The Blue Light
The Blue Light is a neighborhood food, music, and sports bar founded by legendary rock star Boz Skaggs. Welcoming and warm, our bar is an inviting place for people to gather in San Francisco’s historic Cow Hollow neighborhood. Popular Union Street, with its myriad shops, cafés, and restaurants, attracts Bay Area shoppers in addition to visitors from all different parts of the world. No matter where you are from, you leave The Blue Light cheerful and happier after having eaten good food, enjoyed a beer or cocktail, listened to great live music, caught up with old friends, and met new people – a real San Francisco experience.
To learn more about this business view their Legacy Business Registry application .
The Blue Light
Eats, drinks, music, and friends
1979 Union St.
San Francisco CA 94123-4224
San Francisco CA 94123-4224
Type
Bar / Entertainment Venue
Established
1978
Added to Registry
March 13, 2023
(415) 922-5510
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