Twin Peaks Tavern
Address
401 Castro St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
Near: Market
Hours
Mon-Wed
Noon - 2:00 am
Thu-Sat
8:00 am - 2:00 am
Sun
10:00 am - 2:00 am
Open Now
Address
401 Castro St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
Near: Market
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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There's no place like home!
OK, so I'm not a spring chicken any longer. I loved this bar as a 20-something and I still love it now that I'm not. Good drinks, the music isn't overpowering (which means that conversation is truly possible), and the scenery through the windows is among the best in the world.
Love this historic gem!
One look at the fantastic neon sign tells you that Twin Peaks is full of history and gritty charm. The staff and the patrons are always friendly, even if they do think of you as a "whippersnapper." There's nothing special about the drinks, but who cares when you can sit at the bar and enjoy the cozy, warm (if crunchy) atmosphere and the great views of all the folks passing by?
Oldest and very friendly!
We always enjoy having a drink or two at Twin Peaks. Look out their huge front and side windows and watch the world go by. This is one of the first bars in San Francisco.
A gay bar with history
It is the very first gay bar in the U.S. that has the big open windows that people could look right in so there is a lot of history behind it. My boyfriend and I love to sit by the window and watch people walk by while sipping on our Irish coffee. I also love to hide in the mezzanine and sit right by the small window. That is a perfect little spot to watch people when you go to the Castro Street Fair, Pink Party or Halloween night.You could watch people without they starting right back at you. Yes, the customer are mostly older gentlemen but who cares? Since they serve stiff drinks so it is now attracting a younger crowd in their 30s. I would recommend any tourists from out of town to go in there for a drink.
A touch of class in the Castro
Yes, it's true: during off-peak this is a neighborhood bar for older gentlemen. 25-year-old whippersnappers who think they will be young forever need not apply. During peak times it's more mixed and very friendly. Good place to have a conversation. The mezzanine is a fantastic spot to survey the crowd inside and out through the giant windows. Very friendly and efficient bartenders. I always strike up a conversation here.
