Sunday, November 1, 2026, 4:00 AM - 8:30 AM ยท Phonobar, Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Phonobar's annual Dead Famous Halloween party brings DJs Illborn and On the Rocks to the booth on Halloween night. Dress as your favorite late, great musician or icon for a shot at the best-dressed prize.
The DJ booth at Phonobar isn't a stage. It's the center of the room, positioned so vinyl-only selectors can move through deep house, soul, and left-field jazz at volumes low enough to talk and loud enough to feel it. The audiophile sound system is the whole point: a listening bar that splits the difference between a Japanese kissaten and an actual club, landing somewhere with its own logic. Food comes from Om Sabor, a resident Latin vegan pop-up, the soy-meat carne asada nachos are less of a compromise than they sound.
Om Sabor vegan arancini with seasoned jackfruit. Crispy, savory
Om Sabor vegan pop-up: soy-meat carne asada on crispy chips
A spice-forward cocktail, one of the bar signature drinks alongside the Hi-Fi sound system.
Latin-style ceviche tostadas from Om Sabor, the kitchen inside Phonobar. Light and shareable.
House cocktail served by the carafe (5 glasses). A spicy riff on the margarita, with pomegranite.