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From Dive Bar to Dance Paradise: A Nightlife Phoenix Rises in SF

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San Francisco’s nightlife scene is about to get a major glow-up. 🌟

The legendary Hemlock Tavern space in Polk Gulch is transforming from a beloved dive bar into XeX, a swanky new two-floor nightclub that’s promising to serve up some serious party vibes. After years of sitting dormant, this iconic location is ready to resurrect its nightlife energy with a twist that feels quintessentially San Francisco.

Tea, Whisky, and Dance Floors

Forget everything you knew about the old Hemlock. The new XeX is serving up an experience that’s part speakeasy, part dance club, and entirely extra. With tea-infused cocktails, rare Japanese whisky, and sushi bites, this isn’t your standard SF watering hole. The venue will feature a “chill” karaoke lounge upstairs and a pulsing dance floor downstairs - because why choose just one vibe?

A New Era of Nightlife

Co-founder Rodney Cheng isn’t just opening another club; he’s crafting an “ultimate high-energy, high-end night out”. The space will accommodate 250 party-goers, promising an intimate yet electric atmosphere. With a slick website and Yelp page already prepping the city’s excitement, XeX looks poised to become the next must-visit nightlife destination.

Stay tuned, San Francisco - your newest nightlife playground is almost ready to welcome you. 🍸💃

AUTHOR: pw

SOURCE: SFist