Bachata Thursdays at Cigar Bar
$8 advance, $10 door
7 PM
Bachata & Salsa at Cigar Bar & Grill, San Francisco
Bachata in San Francisco ·Salsa in San Francisco · San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸
3 recurring events
Bachata 50% Salsa 50%
Recurring Schedule
Thursday
Friday
Salsa Fridays at Cigar Bar
9:30 PM
20 USD
Saturday
Salsa Saturdays at Cigar Bar
9:30 PM
20 USD
Location
Salsa
Bachata
Kizomba
Zouk
Weekly
Monthly
850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Get DirectionsAbout Cigar Bar & Grill
Live salsa orchestras on Friday and Saturday nights, staged in the Bochica Hall, are the core draw at Cigar Bar & Grill. The venue runs teacher-led salsa lessons (Ava & Rodolfo appear on the calendar) before the social, then opens the Bochica Hall to the public for the bands from about 9:30pm. The site is a restaurant/bar complex with separate rooms (the Parlor, Courtyard Lounge and Bochica Hall) and a heated courtyard for cigar smokers; reviewers note a flat main floor that’s decent for turning.
Entry is 20 USD from 21:00, with free admission before 21:00. The 19:00 lesson is charged separately at 14 USD in advance or 20 USD at the door. The house dress code bans baseball caps, branded sportswear, flip-flops, shorts and high-top sneakers. Smoke from the courtyard can cling to clothes. The floor tightens up once the band starts; if you’re arriving alone, the pre-social lesson is the easiest way in. It’s on Montgomery Street near North Beach, check the online calendar for which band or bachata party is running the night you plan to go.
Vibe
upscale bar, live-salsa focus, smoky courtyard
Music
Live salsa orchestras Fri-Sat; bachata parties Thu; DJ takeover nights midweek
When it fills
Current Friday/Saturday live salsa starts 21:30; the end of the salsa set is not specified.
Live music
Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays (Bochica Hall); DJs/takeover nights other evenings
Beginners
mixed; organised lessons before the social provide an easy entry point
Dress code
No baseball caps, branded sportswear, flip-flops, shorts or high-top sneakers (site-stated policy)
Neighbourhood
North Beach / Montgomery St area
Payment
Current Friday/Saturday band nights: entry 20 USD from 21:00, free before 21:00. Lesson charged separately.
Going solo
Yes; solos commonly attend and lessons make meeting people easier
Floor
Flat main floor noted as decent for turning; multiple rooms (Parlor, Courtyard, Bochica Hall)
Crowd
Busy on Fri/Sat when bands play; room can get crowded once band starts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Cigar Bar & Grill host?
Cigar Bar & Grill hosts bachata, salsa events. The music split is: Bachata (2 events), Salsa (2 events). Live salsa orchestras Fri-Sat; bachata parties Thu; DJ takeover nights midweek. Check each event's schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Cigar Bar & Grill?
Cigar Bar & Grill has 3 recurring events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Current Friday/Saturday live salsa starts 21:30; the end of the salsa set is not specified. See each event above for its schedule, start time and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Cigar Bar & Grill?
Entry at Cigar Bar & Grill is $8 advance, $10 door to 20 USD. Current Friday/Saturday band nights: entry 20 USD from 21:00, free before 21:00. Lesson charged separately. Prices may vary by event. Check each event above for details.
Where is Cigar Bar & Grill located?
Cigar Bar & Grill is located at 850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, USA. It's in North Beach / Montgomery St area. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Cigar Bar & Grill?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes; solos commonly attend and lessons make meeting people easier.
Is Cigar Bar & Grill beginner-friendly?
mixed; organised lessons before the social provide an easy entry point.
Is there live music at Cigar Bar & Grill?
Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays (Bochica Hall); DJs/takeover nights other evenings.
What's the dress code at Cigar Bar & Grill?
No baseball caps, branded sportswear, flip-flops, shorts or high-top sneakers (site-stated policy).
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