Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

This stylish Hayes Valley jazz club evokes a secluded 1950s New York basement, dark and cozy with craft cocktails and live music Wednesday through Sunday. Named for a fictional character more inclined to pour drinks than operate recording equipment, Mr. Tipple's opened near the Civic Center performing arts corridor, making it a perfect pre-show stop for SFJAZZ, Symphony, and Nourse Theater patrons. The intimate room features local jazz artists up close, with repertoire spanning Miles Davis and Coltrane to Django Reinhardt and Monk. The seasonal cocktail menu includes signatures like the Rye All Day and inventive creations from skilled mixologists. Bar bites include the legendary chicken and waffles with bourbon maple. Repeatedly awarded Best Jazz Club in San Francisco, the venue operates with a $20 minimum spend at tables and no cover charge. Connected to restaurant Cadence, the speakeasy-style entrance adds to the discovery.