Tourist guide to San Francisco gay nightlife
Castro and Folsom Street
Being one of the gay capitals of the world, San Francisco is one of the most European-like cities in the US. Enjoy SF, the culture, the famous prison island Alcatraz, the authentic trams and the two main gay disctrics: Castro District and SoMa (South Market)around Folsom Street. Around Folsom you'll find some leather and fetish clubs to enjoy.
But plan your night ahead, because all of the bars and clubs close at 2 AM.
Drink
Gay (friendly) bars, pubs and cafes · add new bars
Here are some bars and cafes, please let us know when you know more places.
2223
2223 Market Street
2223 is a treasured neighborhood restaurant serving lively cocktails and modern American cuisine.
2223 Market Street
2223 is a treasured neighborhood restaurant serving lively cocktails and modern American cuisine.
mon-thu 17:00–21:30, fri-sat 17:00–23:00, sun 17:00–21:30
440 Castro
440 Castro St
A neighborhood bar that’s home to locals and tourists. Daily happy hours, gogo boys and a weekly underwear night on Monday.
440 Castro St
A neighborhood bar that’s home to locals and tourists. Daily happy hours, gogo boys and a weekly underwear night on Monday.
mon-sun –02:00
El Rio
3158 Mission St
El Rio thinks of themselves as a mix between a bar and a community center. El Rio has two indoor spaces and an outdoor patio with heaters.
3158 Mission St
El Rio thinks of themselves as a mix between a bar and a community center. El Rio has two indoor spaces and an outdoor patio with heaters.
mon-thu 17:00–02:00, fri 16:00–02:00, sat-sun 13:00–02:00
Esta Noche
3079 16th st
A gay-Latino-drag-sports bar which attracts a gregarious, diverse clientele. There's a pool table for the daytime and animated drag shows and rousing lip-synching at night.
3079 16th st
A gay-Latino-drag-sports bar which attracts a gregarious, diverse clientele. There's a pool table for the daytime and animated drag shows and rousing lip-synching at night.
mon-sun 12:00–02:00
Harvey's
500 Castro St
Restaurant and gay bar. Named after legendary Harvey Milk, Harvey's is a symbol of the gay community in the Castro District.
500 Castro St
Restaurant and gay bar. Named after legendary Harvey Milk, Harvey's is a symbol of the gay community in the Castro District.
mon-fri 11:00–02:00, sat-sun 09:00–02:00
Home
2100 Market Street
HOME Restaurant is very popular in the gay scene and located at the corner of Market and Church Streets in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District.
2100 Market Street
HOME Restaurant is very popular in the gay scene and located at the corner of Market and Church Streets in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District.
mon-sun –
Martuni's
4 Valencia St
This is the perfect place to come after the theatre. . .Piano bar with open mike.
4 Valencia St
This is the perfect place to come after the theatre. . .Piano bar with open mike.
mon-sun 14:00–02:00
Midnight Sun
4067 18th ST
San Francisco’s Premiere Video Bar in the heart of Castro. Established in 1971, the Midnight Sun is world-renowned as a pioneer in the video bar industry.
4067 18th ST
San Francisco’s Premiere Video Bar in the heart of Castro. Established in 1971, the Midnight Sun is world-renowned as a pioneer in the video bar industry.
mon-thu 14:00–02:00, fri-sat 13:00–02:00, sun 14:00–02:00
Mix
4086 18th St
The Neighborhood Bar in the Castro is The Mix. Come in and throw back some pitchers or cocktails, and pick out your favorite pop songs off the Internet jukebox.
4086 18th St
The Neighborhood Bar in the Castro is The Mix. Come in and throw back some pitchers or cocktails, and pick out your favorite pop songs off the Internet jukebox.
mon-sun 18:00–02:00
Moby Dick
4049 18th St
Anchored by a 250 gallon salt-water tank above the bar and a fun and friendly staff behind it, Moby Dick is the Castro District’s most enduring neighborhood bar.
4049 18th St
Anchored by a 250 gallon salt-water tank above the bar and a fun and friendly staff behind it, Moby Dick is the Castro District’s most enduring neighborhood bar.
mon-fri 14:00–02:00, sat-sun 12:00–02:00
Pilsner Inn
225 Church St
For over twenty-five years, Pilsner Inn has been entertaining and quenching the thirsts of San Francisco's gay (and straight!) community.
225 Church St
For over twenty-five years, Pilsner Inn has been entertaining and quenching the thirsts of San Francisco's gay (and straight!) community.
mon-sun 10:00–02:00
Q Bar
456 Castro Street
Q Bar is a large gay bar in the heart of Castro.
