University of San Francisco
- Nightlife

DNA Lounge

DNA Lounge has one of the larger dance floors in San Francisco. Things get pumping well after 11 p.m., so plan to hit this industrial/high-tech hot spot (complete with free Internet kiosks) later on during your evening out. Friday: Remedy (deep house and hip-hop), $15–$20, Saturday: Special events, check Web site

Ruby Skye

Unlike most venues, Ruby Skye stays open well after the last call at 2 a.m. and as a result, is always extremely crowded. This club is unbelievably chic and expensive, and those who frequent Ruby Skye are dressed to impress. The dancing is awesome and features genres like funk, soul, R&B, techno, industrial, and electronica. Thursday: Various Concerts (see Web site), Friday: Square, $20 cover, Saturday: Mixed Emotions, $20 cover (until 3 a.m.)

1751 Social Club

The 1751 Social Club mixes dining, dancing, and great specials. It is just down the street from campus, on Fulton and Masonic. On the weekend, admission is charged after 10 p.m., so go early enough to eat dinner and then stay for dancing. Tuesday nights are also very popular because of the $3 pitchers of beer and late-night dining. Friday and Saturday: Dancing, jazz and hip-hop

Bubble Lounge

The Bubble Lounge boasts a chic, two-tiered space serving champagne, live music, and savory bites. While it is pricey, there is never a cover. Dress to be seen, and chill out on the bottom-floor lounge while DJs spin and beautiful people lounge on red-velvet couches, illuminated by candlelight. Fair warning: while the music is fun and the atmosphere gorgeous, Bubble Lounge tends to get very crowded and hot in its tiny little space. Wednesdays: Live jazz upstairs, Friday and Saturday: DJs on bottom floor.

Holy Cow

Technically a bar, Holy Cow also poses as a mini-club on the weekends and is a great place to meet other USF kids, as well as members of the young SF crowd. DJs vary the music, from top-40 to hard-core rap to 80s. When USF students frequent the Holy Cow, they always have a great time; it has no cover and serves up awesome Purple Hooters. Thursday: Half-priced drinks all day

Trader Sam’s

Trader Sam’s is a faux-Hawaiian oasis in the middle of foggy SF, with a ‘60s-inspired drink menu full of strong tropical drinks served in large bowls. Be prepared to be packed in around the bar, which tends to be very crowded.

Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha is a popular Haight Street haunt, crowded every night of the week. Aside from ordering pitchers of sangria, try the calamari, but stay away from some of the other tapas. Students like to go here before clubbing.

Abbey Tavern

The self-proclaimed #1 Irish sports bar and Euro-disco in town, the Abbey features live Irish bands, DJs, and multiple large-screen TVs that show both American and international sports.

The Bitter End

The Bitter End is infamous with USF students, due to the great specials and well-attended trivia contests. This bar also has an upstairs game room with pool tables, dartboards, and pinball machines. The Bitter End is very popular on weeknights with USF kids and is a short walk from campus. Monday: All draft beers are $3, Tuesday: Trivia Tuesdays with cash prizes and awards for best team name and best limerick

City Nights

City Nights is a popular club for the 18-and-over crowd. Complete with five go-go cages, three bars, and multiple dance floors, City Nights is the perfect place to dance the night away to your favorite electronica and house tunes.

330 Ritch

330 Ritch is a popular club that morphs itself into a different scene every night. Hosting a wide range of venues, from 60s mod to punk to upscale rhythm and blues, everyone can find their niche here. Thursday: Popscene – Brit-pop beats for the 18-and-over crowd.