1
Hi Tops
Gay bar
Gay bar supplying top-shelf fast food & drinks plus TVs tuned to sports in a setting with gym decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (577 reviews)
2
Twin Peaks Tavern
Gay bar
Gay bar serving classic cocktails & beers on tap, also boasts vintage furniture & big glass windows.
$ $$$
4.50 (575 reviews)
3
El Rio
Bar
A Mission standby since 1978, this local bar with an expansive patio draws a diverse crowd.
$ $$$
4.40 (559 reviews)
4
Badlands San Francisco
Gay bar
Techno & '80s hits play at this veteran gay club with a lively dance floor & lots of drink specials.
$ $$$
4.00 (520 reviews)
5
Lookout
Gay bar
Castro hangout for drinks & a variety of DJs, with a wraparound balcony overlooking Market Street.
$$ $$
4.20 (443 reviews)
6
San Francisco Eagle Bar
Gay night club
Revival of a legendary LBGT leather bar with periodic drag shows,
theme nights & big heated patio.
$ $$$
4.50 (398 reviews)
7
The Mix
Gay bar
This small gay bar has a patio & pool table, plus frequent happy-hour specials.
$ $$$
4.20 (397 reviews)
8
Driftwood
Cocktail bar
Cocktail haven mixes nautically named drinks in marine-themed digs with leather couches & a piano.
$ $$$
4.60 (308 reviews)
9
Toad Hall
Gay bar
Versatile space draws gay crowds with DJs, a lengthy bar, a smoke-friendly patio & happy hours.
$ $$$
4.20 (280 reviews)
10
Lone Star Saloon
Cocktail bar
Gay bar & local hangout with a pool table, patio & events like Sunday afternoon beer parties.
$ $$$
4.60 (270 reviews)
11
Casements Bar
Bar
Exposed brick & plank floors outfit this cozy cocktail den with an Irish flair & upscale bar snacks.
$$ $$
4.70 (259 reviews)
12
Beaux
Gay bar
Happy hour, live entertainment & dance music showcased at a vibrant, edgy lounge.
$$ $$
3.50 (212 reviews)
13
Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant
Gay bar
Laid-back gay bar & restaurant serving American fare & weekend brunch, plus pool, dancing & shows.
$$ $$
4.50 (194 reviews)
14
OASIS
Gay night club
Sprawling gay nightspot in a former bathhouse featuring cabaret & drag shows, DJs & dance parties.
4.40 (173 reviews)
15
Last Call Bar
Bar
Low-key bar with a fireplace & '80s soundtrack claiming to have the Castro's longest happy hour.
$ $$$
4.60 (156 reviews)
16
The Cafe
Gay bar
Gays & straights dance the night away at this vibrant club with top DJs & popular theme nights.
$ $$$
3.70 (155 reviews)
17
The Cinch Saloon
Gay bar
Old-guard gay bar with potent drinks, smoking patio, pool, pinball, DJs & no pretensions.
$ $$$
4.40 (124 reviews)
18
Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Gay bar
Eclectic Tenderloin gay bar known for really cheap drinks & drag shows on select evenings.
$ $$$
4.10 (121 reviews)
19
Powerhouse
Gay bar
Anything-goes gay leather bar with basic decor, stiff drinks & weekend crowds in the mood to cruise.
$ $$$
4.20 (113 reviews)
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Moby Dick
Gay bar
This longtime gay watering hole exudes a laid-back vibe with pool, pinball & video games.
$$ $$
4.40 (108 reviews)