All Visitor Reviews for Twin Peaks (14 reviews)

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

Yes, it's true: during off-peak this is a neighborhood bar for older gentlemen. 25-year-old whippersnappers who think they will be young forever need not apply. During peak times it's more mixed and very friendly. Good place to have a conversation. The mezzanine is a fantastic spot to survey the crowd inside and out through the giant windows. Very friendly and efficient bartenders. I always strike up a conversation here.

My partner and I stopped by at the Twin Peaks primarily because she couldn't face the trolley ride back downtown without going to the loo! When we went in it was obvious that this was a real neighbourhood bar but within about 15 minutes we were welcomed into the company of about 8 or 9 true gentlement who couldn't have made us feel any more at home. I wouldn't want to recommend this too greatly because I don't want it to change!!! Definitely one of the best bars we've been in over in the US.

Unless you have a wheelchair to take the clients home, keep walking to SoMa.

For gentlemen of certain age, we've known about the Twin Peaks bar virturally all our lives. It was, it is, and it will remine wonderful. There isn't much to it, a deck, a bar space, an upper loft, that it. But, so many wonderful gentlemen and Ladies have sat before those wide windows, and seen their generations go by, some with indifference, some with nostalgia, some with pride. Anyway you look at it, the Twin Peaks have been at the nexus of our social evolement, whether it be in the Village, or WeHo, etc., all come together at those wide windows. I'm glad I am here it see them, and I glad I was around when they went up.

WeHo doesn't have one, Fort Lauderdale's are not up to it, and NYC's Town House can't compete with the ambiance of Twin Peaks...When I am in town it is a must for a hot toddy.

I used to know the owner, in the 70's, I've often wondered is she is still there. She would come down to a woman's bar at 12th & Geary, called Peg's Place, to see one of the co-owners. Peg's Place was later bought by a former cab driver on disability. I don't know what happened to Peg's Place but it went out of business in the early 80's but Twin Peaks is still going. I remember the first time I walked into the Twin Peaks, I thought to myself how classy it was, all those windows and that beautiful shiny wooden bar. It had great drinks too and friendly people. Sounds like it is still the same as it was then, I'll have to come over for a drink sometime. It's been over 30 years since I was there last. Long Live Twin Peaks Bar!!!

Probably one of the most well know bars because of it's location. True everyone knows it's an older crowd but once I went it there I really had a fun time an everyone is friendly! What I love the most is the interior. It's comfrtable, inviting and a place you really can sit down and have a conversation without blaring music. The irish coffee's are pretty darn good as well. It opens early in the day for those who want a cocktail.

There is no better place in the Castro to people watch. Go here for great drinks, friendly service, and a perfect view of the corner at Castro and Market. Watch people emerge from the Muni after work, and all the men arrive for their evening at the Castro. Some people dis this place because it has an older crowd. So what! These guys are still around, still gay, and still having a great time. They're a lot of fun to be around, and if you happen to be younger, you'll get a lot of attention and strokes -- and there's nothing wrong with that. A really great, relaxing place. Number one in my book for people watching, cruising the men who go by, and flirting shamelessly.

Still, it's an important place. Historical, great bartenders, venerable crowd. The mezzanine is also a great place to bring a date you want to talk to. Where better to pass an unproductive Sunday afternoon than the big plate glass window looking out into Muni and an oversize Diesel outlet?