Boom Boom Room

📍 Japantown 💰 $ 🍸 Blues / Funk Club

The Verdict

"Live blues and funk in the historic Fillmore. Cover runs $5 to $20."

What you need to know

The Music

Live music four to six nights a week, mostly Wednesday through Saturday. The booking mixes touring blues, funk, and soul acts with Bay Area regulars. Cover charges are typically reasonable.

Check the calendar before going. Closed Sunday, Monday, and most Tuesdays.

The Space

Small, low-lit. A bar along one side, a floor-level stage at the back, and a dance floor that fills once the band gets going. The walls carry music memorabilia and references to the Fillmore District’s history as the center of Black culture and music in San Francisco.

Practical Info

Price: $5 to $20 cover depending on the act
Address: 1601 Fillmore Street, Western Addition
Hours: Wed 6:30pm-1:30am, Thu 6:30pm-2am, Fri-Sat 7pm-2:30am. Closed Sun-Mon.
Website: boomboomroom.com
Nearby: The Fillmore music venue is across the street. Street parking is tight; take the 22 Fillmore bus or the 38 Geary to Fillmore.