational Jam

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...

    Free

  • Sunday Artist Series

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...

    Free

  • Marshall Law

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...

    Free

  • Marshall Law

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...

    Free

  • Matt Berkeley & The Electronic Folk

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    A wide-ranging night of musical and comic performances led by Matt Berkeley at Tupelo. Matt Berkeley & The Electrictronic Folk is a San Francisco Bay Area-based group known for playing a mix of dubfunk Soul music. The band features Matt Berkeley on keyboards and vocals, along with a rotating lineup that includes musicians like Dylan...

    Free

  • Jose Simioni

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Experience the uniquely Jose sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing defies easy categorization. He eschews traditional licks for a deeply personal, improvisational style that makes his guitar sing—moving seamlessly from floating, lazy melodies to a...

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