Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

Name: Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
Address: 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 384-9365
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

430 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***
Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.
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Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time.
There is a $20/guest min for table service
Mr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.
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My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dim Sum, Chinese (Canton)
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 6:15 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(415) 384-9365
Website
http://www.mrtipplessf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
The Fat Cat
Private party facilities
Mr. Tipple’s is a vibrant, sexy, & spirited jazz bar in San Francisco’s booming Civic Center. With delicious cocktails & an intimate atmosphere, Mr. Tipple’s is the perfect place to host your next cocktail party.We can accommodate groups up to 30 guests for cocktail receptions, or private events up to 110 guests. Please Email Jazz@MrTipplesSF.com

Location
39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross street
VanNess and Polk
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
F, J, L, K, M, N, T, 6, 7, 9, 14, 19, 21, 41,47Bart, Civic Center Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Standard Seating - Live Muisc Ticket
$12.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Reservations are for 90mins from the START of your reservation time. After 90mins, guests will be asked to move to bar or standing room. Food is available from The Fat Cat featuring delicious Dim Sum, Entrees, & Dessert. Reservations will be released after 15min. Tables 6 & larger may be sat in our Opium Den Lounge. Please be respectful of the music and keep voices to an intimate hush. This is a ticket for live music & not a pre-paid-dining credit.  A $20/guest food & beverage min spend is also expected. There would be an additional $15/guest no show charge for failing to cancel. Cancelations forfeit ticket value. Ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. With prior notice, you can reschedule for a future date wherein available.
Bar Seats - Great for chatting with Friends
$12.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Bar Seats- Full Food menu is available at the bar. Reservations are for 90mins from the START of your reservation time. After 90mins, guests will be asked to move to bar seats or standing room. Please arrive on time. Reservations will be released after 15min. Tables 6 & larger may be sat in our Opium Den Lounge. Please be respectful of the music and keep voices to an intimate hush. This is a ticket for live music & not a pre-paid-dining credit.  A $20/guest food & beverage min spend is also expected. There would be an additional $15/guest no show charge for failing to cancel. Cancelations forfeit ticket value. Ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. With prior notice, you can reschedule for a future date wherein available.
Standard Seating - Live Muisc Ticket. Late Night.
$12.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Kitchen closes at 10.30p. Food may not be available for late reservations. Tables 6 & larger may be sat in our Opium Den Lounge. Please be respectful of the music and keep voices to an intimate hush. This is a ticket for live music & not a pre-paid-dining credit.   A $20/guest food & beverage min spend is also expected. There would be an additional $15/guest no show charge for failing to cancel. Cancelations forfeit ticket value. Ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. With prior notice, you can reschedule for a future date wherein available.

Mister Loveless
gin, citrus, bitter orange, allspice, bubbles
- ea$13.00
Tom's Tipple
gin, maurin quina, lemon, seltzer
- ea$13.00
Oxford Comma
tequila, turmeric, bonal, lime, ginger
- ea$13.00
Yardbird
mezcal, pomegranate, lime, falernum
- ea$13.00
Duke's Manhattan
bourbon, amaro, italian vermouth, orange bitters
- ea$13.00
Smoke and Ash
mezcal, vermouth, cointreau, bitters
- ea$13.00
1860
bourbon, islay rinse, orgeat, bitters
- ea$13.00
Sazerac
bonded rye, peychauds, absinthe
- ea$13.00
A Couple of Miso-Maple Old Fashioneds
bourbon, maple, miso, bitters
- per pair$13.00

Beer

Kölsch, Standard Deviant, San Francisco
- Draft (12 oz)$7.00
Hazy IPA, Standard Deviant, San Francisco
- Draft (12 oz)$8.00
Duvel, Golden Single, Belgium
- Bottle (11.2 oz)$10.00
Harmonic, Apricot Sour, San Francisco
- Can (16oz)$12.00
Anchor, Porter, San Francisco
- Bottle (12 oz)$7.00
Hidden Star Orchards, Cider
cherry seinfeld, sierra nevada
- Bottle$9.00

Wine

$12 gls

Bubbles! Bonnamy, Cremant de Loire, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France
Sauv Blanc, Hobo Winery, Draft, Sonoma, CA 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Estate, Draft, Shirtail Ranch Vineyard, Lake County, CA 2016

