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Twin Peaks Tavern

(121 Ratings)
The original Castro bar
Twin Peaks Tavern was the first American gay bar with fully open windows, making the statement that being gay didn't mean hiding from the world. Today, an older crowd meets to watch the the busy intersection of Castro and Market outside.


Hours
Mon-Wed Noon - 2:00 am
Thu-Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 am
Sun 10:00 am - 2:00 am
Open Now


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Reviews

MarcusSF
MarcusSF
Over a year ago

Great place for last call! Amazing Martinis and Coffee Drinks


taylor.parton.79
taylor.parton.79
Over a year ago

Best Mexican Coffee in the Castro!!!

Sittin on the Corner of Market and Castro,... Wonderful place to sit and people watch,... Great atmosphere with a couple tables on the loft Love this place Great Memories


JoeFuentes
JoeFuentes
Over a year ago

Gay Legend

I can remember walking by this place as a kid. Great place to just chill and hang out. Known for its older crowd. Take the time to meet someone knew. You'll be better for it.


Toyah
Toyah
Over a year ago

Best bar in the west!

What makes this place is the atmosphere, as a traveller going it alone I saw this place neatly in the corner of Market and Castro streets as a beacon of queer welcoming. I sat down at the bar to find I was sitting next to one of the owners Jeff. He was incredibly charismatic and very proud of his establishment as he should be for without him a tourists perception of castro could have been skewed by an undeserving scenester. Twin Peaks I found was the pioneer of the open and out gay scene of San Fran. Your general age group were 40 plus but as a 26 year old and a female, believe me when I say this place was as comfortable as it could be and I learnt much from conversations had that night with those much wiser than I. Thank you for having me. I highly recommend a night out here. 5 stars!


skyentology
skyentology
Over a year ago

Great place to socialize with friends, in the middle of the castro

great place to have a relaxing evening but still people watch. The Bartenders are very good and can make those classic cocktails you would not normally order in the other castro bars. the crowd is typically older but you can her some amazing stories.


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