Monarch

A gaudy, gold-drenched chill upstairs bar paired with a massively packed downstairs basement is how Monarch has made a name for itself over the years. So come to this SoMa spot if you're indecisive—or just have a fickle friend group. This is an energetic night of contrasts. The upstairs bar has a giant mirror and fun wavy light fixtures accenting the walls, giving it an eclectic, lighthearted feel with Top 40 remixes. Meanwhile, downstairs is warehouse-party-rave energy with a giant video screen, minimal light, and techno blaring through the speakers.