August Hall

The venue is small but really beautiful and atmospheric. You can have close interaction with the band and have great experience. Staff is friendly and helpful. Sound is good, even though it could be better, but I think some small issues I heard could be due to the sound balance. In general, I had a blast, and I will definitely come here again!

Super cool venue right around the corner fromUnion Square. Tons of parking garages around it and the line outside/getting us into the venue moved quick. Would love to come back for another show soon!

First time in the venue. Pretty cool, dual decks, make sure and check out the upstairs for a bit if you go for a show. We saw the growlers. I blacked out because I did a blind taste test of 12 triple IPAs bit I think I had a good time lol

Beautiful small venue with a similar layout to Great American Music Hall. The sound seemed a bit murkier than it should have been, but Id go back. The show I saw was Louis Cole during noise pop. Great show, very crowded.

August Hall is a smaller venue with interesting architecture. It used to be a movie theater BTW. There are some valet garages nearby. The drinks here are larger. There is also an upstairs area. I saw Sophie Ellis-Bextor here and had a good time.

I guess my first time being here was when they still had some of the post COVID protocols for screening people.I attend my latest concert here and I was next in line in security. Then I saw security getting their hands all over the ladies bags in front of me. I really said here, What are you doing? As I asked the question, Security started throwing out items without consulting the person. Security straight up said, How do you expect me to look through your bag?Let you keep your empty water bottle, that was nice.Loved it when they, as a industry, didnt run through peoples items.

Love this venue! From the security staff, bar staff, and manager Christina, everyone is so kind! This venue also brings great artists! Always happy to come here. Love, from the East Bay!

Update 6/8/24 : So, they for reasons that still aren’t very clear they don’t charge the taxes or a %5 SF health mandate to guests on cash purchases, which isn’t well advertised at the bar, effectively creating a surcharge or penalty for card transactions, even though they’re not calling it that. Bring cash if you don’t want to spend an extra 14% on your drinks.Do you guys charge a fee for using card at the bar? I had a weird experience last night where 3 cocktails at $16 each came out to $54.76 total. The bartender mentioned taxes and some other fees, and said if we paid cash it would be cheaper but wasn’t specific about why. There wasn’t any visible notice on the menu or at the bar about a processing fee for card. The tax felt a bit unusual since many bars in the city factor taxes into the price, even with card payment. But then a processing fee with no signage or verbal warning before processing feels pretty shady. Subtotal was $48 so we ended up paying 14% in taxes and fees? It doesn’t sound right.Other than that experience, I really do like this venue. Great sound, ambiance, beautiful design, friendly and professional staff, very clean compared to some other live entertainment venues in the city, convenient location near lots of transit, parking garage across the street. It’s a great place and I look forward to seeing more shows there! Guess I’ll just grab drinks before and after to avoid the venue gouging, or remember to bring cash? I didn’t notice an ATM on-site but if you offer an incentive for cash payments that would be cool to have.

Nice venue for concerts.Itd be even better with some seating around the sides and rear of the hall, though.The mezzanine was closed for our concert, so its possible that theres seating up there.Decent acoustics, too.

Great size venue that’s well kept. Looking forward to seeing a show here again.

This is by far the list beautiful music venue Ive been to! Great size which keeps the shows intimate, helpful staff.

Sanguisugabogg and peelingflesh were really good. The venue and staff were cool. ada seating was awesome as well. Will be back for more metal 🤘⛧

The event I attended was great, but I have mixed feelings about the venue. They dont have a coat check and dont allow umbrellas. And when I say they dont allow them, they mean put it in your car, drop it off at your hotel, or if you took public transportation, throw it away. They are not allowed inside at all. It feels very unwelcoming.However, I appreciated that they seemed to have ample ADA seating, although its on the sides. It can be difficult to clearly see the performance.Drinks are overpriced. At least the bathrooms were in great shape.

Aw, so many memories ! I used to party here in the 2010s when it was called Ruby Skye (locals will remember that), and I like it as a concert venue and party space. However, since I worl in the Native Sons building, which is attached to August Hall, it gets a little crowded on the elevator when there is a concert, and that is annoying. However, the space is lovely, and the acoustics are beautiful.

Ive seen a couple shows here. Security is chill, bar staff are friendly, sound could be a little better, but +1 star for their helpful box office who are very responsive by email on the day of the show. Some of the large music venues in the city have gone downhill in the last few years, but August Hall is not one of them.

