The name refers to the specific twilight interval described in Steinbeck’s *Cannery Row*, but the room itself feels firmly planted in the nightlife of a different era. Behind a turquoise storefront on Lighthouse Avenue, the space centers on a 1930s-era wooden backbar that has anchored several previous tenants, including a two-decade run as a local gay bar. Today, the shelves are stocked for a menu that leans heavily on botanical complexity. Owner Katie Blandin, who founded Golden Bear Bitters, builds the drink list around fresh herbs, fruits, and house-made tinctures rather than simple sweetness.
Inside, the lighting is kept low, with candles and couches filling the floor. The stage is a focal point rather than an afterthought, and the calendar is active. Live jazz is a fixture on Wednesday and Sunday nights – usually with a cover charge – while monthly schedules rotate through burlesque, drag, and cabaret performances. On Saturday nights, the room fills quickly, and finding a seat later in the evening can be difficult.
For fresh air, you can head through the side alley’s blue gate to a courtyard patio equipped with a fire pit and a separate garden bar. The venue is strictly 21-and-over, and doormen are firm about checking physical IDs for entry. Since there is no kitchen, it is common to see delivery drivers dropping off food orders from nearby restaurants right at the entrance.
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