Skylark

Skylark is a bar in SF that I will always recommend people to go to! The music, service, and drinks are always so great everytime I come here! Definitely a go-to spot for the city.

I recently hosted a party at Skylark, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The bar is affordable, clean, and well-kept, which made it the perfect spot for our event. The service was top-notch, with a friendly and attentive staff who made sure everything ran smoothly. What really stood out, though, was the owner. They were incredibly responsive, caring, and really went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. They made it feel like our event mattered, which is rare and much appreciated! One of the coolest features was the ability to create a custom experience. We were able to curate our own playlist, set up slides, and bring in our own decorations – it felt like a personal touch that made the event even more special. Our guests were all thrilled with the party, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. If you’re looking for a place with great service, an inviting atmosphere, and the flexibility to make your event uniquely yours, Skylark is the place to go!

David Avak

Great bar in San Francisco. Good music and good vibes overall

Kim Wong

Rented Skylark out for our high school reunion and it was the perfect venue. Dave was super easy to work with and let us use the space for 2 hours privately at a great price. It was such a fun spot and I would definitely consider using the space again for another event!

Jeanelle Ajel

Hosted a private event at Skylark to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. Dave (the owner) was great to work with and made everything very easy. The staff there was fantastic and very kind. I appreciated them trying to make my husband's night special. Our guests also commented how nice the space was. There was plenty of room for people to dance or sit. We also brought our own catering in and they made set up easy. We also were able to bring in our own photobooth. We would love to work with Dave again in the future. Thank you so much!

Shaneen Perez

Skylark is a bar in SF that I will always recommend people to go to! The music, service, and drinks are always so great everytime I come here! Definitely a go-to spot for the city.

Robin Laybourn

I recently hosted a party at Skylark, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The bar is affordable, clean, and well-kept, which made it the perfect spot for our event. The service was top-notch, with a friendly and attentive staff who made sure everything ran smoothly. What really stood out, though, was the owner. They were incredibly responsive, caring, and really went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. They made it feel like our event mattered, which is rare and much appreciated! One of the coolest features was the ability to create a custom experience. We were able to curate our own playlist, set up slides, and bring in our own decorations – it felt like a personal touch that made the event even more special. Our guests were all thrilled with the party, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. If you’re looking for a place with great service, an inviting atmosphere, and the flexibility to make your event uniquely yours, Skylark is the place to go!

Jonnique Perrilliat

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping make Saturday, my hubby's 60th Birthday such a wonderful experience! The venue was very nice. We did a Nights in Havana theme everyone couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful everything looked. Tiffany was an absolute gem—so professional, accommodating, and genuinely helpful. She truly went above and beyond, and we couldn’t be more grateful. And Zane (I believe) was wondering as well. And the DJ Genie G...wow! What a find! The music was on point all night, and we’ve had so many compliments about how perfect the vibe was. I think we’ve officially found our go-to DJ! My husband was thrilled, and we’re already looking forward to planning more events with you. You and your team made everything so seamless and enjoyable.

Lauren Hungler

My roller derby team had an event here and it was amazing. The venue people are easy to work with. The drinks were great!! The atmosphere was amazing. I would absolutely come here again!!!

Sophia Kuh

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to work with the Skylark team to use their venue for a fun hang out for my church. They reserved tables for us, allowed us to bring in outside food (due to special circumstances with their kitchen at the time), and provided drinks right away. The music was 90’s R&B - need I say more? I’ve heard they have themed nights and have a variety of playlists so I will definitely be coming back for more!! Not only were they easy to work with, but their service was top-notch. Even after our event ended, a few people stayed behind because they enjoyed the space so much and the owner gave us BOTTLE SERVICE and a sign with our church name on it!! We didn’t even ask for this so it was a cherry on top of a great night out. We still talk about it to this day lol. We had such a great time at Skylark and we will be working again with them again and again!

Stephanie Kang

If you’re looking for great vibes, music, and strong yet tasty drinks, then Skylark is the place to go! Their drink menu is expansive and not sugary. They bring in great DJs who can actually read the room and make you want to dance. We started at skylark for bar hopping but honestly ended up going back because the music and drinks were way better than other bars in the area. The crowd gets lively between 10 and 11 and goes on for a while. I never have a bad time at skylark - I’d highly recommend!

It’s not too busy so you don’t have to stand in line. No cover charge before 10 or so which is good and the music is good. The drinks were okay. The dancing stage isn’t big so if you’re there for dancing, you might want to go elsewhere unless you go there early enough when it’s not too busy.

This is a fun and lively space in the Mission to come for cocktails, and it was decorated festively for the holidays. I recently came here for a happy hour event and tried the Jack Frost and Ube Daiquiri drinks. They were extra sweet and tasted like drinkable desserts. I think classic cocktails that are less sweet would be better, but the holiday menu of cocktails were fun to try and cheers with new friends.

I tried the Kimchi Martini, and it's a unique delight! The blend of gin, soju, sweet vermouth, kimchi brine, and lime juice offers a surprising and delightful flavor profile. The kimchi garnish adds a tangy kick, elevating the experience.

Jehad Affoneh

It’s not too busy so you don’t have to stand in line. No cover charge before 10 or so which is good and the music is good. The drinks were okay. The dancing stage isn’t big so if you’re there for dancing, you might want to go elsewhere unless you go there early enough when it’s not too busy.

Jade

This is a fun and lively space in the Mission to come for cocktails, and it was decorated festively for the holidays. I recently came here for a happy hour event and tried the Jack Frost and Ube Daiquiri drinks. They were extra sweet and tasted like drinkable desserts. I think classic cocktails that are less sweet would be better, but the holiday menu of cocktails were fun to try and cheers with new friends.

