100 VENUE - AMERICAS
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LIZZIE’S STARLIGHT
The luxurious Sir Francis Drake hotel has been a fixture of San Francisco’s Union Square since 1928. Since the 21-storey hotel’s opening day, Lizzie’s Starlight – originally named the Starlight Room – has drawn guests and locals alike to it’s rooftop for entertainment, food and drinks. Inspired by Queen Elizabeth I’s alleged dalliance with the legendary corsair, Sir Francis Drake, the venue has borne witness to almost a century of San Francisco’s history. Nowadays, Lizzie’s Starlight offers delicious small plates and eclectic cocktails, with an ever-changing cast of world-class DJs providing atmosphere – all set to a suitably spectacular backdrop of the city. In 2019, major renovation work began at Lizzie’s Starlight, with the whole venue entirely remodelled after being stripped back to bricks, exposed floor and bare ceiling. With the work complete in terms of venue design, attention turned to revamping the technology.
SAN FRANCISCO, USA THE AMERICAS
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