Gay & LGBTQ+ San Francisco

San Francisco Eagle Bar

SF Eagle is a legendary leather and kink bar located in the heart of San Francisco's SOMA district at 398 12th Street, serving as the epicenter of the city's leather and kink communities since 1981. The venue is renowned for hosting an eclectic mix of events including drag shows, dance parties, comedy open mics, karaoke nights, and themed parties that celebrate queer culture and artistic expression. With regular events like Beer Bust on Sundays, Young Hearts disco, and Filth parties, SF Eagle offers a vibrant nightlife experience featuring live entertainment, dancing, and community-focused gatherings that benefit local LGBTQ+ nonprofits and charities.

The Mix

The Mix Bar is a friendly neighborhood bar located at 4086 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro district. Known as the friendliest bar in the Castro, it offers a welcoming atmosphere with real human bartenders serving fresh cocktails and pitchers. The venue features an internet jukebox, pool table, and stays open until 2am daily for guests to enjoy drinks and socialize.

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Last Call Bar

Last Call Bar is a neighborhood bar located at 3988 18th Street at Noe Street in San Francisco, serving the community since 1971. This long-standing Castro district establishment offers a welcoming, living room atmosphere where locals gather for drinks and conversation. With over 50 years of history, Last Call provides a comfortable, unpretentious space that feels like your home away from home.

Hi Tops San Francisco

Hi Tops is your go-to neighborhood gay sports bar featuring the best food, drinks, and games on big-ass screens, brought to you by fellow gays themselves. With over a decade of top-notch sportsmanship and locations in San Francisco, West Hollywood, and Los Feliz, Hi Tops offers weekly events, trivia nights, and one-off special events in a welcoming community atmosphere. This isn't just a gay-themed sports bar or sports-themed gay bar—it's the perfect blend of both worlds where great food, drinks, and entertainment come together.

Midnight Sun

Midnight Sun is a historic video bar located at 4067 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro district, operating since 1981 at its current location after opening in the 1970s. The venue pioneered the video bar concept during the rise of MTV, with screens showing music videos and clips from popular shows. Key features include cocktails, beer, wine, and brunch libations, a resident DJ/VJ, and its 2011 distinction as the last gay bar in the Castro to add windows.