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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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The Cafe

 (430 Ratings)

Dance bar at Market and Castro Street

Popular with both guys and gals, this spacious club is crowded on weekend nights and during special promo events.

The Castro · 2369 Market St., San Francisco


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Edge

 (147 Ratings)

Silver foxes and stiff drinks

Serving The Castro for decades, this bar is popular with a mature 40-something crowd. Grab a cocktail and cruise the...

The Castro · 4149 18th St, San Francisco


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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...

The Castro · 401 Castro St, San Francisco


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Blackbird

 (72 Ratings)

Stylish atmosphere, creatively crafted cocktails

Blackbird takes the prize for sexy, specialty cocktails in the Castro. The dim, sophisticated lounge welcomes a...

The Castro · 2124 Market 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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Martuni's

 (59 Ratings)

Popular piano bar

Enjoy martinis and lively conversation around the big oval bar or grab a booth around the sides. The piano in the...

The Castro · 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco


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Hi Tops

 (57 Ratings)

Lively bar for every sport

Enjoy some top shelf "pub grub" and beer while watching sports events on the plethora of televisions...

The Castro · 2247 Market St, San Francisco


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The Cinch Saloon

 (54 Ratings)

Old-guard meets Star Wars

The Cinch is the perfect place to bring old friends, and make new ones. Plus you can catch some of the city's...

Polk Street · 1723 Polk St, San Francisco


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Aunt Charlie's Lounge

 (54 Ratings)

Cheapest drinks in the Tenderloin

Aunt Charlie's is a favorite amongst locals and travelers alike and a second home to the transgender community...

Tendernob · 133 Turk Street, San Francisco


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