Key Club

Am I too old to be writing about Key Club? No, that can’t be it. I am probably just not cool enough?

Anyway.

Good bar.

This place has become one of my favorite stops before Operation Big Night. It has all the trendy energy you want for a night out on the town. It’s loud enough to ask your friend what they just said, but not too loud where you can’t have a good chat. You can tell that most of the bar is about to have a big night, and that’s fun! Sometimes.

There’s a really cool mezzanine balcony inside, where you can look down upon the rest of the bar. Makes me feel like Gepetto.

Beer and wine only.

The smash burger deserves far more attention than it gets. Order one.

Bring a date.

Bring your group.

Then go make questionable decisions somewhere else.

Key Club did its job.

Certified Good Bar.

THE VIBE

Neighborhood

• Lower Nob Hill

Occasion

• Date night, pre-dinner drinks, Operation Big Night, small groups (5-6 max…sometimes they can do a big group)

Energy

• Trendy. Lively. You can still hear people.

Food

• Gastropub style menu, shareable bites, and a juicy smash burger

TV Situation

• No

Best Drink

• Beer + Wine (nice local drafts and local wine)

GOOD BARS PRO TIP

No food orders on the mezzanine. Don’t make this your only stop. That’s missing the point.