What to do and see in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Gay Clubs & Bars

April 23, 2022 Merry Kessler

Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco

1. Oasis

298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3730 +1 415-795-3180 [email protected] https://sfoasis.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 435 reviews

Oasis

OASIS is your place for a unique San Francisco experience. San Francisco Drag legends Heklina and D’Arcy Drollinger opened this hybrid cabaret, theater and nightclub New Years Day 2015. OASIS offers an unforgettable San Francisco nightlife experience where ALL are welcome in an 8,000 square foot converted gay bathhouse with a unique and rare roof-deck patio. High quality original theatrical productions, unique cabaret acts and amazing clubs including Saturday night MOTHER, a wildly popular drag show and dance club all in one. Winner 2016 Best of the Bay & 2017 SF Niteys Best Gay Dance Club as well as the 2015 Best New Nightclub by both the SF Weekly and the B.A.R., and one of the 2015 Best Places to Play by SF Magazine. Welcome to your OASIS.

2. The Metro

3600 16th St. at Market St. Castro District, San Francisco, CA +1 415-703-9750 http://www.sfmta.com
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

The Metro

Stylish, upscale gay bar with an adjacent Chinese restaurant.

3. Cinch Saloon

1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3616 +1 415-776-4162 http://www.thecinch.com/
Excellent
63%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Cinch Saloon

4. Lone Star Saloon

1354 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4310 +1 415-863-9999 http://www.lonestarsaloon.com/
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Lone Star Saloon

5. Twin Peaks Tavern

401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2019 +1 415-864-9470 http://www.twinpeakstavern.com/
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Twin Peaks Tavern

Reviewed By LadyHaydy - Salford, United Kingdom

Lovely quaint friendly gay bar in San Fran xx loved visiting whilst on holiday xx Staff attentive & friendly, drinks reasonable and good and will defo return next time on hol xxx

6. Badlands

4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2407 +1 415-626-9320 http://www.sfbadlands.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 31 reviews

Badlands

Dance bar located in the Castro.

7. The Stud

399 9th St SoMa, San Francisco, CA 94103-3831 +1 415-863-6623 http://www.studsf.com/
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
17%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

The Stud

A popular local institution for both gays and lesbians, known for its great dance music.

8. 440 Castro

440 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2020 +1 415-621-8732
Excellent
49%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

440 Castro

9. Midnight Sun

4067 18th St. at Castro St. Castro District, San Francisco, CA +1 415-861-4186 http://www.midnightsunsf.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 20 reviews

Midnight Sun

This video bar attracts a yuppie gay crowd.

10. Q Bar

456 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2020 http://www.qbarsf.com/qbarhome.php
Excellent
15%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Q Bar

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