Local Edition
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF, r/bayarea, r/sanfrancisco11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Local Edition, a speakeasy-style bar. A few point to its live music, one describing a jazz-leaning set, an upscale, older-leaning crowd and room to dance, and one suggests trying the Ava Gardner drink. One calls it a strong pick for a date night and one advises making a reservation. One commenter finds the vibe unappealing.
Address
Local Edition, 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105
At a glance
- Known for
- Live music
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/DougIsMyVibrator in r/AskSF · May 2026ambience
Finds its vibe unappealing and is looking for alternatives.
- Recommendsu/MagicPistol in r/bayarea · Apr 2024ambience
Calls this a cool little speakeasy, though it has been years since their visit.
- Recommendsu/jawbygibbs in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2026
Says this place is worth going to, without further detail.
- Recommendsu/Blackcorduroy23 in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Agrees with the parent's list of suggestions, which includes this bar.
- Recommendsu/Crazy_Custard_2081 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Describes Local Edition as upscale and older-crowd, with jazz-leaning live music and room to dance.
- Recommendsu/Low-Leg5090 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Recommends Local Edition and advises making a reservation.
- Recommendsu/AltruisticWishes in r/AskSF · Jul 2025ambience
Describes Local Edition as a great speakeasy-style place with cocktails.
- Recommendsu/cflex in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024taste
Recommends trying its Ava Gardner drink and going for the live music.
Show all 11 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Ok-Fudge-4004 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024ambience
Calls it a strong pick for a date night.
- Recommendsu/tfibbler69 in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2026ambience
Agrees Local Edition is a good spot and praises its music.
- Recommendsu/LebernJims in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Names it as one of their personal favorites.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.