Harry Denton's Starlight Room

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Moneyed professionals party high-rise style at the Sir Francis Drake hotel's luxurious lounge.
  • Sunday Brunch
  • DJ's or Live Music Nightly
  • Small Plates Menu

Located in the heart of Union Square, Everything about Harry Denton's Starlight Room exudes elegance and style; from the walnut paneled elevators that whisk you to the 21st floor of the landmark Sir Francis Drake Hotel, to the stunning decor of rich tones and opulent surroundings. Every detail is perfect, nothing is overlooked. Plus don't forget the amazing San Francisco Views from throughout the club. Harry Denton's Starlight Room is the perfect setting for a special celebration, company party or elegant cocktail wedding reception. For Private affairs we can host from 100 to 300 guests. Reservations for groups of 10 to 75 can be accommodated with a semi-private reserved area of the club in which you can enjoy the nightly music. Elegant, sophisticated, and intimate, Harry Denton's Starlight Room is a beautiful setting in which to celebrate any occasion.

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(415) 418-7928

450 Powell St San Francisco, CA 94102
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From the colossal fresh floral bouquet that faces guests as they enter to the dripping chandeliers and thematic use of velvety red, everything at the Starlight is opulent. Friendly bartenders pour plenty of cosmos and the club's signature Cable Car--a cinnamon-rimmed brandy libation--is a must-try. A well-heeled crowd takes to the sprawling lounge filled with linen-draped cocktail tables and high-backed banquettes for drinks, or to the dance floor for Top-40 tunes spun by a DJ.

23 Reviews of Harry Denton's Starlight Room in San Francisco

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fun!  4 Star Rating - Very good

By shelley w. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 233

I have been to Harry Denton's Starlight Room on several occassions. The president of the company I use to work for loved going here whenever he was in SF so we would make sure it was on his schedule. It was great music, beautiful views, and lots of fun.

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Party on top Sir Francis Drake hotel  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Jeime B. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 982

We have been at the Starlight Room several times with friends and co-workers. This place always had live band playing during the time we have visited. My husband had a company party at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel and everyone enjoyed dancing and lounging in the Starlight Room.

PROS: Great music and crowd
CONS: Parking is difficult, unless you use their valet service

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panoramic views  4 Star Rating - Very good

By M H. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 552

on a clear night, the starlight room is beautiful.. the views are that is. otherwise, it just feels like you're partying up in heaven. i have 2 completely different experiences. once, i noticed that most of the crowd consisted of old men and young girls.. enough said! and the other time, it was super packed, the ceilings were sweating and you couldn't get to the bar for at least 20 minutes.. the place definitely upscale but you have to go just once.

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High Class entertainment  5 Star Rating - World class

By B J. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 2,020

This is one of those places you need to go at least once (or more) if you are in San Francisco. Its a classic spot not really a bar but a high class joint that you can take that someone special and really show then the best side of San Francisco. The bar is located in downtown San Francisco and sits atop the Sir Fances Drake so you are pretty much guaranteed the best view in town. The dcor of the establishment is great right from the 30s or 40s if your grandparents or parents talk about how San Francisco used to be I am sure this place would bring back old memories. I often like to go to the lounge after a nice meal or after a show they have excellent live entertainment by The Starlight Orchestra and it is always a good time. The pries are not cheap so be sure to bring Cash or a fresh Credit card but if you want to impress that special someone or really wow your guest take them to the Starlight room and they will be impressed and thankful.

PROS: Great Views
CONS: Price

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Ruined Wednesday night at Starlight 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By dellamora

Wow what a great ending to a nice evening with friends.
While sipping some champagne and conversing with friends I had the great idea to pick up a rose falling from the central vase. I put it in my hair and all my friends complimented me on how well it matched what I was wearing.
Right away the bouncer, with no life of his own, came and literally threw me and my friends out of the club, but not before making a point to shout at me and try to publically humiliate the whole group of us.
I am so happy that this establishment has professional doormen working for them instead of those guys you would find bouncing obnoxious people outside of a slummy bar. It truly made me disgusted with the fact that I wasted a perfectly good Wednedsday night I could have otherwise spent somwhere else.

Pros: meeting friends
Cons: staff working at starlight
Posted 06/24/09

Nice Bar and Music 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By louisduke

This is a nice spot to go hang out and have a night on the town. The music is nice and the drinks are good.

Pros: Nice Crowd
Cons: The bar gets busy from time to time
Posted 05/03/09

I used to work close by.. 5 Star Rating - World class

By Irish31344

In 1968 when I lived in SFO.. I was a poor Irish Lass struggling to make ends meet. I love to go to the bars after work. Don't think HARRY'S was around back then. It would have been my place.. where they knew my name, and I could sit and chat with the guys after work. Anything on Powell or Golden Gate would have been on my way home. I wish, I wish, I could be there now. I would walk in and the guy behind the bar would hollar... HI, Healthy.. yep that is what they called Irish back then. She was quite a handful. After a couple of drinks, a few snacks at happy hour... Irish would have continue the walk home along golden gate avenue to Fulton & Fillmore... walk in the front door to the building and climb the stairs to her studio apartment -- rent $85 a month.. I wish I wish... it could still be that cheap. But it is not. And I am no longer young, but I will be visiting Harry's in September when I visit SFO where I left my heart.. to see if I can find it again after 40 year. LQQK for the little ol blue haired lady on her BLUE MACHINE... going GREEN to SAVE MOM... yep, mother earth is mad and we had better pay attention.

Pros: Everything
Cons: NONE
Posted 06/06/08

Sunday is a Drag!!!!! 5 Star Rating - World class

By scottdoug

Harry's is a must for Sunday Brunch! The Buffet is out of this world and not to mention the "girls"!
Drag has never been so main stream....way to go Harry!

Posted 05/18/08

The Bouncers are Total Losers 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By flourett2008

OK so this place has nice decor a great views......BUT!!! Unless u like watching fat bouncers dance to techno, and old people undressing you with their eyes DO NOT GO!!! The place is filled with OLD PEOPLE. It looks more like a upscale nursing home than a club/lounge. The biggest disappointment was the BOUNCER AT THE DOOR. He was such a little wh0re and needs to be fired. Wait no, don't fire him. San Francisco already has too many homeless people. Besides, poor guy, he's about in his thirties and still just a measly bouncer for a TERRIBLE CLUB. I suggest you rename the place Harry Denton's Nursing Home With Loser Bouncers!

Pros: View
Cons: Bouncers/ People/ Vibe
Posted 04/23/08