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Very Busy and Fun

scollayunder

I've had lots of fun on several visits to Powerhouse. The back "smoking" area can get very busy and very active. Good mix of guys, good drinks. The best bar in San Francisco in my opinion.

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Down n Dirty Bar

JoeFuentes

This is really a great place to just go when ur hungry and tired of Grindr. U actually see what ur getting. Great theme nights during the week. Go to the back patio where all the action is.

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they shouldn't be there!

Pancho_Miami

visited during Thanksgiving weekend. loved the decor, with its hanging underwear and TVs on the ceiling...very original! went to the backroom hoping for some action but instead was thoroughly turned off. the backroom was full of chatty Queens gossiping about nonsense while sipping their Martinis! that area is supposed to be for men to get/give good head, not for beauty parlor chatter!

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When size matters!

Olivier2012

Of course you had been there for a beer and went in the backyard fo a smoke! In the main room, nice music and cool beers, but in the backyard, hot atmosphere. The yard is pretty crowded and you can see some actions: from time to time good BJ and some fucking. If you want so, don't waste your time trying to socialise! If you are top, go in the yard, open your trousers and show what mother nature gave you! If you are reasonably gifted, a cocksucker will go on his knees and will give you pleasant time! If it was good you can invite him to your place fore more fun or you can throw him and after a little rest have a 2nd round with an other one! No matter if you are a clone of Brad Pitt or not, what counts here is the size! Had one of the best BJ of my life, the guy completely swallowed my 7.5 inches dick! Hmmm If you are bottom, find a good cock to suck and show your talents!

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Levi's bar / Cruise bar

postcub

Bartenders hot.. Some hot pardons who are there not looking to talk much, but cut to chase. Let me tell you.. not a problem at all with that. The bar attracts 30 - 50's guys generally. The vibe can change nightly.. and not every night is cruisy... BUT... the back patio has things going on a lot of the time. So if you are looking for a bar to meet and socialize.. this place is probably not it. If you are looking for Mr Right now.... there is a good chance you will find him. Oddly enough Monday nights are eh.. great.

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OMG !!!!!

loves2play

THIS WAS THE FIRST BAR I WENT TO WHEN I HIT SAN FRAN!!!! LET ME TELL YOU ALL I CAN SAY IS ......... OMG TRULY THE HOTTEST TIME I HAVE EVER HAD WAS AT POWERHOUSE

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Great dirty little bar!

allexsf

good beer.. loud music.. hot men.. cruising.. what else can we ask for?

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great bar

donnosf

Great selection in beers and the staff are great.

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well well !!

RobAnt

On hols and went here twice - only went to the other bars once, enough said! back patio very interesting indeed!! Met a guy from SF who was with a New Yorker - really nice guys in all ways!! Recommend it for single holiday guys.

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not all that

WetGlitter

It's like your typical gay bar, as far as I'm concerned. Bad music with a repetitive beat, and relatively racist as well. No surprise. Seems like colored boys are good enough to sign your little petitions and what not, but not good enough to drink with.

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Fun Dive Bar

Blackvulcan79

A very fun place that is a total dive bar. Nice bartenders, except for one. You will notice the Southern rude boy when you get there. Rick and Jose are the best bartenders there. Stiff drinks, porn and down to earth crowd. My favorite bar in SOMA. Great job Scott!

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sexy raw bar!

Michael3311

It's got hot videos, manly crowd, cruisy, dark patio but, they stop any action from happening. They have sexy theme parties do charity events and is The Best bar for Folsom!

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Yes yes!

PupSpunks

Good drinks. Fantastic time. No discrimination.

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Fun Events - ChickenBear was a fun, campy event

JoshandCody

We went to the ChickenBear event this weekend and had a great time. We went with a group of four friends after the movie Sunday night and watched the ChickenBear Thanksgiving competition. This is a classic leather bar with a bit of a twist, because they had a fun show and then afterwards went back to good music. The gogo boy in his black jock strap wasn't too hard on the eyes, either. Neither were the bartenders - everyone very friendly and welcoming. A place that feels true to the Leather tradition without adding the attitude that can sometimes come with that.

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Classic Leather Bar Feel

texbearjoe

Powerhouse is what many leatherbars aspire to, but don't quite get to. An enticing combination of faint sleaze (backroom with smoke and very friendly men), boisterous friendly crowd, and testosterone-fueled and alcohol-fueled cruising always makes for a good time when I visit SF. The friendlier you are, the friendlier the crowd. My only quibble would be that it doesn't really "feel dangerous" and exciting. It's a good basic sexy leather place, but not a great place - neither legendary, nor pushing any boundaries. "Old Reliable" might say it all.

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Good place

AdlerBLN

We have been there at a weekend. Was crowded and a real nice place. Back smoking area was used not only for smoking;-). I can recomend it

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Favorite SOMA bar

discodolly

Not being 30 and hunky, I appreciate that Powerhouse attracts all kinds of guys. I go there every time I visit the City and have yet to encounter a rude bartender or patron (a few drunks, yes). "Back room" is really a mis-nomer as it is the smoking area and can get very crowded...and festive.