What 430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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JosephB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the dim sum and the drinks, but the entertainment was the highlight!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Sound system was mediocre at best. Couldn’t figure out if it was a bar and restaurant that has music or a music venue that has food and cocktails. If it’s the latter, the patrons have total disregard for people that are paying to hear the artist. The noise level was extremely distracting. The MC should mention to keep conversation and noise to a minimum for those that are there to enjoy the music.
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Leila
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was great ! The music was really good, the food and cocktails were delicious. However, we were kinda disappointed that we had to leave our table after 90 minutes but we understand the reasons behind it ! Thank you for this great night :)
TW
TimW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Welcoming staff at the door, friendly waitstaff on a busy Saturday. Great music. Good, fun interesting food. Overall a really nice vibe. We'll be back.
RA
RicardoA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience4
The Benny Amon band was excellent they should have them again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friend promotion
M
Mark
Tampa
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
They did a good job accommodating us despite our late arrival due to a faulty Uber ride. My only complaint was that a 20% service was charged and hard to notice due to dark lighting and fine print. I more than doubled on and noticed the next day. happy wait staff!
j
joblow
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good everything
R
Robyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely time! The band was amazing as well as the staff. They moved me to a wonderful table with a fantastic view and wrote me such a wonderful note for my birthday. I would highly recommend checking it out, I adored the atmosphere as well as the design of the location which really allowed me to be immersed in the music. I want to go back again that’s for sure!
RD
RickyD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time at MrTipple’s. I love the space and the band was top notch. Love everything about the awesome. Not to mention the very charming beautiful maître d’ so welcome. Thank you for an awesome night. We will definitely be coming back 👌🏽
C
Chalk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic experience for all your senses! Food was quality and had great flavors, music was fun and the sound quality in the room was filling but not overwhelming, and the cocktails are amazing. Service was lovely from hostess to bartenders. We had a fabulous time. Worth every penny.
AC
AmieC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food1service5ambience5
We didn’t order any food so that rating isn’t correct. But everything else was AMAZING!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
This is an amazing place for a date night! Great ambiance with good drinks and food! The music is the perfect volume and the musicians put on a great show!
BM
BrianM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My brother, sister and I wanted to have a siblings night out so we chose Mr Tipples. I mistakenly booked the wrong night but the staff quickly remedied my mistake with a simple message over to them. When we arrived the host did a great job of explaining how things worked and made sure we were all good before showing us to our table. Music was amazing! The food was delicious. Our server was super attentive and made sure we were cared for throughout the night. Great vibes for a date or fun get together alike.
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Donna
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
First visit to this jewel of a jazz venue. Every aspect was the tops, though in order of my critique people working were the best, ambience next, sound cool and fun drinks and food. Will definitely be visiting again and bring more friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Guanajuato
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es toda una experiencia. La banda Jacknife es muy talentosa, tocan fenomenal! El lugar tiene un excelente ambiente y te invita regresar. Súper recomendable!
KF
KirstenF
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a really great experience. Upon our arrival we were greeted cheerfully and made to feel immediately at home. Once we were seated, the service was swift and attentive. We loved the ambiance. Very cool interior - an oasis in a nondescript area. Food and music was the icing on the cake.
KD
KarenD
San Francisco
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and music were great as usual. Attentive service as well.
m
mariekek
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Music and b day
AW
AdrienneW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Mr Tipples several times. Love the new dim sum menu, everything was delicious. Great music but does get really noisy.
PM
PaulineM
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
performers were awesome , ambiance good and food was ok with exception of the mochi balls and ice cream . I thought the prices were high for the amount of food that was served
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Jazz and dumpling
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the bar. Great service, music volumes were perfect, very comfortable, food was 100% tasty and filling, I’ll be back for sure!
G
Gloria
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
There was a lot of noise coming from the bar so it made it hard to listen to the music even though we bought premium seats.
FG
FoodieGal
San Francisco
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was a delightful evening in every regard. The music, cocktails, and service were excellent. The seats could be a bit more comfortable. But, what a great vibe! It was like a pleasant escape from the day-to-day grind for a while. we will definitely be going back!
HM
HMBResident
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The personnel were excellent— cheerful, friendly and attentive. The bar is well stocked and the bartenders do great cocktails. An intimate venue to hear live music if you have a table.
TT
ThomasT
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Reliably great live music with a great cocktail selection room and good dim sum
m
mauifan
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great acoustics & sight lines in the main room. Interesting drink & food menu. Atmosphere is upscale & the service was very attentive.
BO
BrendaO
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute dream for any jazz cat who loves a good drink, delicious snacks, and heart tugging live music
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a great experience last night! Gorgeous, intimate venue with great acoustics and delicious cocktails! Top notch! We will be back!
JK
JustinK
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite spot for jazz in downtown San Francisco!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food1service4ambience5
The music and ambience was excellent. Truly a one of a kind and intimate jazz club experience and would go again. The only issue I had was having to pay a $20 min charge for food that was subpar.
j
johnf
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Well I was a little hesitant but boy was I mistaken.this is a great venue with great sounds to boot.sat at the bar and enjoyed the heck out of the show
D
Daniel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Exceptional jazz club. Best vibes in SF in my experience. They serve dumplings from the Chinese restaurant next door too 10/10
DC
DanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time going and my girlfriend’s first and we both just had a blast! Can’t wait to go back again!
PB
PhillB
Key West
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We really enjoyed our evening at Mr. Tipples. The trio that night was excellent, particularly the drummer. Food and drinks were nice, service was attentive and polite.
CR
CynthiaR
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall2food4service4ambience4
We have been to Mr Tipples several times, and always enjoyed it. Last night, the jazz band was great, the dim sum was good, and the experience was terrible due to the rude, disrespectful, rowdy crowd who made so much noise talking, that if we had not been at a second row table, we could not have heard the music. We talked with the manager, who said he could not do anything about it. Not true. The rowdies were at the bar, and there is a side room they could have been moved to! They did not care about the music, or the musicians. Very disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place that really should not exist. How is this possible
SM
ScottM
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance, food and service were great. The jazz trio was outstanding!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio is rated 4.8 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Cross street
VanNess and Polk
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 6:15 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Dim Sum, Chinese (Canton)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
F, J, L, K, M, N, T, 6, 7, 9, 14, 19, 21, 41,47Bart, Civic Center Station
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
The Fat Cat
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mrtipplessf.com/
Phone number
(415) 384-9365
Private party facilities
Mr. Tipple’s is a vibrant, sexy, & spirited jazz bar in San Francisco’s booming Civic Center. With delicious cocktails & an intimate atmosphere, Mr. Tipple’s is the perfect place to host your next cocktail party.We can accommodate groups up to 30 guests for cocktail receptions, or private events up to 110 guests. Please Email Jazz@MrTipplesSF.com

