Gay Bars for 40+ in SOMA

Dark and cruise-y bar

Various fetish seekers meet at this musky Folsom bar. Occasionally special events will draw diverse crowds and...

SOMA · 1347 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• Backroom
• leather
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• dive

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+
• leather
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• bears

1015 Folsom

Dance and circuit party favorite

San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood is known for having some of the most energetic raves, 1015 Folsom has helped...

3rd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Clubbing King

SOMA · 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• cruising
• after hours
• 18+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• travelers
• nightclub
• industrial
• locals
• lively

Party bar in SOMA

This centrally located bar hosts various nights dedicated to karaoke, latin drag and underwear.

SOMA · 43 6th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• LGBTQ+ owned

Cozy and full of character

Driftwood's shipwrecked-themed interior harkens back to the 19th century. Intimate and charming, it's...

SOMA · 1225 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• $$
• $
• live entertainment
• dive
• bar food
• casual
• craft beer
• locals

Chic hunting lodge

Surrounded by antlers and wood barrels, this western-style bar in SoMa serves cocktails in both coupe glasses and...

SOMA · 1145 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• pet-friendly
• $$
• casual
• locals