Lively Bars in San Francisco

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

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

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

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