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The 10 Best Gay Bars In San Francisco
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San Francisco has long been known for its vibrant gay and lesbian group, and it has the nightlife to prove it.
The city is home to a wide variety of bars and clubs featuring drag shows, costume nights, themed drinks, and uncontrolled dancing.
With the help of our friends at Yelp, we compiled a list of the 10 leading gay bars in San Francisco. They're spread out across the city and each offers something other , from a nautical theme to Monday Drag Nights.
All 10 of the spots on the list receive a single dollar autograph rating from Yelp and offer great drink deals, proving that you don't need to spend a lot to have a great time in the Golden Gate City.
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Lex’s Guide to Queer San Francisco Nightlife | Queer Bars
San Francisco: a capital renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, steeped in history, diversity, and unapologetic pride. From the iconic Castro District to the eclectic neighborhoods of SoMa and the Mission, San Francisco boasts a kaleidoscope of LGBTQ+ bars, each offering its own one-of-a-kind flair and sense of community. Whether you're a local or just passing through, here's a reference to some of the best LGBTQ+ bars in the City by the Bay.
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1. The Stud
A true San Francisco institution, The Stud has been a beacon of queer nightlife since 1966. Closed in 2020, The Stud is reopening on April 20, 2024 in a new location! Known for its inclusive atmosphere and diverse crowd, The Stud offers everything from drag shows and dance parties to inhabit performances and art events. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking an real slice of San Francisco's queer culture.
The Stud
1123 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
2. The Cafe
Nestled in the heart of the Castro, The Cafe is a lively hotspot beloved for its energetic atmosphere and bustling outd
POWERHOUSE BAR San Francisco
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Powerhouse Bar
1347 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Visit the Powerhouse facebook page at this link
San Francisco’s fabulous LGBTQIA+ scene is no surprise if you know anything about the city’s history. SF is known for electing Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the US, and is still known today for its thriving homosexual community.
At the epicentre of it all is San Francisco’s Castro District, packed of drag shows, bars and great restaurants, but there’s plenty more to discover throughout SF (and Oakland) if you perceive where to look. Whether you’re looking for amiable lesbian bars, balls-to-the-wall Latinx dance parties or a very memorable drag exhibit, these are the leading gay bars in SF right now.
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This guide was written by Bay-Area based writer Clara Hogan. At Time Out, all of our tour guides are written by local writers who understand their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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