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4 Valencia (at Market) San Francisco, CA 94103

415-241-0205

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Best Piano Bar
Award Winner 2007

Hours: Daily 2pm-2am
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Description

This very gay piano bar features pianists ranging from the classically trained to the classically cornball. Its solid reputation as a place to get tipsy and belt out a little Sondheim keeps its walls packed. But don't think that just anyone can step up to the mike - the tone-deaf are weeded out posthaste. On Sunday evenings, local drag celebrities take over the spotlight at 7 p.m.

"Piano Bar 101"

9:00 p.m. every Mon.

With Joe Collins Wicht, Trauma Flintstone's piano-playing alter ego.
Piano Bar Open Mic

9:00 p.m. every Tue.

With Jason Brock and Dr. Dee Spencer.
Tom Shaw Trio

7:00 p.m. last Wed. of every month
Maddaline Edstrom

9:00 p.m. every Wed.
Song of the Month Club

3:30 p.m. first Sun. of every month

A monthly cabaret singer's workshop with piano accompaniment by Alan Choy.

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2007 | Best Piano Bar

Nothing goes together like karaoke and Flaming Dr. Peppers -- that is, except for crooning and martinis. So if you're ready to trade in the Journey for some Sinatra, head down to the Mission/Hayes Valley border joint, Martuni's. Seven nights a week, the back room of the bar features a professional piano player and mike for any patron who'd like to play Bing Crosby for a night. The feel of the place, however, is more sing-along than American Idol audition. The regulars -- mostly gay,... More »
2002 | Best Piano Bar

If everything old is new again, then Martuni's may once again be considered cutting-edge. Considered the anti-karaoke bar, Martuni's has become a playful spot for San Francisco's moderately to extraordinarily talented singers to show off their chops among friends. If you've ever imagined what Cheers would be like set to music, Martuni's is a must-visit. The music is mellow, the musicians take all requests (generally classic jazz and show tunes), and anyone with a good ear and a decent voice... More »

Putting Sickly Dogs to Sleep: From Bouncer’s Canine to Hillary’s Campaign

By Katy St. Clair | Wed, May 14, 2008

As some wise sage once said, timing is everything. Last week I showed up at Martuni's too early for the piano bar and too late for the happy hour. I watched the couple next to me ignore their bowl of bar snacks — a delightful mix of pretzels, melb... More »

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lara69 | San Francisco, CA | 94 Reviews

| Mon, November 24, 2008

martinis- duh.
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RiptInPieces | Los Angeles, CA | 244 Reviews

| Thu, April 15, 2010

My favorite stop in San Francisco. I refuse to visit the city without a visit to Martuni's! My first time here I was looking for a good bar, I asked these two guys what they recommended. They asked me if I wanted to go to "have a good time" or "HAVE A GOOOOOOD TIME!" I opted for the latter and it was just that! I walked in and laying on top of the piano was a gorgeous queen singing Sweet Caroline. Sold.

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Martuni's

4 Valencia (at Market) San Francisco, CA 94103

415-241-0205

Description

9:00 p.m. every Mon.

9:00 p.m. every Tue.

7:00 p.m. last Wed. of every month

9:00 p.m. every Wed.

3:30 p.m. first Sun. of every month

2007 | Best Piano Bar

2002 | Best Piano Bar

By Katy St. Clair | Wed, May 14, 2008

lara69 | San Francisco, CA | 94 Reviews

RiptInPieces | Los Angeles, CA | 244 Reviews