Saw Amber Liu and Marielle Kraft, fun casual small venue, good chill vibes, provided water which was clutch

Venue is small but comfortable. Love the 2 levels. Pro tip the upstairs bathrooms are cleaner and less crowded. Cell service on the bottom floor was non existent for most of my group. Have to head up or outside if you need to text someone. Drinks are overpriced and watered down.Had a blast here! Taylor Rave was fun

I came here not too long ago to catch a sold out show. The venue was pretty nice and personally I’m really satisfied and happy with the fact that my friend and I stood on the balcony, I felt pretty comfortable - there were seating areas at the top if you wanted to chill. I got a drink (which was super expensive) and it wasn’t too bad but I don’t think I’d pay that much for it again lolOverall though, great place! I seriously wouldn’t mind coming back to check out other shows.

Beautiful venue. Shout out to the geck

The acoustics is pretty decent. The size is great because no matter where you stand, you have a good view of the stage. You are pretty close to the performing artist. Parking is scarce in the area, so getting dropped off is your best bet.

Clean, cutting edge light and sound, best customer service and food. Come here for a concert or book an event. Its beautifully restored just down Geary from Union Square. Great party venue.

Love this space!! Super small actually, you can see the whole stage no matter where you are. There are these little spaces off to the side to sit or be the main character. They have rails the perfect size to hold your drink.

Great venue! Smaller space which is great, and even with a sold out show, plenty of room. Also you can see the stage from pretty much any location. Two floors with a balcony.

Saw Brooks Nielsen here last night! My friend got us on the guest list and we enjoyed an amazing show. I loved the atmosphere of the venue, the crowd was great and I look forward to the next time I attend a show here.

Its not bad, it has a culture, thats why I give it those stars.

Honestly, The Venue is good and great place to have fun. Another, Great Night in EDM Music in August Hall in San Francisco ! The Securities were polite and take care people around last night.

The venue was cool but the r&b party was lame...sorry. they played songs for every generation which sounds cool, but being an 80s baby, I didnt know many of the newer songs...boo...but whatever, nice to get out but I think it was too many people too close together. Most didnt have masks on, obviously because its hard to dance with them on, ya cant breathe... it was whatever.

Excellent sight lines in a grand old venue that began life as The Sons of The Golden West building built circa 1912. The August in the title was the first name of the architect August Goonie Headman who designed this beaux arts beauty just after studying at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris circa 1908. A brochure commemorating the opening of the building in 1912, described the interior of the new, high-rise parlor: The building contains one of the largest and best-appointed assembly halls for dances, concerts and entertainments in California... Over the main assembly hall is the largest steel truss ever built in California, and which supports the floors above. The venue is now booked by he corporation Live Nation who start shows quite promptly, oft with no opening acts. They have abundant security and zealous door staff who will wand, pat down and confiscate chewing gum, and cameras. If you need to check any items you will have to go downstairs to the faux bowling alley, pay $5 per item, and be rewarded with additional re-wanding and patting down upon reentry. Sound is pretty good, views of the stage from the floor are good, or in the balcony if you can get in the front of the railings early, otherwise you wont see much once crowds bunch up. There are two bars accessible within views of the concert performance, one downstairs and a second upstairs as well near where the sound and lighting crews are stationed. Near the restrooms is a secret back bar overlooking Mason St that has a live tv monitor feed from the live room.

Amazing venue. Beautifully restored. The sound is great and the staff here is super friendly. Love to come back for shows. It would be cool if the shows are all ages so younger folks can enjoy the good music they put on here.

Great venue! Bars both upstairs and downstairs. I liked the horseshoe-shaped balcony for excellent viewing without the crowd.

I came here for a private party. They had a coat check right next to the entrance. There was very little seating and pretty much standing room only. Theres a bar downstairs as well as upstairs.The stage was set up with a band, but we couldnt see much because we were too far back on the second floor.

The vibes in the concert hall are spectacular but so far every time I have gone there the security is always so incredibly rude - so while it’s not the end of the world it does hamper the vibe

This venue is amazing. Super cool vibes. Theres a big bar in the back and a mezzanine for larger crowds. I saw Moon Hooch here and the lower level was packed. Theres seating on the sides if you get to the venue early enough. The venue and stage kind of have a theatrical look to it which is really cool. Theres a bowling alley attached also. Free WiFi too.

Venue was awesome! There was no barricade at the concert that I attended here which is rare now. The only downside was that they had the AC cranked up and there are a ton of vents right under the stage. This was probably the only time that Ive been cold at a concert.

This place was easy to find. The venue offered plenty of great views, easy ways to order drinks and bathrooms in each floor!

Love this venue!!! It reminds of all the old school music venues in NYC like Bowery ballroom. Love love love it and hope to go to more shows here. There is a balcony for a better view, and the bar is huge so that wait is never long.

