Cafe Du Nord

Coordinates: 37°46′0.1″N 122°25′49.4″W / 37.766694°N 122.430389°W / 37.766694; -122.430389
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Cafe Du Nord and the Swedish American Hall
Main entrance to Cafe Du Nord cropped
Map
Address2170 Market St.
LocationSan Francisco, CA 94114
Coordinates37°46′0.1″N 122°25′49.4″W / 37.766694°N 122.430389°W / 37.766694; -122.430389
TypeNightclub, Bar, Restaurant, Private Event Space
Construction
Built1907
Opened2017, under current ownership
Website
www.cafedunord.com

Cafe Du Nord is a 320-person capacity music venue in the basement level of the historic Swedish American Hall in

Upper Market
neighborhood.

History

The Swedish American Hall

Both Cafe Du Nord and The Swedish American Hall have hosted internationally known musicians, up and coming bands, and local artists nearly every night of the week. The venues are known for hosting many now famous bands when they were first starting out. Notable shows include

Brian Jonestown Massacre, Girls, Tash Sultana, Alkaline Trio, and the comedian Scott Capurro
.

Similar local and intimate live music venues in San Francisco include the Bottom of the Hill, Public Works SF, The Independent, the Brick and Mortar Music Hall,[1] Hotel Utah, the Knockout SF,[2] Tempest Bar,[2] and the Chapel SF.[3]

Awards

The venue's intimate setting and reputation for hosting outstanding live shows have earned Cafe Du Nord and the Swedish American Hall numerous awards over the years including: a 2013 "Nightey" Award for Best Live Music Venue in San Francisco (under 400 capacity)[4] the California Music and Culture Association's "Best Music Venue" 2012,[5] Top 40 Music Venues in America, Paste Magazine,[6] and one of California's "Top Ten Most Beautiful Music Venues," CA Home and Design.[7]

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