Brick and Mortar Music Hall
The Verdict
"200-capacity Mission music hall at 1710 Mission since 2011, with the stage only slightly above the floor. Booking covers indie rock, garage, punk, electronic, and hip hop. No reserved seating, no balcony, tickets $10 to $20. Five-minute walk from 16th Street BART."
What you need to know
Brick and Mortar Music Hall is on Mission Street between 13th and 14th in the Mission. The room holds about 200 people. The stage sits only slightly above the floor, so on a busy night the front row is close to the band. The venue opened in 2011.
What to Expect
The booking covers indie rock, garage, punk, electronic, hip hop, and other genres. The room is small enough that the system carries the space. The bar runs along one wall. There’s no reserved seating, no VIP area, no balcony.
The venue also hosts comedy nights, DJ nights, and occasional private events. Check the calendar before showing up.
Visiting
1710 Mission Street, Mission District. Tickets typically run $10 to $20. Some shows are free. Doors usually open between 8 and 9pm. The bar is full service. No food.
The blocks south on Mission have plenty of taquerias and restaurants. El Farolito and Taqueria Cancun are both a short walk south.
Getting There
16th Street Mission BART is about a 5-minute walk south. The 14 Mission bus runs past the venue on Mission Street. Street parking on Mission is metered and limited; side streets often have residential permit parking.
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