440 Castro is a must-stop for those into the bear scene. The bar gets packed on weekends with throngs of men of all ages enjoying the intimate interior.
We believe that LGBTQ+ people deserve safe vacations that allow them to be their authentic selves. That's why our City Guides aren't locked behind a paywall. Can you contribute today?
Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated
Definitely one of our Favorites in SF
We always end up at the 440 at least once on every trip to SF. It has enough SF "edge" to it to be a lot of fun. Can be very cruisy on a good night.
My favorite bar in the Castro
I love this place. I've lived in the Castro for about 5 years and this bar has become my regular hangout. The guys are typically very easy-going and the bartenders very friendly. Part of the appeal for me is that 440 attracts a fairly wide age range of men. You'll see men in their 20's to men in their 60's. Friday's through Monday's are definitely the peak nights. Monday night is underwear night which gets going around 10. The bar can really get crowded and hot, which may not appeal to everyone. 440 may not be the nicest space in the Castro, but you'll always find lots of sexy/friendly men and awesome bartenders.
Where you find the real men
Hunks everywhere, great staff, great drinks, great atmosphere. Why go anywhere else.
holiday fun in 440.
spent some really nice afternoons and evenings in the 440 with some really great bar staff / punters. Halloween was wild - set up to thrill and the music was alway hot and pumpping. the best eye candy around and wall to wall bears and daddies. thanks a orange and a guiness
FUN SEXY FRIENDLY
With an Australian accent I was most welcomed...alot of fun was had.. manly and some sexy men but best of all was how friendly the venue was: a good carlton draught on tap would be a definite bonus ! In passing but certainly NOT unimportant bloody good bar staff !