Neck of the Woods
The Verdict
"A compact Inner Richmond music venue that books indie rock, hip-hop, and electronic acts. The sound is good for a room this size. The bar area up front is separate from the stage area, so you can escape the volume. Street parking on Clement is usually findable."
What you need to know
Neck of the Woods is a small music venue on Clement Street in the Inner Richmond. The room holds about 150 people and books indie rock, punk, electronic, and local acts that are between the house show stage and the Chapel/Independent level. It’s one of the few dedicated live music spaces on the west side of the city.
What to Expect
The booking is mostly independent: touring bands on small labels, local acts building an audience, and the occasional DJ night. The room is straightforward: a stage, a dance floor area, a bar. Sound is decent for the size. The crowd is a mix of Richmond residents and people who follow specific bands across the city.
Drinks are reasonably priced. No food. The surrounding Clement Street corridor has dozens of restaurants if you want to eat before a show.
Visiting
406 Clement Street, Inner Richmond. Most shows start between 8 and 9 PM. Tickets typically run $10 to $20. Some shows are free. The venue has a full bar.
Getting There
The 38 Geary bus runs along Geary Boulevard one block south and is the most direct transit from downtown. The 1 California and 2 Clement buses also serve the neighborhood. Street parking on Clement is metered during the day and free at night. Availability is usually good.
Skip this if you want a venue with history or character. Neck of the Woods is functional, not atmospheric. The booking is the draw.
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