Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street - Salsa dance venue in San Francisco
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Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street

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540 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
1 weekly event Best night Wednesday

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday

WED Weekly

08:30 – 12:30 pm

Live Salsa at Blondie’s Bar SF

Salsa ·Free ·Weekly

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Interior of Blondie's Bar in San Francisco with neon blue and red lighting illuminating the bar area and open floor space — salsa venue in San Francisco
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About Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street

Wednesday's live salsa band is the reason dancers come to Blondie's: a small dance area sits beside the main bar and the band sets off rounds of social dances without a cover charge. The venue is on Valencia Street in the Mission, so expect a mix of cocktail patrons and people who came specifically for the music. There's a second room — Blondie's Wetspot — used on Friday and Saturday and a private adjacent space that fits about 20.

Music runs to a schedule: live music Tue–Thu (jump jazz, honky-tonk, blues, swing) and DJs on Monday, Friday and Saturday (70s/80s, pop, hip-hop). Doors open in the afternoon and the place stays open until 2am. If you're aiming to dance, go on Wednesday for the salsa band — no cover is advertised — and be ready for a tight floor and a bar crowd that shifts between drinking and dancing.

Vibe

martini-bar with salsa nights, mixed crowd

Music

Live salsa band Wednesday; live roots/jazz/blues/swing Tue–Thu; DJs Mon/Fri/Sat (70s/80s, pop, hip‑hop)

When it fills

Open afternoons; weekday doors ~16:00, weekends ~14:00; open until 02:00

Live music

Live Tue–Thu; salsa band Wed; DJs otherwise

Neighbourhood

Valencia Street, Mission District (San Francisco)

Payment

Card accepted; some reviewers report an automatic 20% gratuity

Floor

Dance area beside the main bar; private adjacent space for up to 20 (Wetspot is second bar, open Fri/Sat)

Crowd

Mixed clientele — quieter early, busier on live-music nights (notably Wed salsa)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dance styles does Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street host?
Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street hosts salsa events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event). Live salsa band Wednesday; live roots/jazz/blues/swing Tue–Thu; DJs Mon/Fri/Sat (70s/80s, pop, hip‑hop). Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street?
Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street has 1 weekly event on Wednesday. The busiest night is Wednesday. Open afternoons; weekday doors ~16:00, weekends ~14:00; open until 02:00. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street?
Entry at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street is Free. Card accepted; some reviewers report an automatic 20% gratuity. Prices may vary by event — check each event above for details.
Where is Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street located?
Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street is located at 540 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, San Francisco, USA. It's in Valencia Street, Mission District (San Francisco). Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Social dance events at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street welcome solo dancers at all levels. You're welcome to ask anyone to dance — no partner needed.
Is there live music at Blondie’s Bar, 540 Valencia Street?
Live Tue–Thu; salsa band Wed; DJs otherwise.

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