Badlands (Closed Permanently)

(1262 Ratings)
Iconic dance and video bar
Expect young bar hoppers and their admirers. The resident VJ plays Top 40 remixes and happy house as boys gather on the small but lively dance floor.


Hours
Daily 2:00 pm - 2:00 am
Open Now



GayCities Members report that Badlands has closed

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Reviews

AdamSandel
AdamSandel
Over a year ago

All Madonna all the time

The only place to really dance in the Castro, Badlands is hopping every night of the week. Whether or not you like the video music, or the somewhat nervous gay boys and the girls who love them, or not, is up to you...


newuser
newuser
Over a year ago

Nice place to visit, you all will like it for sure :)


SpoonC
SpoonC
Over a year ago

When did badlands get so bad.


Bobbyjh
Bobbyjh
Over a year ago

nice place

never seen it i dont think, but dont really remember for sure but it looks cozy and its like a good place to dance or mingle with people meeet new people too


byron.schmitz
byron.schmitz
Over a year ago

Badlands timeline...................

The Badlands has had many changes over the years ... but i always enjoyed it.


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