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The Stud (Closed Permanently)

(114 Ratings)
Campy, iconic dive bar in SoMa
A well-worn and familiar beauty, The Stud is a kitschy and charismatic San Francisco LGBTQ landmark that regularly hosts off-beat drag shows.


Address
399 9th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103

Near: Enter on Harrison

SOMA

Hours
Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays



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Reviews

HalCall
HalCall
Over a year ago

I'm Hoping Things Will Get Better

The Stud has a history, but unfortunately most of the history took place elswhere before the Stud moved to its current place. The sign that says "Universal Live Corral" survives from the time (at the other location) when they became a "Universal Life Church" so that they could have "religious services" in order to run an after hours dance club. It was that kind of chutzpah that made the Stud what it was. Today, however, it survives mostly on theme nights. The place has that well-worn hippie feel to it, which is cool. I wish they can find their niche because the bartenders are nice and the place feels warm and cozy, and they deserve more business.


Texasfruit
Texasfruit
Over a year ago

Are the people hiding somewhere?

Went here on a Friday nite just at midnight. 12 people in the entire place, with one guy ROLLING around the dance floor. Classy. The guy at the door charged two of us a cover ($5/ea) and when we paid with a $20, he didn't want to give us our change back. Avoid this place as there are better ones.


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