About
A Mission standby since 1978, this local bar with an expansive patio draws a diverse crowd.
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What People Say
“El Rio is a beloved local bar in San Francisco known for its welcoming atmosphere, especially among the LGBTQ+ community. Many patrons enjoy the lively events like salsa nights and karaoke, praising the friendly staff and vibrant crowd. However, some reviews mention issues with cleanliness and ventilation, indicating that the bar could use some maintenance. Overall, it remains a popular spot for socializing and enjoying good drinks.”
Location
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AMToday
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Events at El Rio
9 upcoming · 122 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
July 2026
Jul
22
BI
Big Leap Collective Presents: Party with Nicole Sophia + Mayday Mae!
08:00 PMStage Room
Party
Jul
22
GRÜV
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
26
Salsa Sunday
04:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
29
TH
The Buds Patio Show
06:00 PMPatio
Party
Jul
29
kioriband, sleepercellsf and kestrel.sf LIVE at El Rio
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
30
Benefit Show for Transgender District's Riot Fund
08:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Past events (last 90 days)
April 2026
Apr
23
Dyevestment Happy Hour
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Apr
23
TH
theshandri
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Apr
24
Pregame with Baes: Bae DJ Collective Launch Party
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Apr
26
English Public Speaking in-person
12:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Apr
26
Salsa Sunday
04:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Apr
28
El Rio Movie Night : But I’m A Cheerleader
07:00 PMPatio
Event
Apr
28
AP
April 2026 Events at El Rio
07:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Apr
29
The Buds Live at El Rio
06:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Apr
29
sambaxedance Dance Fundraiser at El Rio
08:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Apr
30
puresevere Presents: diemadsf ++ pissmistband ++ throatriphardcore ++ angry.aztecs
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Apr
30
KA
karaokikisf with friscopink
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May 2026
May
1
Happy Hour with thebaedjs
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
1
thehotlinesf Queer Line Dancing
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
1
TH
The Hotline - All Line Dancing Party
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
1
afamilyaffairsf : A Queer 90s - 00s Throwbacks Only Party
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
2
missiondelirium with briizv ++ banda_sin_nombre
03:00 PMEl Rio
Event
May
2
getbusysf with DJs dj_baysik ++ coldsf_ ++ _zmo
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
3
rnbandribs Presents: Perreo Y Pupusas Benefit for Calma
03:00 PMEl Rio
Community
May
5
Cinco de Mayo: Chinga La Migra
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
5
MA
May 2026 Events at El Rio
06:00 PMEl Rio
Community
May
6
Los Train Wreck’s All Star Jam
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
May
7
Thots & Slayers Mix n Mingle
06:00 PMEl Rio
Community
May
7
lizz_shine ++ lucy_broom_ ++ cjlawrencemusic ++ and smilesformiles45
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
8
SA
Sade Friday Happy Hour with Dr. Ida the DJ
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
8
Warped Drag Presents: R&B Night
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
9
SU
Super Big Queer Dance Party
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
9
SA
Sapphoria
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
10
RE
Reparations the Cookout
03:00 PMEl Rio
Drag
May
13
goldbandoakland Early Patio Show
06:00 PMPatio
Event
May
13
80s Dyke Prom
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
14
I GOT UR BACK: Fuera Ice xrista_radd
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
15
Horny Happy Hour
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
15
HO
Horny Happy Hour
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
15
QU
Queer Line Dancing
06:00 PMEl Rio
Community
May
15
Disco Honey
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
16
Out & Abt SF Day Party
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
16
CLB INTRNCNL CARIBBEAN NITE WITH PROFESITO ++ DJ JOJO ++ ZURI ALEXA ++ OJOZ TRISTES
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
16
CL
CLB INTRNCNL: Caribbean Night
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
17
Daytime Realness
02:00 PMEl Rio
Drag
May
20
CA
Carnaval Week!
Time TBDEl Rio
Party
May
20
Queer AF Drag Bingo with lolaislewd
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
20
th0tsnslayers Presents: Mix n Mingle
06:00 PMEl Rio
Community
May
20
chiaraddigrazia + losjefesmusica LIVE at El Rio
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
20
GAYFACE
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
21
Queer AF Bingo
06:00 PMEl Rio
Drag
May
21
KA
karaokikisf with friscopink
07:00 PMJolene's
Party
May
21
orkestar_seyir ++ duybeni ++ nicolemariadance ++ maleahhrosee
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
22
blackpartyi Benefit Show
05:00 PMEl Rio
Community
May
22
Love Come Down
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
23
Mango
02:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
23
Carnaval Weekend with Favela Worldwide & Goat
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
24
SALSA SUNDAY
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
24
Globalpsf Carnaval After Party
04:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
25
El Rio Shit Kickin' Memorial Day
02:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
26
Movie Night on the patio!