I didn’t get any good service when me and my girlfriend left and the two security guards hassle me and my girlfriend at the end of the night for taking and empty cup and was not polite on the situation. and we’re not from here. so that’s why I’m giving this one star rating. because they could’ve handled in a different way and be polite by it. And training needs to be more for securities to know when someone is intoxicated, and when someone is not intoxicated.

Absolutely gorgeous old style venue with a really great bar and staff! Beautiful space. I wish it weren’t the case, but this place unfortunately has the worst acoustics of any venue I’ve been to anywhere in the Bay, no matter where you stand in the space. Be sure to bring earplugs (they don’t provide disposables unlike many venues) and expect the sounds of your favorite act’s music to be turned to mud. Impressive lighting setup, but it’s a bit blinding and overkill for the size of the space.

They need to have more seating available. Not everyone can stand for more than an hour.

Beautiful venue, kind staff. Great show but was made better by the staff and venue.

I just love this place. Just wish is wasnt so far from home. I cover many acts in the Bay Area in the music scene and this is a real gem. Great acts come through its back doors and a lot of happy fans come and go through the front. Bigger acts will open the balcony, maximizing its 1,000 person cap. The second floor includes a second bar and typically a VIP area near the stage.Tucked in within the borders of Union Square its centrally located in downtown, with plenty of restaurants, bars, shopping, and ample transportation solutions. A lot of wonderful acts come through this historical venue so dont hesitate when they do. And dont be afraid to try something new! Go see live music even when you dont know who they are. They may just be your next fave-o, right?!!

Cute little place with an upstairs and downstairs. They wont let you back in unless u get a bracelet to drink alcohol. Which is lame. Besides that its a cool place to go and watch a performance.

August Hall is always in my mind Ruby Sky. This wonderful and intimate setting is wonderful for events of all kinds. Ive seen some amazing artist electronca and otherwise preformed at August Hall.

Saw Summer Cannibals and Cursive here, they were awesome. August hall is much cleaner and better thought out than Ruby Sky was, and seems better suited for live band concerts than clubby, sweaty EDM DJ events.

Coming back to the old Ruby Skye after a long long time gave me a jitter feeling.Walking in and the place remodeled nicely with touches on details. Structural is the same. Restrooms seems bigger with more stalls and clean (attendance frequently looked after) The back area is now a bar. The 2 side bars are now table service. Upstairs is now host control area looking down. The rest unchanged.New concert sound system is crisp, but not enough bass for electronic music.Security staff were nice, processed efficiently, get patrons in fast.Overall a nice welcoming back experience

Great place to enjoy a small concert. They have decently sized bathrooms and a robust air conditioner. The lighting and sound system were great as well.

The security people were very rude to people (especially the long-haired blonde), I will definitely never go back to that place in my life.

August Hall is a fun little spot to see a concert.It is just big enough to house a good number of people but still small enough to see every detail of the stage and performers. Plus, its in a decent neighborhood.It is equal to the size of the Great American Music Hall but in a better part of town! Dont get me wrong, GAMH is great and has charm, but darn is it shady everywhere else.I saw Blonde Redhead there and it was a great time. Sounded great, saw the performers easy and was easy in and out.

I had my wallet stolen from my bag during a concert, and the person who stole it charged $100 at the bar during the show. I reported this to August Hall, and when I reported my card stolen and the transaction as fraud, August Hall chose to fight with my credit card company to pass off the transaction as legitimate, even when the receipt they submitted as proof was clearly not even close to my signature which my bank also noted. Again, August Hall was aware that I was a victim of theft at their establishment and they still chose to pass off a fraudulent transaction they processed with my stolen card as a valid transaction. I will never see a show here again, I’d rather wait to enjoy my time at a venue that respects their customers and practices good business.

Good place to hang out, watch a concert, small venue which I personally like and the sound is just awesome. Actually, the sound in the bathroom is so good too, you could enjoy the concert/program in there 😆

August Hall is really a nice venue. It has beautiful historic interiors. Two level space with a bar on each floor. I think some shows have limitations on accessing the second floor. The staff including the Will Call were very nice and friendly. Drinks were reasonable though typical for a nicer venue. Bathrooms were clean and not crowded for men.

Really nice, classic location for shows and concerts. Lovely ornaments on the walls and ceilings. Sound was always great. The only downside are the drink prices, I paid $9 for a cup of Pilsner.

Awesome venue! Like Great American Music Hall with cool bowling alley/restaurant next door. Great sound.

An amazing music venue where I get to see many indie folks

Beautiful venue, but weirdly muddy and flat sound. Might have been just the sound tech, or might be the acoustics of the room, but it was disappointing.Drinks are bloody expensive, too. Which is a fine disincentive to not drink I suppose.

