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Gangway (Closed Permanently)

(21 Ratings)
SF's oldest gay bar
Located in the historic Polk-Gulch district, this dingy hideaway is rich with character and tales of days gone by.




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Reviews

HalCall
HalCall
1 year ago

Neighborhood Bar

You want an unpretentious gay bar? You've got it. Unassuming, longtime dive, the Gangway scratches that itch when you want to relax with a drink and talk to local characters.


chuckmm
chuckmm
Over a year ago

Good grief, I lived in SF for 19 years and never heard of this place. Heard of The Black Cat bar and heard Pendulum was gay in the 1950's. Will have to try this out!


daxxle
daxxle
Over a year ago

lovely!

Lovely friendly bar! Good prices and great measures! Friendly staff and customers!


balloonsgogo
balloonsgogo
Over a year ago

Longest running GLBT bar in the state

This Bar has a history going back to 1910 they have strong cheap drinks and a everyone welcome crowed .from morning fire breathing bartenders and disco divas you cant go wrong.If you want a great GLBT unpretentious place to kick yoour heals up this is the place.


bakonative
bakonative
Over a year ago

Hey shipmates......meet you at the Gangway.

Old fashioned and friendly regulars. Right across from Motel 6. Look for the ship's bow and rainbow flag above the entrance.


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