Kissakeko
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Bar in San Francisco, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Kissakeko is worth choosing for a quiet, small-group listening-bar night rather than a big social outing. The value is in the intimate hi-fi room, vinyl focus, and calm counter-style atmosphere; pairs will get more from it than groups of four or more.
About Kissakeko
Kissakeko is a San Francisco venue with a price of $40 per person.
The current schedule is Monday 3–9 PM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday 3–9 PM, Saturday 3–9 PM, and Sunday 12–6 PM.
A simple San Francisco option to plan around basics
At $40 per person, Kissakeko can be considered for a casual San Francisco outing when the price works for your plans. The dress code is casual, so the commitment is more about timing and budget than formality.
Easy to approach, but not built for every kind of night
The confirmed hours make Kissakeko more useful for afternoon or early evening plans than late-night ones. It closes at 9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, closes at 6 PM on Sunday, and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dress can stay casual, which keeps planning direct. The most reliable planning frame is simple: a $40-per-person San Francisco venue with limited weekly hours and casual dress.
Quick reference: consider Kissakeko when the $40-per-person price, casual dress code, and posted hours fit your schedule.
For broader planning around the city, use ’s full San Francisco bars guide, or cross-check plans with ’s full San Francisco restaurants guide. Visitors pairing this with a stay can also scan Pearl’s San Francisco hotels guide, while longer itineraries can use the San Francisco experiences guide and San Francisco wineries guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 3–9 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 1327 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Website
- instagram.com/kissakeko
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small, dimly lit listening room with a focused hi-fi setup, shelves of vinyl, and a bar counter, where guests sit quietly at close quarters while jazz records play on wax; the mood is cozy, adult, and contemplative rather than rowdy, more like a miniature music salon than a typical bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Sake Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Vinyl Only Jazz and Related Jazz Adjacent Records Played Through a Hi Fi Sound System.
- Spirits Focus
- Sake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1327 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 3–9 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 3–9 PM
- Friday
- 3–9 PM
- Saturday
- 3–9 PM
- Sunday
- 12–6 PM
Location
1327 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Kissakeko does not fit
For a more atmosphere-led San Francisco night, try Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. For a drink-first plan, cross-shop Cold Drinks Bar before settling on Kissakeko.
Bar context
How Kissakeko compares with nearby San Francisco bar picks
Kissakeko is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the goal is getting a group together without building the night around a famous room. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is the stronger pick for atmosphere-driven plans, especially when visitors want a San Francisco experience that feels like the main event. Choose Kissakeko for flexibility; choose Tonga Room when ambiance matters more than simplicity.
Cirque Bar and Cold Drinks Bar are better cross-shops for drink-focused plans, because they read more clearly as cocktail destinations. Kissakeko works better when booking ease and group logistics carry more weight than a documented beverage identity. For value, that distinction matters: pay for a stronger concept when the drinks are the point, keep Kissakeko in play when the gathering is the point.
Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge and Buddha Lounge are better fits if the group wants a more neighborhood-bar feel and a looser night. Kissakeko sits in the same practical decision set, but with less public detail to lean on. For a backup plan, start with the venue whose vibe is clearest to the group, then use Kissakeko when availability and timing matter more.
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Unlock the full Kissakeko guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Kissakeko
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kissakeko | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar | San Francisco | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Cirque Bar | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Cold Drinks Bar | San Francisco | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Buddha Lounge | San Francisco | No published awards |
How Kissakeko San Francisco compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Kissakeko?
Use the hours to plan: Monday 3–9 PM, Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday 3–9 PM, Saturday 3–9 PM, and Sunday 12–6 PM. Kissakeko is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Kissakeko open late?
Kissakeko's confirmed hours run to 9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and to 6 PM on Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed.
