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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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Lone Star Saloon

 (149 Ratings)

Bears, bikers and beers outside

The large outdoor patio draws scruffy bears, otters and leather cowboys, especially during sunny afternoons.

SOMA · 1354 Harrison 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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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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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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Last Call Bar

 (24 Ratings)

Eclectic crowd, cozy space

When the other bars become too loud and crowded, escape to Last Call only two blocks away. You'll instantly feel...

The Castro · 3988 18th St, San Francisco


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Churchill Cocktail Bar

 (7 Ratings)

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


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Bourbon & Branch

 (4 Ratings)

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


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Bar Crenn

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Vintage vibe with vibrant charm

An entire wall of vinyl records complete with a player sits waiting for you to set the mood. This intimate and...

Pacific Heights · 3131 Fillmore St, San Francisco


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