Gay Bars for locals in San Francisco

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

• 30+
• 40+
• leather
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• bears
• after work
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

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

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• pool table
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• casual
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

Moby Dick

Welcoming place to meet with friends

This historic gay bar has served the LGBTQ+ community amazing drinks and a laid-back experience since 1977. Watch...

1st place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Legendary Bar

The Castro · 4049 18th St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• pub
• $
• casual
• locals

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

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• leather
• cruising
• after hours
• $$
• casual
• travelers
• locals
• daddies

Video bar in the heart of Castro

A regular stop for locals and visitors, this bar is known for popular music videos, TV show clips and various happy...

The Castro · 4067 18th St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• video
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• $$
• live entertainment
• casual
• travelers
• locals

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

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• leather
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• happy hour
• bears
• after work
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

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

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• locals
• lively
• upscale

A rowdy good time

Bikers and frisky daddies mingle in this psychedelically decorated leather bar.

SOMA · 1369 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• leather
• happy hour
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

Darts, pool, and beer

Nearly mistakable for a college town pub, this place open since 1980 has games, spirits, and a popular back...

The Castro · 225 Church St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• after work
• pub
• $$
• locals

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

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• piano
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• casual
• locals
• lively
• upscale
• luxe