Bix

It’s hidden in an alley and falling into it is like falling into a roaring `20s speakeasy. My first encounter at Bix was when I was just roaming around the neighborhood and bar hopping, and I came across it. In general, going through this part of the city—Jackson Square, North Beach—gives you a nostalgic vibe. I’ve come here and seen a bunch of acts I didn’t know, and have never been disappointed. Always start with the deviled eggs. Always. Don’t ask why.