Gay Bars for locals in San Francisco · Page 2

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

• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• outdoor seating
• pool table
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• pub
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals
• daddies

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

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• travelers
• locals
• lively

Swanky playground for hairless hotties

Beaux offers an elevated club experience in the Castro. Twinks and those who love them most often make appearances...

The Castro · 2344 Market St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• live entertainment
• bar food
• casual
• travelers
• LGBTQ+ owned
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

1015 Folsom

Dance and circuit party favorite

San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood is known for having some of the most energetic raves, 1015 Folsom has helped...

3rd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Clubbing King

SOMA · 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• cruising
• after hours
• 18+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• travelers
• nightclub
• industrial
• locals
• lively

Sprawling nightclub in SoMa

This wild and raucous nightclub in a former bathhouse features cabaret, innovative drag shows, DJs, and themed dance...

SOMA · 298 11th St, San Francisco

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• 18+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• casual
• travelers
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

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

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• mixed gay/straight
• pet-friendly
• $$
• dive
• casual
• locals

Late-night DJs & pizza

DNA Lounge has been providing a good time to a mixed crowd for decades. This club boasts four dance floors, two...

SOMA · 375 11th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• dancing
• after hours
• 18+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

Great happy hour and dancing

F8 hosts a rotating roster of DJs every night of the week. With fantastic drink specials and a stream of house and...

SOMA · 1192 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• casual
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

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

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