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  • 440 Castro

    440 Castro

    440 Castro San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-621-8732

    http://www.the440.com It's a leather/bear/rough-trade kind of place for the older and manly kind of gay - one of the last standing relics of the Castro's bygone days. Its Thursday weekly "CDXL," however, has the too-cool kids tearing the place apart to mash-up and disco beats. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Aunt Charlie

    Aunt Charlie's Lounge

    133 Turk San Francisco, CA 94102
    415-441-2922

    http://www.auntcharlieslounge.com Boys, girls - what's the diff? Guys become gals as part of Aunt Charlie's "Hot Boxxx Girls" lip-sync show every Friday and Saturday night. During the day, this place is a Tenderloin dive bar - albeit one more gay than the neighbors - while nighttime events attract both old drag queens and ghetto-fab young hipsters. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Cafe Flore

    Cafe Flore

    2298 Market San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-621-8579

    http://www.cafeflore.com What was once the place to be seen in the 1970s Castro is now the most charming little cafe. With vaulted ceilings, lots of light, and a crowded patio, Cafe Flore packs them in day and night. And with its newly acquired entertainment and liquor licenses, it just keeps getting better with live DJs and harder booze. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • The Cafe

    The Cafe

    2369 Market San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-621-4434

    http://www.cafesf.com This long-running gay dance hotspot recently reopened after major renovations. Old event faves like Boy Bar, ¡Pan Dulce!, and Delicious are back as well. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Castro Country Club

    4058 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-552-6161

    http://www.castrocountryclub.org

  • Castro Street

    Castro San Francisco, CA 94114
    N/A

  • The Cinch

    The Cinch

    1723 Polk San Francisco, CA 94109
    415-776-4162

    http://www.myspace.com/cinchbar The phrase "cool fucking dive bar" gets thrown around a lot these days, but this place is a cool fucking dive bar - especially in comparison to the trendy Russian Hill lounges up the street - while the unselfconsciously unhip gay crowd begs you to pinch its adorable, if somewhat aged, cheeks. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Divas

    Divas

    1081 Post San Francisco, CA 94109
    415-474-3482

    http://www.divassf.com If you're a tranny - or just wanna hang out with some - this place is the epicenter of TV/TS activity along Polk Gulch. DJs and dance performances add distraction from the parade of gender-fucking regulars at, around, and sometimes on top of the bar. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • The Edge

    The Edge

    4149 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-863-4027

    http://www.edgesf.com Living life on the Edge, in this case, means paying a visit to this dark dive in the Castro. The tiny corner bar is close to the Castro Theatre, so it's great for a pre- or post-movie drink. Happy hour starts at noon and runs till 7 p.m., but the place is cash only, so make sure your wallet is full to take advantage of the specials: Sundays are all about $3 Bloody Marys to aid hangovers, Mai Tai Mondays offer up the strong and sweet concoctions for $4, and on Tuesday they sell PBR cans for $1. Planets hang from a cosmos-themed ceiling, the bartenders are friendly, and the music is random but enjoyable. A quiet, sparsely populated space early in the week, the Edge is packed from hump day on, especially on Fridays, when the self-explanatory "Strong Drinks, Low Lights, Men" sets off the weekend. Be warned: there is only one bathroom. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • El Rio

    El Rio

    3158 Mission San Francisco, CA 94110
    415-282-3325

    http://www.elriosf.com With moderately priced (and heavily poured) drinks, a sprawling patio, and an intimate stage in a side room, this Mission District destination is a keystone of indie-hipster nightlife. DJs spin everything from country to funk, bands play everything from samba to punk, and the $1 Monday nights are the stuff of legend. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Esta Noche

    Esta Noche

    3079 16th St. San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-861-5757

    http://www.estanocheclub.com A hub for the gay Latino community for more than two decades, Esta Noche offers its club patrons a refined DJ mix of Latin and house music and outrageous, gender-bending special events. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Folsom Street

    Folsom Street

    Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94103
    N/A

  • The Gangway

    The Gangway

    841 Larkin San Francisco, CA 94109
    415-776-6828

    A wooden mockup of the Titanic's prow juts out of the front of this Tenderloin dive bar, where a faded rainbow flag lets you know gays are welcome (while the Bud Light neon in the window lets you know it ain't a fancypants kinda place). Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Harvey

    Harvey's

    500 Castro San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-431-4278

    http://www.harveyssf.com Friendly Castro District cafe, bar, and restaurant named after a certain Mr. Milk. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Hi Tops

