The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar ext Wednesday

Right when I heard about this place, I knew we had to go. There's a band that floats around in a pool, flaming drinks, and a monsoon every 30 minutes! Don't miss the next SF Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 12, 9pm

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 772-5278
Cross Street: California Street

The Scene
This spot attracts a combination of visiting seniors, fun-loving business types and young ironists looking for a campy night out. The bar itself is splendorous, with fake lilacs vining down from a waterfall guarded by an Easter Island-like totem. Ritualistic masks, puffer fish hanging from the ceiling and grass huts shaped like giant beefeater hats complete the tropical theme. A Spanish galleon run aground forms the dance floor, which overlooks a shimmering tropical pool.

The Draw
The most impressive attraction is the tiki-boat-cum-stage, which floats across the pool with a full band aboard. Dancers take in the island air and gyrate to cheesy pop songs. Be prepared: Every 30 minutes or so, a monsoon pours from the ceiling, spraying unsuspecting dancers with tropical mist.