Bars
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Historic SoMa leather and cruise institution with fetish-forward themed nights.
Neighborhood gay bar at 440 Castro Street in San Francisco, a comfortable local spot in the heart of The Castro.
Iconic Castro dance club known for DJs, weekend parties, and large video screens.
Historic Castro bar at 401 Castro Street, one of the first gay bars in the US to install floor-to-ceiling windows facing the street — a landmark of gay liberation since 1972.
Moby Dick
Laid-back neighborhood gay bar at 4049 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro, a local fixture with a loyal crowd.
SoMa bear bar with theme nights, beer busts, and a weekly knitting club.
Video bar and Castro neighborhood stalwart at 4067 18th Street, a beloved spot for after-work drinks and community gathering.
Gay bar at 16th and Noe in San Francisco with a balcony overlooking the neighborhood, popular for weekend afternoon drinks and community events.
Premier LGBTQIA+ Castro venue that shifts from cocktail lounge to full dance club with themed parties.
Historic lesbian-founded bar in Bernal Heights with a long-standing queer community following.
Long-running Castro gay sports bar serving San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community since 1980.
Long-running Castro neighborhood bar with a strong local LGBTQ+ patron base and late-night atmosphere.
SoMa rock-leaning gay dive bar with cheap drinks and queer alt crowd.
Queer nightclub and cabaret on 11th Street in San Francisco's SoMa, known for its drag performances, dance events, and a lively LGBTQ+ crowd.
The Cinch Saloon
Long-running gay bar on Polk Street in San Francisco's Polk Gulch, known for its friendly Western-themed atmosphere, pool tables, and a welcoming crowd.
Queer bar and restaurant on 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission District, with DJ nights, dancing, and a lively LGBTQ+ community atmosphere.
Gay bar at 4086 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro with a pool table, sports on TV, and a casual atmosphere popular with neighborhood regulars.
Queer bar on Hayes Street in San Francisco's Lower Haight with a welcoming neighborhood vibe and regular LGBTQ+ events.
Beloved queer bar in San Francisco's Mission District with a large outdoor patio, a diverse inclusive crowd, and a legendary roster of outdoor dance parties.
Tenderloin queer bar and drag institution with deep roots in San Francisco's trans and LGBTQ+ nightlife.
Historic gay leather bar in San Francisco's SoMa with a large outdoor patio, a longtime anchor of the city's leather community at 12th and Harrison.
Toad Hall
Neighborhood gay bar at 4146 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro, a local institution with a relaxed, unhurried vibe.
Castro gay bar known for dance events, inclusive nightlife, and weekly party programming.
Historic worker-owned queer nightclub hosting drag, DJ nights, dance parties, and community events.
Gay sports bar on Market Street in The Castro with large screens for game days, a rooftop patio, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ atmosphere.