Night owls, rejoice! The Ferry Building is shedding its sleepy daytime persona and transforming into a vibrant evening destination that’s giving San Francisco’s nightlife a serious upgrade.

Where once echoing halls and closed stalls dominated the evening landscape, now bustling restaurants, late-night coffee spots, and unexpected entertainment are turning this historic marketplace into a must-visit nocturnal hotspot. Humphry Slocombe’s ice cream shop is leading the charge, proving that San Franciscans will devour frozen treats regardless of the foggy, chilly weather.

Breaking the Nighttime Barrier

Hudson Pacific Properties, the building’s management, is strategically encouraging tenants to extend their hours. New restaurants like Lucania and Arquet are planning dinner services, while existing favorites like Gott’s Roadside are seeing a surge of post-work happy hour crowds. The return of office workers is fueling this evening renaissance, with businesses reporting record-breaking quarters.

More Than Just Dining

It’s not just about food. The Ferry Building is hosting everything from workout classes to mahjong meetups, and Shack15 is keeping the energy high with DJ nights that stretch until 11 p.m. Fort Point Brewing is even screening movies in the plaza, transforming the space into a community gathering spot.

Creating Evening Buzz

While some businesses are hesitant to commit to later hours, there’s a growing sense of collective momentum. As Clay Walker from Gott’s Roadside puts it, San Francisco doesn’t need to “put on its pajamas at 8 p.m”. The city is slowly but surely embracing its after-dark potential, one ice cream scoop and cocktail at a time.