I enjoy there a concert from the Allah Las.Its such a beautiful ol building wit a stunning atmospere.

Amazing show and great atmosphere. Sound was also great and highly recomend to see it from upstairs.

The hall itself was very nice, much better to other venues I have been to, bar staff were also friendly, security however were just rude though ,there was no need for it, drinks were in my opinion overpriced.. but the act was brilliant. made up for the small negatives...

Beautiful venue! Its super intimate and a great place to see live music. Staff was friendly and helpful too.

Great venue in many ways. But bar service needs to learn from the Fillmore.

Just a total throwback venue for shows. Most standing room, they also have Ada accommodations for seating on the sides. The sound is great as well as the ambiance. Please continue to bring more great old British bands back to the scene!

Friendly staff, great venue for an event.

Interesting, hadn’t been before. Attended a private party and enjoyed the visit.

Such a cool venue! Looking forward to see more shows here

Fun, has a nice upper mezzanine. Bar is convenient.

Awesome venue for up & coming artists! The atmosphere and acoustics are fantastic.Parking can be a little difficult so take Uber or transit instead.

Very spacious and great architecture overall. Had a blast at the drums concert🤙🏼

An excellent live music space, as was Ruby Skye its previous reincarnation. Friendly and patient staff, solid cocktails but I’ve yet to sample their food.

Great little concert venue, clean & Great service from the bar. Will definitely return

Great venue much improved from Ruby Skype days. Very good size for band, good bar access. No problems getting in.

Visited August Hall for Echosmith! The stained windows are gorgeous and beautiful. It is a very intimate venue for concerts.

Wow, I’m shocked. A music venue that has no respect for music. First of all, we were seeing a legend of music, a fantastic guitarist people look up to. But the venue couldn’t even get the sound right, even when there was no opener. A staff member was talking during a quiet song and was asked to “shh” by the crowd but continued to talk to his colleague. After intermission, the sound was finally fixed but the bartender decided it was his time in the spotlight and talked HELLA loud for the rest of the set, ignoring all the side eyes from the crowd. The fact that the venue had such a talented artist and had no respect for them is mind blowing!Note to artist: you should book the Chapel, Swedish American Hall, Cafe du Nord, The Independent, or any other venue in the city - they all respect music and artists.Despite the terrible environment, the artists we saw truly killed it. We will continue to support these amazing artists, just not at this venue.✌️Peace August Hall.

What an amazing venue! It was absolutely spotless and the vibe was on point. The decor and lighting is my favorite of any venue in SF. I’m addition, acoustics were great and the whole layout of the venue and bar is perfect. I can’t wait to come back!

Loved the Wolf Parade show. Beautiful, heritage venue with a great dance floor and awesome balcony views.

This venue was really cool and had a lot of great architectural details. It was a little smaller than what I thought it was going to be, but it was refreshing to be in a smaller crowd. Its a short walk from Union Square Park, which is probably one of the easier parking options. Went to go see Kat Von D and Prayers there and it was a very fun experience. The staff were very nice and super helpful too!

Horrible experience, the security staff is dangerously violent and seemed out of it. Do not go here.

Sound and light could be better, but beautiful venue

Nice venue for shows. Sound engineers are solid+ linear speaker sound system

Saw the best band on the planet play here. The sound was awesome, the atmosphere was lovely, and the staff was friendly. The bizarre scenery adds to the experience. Highly recommended and the show was not pricey at all. If there is a band you want to see here, GO! If there is a band on their calendar that seems interesting, definitely go and experience the venue at least once.

Decent sound system. Pleasantly small for watching bands. (I dislike large venues).Good selection of drinks but pricey. Two blocks from Union Square underground parking which is important in SF.

This is a really great venue. You buy tickets here, you show up, people treat you exactly like youd like to be treated, and you see your show. Its intimate without being too tiny, and you can have a bunch of fun without feeling like youre disturbing anyone. I want to tell people not to come to this venue so its a better experience for me, but Ill be honest and welcome all comers to a really fun time. I would recommend. Come attend for a really fun show.

The old Ruby Skye, semi renovated! It no longer smells like wet carpet upstairs anymore! The tables formerly at the bottom (underneath the balcony) has been converted to a bar! Theres a mini bar towards the front of the room. Theres spacious seating (where tables might go?) Near the mini bar. Layout just makes more sense! Still retains the old theater decor where it counts--the backlit faces that line the top of the theater is still there! When I went last weekend, 10/19, for Black Madonna and Honey Dijon, the coat check ($2) was located in the bowling alley downstairs--interesting! The DJ setup was located just below the stage, which felt strange, but allowed for people to dance on the stage behind the DJ--fun! All employees encountered were very pleasant and attentive. All round a good experience!

