Gay Bars in The Castro

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

Lookout

Cocktails and people watching

Find a place out on the balcony to watch the hustle and bustle on the sidewalks below. Lookout is in the epicenter...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Drag Brunch

The Castro · 3600 16th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• outdoor seating
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• nightclub
• lively

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

• 40+
• 50+
• casual

Disco balls and cheap drinks

With video DJs and Top 40, meet friends on the dance floor or covered outdoor patio. Toad Hall is Badland's flirty...

The Castro · 4146 18th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• video
• happy hour
• cruising
• cocktail lounge

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

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