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440 Castro

 (722 Ratings)

The Castro's neighborhood leather bar

440 Castro is a must-stop for those into the bear scene. The bar gets packed on weekends with throngs of men of all...

The Castro · 440 Castro St, San Francisco


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Powerhouse

 (665 Ratings)

Dark and cruise-y bar

Various fetish seekers meet at this musky Folsom bar. Occasionally special events will draw diverse crowds and...

SOMA · 1347 Folsom St, San Francisco


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SF Eagle

 (153 Ratings)

Meet daddies, otters and pups

SF Eagle is the first leather bar in the country to receive historical landmark status.

SOMA · 398 12th St, San Francisco


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El Rio

 (119 Ratings)

Welcoming and unpretentious patio bar

This lesbian-owned bar hosts popular karaoke nights and local musicians. Their huge backyard patio is the place to be...

The Mission · 3158 Mission St, San Francisco


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Hole in the Wall Saloon

 (69 Ratings)

A rowdy good time

Bikers and frisky daddies mingle in this psychedelically decorated watering hole.

SOMA · 1369 Folsom St, San Francisco


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Trax

 (33 Ratings)

Cheap thrills on Haight

A gay dive bar with pool tables and unpredictable music for the diverse Haight-Ashbury crowd.

Haight-Ashbury · 1437 Haight St, San Francisco


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Holy Cow

 (2 Ratings)

An occasional LGBTQ destination

Mostly a nightclub for straight events, Holy Cow hosts LGBTQ events occasionally.

SOMA · 1535 Folsom St, San Francisco


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Driftwood

 (3 Ratings)

Shipwreck-inspired bar on Folsom Street

Driftwood's rusted-and-battered nuanced interior harkens back to the 19th century. Intimate and cozy, it's complete...

SOMA · 1225 Folsom St, San Francisco


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Phone Booth

 (3 Ratings)

Mixed crowds at this Mission hangout

Preferred by Mission District scenesters, grab a drink with friends and run into your favorite locals here.

The Mission · 1398 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco


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Make-Out Room

 (2 Ratings)

Mixed bar, fun young energy

This Mission venue offers a twist on nightlife with something, or someone, for everyone to love.

The Mission · 3225 22nd St, San Francisco


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