This is about the ideal sized venue for me. Its big enough to host a concert with a somewhat known band, yet small enough that youre never too far from the stage. The sound was good to me, though Im no audiophile. The lighting made the musicians fully visible without overwhelming the ambiance of the space The bartenders were nice, and the bathroom was clean. I cant really say anything negative about the space. The only thing I would say is to take public transit. Parking is available, but very expensive, in this neighborhood.

Incredible show, very cool venue.Unfortunately, the Hall botched the details they shared regarding a Meet & Greet with the artist prior to the show, which resulted in me missing the Meet & Greet. I was assured at the venues entrance that I could get it resolved and a refund/credit if I contacted the hall, but several attempts later to do so and no response from the team. Very disappointing.

Nice place to dance. It is small, but you may enjoy it. Beers prices were expensive, so you try to have money.

I’ve been to most of the small concert venues in the city, and this one is a great addition to the field. August Hall is newly opened, but has that classic gritty SF feel. The building is restored beautifully, with fresh updates on bathrooms and the bar. Location is also super accessible. BART is close, there’s a parking garage nearby, and it’s right by Union Square, so your pregame and after party are a cinch. Looking forward to more of my favorite acts playing here!

On November 7th went to see Bears Den. Ive held off on writing this review but Im on the mailing list and every time it comes out I am re-reminded of the horrible experience there. Bears Den is a folk/rock band from England that sings in a very quiet way that makes you really listen. Unfortunately there was a group of 4/6 Drunks that were not there to see them that wouldnt stop yelling. Many people in the audience yelled out for them to shut up but to no avail. Management should have addressed the situation but it didnt happen. I was embarrassed as a San Franciscan that we treated guests to our city in such a manner. Great venue but because of their lack of dealing with unruly attendees I wont be back.

Great venue. Great looking inside

Remodeled in 2018 (or 2017?) for one of the cleanest live-music venues in S.F. They have a nice bar and upstairs viewing area for claustrophobic short people ( and anybody else really). Good sound and really modern lighting setup. I hope it stays clean and nice over the coming years.

Great small concert venue in a classic building. Drinks are big city club prices (Cheapest thing was bottled water at $5) Finger food from next door is surprisingly affordable. $14 for a decent pizza. Big open floor with balcony around 3/4 of room. 3 lane bowling alley in basement. Separate entrance. Looking forward to attending future events here.

I really enjoy the venue, I had a lot of fun at that concert without venue problems like ones Ive had at other venues like terrible acoustics, bad area, heckling in lines, terrible stage design, or structural obstructions. I didnt get a chance to try the food, but I went into the restaurant after to use the restroom and it was really nice in there. The restrooms were cleaner than most as well. Really good venue, Id gladly go to see bands here.

A great venue to see a show... check em out!

Expensive cocktails. Beautiful space.

Ive seen A.C.E at August Hall twice. They are the most incredible dancers and amazing singers. Both times my view of the stage to watch A.C.Es choreography was great. Also the sound was perfect, so you could hear their beautiful harmonies and details of their raps. Id see anyone at this venue. Good job.

Very intimate concert venue! Great view from the general admission floor and balcony. Theres only a few benches in the balcony and downstairs for seating, but its first-come, first-served. Get to the venue about half an hour before doors open if you want your choice of seat or want to stand right by the stage!I forgot what it was called, but sometimes they have early entry before doors open if you go to the restaurant/bowling alley next door as well. Also nice location in downtown San Francisco where you can explore many other attractions if youre there all day.

Great music venue. Good pizza in the basement bowling bar.

My girlfriend and I were here for the Tiwa Savage show and it was awesome she put on an amazing set with her band. The djs they had spinning that night were on point! Only bummer was how expensive the drinks were and they were kind of on the light side(too much juice)...for 17 dollars you should taste ya liquor.

Overall one of the best venues Ive been to, with amenities like an underground Bowling Alley with bar and restaurant to a dance floor thats not 90°F, its absolutely amazing to see bands here. If youre into a band but dont want to be in the push, go upstairs, theres plenty of balcony area with great views and it has its own bar and restrooms too!Oh, and as for the restaurant, get the chicken noodle soup if its available. It has an entire chicken thigh/leg thats been braised in it, homemade noodles and a broth that mostly chicken confit. Possibly the best chicken noodle soup Ive had!

The sounds quality was unbeleivably bad. All three bands had to do multiple sound checks during their sets/middle of songs. The headliner could barely finish their set. I have gone three times at this point and the first two the sound quality was not great, but passable. This was truly attrocious. It is a shame because it is a beautiful and historic venue. I hope they can get it together, I feel bad for any band that has to play there in this state.Noteably, the drinks are stupid expensive. I got one Titos Soda and a Stella and it was $35!!! The prices are not posted as well.They also would not allow the musicians to bring booze onto the stage?? I dont know where to start on how ridiculous and non sensical that is. People (including staff members) ended up buying them shots.

