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The Independent, Alamo Square
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The Independent

  • 4.71.4k reviews
  • $$

The Independent is a compact, high-energy live music venue known for its intimate sightlines and punchy sound. Expect indie, rock, and touring acts with a lively, diverse crowd, solid beer options, and a layout built for up-close performances. Visit for memorable shows, energetic atmospheres, and a quintessential San Francisco live-music experience.

Quick answers

The Independent in short

When is the best time to visit The Independent?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Independent indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The Independent cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is The Independent?

628 Divisadero St,San Francisco, CA 94117.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 5 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 The Independent
  2. 2 Third Wheel Coffee · 2 min
  3. 3 Beluna Cafe · 5 min
  4. 4 Cafe Réveille · 11 min
  5. 5 Cafe International · 12 min
628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117(opens the map)DirectionsTo Alamo SquareCall+14157711421Websitetheindependentsf.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.4k reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Weekend outings
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Great beer selection

The feel

  • Lively
  • Intimate
  • Trendy
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Around Alamo Square

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.