07:00 PMPatio
Community
May
26
MO
Movie Night at El Rio
07:00 PMEl Rio
Event
May
27
Femme Night
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
27
GRUV
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
29
RAY OF SOUND
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
May
31
Mahragan Party
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
June 2026
Jun
2
TH
This Month at El Rio - June 2026
06:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Jun
3
Los Train Wreck's All Star Jam
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
4
Total Accord Agency Fest
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
4
Karaokiki with Mojo Carter
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
4
Marika Christine Album Release Show
09:30 PMEl Rio
Event
Jun
5
Happy Hour Backyard Show
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
5
Total Accord Fest X BFF.fm Happy Hour Show
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
5
A Family Affair: A Queer 90s - 00s Throwbacks Only Party
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
6
16th Annual Benefit for Schools for Salone
03:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Jun
6
Get Busy with Sopeezy ++ Baysik ++ Cold SF ++ SMO
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
7
Latinas Forever El Rio Takeover
03:00 PMSVNWEST
Party
Jun
10
Scissor Cinema bravatheater Benefit Party
08:30 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
11
criticalresistance Happy Hour
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
11
Aesha Scott Meet and Greet
06:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Jun
11
sonnyapollox Presents: Body Talk
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
11
karaokikisf with themojocarter
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
12
Warped Drag: Punk Rock/Emo Night
09:00 PMEl Rio
Drag
Jun
13
prerogative.radio Day Party
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
13
sapphoriasf : Sapphic Masquerade Ball
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
14
RNB & RIBS
02:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
16
Dangerous Dirty Violent and Young Book Party
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
16
yeahyeahyas.la : Queer Indie Party
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Jun
16
TH
This Month at El Rio
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
17
Public Defenders Happy Hour
05:15 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
17
Gayface with aluvalot
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
18
Key Elements: Latin Jazz Ensemble
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
18
karaokikisf with Josie
07:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
18
whineofficial + sunnybearforest + clumsy_tungs
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
19
Sade Happy Hour
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
19
thehotlinesf Queer Line Dancing
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
19
gmakinmonsta & afamilyaffairsf Presents: Greens and Cornbread
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
20
Queer Parents Daytime Meetup!
01:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
20
cumbiaton_la : Cumbia Y Orgullo Day Party
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
21
daytimerealness
02:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
22
Infinite Pride
06:30 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
24
queerchata : Salsa Bachata Queer Dance Social
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
24
GRUV
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
25
bigleapcollective Pride at El Rio
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
25
karaokikisf : They/Them Energy
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
26
Bustin’ Out: Party Against the Prison Industrial Complex
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
27
hardfrench Los Homos Fin!
02:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
27
mangosf Pride Party
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
28
ENVY
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
July 2026
Jul
3
Hopeless Happy Hour
05:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
4
Queerasfourth
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
5
Queer & All Presents Music Against War: A Fundraiser for Answer Coalition
03:00 PMPatio
Community
Jul
8
The Difficults & The Bunkermen LIVE at El Rio
08:00 PMStage Room
Event
Jul
8
pleasedonteatmesongs + ledapperduck + jcarek
08:00 PMStage Room
Event
Jul
8
Live Music at El Rio
08:30 PMEl Rio
Event
Jul
9
KA
karaokikisf with Josie
07:00 PMJolene's
Party
Jul
10
Happy Hour with DJ Val and DJ Brittanie
05:00 PMFrontRoom
Community
Jul
10
el7hara : Arabic Global Dance Party
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
11
20th Annual Dolly Parton Hoot
03:00 PMPatio
Party
Jul
11
sapphoriasf
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Jul
12
RN
rnbandribs Presents: Perreo Y Pupusas
03:00 PMPatio
Party
Jul
15
Gayface with aluvalot
05:30 PMBouchon
Community
Jul
16
Ratigan Synchronized Show
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
17
NO
noisepop Presents: DJ Lucia ylabamba DJ set + DJ High Me
05:00 PMPatio
Party
Jul
17
sfblackpride Presents Ball Out: The Fundraiser
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
18
familynotagroup__ Presents: It’s a Function at El Rio
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
18
cafeconpostre + teghrataul All Night
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
19
daytimerealness 15 Year Anniversary
02:00 PMEl Rio
Drag
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