Bars
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Video bar and Castro neighborhood stalwart at 4067 18th Street, a beloved spot for after-work drinks and community gathering.
Historic SoMa leather and cruise institution with fetish-forward themed nights.
Laid-back neighborhood gay bar at 4049 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro, a local fixture with a loyal crowd.
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.
Neighborhood gay bar at 440 Castro Street in San Francisco, a comfortable local spot in the heart of The Castro.
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 worker-owned queer nightclub hosting drag, DJ nights, dance parties, and community events.
Castro gay bar known for dance events, inclusive nightlife, and weekly party programming.
Long-running Castro neighborhood bar with a strong local LGBTQ+ patron base and late-night atmosphere.
Long-running Castro gay sports bar serving San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community since 1980.
Historic lesbian-founded bar in Bernal Heights with a long-standing queer community following.
Tenderloin queer bar and drag institution with deep roots in San Francisco's trans and LGBTQ+ nightlife.
SoMa rock-leaning gay dive bar with cheap drinks and queer alt crowd.
SoMa bear bar with theme nights, beer busts, and a weekly knitting club.
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.
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.
Queer bar and restaurant on 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission District, with DJ nights, dancing, and a lively LGBTQ+ community atmosphere.
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.
Gay sports bar on Market Street in The Castro with large screens for game days, a rooftop patio, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ atmosphere.
Neighborhood gay bar at 4146 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro, a local institution with a relaxed, unhurried vibe.
Queer bar on Hayes Street in San Francisco's Lower Haight with a welcoming neighborhood vibe and regular LGBTQ+ events.
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 nightclub and cabaret on 11th Street in San Francisco's SoMa, known for its drag performances, dance events, and a lively LGBTQ+ crowd.
One of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in the United States, a beloved neighbourhood bar on the Oakland-Berkeley border.
A QPOC-owned Art Deco cocktail bar and lounge in Oakland, an inclusive community space.