Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Dating to the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, this Civic Center arena carries the name of Bill Graham, the impresario who kick-started San Francisco's rock 'n roll scene in the 1960s. The bottom floor is a spacious standing area, while the upper level offers seats; the room packs a lot of energy on show nights. Reviewers consistently note clean bathrooms, excellent staff, and awesome acoustics, though they warn that bar drink prices are high.