Gay Bars for 40+ in San Francisco · Page 3

Party bar in SOMA

This centrally located bar hosts various nights dedicated to karaoke, latin drag and underwear.

SOMA · 43 6th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• LGBTQ+ owned

Inspired 40s decor with an upscale twist

Grab a plush window seat or pull a stool to one of the high-top tables. This WW-2-themed bar is known for cool...

The Castro · 198 Church St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• themed
• casual
• locals
• upscale

LGBTQ+ social club and barbershop

The Academy is a  welcoming neighborhood social club in the Castro District. An elegant and warm decor invites...

The Castro · 2166 Market Street, San Francisco

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• 40+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$$
• casual
• LGBTQ+ owned
• lively
• upscale

Cozy and full of character

Driftwood's shipwrecked-themed interior harkens back to the 19th century. Intimate and charming, it's...

SOMA · 1225 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• $$
• $
• live entertainment
• dive
• bar food
• casual
• craft beer
• locals

20s Speakeasy near Union Square

Bourbon & Branch is a dark, incognito craft cocktail lounge. Ring the buzzer and use the password...

Tenderloin · 501 Jones St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• themed
• travelers
• speakeasy
• locals
• romantic
• upscale

Mixed bar, fun young energy

This Mission venue offers a twist on nightlife with a sparkling ceiling packed with trinkets and a dance floor...

The Mission · 3225 22nd St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• $
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• locals
• lively

Art-deco nightclub

The Great Northern is a private event space featuring two stunning bars, a massive dance floor, and 30-foot-high...

SOMA · 119 Utah St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• leather
• outdoor seating
• after hours
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• live entertainment
• casual
• nightclub
• techno
• locals
• lively

Highbrow rooftop cocktail lounge & eatery

Enjoy the splendor of the San Francisco skyline while sipping on one of the most gorgeously crafted cocktails in...

Civic Center · 45 McAllister St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• travelers
• hotel
• locals
• lively
• romantic
• upscale
• luxe

Mother

Femme-centric queer bar

This brightly decorated bar serves up signature cocktails such as Esta Madre- nodding to the...

3rd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - New Kid on the Block

The Mission · 3079 16th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• video
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• locals
• upscale

Queer-owned Irish pub with artsy patio

Owned by the cheeky Irish-born Gillian, Casement's is an oasis amid the chaotic Mission Street. Inside...

The Mission · 2351 Mission St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• outdoor seating
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• locals
• upscale