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

Make a reservation

Additional information

Standard Seating - Live Muisc Ticket

Bar Seats - Great for chatting with Friends

Standard Seating - Live Muisc Ticket. Late Night.

Dim Sum & Dumplings

Soi Gar Dumplings

Spinach Seafood Dumplings

Beef & Carrot

Chinese Veggie

Pork Wonton

Dim Sum

BBQ Pork Bao

Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai

Shanghai Soup Dumplings

Clay Pot

Braised Short Rib, Mushrooms$28.00

Veggie

Chilled Cucumber Salad$8.00

Steamed Gai Lan$8.00

Dessert

Mochi Waffles$8.00

Cocktails

Mister Loveless

Tom's Tipple

Oxford Comma

Yardbird

Duke's Manhattan

Smoke and Ash

1860

Sazerac

A Couple of Miso-Maple Old Fashioneds

Beer

Kölsch, Standard Deviant, San Francisco

Hazy IPA, Standard Deviant, San Francisco

Duvel, Golden Single, Belgium

Harmonic, Apricot Sour, San Francisco

Anchor, Porter, San Francisco

Hidden Star Orchards, Cider

Wine

Bubbles! Bonnamy, Cremant de Loire, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France

Sauv Blanc, Hobo Winery, Draft, Sonoma, CA 2017

Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Estate, Draft, Shirtail Ranch Vineyard, Lake County, CA 2016

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