"Why did Rolling Stone call Bottom of the Hill the "best place to hear live music in San Francisco" in 1999? Numerous, countless, innumerable reasons. And they all ran through my head upon hearing that the independently owned and operated venue, open since 1991, would close its doors at the end of 2026. This week, Bottom of the Hill owners Ramona Downey, Kathleen Owen, and Lynn Schwarz announced online"
"The owners of Bottom of the Hill are so grateful for the many heartfelt testimonials we've seen since announcing our upcoming closure at the end of 2026. It breaks our heart that we will be leaving such a big void in the venue ecosystem, but we are still here for a year and hope that you will come celebrate with us. We are curating amazing shows as we speak!"
Bottom of the Hill, an independently owned San Francisco music venue opened in 1991, will close at the end of 2026. Owners Ramona Downey, Kathleen Owen, and Lynn Schwarz plan a final year of curated shows and expressed gratitude for public support. The closure further strains a local live-music ecosystem already hit by recent losses such as Edinburgh Castle and Phoenix Hotel. The venue hosted Sunday BBQs with low-cost food and showcased local and touring acts, enabling DJs and music fans to discover bands. Memorable performances included early Pavement shows and local acts like Lunchbox and Von Iva.
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