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Salsa & Bachata at Cigar Bar & Grill, San Francisco
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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 $10 cover after 21:00 to $15 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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