After Work Bars in San Francisco

The Castro's neighborhood leather bar

440 Castro is a must-stop for those into the bear scene. The bar gets packed on weekends with throngs of men of all...

The Castro · 440 Castro St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• leather
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• bears
• after work
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

Moby Dick

Welcoming place to meet with friends

This historic gay bar has served the LGBTQ+ community amazing drinks and a laid-back experience since 1977. Watch...

1st place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Legendary Bar

The Castro · 4049 18th St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• pub
• $
• casual
• locals

Video bar in the heart of Castro

A regular stop for locals and visitors, this bar is known for popular music videos, TV show clips and various happy...

The Castro · 4067 18th St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• video
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• $$
• live entertainment
• casual
• travelers
• locals

Bears, bikers and beers outside

The large outdoor patio draws scruffy bears, otters and leather cowboys, especially during sunny afternoons.

SOMA · 1354 Harrison St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• leather
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• after work
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

Stylish atmosphere, creatively crafted cocktails

Blackbird takes the prize for sexy, specialty cocktails in the Castro. The dim, sophisticated lounge welcomes a...

The Castro · 2124 Market St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• locals
• lively
• upscale

Popular piano bar

Enjoy martinis and lively conversation around the big oval bar or grab a booth around the sides. The piano in the...

The Castro · 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• piano
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• casual
• locals
• lively
• upscale
• luxe

Lively bar for sports lovers

Enjoy some top-shelf "pub grub" and beer while watching sports with fellow members of the LGBTQ+ jock...

The Castro · 2247 Market St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• sports
• happy hour
• after work
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• locals

Old-guard meets Star Wars

The Cinch is the perfect place to bring old friends, and make new ones. Plus you can catch some of the city's...

Polk Street · 1723 Polk St, San Francisco

• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• pub
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals
• daddies

Eclectic crowd, cozy space

When the other bars become too loud and crowded, escape to Last Call only two blocks away. You'll instantly feel...

The Castro · 3988 18th St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• mixed gay/straight
• pet-friendly
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

Exquisite wine bar and shop

This elegant boutique wine retailer features international vintages. The friendly staff pours by the glass and sales by...

The Castro · 572 Castro St, San Francisco

• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led