Awesome place, had an incredible time with Taipei Houston and White Reaper.

Beautiful venue, large sized but still feels intimate, well staffed, good sound, big stage and lighting, nice bars, and they book a lot of great shows. Definitely worth checking out a concert there whether youre a local or if you are a tourist staying by Union Square.

Everyone was super nice, the music was great, acoustics were great, the architecture is awesome. The only complaint I can think of is that the floor was sticky, but what can you expect with a mosh pit in the middle of the room. Overall, twas an awesome experience.

No service in the venue at all. Online they say they have a coat check running for every show so I brought my hoodie bc it was cold outside, and then they didn’t have a coat check… was stuck hot and sweaty suffering in the pit

P dank venue, lots of space. Has some seating on the sides. Nice accessible bar in the back. Good acoustics, sounds don’t sound blown out.

Seen several shows here and the sound is wondeful!

All of the seats on the lower level were reserved for guests of the performers. None of the seats or standing areas upstairs had visibility on more than a third of the stage. But hey, $9 for a well gin and tonic sounds like a great deal. (Youll have to bring your own straw if you want it stirred though.)

Its a really nice venue, well laid out, quick bar staff and nice mezzanine level. Unfortunately I dont think the sound is that great. Maybe it was just the show (Romare) I was at but it didnt seem loud or balanced enough. It did start to get louder shortly before the set ended. Romare himself seemed a little green as a performer. The lights are great with a solid emphasis on the crowd.

It is a nice place to go to concerts. good lighting and friendly staff.

This place should be amazing - very cool decor, good bars downstairs and up, excellent acoustics...however I dont know why exactly but it turned out to be a very frustrating experience to see an artist here. I think the bottom line is that both floors are totally flat and the stage too low. good luck seeing the artist unless:1. youre very tall2. youre in the front few rows on the floor3. youre at the railing on the balcony4. you view the show using a phone on a selfie stick while wishing you had stayed home cause you could have been in your pyjamas by nowgiven all the amazing venues in SF well be avoiding this one until they build a taller stage and/or post a no greedy sightline douchebags rule at the balcony railing.

I told the security guard I had a medical device and couldnt go through the metal detector, it was ignored and I was forced to go through it. The people there dont care...they just want to collect a paycheck and sit around doing nothing...they are worthless and probably would run if there actually was a security threat.

Saw White Lies here for an evening concert. The door staff was well informed and friendly, and they made waiting outside a breeze.As soon as you enter the venue you can tell this place is unlike anywhere else. The classic aesthetic they have clashed in a beautiful way with the modern synth rock show i was watching.The founders of this place did a good thing by coming together and forming August Hall. Will deffinately check out another show here!

This is the reincarnation of Ruby Skye minus the slide. We went to private event so if you had your ticket, east to get free on Eventbrite no waiting in line. Great full bar, lots of room to dance, even found a seat, decent catered food and open bar whats not to like, too loud of course!

Love this venue, small and intimate. The building is old and full of beautiful details

Bomb! Saw conan gray and the space was super small so we got to be up close! I thought it was gonna be huge but it was perfect sizing! I loved the cool lighting and being able to touch conans hand without barricades in the way! There was water when we got in so i got to refill my water bottle. Ac was blasting so we were freezing but then during the performances it wasnt too bad. Small but roomy people were standing on the ground some on the balcony. Girl in red crowd surfed! Awesome space.

Ruby Sky was a night club, this is a late night concert hall and I absolutely love the makeover! Great bars, killer sound, and theyre booking some amazing acts! Highly recommend!

This is not a review, just a question. August Hall does not open until late April 2018. How can two people rate August Hall a one in February when August Hall will not even open for another two months. This seems mighty unfair. (Full disclosure - I wanted to post this comment & query without any stars until I had actually attended a music event at August Hall, but had to click on stars in order to post. My stars are based on how beautiful the rendered pictures are of the space and the hard work that has gone into transforming and preserving an historic building. I love the pictures and look forward to enjoying shows at August Hall in the near future. Will write or update a review in a few months.)late May update: Have since been to August Hall and the experience exceeded expectations. Beautiful space. Excellent sound. Great group. (Bomba Estereo --- so, so good). Eclectic and fun crowd. Amazing reboot of a classic San Francisco venue. Bravo to everyone involved.

Awesome Venue! Lucky enough to go here for a special corporate event with Little Big Town surprising us. Excellent time and venue

Nice venue with lots of room for dancing and jumping. The upstairs area is nice. The sound quality is really good for rock music.

