Upscale Bars in San Francisco

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

Inspired 40s decor with an upscale twist

Grab a plush window seat or pull a stool to one of the high-top tables. This WW-2-themed bar is known for cool...

The Castro · 198 Church St, San Francisco

• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• themed
• casual
• locals
• upscale

LGBTQ+ social club and barbershop

The Academy is a  welcoming neighborhood social club in the Castro District. An elegant and warm decor invites...

The Castro · 2166 Market Street, San Francisco

• trans-friendly
• 30+
• 40+
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• $$$
• casual
• LGBTQ+ owned
• lively
• upscale

Long-standing art-deco club

This party spot has DJs spinning popular top 40 hits and go-go dancers every night of the week. Primarily a straight...

SOMA · 1535 Folsom St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• outdoor seating
• 18+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• nightclub
• lively
• upscale

20s Speakeasy near Union Square

Bourbon & Branch is a dark, incognito craft cocktail lounge. Ring the buzzer and use the password...

Tenderloin · 501 Jones St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• 50+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• themed
• travelers
• speakeasy
• locals
• romantic
• upscale

Highbrow rooftop cocktail lounge & eatery

Enjoy the splendor of the San Francisco skyline while sipping on one of the most gorgeously crafted cocktails in...

Civic Center · 45 McAllister St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• travelers
• hotel
• locals
• lively
• romantic
• upscale
• luxe

Mother

Femme-centric queer bar

This brightly decorated bar serves up signature cocktails such as Esta Madre- nodding to the...

3rd place in Best of GayCities 2023 - New Kid on the Block

The Mission · 3079 16th St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• video
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• locals
• upscale

Queer-owned Irish pub with artsy patio

Owned by the cheeky Irish-born Gillian, Casement's is an oasis amid the chaotic Mission Street. Inside...

The Mission · 2351 Mission St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• outdoor seating
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• $$
• casual
• craft beer
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• locals
• upscale

Massive event venue with full bar

The Foundry is a gathering place for open minds. It hosts exciting events where people can have a beer and a bite,...

SOMA · 1425 Folsom St, San Francisco

• trans-friendly
• mixed LGBTQ+
• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• LGBTQ+ owned
• women-led
• nightclub
• all ages
• locals
• lively
• upscale