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440 Castro

 (722 Ratings)

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


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Powerhouse

 (665 Ratings)

Dark and cruise-y bar

Various fetish seekers meet at this musky Folsom bar. Occasionally special events will draw diverse crowds and...

SOMA · 1347 Folsom St, San Francisco


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The Cafe

 (430 Ratings)

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


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Moby Dick

 (280 Ratings)

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


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SF Eagle

 (153 Ratings)

Meet daddies, otters and pups

SF Eagle is the first leather bar in the country to receive historical landmark status.

SOMA · 398 12th St, San Francisco


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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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Midnight Sun

 (145 Ratings)

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


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Lookout

 (143 Ratings)

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


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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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