Alice Hou

I tried the Kimchi Martini, and it's a unique delight! The blend of gin, soju, sweet vermouth, kimchi brine, and lime juice offers a surprising and delightful flavor profile. The kimchi garnish adds a tangy kick, elevating the experience.

My friend and I were just here on Friday and we had a great time...Zoey (bar tender) made us one of the best lemon drop martini I've had. She was great, always made sure to return to us...never left us unattended, she made us feel like we were regulars. I always make sure to stop at Skylark every time I'm in San Francisco...I've been coming back since I've first discovered this place over 10years ago. If you're looking for great service, awesome drinks and music that gets you of the chair, this is it! Can't wait to come back.

If you are looking for Hip Hop to dance to without having to deal with all the Club BS, you should come check this place out. No cover and the dance floor is always packed. Sure it doesn't have all the hottest people, but everybody is there to have a good time! From outward appearances, it can seem a bit ratchet, but once you have couple of drinks and step out on the dance floor, its all love. Drinks are fairly cheap ~$7 and the bar is pretty quick, even when its crowded. Open seating, but that pretty much fills up even before the dance floor gets going.

Best place for Saturday night. My go to spot. Recommend for good cheap drinks in the Mission area.

Virginia Estrada

Best place for Saturday night. My go to spot. Recommend for good cheap drinks in the Mission area.

Shirley Hanson

My friend and I were just here on Friday and we had a great time...Zoey (bar tender) made us one of the best lemon drop martini I've had. She was great, always made sure to return to us...never left us unattended, she made us feel like we were regulars. I always make sure to stop at Skylark every time I'm in San Francisco...I've been coming back since I've first discovered this place over 10years ago. If you're looking for great service, awesome drinks and music that gets you of the chair, this is it! Can't wait to come back.

Veasna Hang

If you are looking for Hip Hop to dance to without having to deal with all the Club BS, you should come check this place out. No cover and the dance floor is always packed. Sure it doesn't have all the hottest people, but everybody is there to have a good time! From outward appearances, it can seem a bit ratchet, but once you have couple of drinks and step out on the dance floor, its all love. Drinks are fairly cheap ~$7 and the bar is pretty quick, even when its crowded. Open seating, but that pretty much fills up even before the dance floor gets going.

Was excited to see the burlesque show but the sound system made it impossible to hear anyone. The comedian was so enthusiastic but I couldn’t hear a thing she said from the middle of the bar. The dancer was hot so that helped!

Sarah Custer

Was excited to see the burlesque show but the sound system made it impossible to hear anyone. The comedian was so enthusiastic but I couldn’t hear a thing she said from the middle of the bar. The dancer was hot so that helped!

Cathy Hernandez

Make sure to pre-game beforehand. The bartenders get way too drunk, break glasses and get your drinks wrong. The average wait time on drinks was 15-20 minutes, so order multiple drinks at a time. The music is great! Awesome vibe! But I wish service would be a bit better. This was pretty consistent the last few times I’ve been here.

Far too expensive, and disorganized. It's as if it's a swanky event venue, but with only the prestige, tech, staffing, or organization of a dive bar. Their bartender was excellent, but there was only one (despite he was needed to help make drinks, oversee food orders delivered from next door, help troubleshoot A/V, and ensure the 2 drink minimum for that night was met). This led to long waits, and if it hadn't been such a skilled dude, would be miserable for everyone. Hours are not clear, you get something different everywhere you look. We learned it didn't open until 7pm (before a 8pm comedy show) which makes no sense. Worst of all is the cost. Bought a pint of cheap light beer (sapporo draft) at the end of the night and was going to buy one for some of the comedians. It came in a small plastic cup that and was $11 (before tip). Mind you, an entire six pack of 12oz bottles of this beer is $10. Our "happy hour" drinks and "$2 tacos" were more expensive than full price drinks at nearby bars. I cringe wondering what their full price nights are (since, you guessed it, they don't have an organized menu with prices available). Loved it walking in, felt scammed by the end.

klarese donnelly

Far too expensive, and disorganized. It's as if it's a swanky event venue, but with only the prestige, tech, staffing, or organization of a dive bar. Their bartender was excellent, but there was only one (despite he was needed to help make drinks, oversee food orders delivered from next door, help troubleshoot A/V, and ensure the 2 drink minimum for that night was met). This led to long waits, and if it hadn't been such a skilled dude, would be miserable for everyone. Hours are not clear, you get something different everywhere you look. We learned it didn't open until 7pm (before a 8pm comedy show) which makes no sense. Worst of all is the cost. Bought a pint of cheap light beer (sapporo draft) at the end of the night and was going to buy one for some of the comedians. It came in a small plastic cup that and was $11 (before tip). Mind you, an entire six pack of 12oz bottles of this beer is $10. Our "happy hour" drinks and "$2 tacos" were more expensive than full price drinks at nearby bars. I cringe wondering what their full price nights are (since, you guessed it, they don't have an organized menu with prices available). Loved it walking in, felt scammed by the end.

My friend and I (both women) had the most invasive pat down I’ve ever received trying to enter this bar. I understand trying to ensure safety but the way the guard was feeling us up so aggressively with absolutely no respect and spending almost a minute rifling through our bags left an awful taste in my mouth. We didn’t even end up going inside because of how uncomfortable it made us.

Isabelle Valdes

My friend and I (both women) had the most invasive pat down I’ve ever received trying to enter this bar. I understand trying to ensure safety but the way the guard was feeling us up so aggressively with absolutely no respect and spending almost a minute rifling through our bags left an awful taste in my mouth. We didn’t even end up going inside because of how uncomfortable it made us.