456 Castro Street
Q Bar is a large gay bar in the heart of Castro.
mon-fri 16:00–02:00, sat-sun 14:00–02:00
SF Badlands
4121 18th St
San Francisco Badlands is the Castro's most popular location for video/music entertainment and dancing.
4121 18th St
San Francisco Badlands is the Castro's most popular location for video/music entertainment and dancing.
mon-sun 14:00–02:00
The Bar on the Church
198 Church Street
Retro glam interior, sexy bar staff and live DJ's. That's the Bar on the Church
198 Church Street
Retro glam interior, sexy bar staff and live DJ's. That's the Bar on the Church
mon-sun –02:00
The Café
2369 Market St
Located in the heart of the Castro, The Café represents the best of the Castro gay bar and club scene, demonstrating the next generation of San Francisco entertainment.
2369 Market St
Located in the heart of the Castro, The Café represents the best of the Castro gay bar and club scene, demonstrating the next generation of San Francisco entertainment.
mon-fri 17:00–02:00, sat-sun 16:00–02:00
The Endup
401 6th Street
For the past 35 years, the Endup has been and continues to be a second home for many party-goers and DJs and represents the epitome of San Francisco's diversity.
401 6th Street
For the past 35 years, the Endup has been and continues to be a second home for many party-goers and DJs and represents the epitome of San Francisco's diversity.
mon-sun –04:00
The Mint
1942 Market St
San Francisco's Premier Karaoke Lounge. Centrally located, the popular Market Street lounge attracts an exceptionally diverse group of the San Francisco Bay Area's top singers.
1942 Market St
San Francisco's Premier Karaoke Lounge. Centrally located, the popular Market Street lounge attracts an exceptionally diverse group of the San Francisco Bay Area's top singers.
mon-sun 16:00–02:00
The Stud Bar
399 9th Street
The Stud opened many years before the majority of its visitors were even born, in 1966.
399 9th Street
The Stud opened many years before the majority of its visitors were even born, in 1966.
mon-sun –02:00
Trigger
2344 Market Street
Recently opened gay bar at Market street, with live DJ's, food and gogo dancers. Trendy atmosphere.
2344 Market Street
Recently opened gay bar at Market street, with live DJ's, food and gogo dancers. Trendy atmosphere.
mon-thu –02:00, sun –02:00
Twin Peaks
401 Castro St
Gateway to the Castro… a legend in its own time……and the best view of the Castro, any day, any time.
401 Castro St
Gateway to the Castro… a legend in its own time……and the best view of the Castro, any day, any time.
mon-sun –02:00
Dance
Gay (friendly) clubs and parties · add new clubs and parties
Here are some clubs and parties, please let us know when you know more places.
SF Badlands
4121 18th St
San Francisco Badlands is the Castro's most popular location for video/music entertainment and dancing.
4121 18th St
San Francisco Badlands is the Castro's most popular location for video/music entertainment and dancing.
mon-sun 14:00–02:00
The Café
2369 Market St
Located in the heart of the Castro, The Café represents the best of the Castro gay bar and club scene, demonstrating the next generation of San Francisco entertainment.
2369 Market St
Located in the heart of the Castro, The Café represents the best of the Castro gay bar and club scene, demonstrating the next generation of San Francisco entertainment.
mon-fri 17:00–02:00, sat-sun 16:00–02:00
The Endup
401 6th Street
For the past 35 years, the Endup has been and continues to be a second home for many party-goers and DJs and represents the epitome of San Francisco's diversity.
401 6th Street
For the past 35 years, the Endup has been and continues to be a second home for many party-goers and DJs and represents the epitome of San Francisco's diversity.
mon-sun –04:00
The Stud Bar
399 9th Street
The Stud opened many years before the majority of its visitors were even born, in 1966.
399 9th Street
The Stud opened many years before the majority of its visitors were even born, in 1966.
mon-sun –02:00
Cruise
Gay cruise bars, cruise clubs, cruising areas and gay saunas · add more cruising places
Here are some saunas, cruise bars etc, please let us know when you know more places.
Baker BeachNude beach overseeing the Bay Area with a mix of young people, older types, men, women, Bay Area residents, tourists, gays, and straights
mon-sun –
Blow Buddies
933 Harrison Street
San Francisco's most famous sex club. As the name implies, it is oriented toward oral sex.
