Drinks & events draw casual, bearded crowds to this local gay hangout.

440 Castro

Arcana is a bar in San Francisco. Located at 2512 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.

Arcana

Eclectic Tenderloin gay bar known for really cheap drinks & drag shows on select evenings.

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Rustic-modern bar with lounge seating for creative cocktails, craft beer, happy hours & pool.

Blackbird

Cozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.

Brenda’s French Soul Food

Exposed brick & plank floors outfit this cozy cocktail den with an Irish flair & upscale bar snacks.

Casements Bar

Cocofloss

Does Your Mother Know is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 450 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA.

Does Your Mother Know

Both themed events & street-facing windows enhance the people-watching scene at this Castro gay bar.

Edge

A Mission standby since 1978, this local bar with an expansive patio draws a diverse crowd.

El Rio

Equator Coffees

EROS is a venue in San Francisco. Located at 132 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA.

EROS

Fluid Coop SF is a restaurant in San Francisco. Located at 332 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA.

Fluid Coop SF

A casual gathering spot for beer, wine & cocktails named for San Francisco’s historic haunts.

Ginger’s

Good Vibrations

Hed Verythai is a restaurant in San Francisco. Located at 88 Hardie Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA.

Hed Verythai

Petite counter-serve bakery features homemade cookies (including erotic treats) in a festive space.

Hot Cookie

Laid-back gay bar & restaurant serving American fare & weekend brunch, plus pool, dancing & shows.

Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant

This relaxed day spa offers both familiar & Asian treatments, plus Japanese-style communal baths.

Kabuki Springs & Spa

Knob's is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 432 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA.

Knob's

Kokak Chocolates is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 3901 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA.

Kokak Chocolates

Brewery serving original IPAs, lagers & more, plus American fare at night, in a relaxed space.

Local Brewing Co.

Gay bar & local hangout with a pool table, patio & events like Sunday afternoon beer parties.

Lone Star Saloon

Castro hangout for drinks & a variety of DJs, with a wraparound balcony overlooking Market Street.

Lookout

DJs, live bands & more in a dimly lit, retro setting complete with disco ball above the dance floor.

Make-Out Room

Maxwell’s Pet Bar is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 1734 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA.

Maxwell’s Pet Bar

Eyes are on the videos at this Castro gay bar with strong drinks & a mixed crowd.

Midnight Sun

This longtime gay watering hole exudes a laid-back vibe with pool, pinball & video games.

Moby Dick

Mother is a bar in San Francisco. Located at 3079 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Mother

Mr. S Leather is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 385 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Mr. S Leather

Nigella is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 388 Market St Suite 105, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA.

Nigella

Pastries & light bites served in a cozy coffee shop that has outdoor seating & a casual vibe.

Noe Cafe

Sprawling gay nightspot in a former bathhouse featuring cabaret & drag shows, DJs & dance parties.

Oasis

This small, quirkily decorated watering hole is a hangout for beer-drinking locals.

Phone Booth

Darts, pool & TVs tuned to sports are standards at this gay bar, which also boasts a garden patio.

Pilsner Inn

Anything-goes gay leather bar with basic decor, stiff drinks & weekend crowds in the mood to cruise.

Powerhouse

Rock Hard is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 518 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA.

Rock Hard

Ruby’s Old & New is a shop in San Francisco. Located at One Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA.

Ruby’s Old & New

Revival of a legendary LBGT leather bar with periodic drag shows, theme nights & big heated patio.

SF Eagle

SF Plants is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 1475 Polk St Suite 6 & 11, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA.

SF Plants

Hip resale shop with eclectic fashions for men along with sunglasses, jewelry & other accessories.

Sui Generis

Super Simple is a shop in San Francisco. Located at 855 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.

Super Simple

Gays & straights dance the night away at this vibrant club with top DJs & popular theme nights.

The Cafe

Converted ex-chapel featuring a 40-ft. arched ceiling, bar & a wide variety of live-music acts.

The Chapel

In business since 1966, this cash-only gay bar hosts events like drag shows, karaoke & more.

The Stud

Versatile space draws gay crowds with DJs, a lengthy bar, a smoke-friendly patio & happy hours.

Toad Hall

Trendy hangout in a converted warehouse with an array of craft cocktails & eclectic small plates.

Trick Dog

Gay bar serving classic cocktails & beers on tap, also boasts vintage furniture & big glass windows.

Twin Peaks Tavern

Global biodynamic & organic wines, plus unique snacks, in a cozy lounge with sidewalk tables.

Yield Wine Bar

San Francisco

San Francisco is internationally renowned as a LGBTQ+ mecca, with the Castro District serving as the heart of the gay community. The city has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights and culture for decades, from Harvey Milk's activism to the AIDS crisis response. The Castro features iconic venues like Twin Peaks Tavern, The Mix, and Castro Theatre. San Francisco Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations globally, and the city's progressive politics and diverse queer community make it a beacon for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.

Queer Businesses in San Francisco

Bars

440 Castro

Arcana

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Clubs

Oasis

The Chapel

Cruising Clubs

EROS

Restaurants