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Punk and thrash on the jukebox. Bartenders with bullet belts and spiky hair. Cheap liquor. If this weren't San Francisco, Molotov's would be a divey, possibly frightening hangout for nihilistic drunk punks - but as it is, this surprisingly bright and clean Lower Haight bar welcomes drinkers of all types. There are soft benches along one wall and pinball machines along the other, plus a pool table in the rear. With Suicidal Tendencies and Black Flag setting the scene on the speakers, life can be good - even if the bands may be singing about how much it sucks.
Let's just lay it out, shall we? Gang of Four, the Specials, the Dead Boys, Fugazi, Motorhead, the GZA, Joy Division, Howlin' Wolf, the Pogues, Hank Williams Sr., the Stooges, Stiff Little Fingers, the Descendents, Grimple, and way, way more? With its low-key vibe, cheap booze, and dingy interior, Molotov's in the Lower Haight is already the city's go-to punk bar. Thankfully, it has one of the hood's last real jukeboxes -- and one filled with music to match its leather-and-spiky-hair... More »
I lost my job a month ago, and have been doing a big fat zip ever since. Actually, that's not entirely true: I've been applying for gigs and interviewing hither and yon. But when I'm not getting dressed up to go answer things like "When was the... More »
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