933 Harrison Street
San Francisco's most famous sex club. As the name implies, it is oriented toward oral sex.
mon-thu –02:00, fri-sat –04:00, sun –02:00
Dolores ParkEvery Sunday morning, muscled gay sun worshippers gather in the Southwest corner of the Dolores park, a sunny high ledge overlooking the city referred to by its visitors as "Dolores Beach".
mon-sun –
Eros
2051 Market Street
Gay sex club and sauna in Castro. Hot steam room, showers, upstairs playrooms that boast the stuff that m4m fantasies are made of--prowl, cruise, connect, in a jungle jim-like maze of upholstered play platforms, bunk beds (like a kinky summer camp), suck platform and a sling.
2051 Market Street
Gay sex club and sauna in Castro. Hot steam room, showers, upstairs playrooms that boast the stuff that m4m fantasies are made of--prowl, cruise, connect, in a jungle jim-like maze of upholstered play platforms, bunk beds (like a kinky summer camp), suck platform and a sling.
mon-thu 16:00–00:00, fri 16:00–04:00, sat 14:00–04:00, sun 14:00–00:00
Golden Gate Bride BeachGay nude beach west of the city. Three adjacent rocky coves located below Fort Scott make up this postcard-like setting, with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
mon-sun –
Hole in the Wall Saloon
1369 Folsom Street
In it's 17th year this is a typical local bar. Not particularly fetish-oriented but has an interesting vibe of its own.
1369 Folsom Street
In it's 17th year this is a typical local bar. Not particularly fetish-oriented but has an interesting vibe of its own.
mon-sun 12:00–02:00
KOK Bar
1225 Folsom St
KOK Bar is the home of leather, gear, kink & cruise. Check their website for the weekly fetish nights.
1225 Folsom St
KOK Bar is the home of leather, gear, kink & cruise. Check their website for the weekly fetish nights.
mon-sun –02:00
Lone Star Saloon
1354 Harrison
Located on Harrison Street between 9th & 10th, the Lone Star Saloon is home to San Francisco's friendly Bear Community.
1354 Harrison
Located on Harrison Street between 9th & 10th, the Lone Star Saloon is home to San Francisco's friendly Bear Community.
mon-thu 12:00–02:00, fri 09:00–02:00, fri 12:00–02:00, sat 09:00–02:00
Mack Folsom Prison
1285 Folsom St
Conveniently located sex club at Folsom Street. Slings, glory holes, showers, a tub for WS.
1285 Folsom St
Conveniently located sex club at Folsom Street. Slings, glory holes, showers, a tub for WS.
mon-fri 18:00–06:00, fri-sun 24h
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St
Very popular cruise bar at the SoMa neighbourhood. It has a small semi-outdoor smoking area that turns into a sex room.
1347 Folsom St
Very popular cruise bar at the SoMa neighbourhood. It has a small semi-outdoor smoking area that turns into a sex room.
mon-sun –02:00
Truck
1900 Folsom St
Large gay bar with different events and theme parties. Serves food too. Very friendly and cosy, you could bring your mother, except for the fact that the big video screen at the back which shows gay porn all night long.
1900 Folsom St
Large gay bar with different events and theme parties. Serves food too. Very friendly and cosy, you could bring your mother, except for the fact that the big video screen at the back which shows gay porn all night long.
mon-sun –02:00
Other
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Folsom Street Fair - Folsom Fair
Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets
The Folsom Street Fair takes place during San Francisco's Leather Pride Week, eight days of leather at the end of September.
Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets
The Folsom Street Fair takes place during San Francisco's Leather Pride Week, eight days of leather at the end of September.
11:00–18:00
Oakland Gay Pride - Oakland
19th Street & Franklin Street
On the other side of the San Francisco Bay, Oakland has its own Gay Pride parade and festival, the largest LGBTQ Pride Festival in East Bay
19th Street & Franklin Street
On the other side of the San Francisco Bay, Oakland has its own Gay Pride parade and festival, the largest LGBTQ Pride Festival in East Bay
San Francisco Pride
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San Francisco has got a two-day Celebration and a Parade. The Two-Day Celebration takes place at San Francisco's Civic Center area on Saturday and Sunday
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San Francisco has got a two-day Celebration and a Parade. The Two-Day Celebration takes place at San Francisco's Civic Center area on Saturday and Sunday
Up Your Alley - Dore AllySan Francisco gay street fair. The fair is located in San Francisco's SoMa district on Dore Alley between Folsom and Howard Streets, the adjoining block of Folsom Street between 9th and Juniper Streets and on to Tenth St.
11:00–18:00
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