Bars that are good for groups 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

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

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

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

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

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

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