    2247 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-551-2500

    http://www.hitopssf.com In any other city, a gay sports bar might seem like a contradiction in terms – but here in the heart of the Castro District, Hi Tops fits right alongside the gyms and fitness shops that cater to the buff local boys. A kitchen serving fancified versions of classic sports bar grub is also open until 10 p.m. if you want a grilled cheese to go with your ballgame. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Hole in the Wall Saloon

    Hole in the Wall Saloon

    1369 Folsom San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-431-4695

    http://www.holeinthewallsaloon.com This wildly friendly, eclectically decorated gay bar boasts DJs who spin just about everything, from classic rock to today's pop. Located right down the street from some of the city's trendiest fancypants danceclubs, the Hole in the Wall is practically the anti-SoMa destination - and all the better because of it. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Kok Bar

    Kok Bar

    1225 Folsom San Francisco, CA 94103

    http://www.kokbarsf.com The former Chaps II is now promising "darker, durrtier, cruisier" fun in its new guise, Kok Bar. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Last Call Bar

    Last Call Bar

    3988 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-861-1310

    http://www.thelastcallbar.com If you can't stay out late enough to hear the actual last call at the Last Call, then consider dropping into this unpretentious Castro neighborhood gay bar during daylight hours — they proudly offer happy hour everyday between noon and 7 p.m. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Lexington Club

    Lexington Club

    3464 19th St. San Francisco, CA 94110
    415-863-2052

    http://www.lexingtonclub.com Cozy lesbian bar tucked into a Mission sidestreet. It's a bar, with lesbians - what more do you need to know? Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Lone Star Saloon

    Lone Star Saloon

    1354 Harrison San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-863-9999

    http://www.lonestarsf.com The Lone Star Saloon is a small gay South of Market hangout that claims status as the "world's first bear bar," open since 1989. Look for the large, friendly bear cutout -- waving to you from the Harrison Street sidewalk -- and you're there. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Lookout

    Lookout

    3600 16th St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-703-9751

    http://www.lookoutsf.com The elevated location, long windows, and outdoor balcony give this Castro bar its name, where queers nosh on pizza and dance to DJed music while keeping an eye open for people to meet. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Martuni

    Martuni's

    4 Valencia San Francisco, CA 94103
    415-241-0205

    http://martunis.ypguides.net This very gay piano bar features pianists ranging from the classically trained to the classically cornball. Its solid reputation as a place to get tipsy and belt out a little Sondheim keeps its walls packed. But don't think that just anyone can step up to the mike - the tone-deaf are weeded out posthaste. On Sunday evenings, local drag celebrities take over the spotlight at 7 p.m. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Midnight Sun

    Midnight Sun

    4067 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-861-4186

    http://www.midnightsunsf.com After 35-plus years in business, this video bar is a mainstay of the Castro gay scene. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Moby Dick

    Moby Dick

    4049 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-861-1199

    http://www.mobydicksf.com For lack of a more creative word, this place is fun. At this video bar, the VJs screen the homo favorites (Britney, Beyonce, etc.), but also throw in some rarities and lesser-known alternavideos, too, to the delight of patrons. Pinball machines and a pool table in the back also invite you to have a good time. Even when its seams are bursting on the weekends, Moby Dick's still manages to be the least annoying bar in the Castro that the locals (both young and old) seem to love. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

  • Pilsner Inn

    Pilsner Inn

    225 Church San Francisco, CA 94114
    415-621-7058

    http://www.pilsnerinn.com At the busy corner of Church and Market in the Castro sits this casual neighborhood sports bar with simple wood tones, a pool table, pinball, and a garden patio. This is more of a straight-friendly gay bar, reminiscent of a small town bar that supports the community pool, softball, and bowling leagues. Trophies and plaques adorn the walls along with a strong, yet random, puffin theme (if you get the chance, you should query the bartender), as well as a few old-school touches such as a hanging surfboard and classic telephone booth. The urinal is a trough situation, and the women's room requires a key (the bar is boycentric). The patio can accommodate large groups with dark wood benches (with built-in ashtrays) lining the garden and a cornered-off porch for more intimate groups. The patio is well-lit with a transparent canopy, and it never gets smoky even when it's crowded on Friday night. The seating is well-designed so everyone has space, yet it all feels very intimate and social at the same time. A strong rosemary smell, babbling fountains, and Christmas lights help keep the mood calm, juxtaposing the lively but poised position inside, where the '80s hair metal streams from the jukebox. Read more about this San Francisco bar or club >>

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