Priding itself on existing at the opposite side of the spectrum from the high brow, "aristocratic" cocktail bar status quo, the Royale is fun, casual and the true definition of a neighborhood gem. With a rotating local beers list and one of the most eclectically booked concert calendars in the city, this venue is primed to become the go-to destination for catching free jams in San Francisco.
Who says you have to thrown down pocketfuls of cash to catch a great live set? Here in the Bay Area, there are lots of casual venues and club nights offering up free live music every night of the week in just about every genre imaginable. While some spots run as full time concert halls with a free show thrown in here and there, others operate primarily as cafes and restaurants, playing host to both up-and-coming and well established acts looking for an easy going audience. From jazz to blues to Latin to classical and more, you can catch just about everything without cracking your wallet—if you know where to look.
