Pubs in San Francisco

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

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

Lively bar for sports lovers

Enjoy some top-shelf "pub grub" and beer while watching sports with fellow members of the LGBTQ+ jock...

The Castro · 2247 Market St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• sports
• happy hour
• after work
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• locals

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

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

Rustic and upscale pub

Take a seat at one of the shiny leather booths for an evening of libations and bites. Offering a warm and inviting...

Embarcadero · 245 Front St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• bar food
• casual
• locals
• upscale

Chic hunting lodge

Surrounded by antlers and wood barrels, this western-style bar in SoMa serves cocktails in both coupe glasses and...

SOMA · 1145 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• pool table
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• pub
• mixed gay/straight
• pet-friendly
• $$
• casual
• locals