Gay Bars & Clubs in San Francisco
San Francisco stands as a legendary beacon for LGBTQ+ culture, where rainbow flags flutter proudly through the Castro District and decades of activism have shaped a city that celebrates authenticity at every turn. This is the birthplace of Pride parades and a place where queer history lives on every street corner, creating an atmosphere where everyone can truly be themselves. From intimate neighborhood bars to grand drag performances, the city pulses with an incredible diversity of LGBTQ+ venues that cater to every taste and community within our vibrant spectrum. Whether you're seeking late-night dancing, cozy coffee shop conversations, or community events that bring people together, San Francisco's queer scene offers endless opportunities to connect, celebrate, and call this magical city home.
- 33 places
- 12 categories
33 places

San Francisco Eagle Bar
398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103SF 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...
The Mix
4086 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114The Mix Bar is a friendly neighborhood bar located at 4086 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro district.
Moby Dick
4049 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USALast Call Bar
3988 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114Last Call Bar is a neighborhood bar located at 3988 18th Street at Noe Street in San Francisco, serving the community since 1971.
Hi Tops San Francisco
2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAHi 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.
Midnight Sun
4067 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114Midnight 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 197...
Lone Star Saloon
1354 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103Lone Star Saloon is a historic bear bar located in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood at 1354 Harrison Street, established in 1989 as the original and oldest bear bar in t...
Pilsner Inn
225 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAPilsner Inn is the longest-running gay sports bar in San Francisco's Castro district, proudly serving the community since 1980.
SF LGBT Center
1800 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USAThe SF LGBT Center serves as a vibrant community hub connecting LGBTQ+ individuals to opportunities, resources, and each other through comprehensive programming and servi...
The Edge
4149 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114The Edge is a neighborhood bar located at 4149 18th Street in San Francisco's historic Castro District, serving the community for over 35 years.
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103Powerhouse is a legendary gay cruise and leather bar located at 1347 Folsom Street in San Francisco's iconic leather district, serving the community since its establishme...
Oakland LGBTQ Community Center
3207 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is Oakland's first all-inclusive, non-profit 501(c)(3) community center located at 3207 Lakeshore Ave in the Lake Merritt district, est...

Badlands San Francisco
4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USABadlands Castro is a popular bar and nightlife venue located in San Francisco's historic Castro district.
EROS a Queer Sex Club
132 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102EROS is San Francisco's premier queer sex club located at 132 Turk Street in the historic Transgender District, operating since 1992 as a legacy LGBTQ business.

The Stud
1123 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USAThe Stud is a historic worker-owned cooperative nightclub located in SOMA, San Francisco, operating since 1966 as the city's oldest queer bar.

Wild Side West
424 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110Wild Side West is a historic San Francisco lesbian bar and neighborhood institution located in Bernal Heights, established in 1962 by out and proud lesbians Pat Ramseyer...

Queer LifeSpace
2275 Market Street #7, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAQueer LifeSpace is a nonprofit mental health and wellness organization located in San Francisco's Castro district, dedicated to providing affordable, queer-affirming ther...
OASIS
298 Eleventh St, San Francisco, CA 94103OASIS is a premier nightclub and performance venue located at 298 Eleventh Street in San Francisco's SoMa district, specializing in drag shows, cabaret performances, and...

Bar49
2295 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114Bar 49 is Castro's newest gay bar located at 2295 Market Street in San Francisco, offering a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with an extensive selection of beverages.

The LGBT Asylum Project
526 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAThe LGBT Asylum Project is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers fleei...
GLBT Historical Society Museum
4127 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAThe GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first stand-alone museum of LGBTQ history and culture in the United States, located in the heart of San Francisco's Castro Distr...

OMG
43 6th Street, San Francisco, CA, USAClub OMG SF is a gay Latino nightclub located at 43 6th Street in San Francisco's SoMa district, open daily from 5pm to 2am.
Twin Peaks Tavern
401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114Twin Peaks Tavern is a historic bar located at the gateway to the Castro district in San Francisco.
Fabulosa Books
489 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USAFabulosa Books is a friendly general interest neighborhood bookstore located in San Francisco's legendary Castro District, offering a curated selection of both bestseller...

The Cinch Saloon
1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USAThe Cinch is a historic gay bar located at 1723 Polk Street in San Francisco, California, serving as a vibrant enduring reminder of Gay Polk Street's legacy.

Mother
3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, United StatesMother is a queer bar and nightlife venue located at 3079 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission District.
Trans:Thrive Drop-In
1460 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109San Francisco Community Health Center provides comprehensive trans and gender non-conforming healthcare services in San Francisco, including medical care, mental health s...
Hole In the Wall Saloon
1369 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USABlack Wolf Metal is a friendly neighborhood gay biker's bar located at 1369 Folsom Street in San Francisco.

440 Castro
440 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114440 Castro is a favorite neighborhood bar located in San Francisco's historic Castro District at 440 Castro Street.

Aunt Charlie's Lounge
133 Turk Street at Taylor, San Francisco, CA 94102Aunt Charlie's Lounge is a legendary dive bar in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, celebrated for its iconic drag shows including the Hot Boxxx Girls on Friday and Sat...
The Cafe (Cafesf)
2369 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114The Cafe San Francisco is Castro's largest gay nightclub and bar, located at 2369 Market Street across from Harvey Milk Plaza, serving the LGBTQIA+ community for nearly 5...

The Chan National Queer Arts Center
170 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103The Chan National Queer Arts Center in San Francisco is the nation's first LGBTQ+ arts center dedicated to community, creativity, and collaboration, housed within the San...

Beaux
2344 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114Beaux is a premier nightclub and entertainment venue located in San Francisco's historic Castro district, open seven days a week with daily happy hour and nightly themed...











