San Francisco

Twin Peaks *****

401 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
www.twinpeakstavern.com

(415) 864-9470

Cross Street(s)

Market

Neighborhood

The Castro

tag Additional info:40-something, Over 50 crowd
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What we say

The Castro's original neighborhood bar.
This was the first gay bar in the nation to have fully open plate glass windows, making the statement that being gay didn't need to mean hiding from the world. There's definitely a regular, somewhat older, crowd here but its also a nice place to have a quiet conversation and watch the crowd go by the busy intersection of Castro and Market.

14 reviewsWhat visitors say

No photo discodolly
58/M - 15 reviews
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***** There's no place like home!
Posted: October 06, 2009
OK, so I'm not a spring chicken any longer. I loved this bar as a 20-something and I still love it now that I'm not. Good drinks, the music isn't overpowering (which means that conversation is truly possible), and the scenery through the windows is among the best in the world.
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31/M - 52 reviews
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***** Love this historic gem!
Posted: September 04, 2009
One look at the fantastic neon sign tells you that Twin Peaks is full of history and gritty charm. The staff and the patrons are always friendly, even if they do think of you as a "whippersnapper." There's nothing special about the drinks, but who cares when you can sit at the bar and enjoy the cozy, warm (if crunchy) atmosphere and the great views of all the folks passing by?
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56/M - 258 reviews
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***** Oldest and very friendly!
Posted: September 02, 2009
We always enjoy having a drink or two at Twin Peaks. Look out their huge front and side windows and watch the world go by. This is one of the first bars in San Francisco.
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45/M - 13 reviews
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***** Nothing great
Posted: July 18, 2009
Sad to say that we went through the trouble to take the trolly to castro only to be told that there would be very limited places for us black folk to engage since castro is known to be very segregated and racist. We were told that some bars would require us to have at least three forms of ID to enter just to weed us out. Who walks around with three forms of ID people!!!!!!It is so hard to believe that there are white gays who do not see all of us as equal, knowing we face the same challenges. Oh well! I guess San Francisco is not a tourist spot for gay african americans people! If you must go, just tour the city. The gay scene stinks!
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46/M - 5 reviews
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***** A gay bar with history
Posted: February 26, 2009
It is the very first gay bar in the U.S. that has the big open windows that people could look right in so there is a lot of history behind it. My boyfriend and I love to sit by the window and watch people walk by while sipping on our Irish coffee. I also love to hide in the mezzanine and sit right by the small window. That is a perfect little spot to watch people when you go to the Castro Street Fair, Pink Party or Halloween night.You could watch people without they starting right back at you. Yes, the customer are mostly older gentlemen but who cares? Since they serve stiff drinks so it is now attracting a younger crowd in their 30s. I would recommend any tourists from out of town to go in there for a drink.
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