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Lookout

 (143 Ratings)

Cocktails and people watching

Find a place out on the balcony to watch the hustle and bustle on the sidewalks below. Lookout is in the epicenter...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Drag Brunch

The Castro · 3600 16th St, San Francisco


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Toad Hall

 (126 Ratings)

Disco balls and cheap drinks

With video DJs and Top 40, meet friends on the dance floor or covered outdoor patio. Toad Hall is Badland's flirty...

The Castro · 4146 18th St, San Francisco


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Blackbird

 (72 Ratings)

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


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Martuni's

 (59 Ratings)

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


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Beaux

 (47 Ratings)

Swanky boyland in the Castro

Beaux offers a swanky club/lounge experience on Castro Street. Twinks and those who love them most often make...

The Castro · 2344 Market St, San Francisco


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Blush! Wine Bar

 (27 Ratings)

Wine and dine in the heart of the Castro

Inspired by the greatest wine bars in Europe, Blush! is in the center of all the gay action. Enjoy an extensive wine...

The Castro · 476 Castro St, San Francisco


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DNA Lounge

 (17 Ratings)

Late-night DJs & pizza

DNA Lounge has been providing a good time to a mixed crowd for decades. This club boasts four dance floors, two stages...

SOMA · 375 11th St, San Francisco


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Top of the Mark

 (10 Ratings)

Best for cocktails

The Top of the Mark is Historic for their sweeping, mile high panoramic views of the city. That said, they are...

Nob Hill · 999 California St, San Francisco


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F8 Nightclub & Bar

 (10 Ratings)

Great happy hour and dancing

Enjoy a happy hour that features mouthwatering food made with fresh ingredients from local farmers. After dinner, F8...

SOMA · 1192 Folsom St, San Francisco


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The Academy SF

 (3 Ratings)

LGBTQ+ social club and barbershop

The Academy is a  welcoming neighborhood social club in the Castro District. An elegant and warm decor invites...

The Castro · 2166 Market Street, San Francisco


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