Cafe Royale Information

Since opening our doors, we have been a hub for both local and nationally touring talent, contributing our own small piece to furthering the rich tradition of live music in downtown San Francisco. Royale is nestled in between the historic Nob Hill and Tenderloin neighborhoods- now fondly referred to as the TenderNob. We have seen some remarkable changes as the neighborhood and city has transformed around us over the years. We are located in a one-of-a kind building, well over 100 years old and protected by the National Historical Society. Our space is a unique relic of historic San Francisco, complete with wrap-around mezzanine and original mosaic tile floor from 1916. At the time that the building was constructed, the neighborhood was a hub of nightlife, notorious for its gambling, billiard halls, boxing gyms, speakeasies, theaters and restaurants. The neighborhood fell on harder times, widely deserted by the mid-1960s as populations moved away from city centers. However, the 1980's saw the neighborhood undergo its own renaissance, the area once again emerging as a nighttime hot-spot, offering a number of popular theaters, bars, restaurants, and art spaces that cater to a diverse blend of San Francisco's culture-hungry population. Royale has also navigated the transitions of an ever-changing local music scene and industry. Throughout the years, we have remained committed to our community-oriented atmosphere and our established identity as an alternative and independent music venue and bar. Team - .