Kilowatt
Important to know
- Website: https://kilowattbar.com
- Address: 3160 16th St - San Francisco - USA
- Getting here: 16th St Mission metro station (300 m); 16th St & Valencia St bus stop (140 m) Line 22; Church St & 16th St streetcar stop (500 m) Line J
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 4 PM - 2 AM; Saturday and Sunday, 12 PM - 2 AM
Kilowatt is a live music bar in San Francisco, California, USA, opened in 1994.
It has been a venue that provided a stage for independent rock, punk, and indie bands, and was the original home of the Noise Pop Festival, a city event for over 30 years.
Currently under new management, the bar has returned its focus to weekly live shows featuring local artists and DJ sets.
There is a wide variety of craft beers and different drinks available.
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