FRI Weekly
19:00 – 01:30
Salsa Fridays at Cigar Bar
Salsa ·$10 cover after 21:00 ·Weekly
Weekly Schedule
Friday
Saturday
SAT Weekly
20:00 - 01:30, lesson at 7.30 pm
Salsa Saturdays at Cigar Bar
Salsa ·Bachata ·$15 cover after 21:00 ·Weekly
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About Cigar Bar & Grill
Live salsa orchestras on Friday and Saturday nights — staged in the Bochica Hall — are the core draw at Cigar Bar & Grill. The venue runs teacher-led salsa lessons (Ava & Rodolfo appear on the calendar) before the social, then opens the Bochica Hall to the public for the bands from about 9:30pm. The site is a restaurant/bar complex with separate rooms (the Parlor, Courtyard Lounge and Bochica Hall) and a heated courtyard for cigar smokers; reviewers note a flat main floor that’s decent for turning.
Expect a cover (around $15), a house dress code that bans baseball caps, branded sportswear, flip-flops, shorts and high-top sneakers, and smoke that can cling to clothes after a night there. The floor tightens up once the band starts; if you’re arriving alone, the pre-social lesson is the easiest way in. It’s on Montgomery Street near North Beach — check the online calendar for which band or bachata party is running the night you plan to go.
Vibe
upscale bar, live-salsa focus, smoky courtyard
Music
Live salsa orchestras Fri–Sat; bachata parties Thu; DJ takeover nights midweek
When it fills
Band nights busiest after the band opens (roughly 21:30–01:30)
Live music
Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays (Bochica Hall); DJs/takeover nights other evenings
Beginners
mixed; organised lessons before the social provide an easy entry point
Dress code
No baseball caps, branded sportswear, flip-flops, shorts or high-top sneakers (site-stated policy)
Neighbourhood
North Beach / Montgomery St area
Payment
Accepts card (Apple/Google Pay) and cash; cover charged (around $15)
Going solo
Yes; solos commonly attend and lessons make meeting people easier
Floor
Flat main floor noted as decent for turning; multiple rooms (Parlor, Courtyard, Bochica Hall)
Crowd
Busy on Fri/Sat when bands play; room can get crowded once band starts
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What dance styles does Cigar Bar & Grill host?
Cigar Bar & Grill hosts salsa, bachata events. The music split is: Salsa (2 events), Bachata (1 event). Live salsa orchestras Fri–Sat; bachata parties Thu; DJ takeover nights midweek. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Cigar Bar & Grill?
Cigar Bar & Grill has 2 weekly events on Friday, Saturday. Band nights busiest after the band opens (roughly 21:30–01:30). See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Cigar Bar & Grill?
Entry at Cigar Bar & Grill is $15 cover after 21:00 to $10 cover after 21:00. Accepts card (Apple/Google Pay) and cash; cover charged (around $15). Prices may vary by event — check each event above for details.
Where is Cigar Bar & Grill located?
Cigar Bar & Grill is located at 850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, USA. It's in North Beach / Montgomery St area. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Cigar Bar & Grill?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes; solos commonly attend and lessons make meeting people easier.
Is Cigar Bar & Grill beginner-friendly?
mixed; organised lessons before the social provide an easy entry point.
Is there live music at Cigar Bar & Grill?
Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays (Bochica Hall); DJs/takeover nights other evenings.
What's the dress code at Cigar Bar & Grill?
No baseball caps, branded sportswear, flip-flops, shorts or high-top sneakers (site-stated policy).
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850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
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