The venue is nice, but I wasnt crazy about the acoustics of the room. It is an interesting spot, with cool hidden bars on both floors. Typical venue prices, but has a pretty cool atmosphere.

Nice venue, just the right size to enjoy a GA show. Saw Sampa the great here and it was an excellent show.

Awesome place. One of my favorite venues in the city already.

Security was terrible they were rude and man handled me trying to push me out the door . The reason was being this venue does not let anyone under 21 out and renter. I asked someone if I could they said yes without telling me I needed to be 21 so it was the mistake of an employee ! And they wouldn’t let me back and and tried to shove me out the door and told them to stop for a minuet since my sister was still inside by herself they told me it wasn’t there problem and I needed to still leave or they would call the cops I will never return to this venue again ! I will say later I called the security company and they said all I needed to go was speak to the manager of the venue and he may be able to let me back in but the security people neglected to let me know this information . Running a business mean giving someone solutions not excuses ! P.S reason for going outside was because my feet hurt and needed to change my shoes

A nice intimate venue for shows and events. Convenient location with easy access to public transportation and dining spots.

Really nice venue. Intimate with lots of character, with plenty of room to spread out and dance upstairs. Honestly I dont miss Ruby Skye.

ENJOY SHOW WAS AWESOMEEEE

This is a cool venue on the small side, which makes for very intimate show.

I purchased a VIP ticket for an event because there were no regular tickets left, but I really wanted to see the DJ. The VIP ticket promised special entrance line, but when I went there there was no line. I asked twice the staff manning the line where the VIP line was, and both times they said there was no VIP line and I have to wait in the regular line.Since they failed to deliver on any of the promised VIP benefits, I later kindly asked them to refund the difference between a regular & VIP ticket, since that seemed reasonable. They blamed me for any confusion and refused to refund the difference.

On the night I came here, the crowd was young and flashy, shouting to each other, taking videos of the performance and selfies of their friends. That particular night hosted two well-known house music DJs, but the venue is probably only appropriate for pop music, with bright lighting, a weak sound system, and overall highschool-ish vibe. To be honest, those features make it a poor venue for any music. Just avoid.

We saw the B52s there. There isnt much I can say... The show started on time, the place was clean, they served decent finger food. I do like its proximity to a few other watering holes around this hotel district.

Really beautiful music hall. Great sound. Great vibe. The drinks are so over the top expensive so partake before you go and limit the number of cocktails you get there.

The music was really quiet and poor quality for feed me show. Sucks because I really like the look of the venue it definitely has potential. Maybe next time I’ll come back and be impressed and change my review.

This is so friggin awesome! I was saddened for the City to lose such an iconic place like the Skye. I was grateful to have seen the world renowned DJs that I had.The new place looks amazing, I cant wait to revisit an old friend when Deorro stops by in June!

I enjoyed the setup and the fact that it doesnt smell like Ruby Skye, but they need a better sound guy or system after my experience at Feed Me/No Mana.

Caught a show here and loved the layout. Large standing area in the middle with raised side standing areas and a balcony above. Three bars make getting drinks super easy!

Pretty great venue. Awesome acoustics. Pretty nice people but the drinks could be better.

I went to see Rema last night. It was amazing! The hall is quite cold when get in there, surely so that people cant get overheat exhaustion.

Friendly, accommodating staff, especially at the coat check, drinks were reasonably priced. Staff were constantly cleaning up spilled drinks. Had a fantastic time.

Nice intimate venue. Beautiful architecture and decor. Solid tap list for a live music venue. Not really a bad view in the place.

Nice Hall....only issue was my daughter had VIP and the artists website states a parent is allowed to accompany the child under 14, without a VIP ticket and the people at the venue wouldnt let me go with her!

First time @ august hall to watch A.C.E .. amazing experience!!

Intimate venue for concerts. Nice decor. Cool bartenders. Clean restrooms. Great sound system and lighting. Great performance by Anthony Ramos!

Lauren Spencer Smith Mirror Tour !

Loved this venue! Looks cool, great sound, wasnt too crowded during the concert.

Such an amazing venue, felt like I was waking into a European dance club! Wish I could have seen it during its Ruby Sky days

Good medium size venue. Really cool interior, clean, has two levels (main floor and upper baclony) with good views of the stage from pretty much anywhere

Loved this little venue but the bathroom stall lighting is dismal. I hit my head on the door handle haha.

Used to be Ruby Sky. The place is nicer, but the sound was not very good and the floor is still super sticky.

The event was nice with a great atmosphere. However, my ears did not like the high pitch sounds of the sound system, it sounded pretty awful to me during some songs.