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Cruisy Leather BAR - more cruisy than leather...

msiaguy

Great friendly crowd, nice sized bar with a nice patio area and good decent-priced drinks. Not much leather unless some convention is going on, but definitely cruisy and entertaining; if you are into guys who are patrons there.

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Not that impressive

AK_Cruiser

I had heard some good things about Powerhouse and in all my travels to SF had never been there. Unfortunately, my friend and I both thought we were oversold. The place is pretty grungy which isn't really a bad thing, the bartenders were friendly but some of the clientle were just downright rude, I don't think they like tourists coming into their space. A couple of guys did everything they could to bump into us, get in our face, get between my friend and I while we were sitting at the bar having a beer...it got to be obvious they didn't approve of our being there, so after 2 beers we went down the street to the Eagle where we were felt more welcome.

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Pretty tired dump

erickshot

I was looking forward to a hot bar, but this sure ain't it. Cheap drinks, which is nice, and the bartender hit on me, but there was not one hot guy in the place, and this was Sunday around 8pm. The "back room" is a joke, as glaringly lit as a Hollywood movie set, with a few really ugly dudes suckin' even uglier dudes dicks. About as sexy as lunch at your mom's. And the back room is full of smoke, so it stinks to high hell and so will you when you leave. No decent hot leather bars seem to exist in SF anymore. Maybe because I'm from LA I'm spoiled, but ia was pretty pathetic. DID seem some hot men in The Castro though.

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Museum of the erotic

RinconJohn

The Powerhouse is more like an installation than a real cruise bar. It has hanging Crisco lanterns, video porn and a great big "Danger" sign on the back wall. Fortunately, I have encountered a few friendly docents to take me through the exhibits. You can definitely have a smirky fun time here even with the surly bar staff. I think they are just playing their part as cast members.

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Good and Bad - You Choose

HalCall

The Bad: Some bartenders are self-obsessed and can be very rude. There is an actor working there who is really into himself and not much more. It's also packed on the weekends, which can be bad if you don't like getting jammed in. The Good: It's an old-style leather bar kind of place. People are friendly on the slow nights, and some bartenders and barbacks go out of their way to be friendly. It's also a great place to meet new visitors to town, and to learn about the history of the scene from the oldtimers. Ages are mixed from 21 to 70s, and people all seem to get along. They have some of the most ridiculous contests (wet underwear, etc) and theme nights ($1 off on Tuesdays if you have a tattoo or a piercing). This can be good depending on your fetish. All in all I give the place an A- because I like it during the off-times and the drinks are good.

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Abusive staff

Edward

I was in the Powerhous bar last night, out on the Patio. It was very crowded as it often is. I was shoved forward from behind and to regain my balance I had to lean backwards. I heard a voice say "push me and I will mash your head with this bucked. When I saw move, move." I turned around to see a Powerhous employee with a bucket. (a red headed guy) I believe this kind of conduct and statement is unacceptable. I visit SF several times a year. I will not be coming back to your bar. I am sure this kind of action and comment it acceptable and condoned by the Powerhouse management.

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Powerhouse, everything the name implies.

Stravinsky

Do you go to a place like this looking to dance? It's like getting off the bus on another planet, one with sex in the air and you either do or don't float with it. Not all sex is between pretty Aberzombies you know.

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Not a Dark Room - it's well lit.

Texasfruit

Went here on a Friday night and the place was full of guys. Drinks weren't so great, but the outdoor patio was full of people. There was one guy getting a BJ, but nothing else really. If you're going for the Dark Room, it's the outdoor patio and it's well lit. So, put on a good show as EVERYONE can see you. It was ok for what is was: Cheap drinks, some eye candy, decent music but I wouldn't go just for the action on the back patio.

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Best TH through Sat.

ScratchyBeard

Wednesday's filled with old geezers? Hmmm- where do you go on a Wed night in SOMA not like that?

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Best bar in San Francisco

mrm717

Georgeous MEN, not queens. They love to get off.

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I agree. This IS a TROLL BAR.

Skippy

And the bartender who was behind the bar kept on flapping his chops about being some actor in some low budget movie. (As if!) Anyway, he was VERY RUDE and provided BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! You should skip this rat trap and instead go to the "MY PLACE" club. That's were the party's at! :)

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Troll Bar

phillyjoe

11:00PM on a Wednesday and the place is dead. A few paunchy old men and fat pool players was all that haunted the place. Bartenders unfriendly to this out-of-towner.

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Hot Bar

Nighttrain005

I love this place ,i am a Cigar smoker and i like the back patio to be able to smoke & Have a drink, i am into levis, & Leather & cigars this is a very hot bar ,try it out you will love it

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A Bit of Old Folsom

tphinsf

Not much is left of what used to be the "Miracle Mile" on Folsom Street, but the Powerhouse survives.

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