Treats their event servers like slaves. Slanders them with no explanation or valid reason. Happy Holidays!!!

Great space, good sound if youre standing in the middle. Good sight lines, too. But, my lord, $12 beers?

Smallish stage with an open floor in front. A few bench along the side walls that were not reserved the night I was there. Theres a mezzanine area above that has some benches along the side but it was closed for the show I went to so I didnt see details.

Best water ever! Hardest floor ever?

August Hall has balconys overlooking the auditorium beautiful chandeliers old fasion hanging from ceiling nice stage good sound bars on each floor all in one in a decent downtown area of San Francisco . i go on Sundays to a non denominational setting thats leased for Sundays . the setting is Hillsong SF a Christian based non denominations .

Intimate venue, but not too small, hsd a great time

The acoustics were awesome, the bar was great (added a lot of alcohol to our drinks). Great choice of bands, I had a great time!

Place is cool. Rude staff though. Especially the security. Seemed bitter for no reason and answered my question rudely.

Purshased VIP ticket to find out there was VIP line or VIP benefits. The venue lied to and needs to refund some money. The concert it self was good but disappointed in the representation.

Beautiful, beautiful venue! How exciting to have a new live music venue in town. Can’t wait to see another show here.

Beautiful venue with lots of space for a variety of activities. Ive only been here for corporate parties so I cant comment on how it is a concert venue.

Great venue so glad I got see Everclear here .

The most rules posted for any club Ive ever been to. They confiscated our chewing gum. Its a beautiful old Edwardian building inside.

Mixing was not terrible, good lighting. Friendly staff.

This is a beautiful venue. It has a good laid out, is well ventilated, and has bars on both floors.

Spacious venue. The sound system is amazing, so don’t forget your earplugs.

Awsome venue.

Wow. What an amazing venue. Not a bad spot in the house to watch a show. Very cozy!

Went for an event. Old and dated but spacious.

We went to a concert here and we had a great time. The drinks are good too!

Great venue. Top notch sound. Great sightlines. Thats what I look for in a music venue and it did not disappoint.

Good sound. intimate. bathrooms clean.

Intimate venue with mostly general admission, some vip areas. Beautiful building, intriguing decorations, drinks were decent.

I was cold during the entire concert . Drinks were way over priced . Nice looking venue though

I really cant believe how the transformed this former dance club into a beautiful venue for live music. A must go for anyone who loves live music.

Very nice place, the staff are also very respectful. It is a great place for small concerts and events.

Great place for live music!

More intimate as far as venues go, but the acoustics and sound system are fantastic!

Great venue!

Ambers concert was so cool

Nice looking venue but the sound was really bad and security confiscated my gum ?

Excited to have a new (small) venue space! Enjoy August Hall much more than its predecessor, Ruby Skye.

Cant wait for this place to open, been waiting an eternity since Ruby Skye shut down. If this is anything like what it was it will surely become my favorite place to go and have a great time, just like before...

I went to see my friend perform the show was great he gives you your money worth

Cancelled the Face To Face and Less Than Jake show on the day of the event. If you’re not going to be ready for an event, DON’T BOOK IT! I’ve been waiting over 20 years to see Face To Face live and now who knows how long I’ll have to wait. You knew you wouldn’t be ready well before the day of the event. Jerks.

Liked the place and would have given more stars but the floor was very sticky and that was even before the show started.

A very nice smaller venue. A well maintained historical space. Good service at the bar.

Loved the concert, but dont sit in front. The air conditioner blows directly on you and its very uncomfortable.

Really great place for corporate events. Had a company party here and really enjoyed the food, drinks and the music.

Pretty cool venue with main floor and overlooking balconies. Also bowling lanes and a bar in the basement for an escape from the action.

A beautiful venue. Show was awesome. Parking is close, a bit high, but its S.F.!

A really great venue, I saw Pixies here and it rocked. Super clean bathrooms!

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite venues

Gorgeous auditorium. Interesting artists seem to play here. Beer was too expensive, oh well.

Usually use as church by Hillsong every Sunday. Come and experience the room. Together worship Him with sister and brother in Christ!

Super intimate concert venue. Loved the overall vibe and cant wait to come back!

This is a fun and pretty hall with old paintings. There are elevated areas to the sides to be able to view the stage better.

Beautiful venue in the heart of SF, make sure to check out August Hall for a great time. Also, the music is SHWEET!

Spacious, great bar, nice AC. Although I wish there was a coat check

Venue was perfect for Valley and The Band Camino. Venue staff was unprofessional getting into the building and seemed generally lackadaisical and disenthused.

Now one if the best venues in the city, good size, drinks not too expensive