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 AM
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 PMToday
Events at El Rio
3 upcoming · 103 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
Past events (last 90 days)
June 2026
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
This Month at El Rio
06:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
16
yeahyeahyas.la : Queer Indie Party
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Jun
16
Dangerous Dirty Violent and Young Book Party
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
GRUV
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jun
24
queerchata : Salsa Bachata Queer Dance Social
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
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
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
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
cafeconpostre + teghrataul All Night
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
18
familynotagroup__ Presents: It’s a Function at El Rio
09:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
19
daytimerealness 15 Year Anniversary
02:00 PMEl Rio
Drag
Jul
22
Music Party with nicolesophiamusic mayday.ma3 and noceanbeach
08:00 PMStage Room
Party
Jul
22
GRÜV with xolo.ezf
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
25
MANGO
02:00 PMPatio
Party
Jul
26
Salsa Sunday with Susana Y Su Orquesta Adelante and DJs la_gitana_747 and franchutes3000
04:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
28
El Rio Summer Events
07:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Jul
28
El Rio Movie Night: Death Becomes Her
07:00 PMPatio
Community
Jul
29
The Buds Patio Show
06:00 PMPatio
Party
Jul
29
kioriband + kestrel.sf + sleepercellsf
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Jul
30
wonderlandrejects1312 + hollowminds.band + gusset_band Benefit Show
08:00 PMStage Room
Community
Jul
30
Benefit Show for Transgender District's Riot Fund
08:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Jul
31
Community Get-Together to Welcome Hillary Ronen
04:00 PMEl Rio
Community
Jul
31
velvetcloudradio Presents: Secret Menu
09:00 PMThe Stud
Party
August 2026
Aug
1
All Systems Live Presents: Hoochie House
03:00 PMPatio
Party
Aug
1
Get Busy w/ Baisyk, Cold SF, & Guapi
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
1
El SUPERRITMO!
10:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
2
RnB & Ribs
03:00 PMPatio
Party
Aug
5
Los Train Wreck's All Star Jam
08:00 PMFrontRoom
Event
Aug
5
Ulyssescfm, Worms In Dirt, & The Summerlands
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
5
El Rio Events in August 2026
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Aug
6
Friends on the Internet presents: Alberta, Founders Day, & Hit Me, Harold!
08:00 PMStage Room
Event
Aug
7
Sade Friday Happy Hour
05:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
7
Please Don’t Eat Me!
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
7
A Family Affair: A Queer 90s - 00s Throwbacks Only Party
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
8
FeLine and Cherry Pie Present: Melodies of Love
03:00 PMPatio
Party
Aug
8
Sapphoria Inferno: Leo Szn
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
9
CLUB A$TRO RETURNS TO THE BAY
03:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Aug
12
G$MakinMonsta Presents Events at El Rio
07:30 PMEl Rio
Party
Aug
13
Live Music
Live Music Concert
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
13
JAMS featuring sikeen, coworkers, and tocca
08:30 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
14
Happy Hour with DJ Elias Magaña
05:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
16
Daytime Realness
02:00 PMPatio
Party
Aug
19
El Rio August Events
Time TBDEl Rio
Party
Aug
19
Happy Hour with Freaky Emo DJ
Dance Party
05:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
19
Gayface with aluvalot
08:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
19
thesecretarylovesyou , sonia.espiritu , mavvourneen , & theunevicted
08:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
19
The Secretory Social Escape
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
19
Live Music at El Rio
Live Music Concert
08:00 PMEl Rio
Event
Aug
20
Fluencie x Emma Cate, Cymaticz, Austeele Live at El Rio
08:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
20
Karaokiki with friscopink
09:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
21
clb_intrncnl : esamipau , profesito , zamythi , yungtucson , DJ Bunny Bex
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
22
mangosf ! A Day Party for Women & Their Friends
02:00 PMPatio
Party
Aug
22
Black Sheep SC Presents: a100sband , bomber_oi , & the.ific
09:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
23
Salsa Sunday with rumbachemusic & clave420_
03:00 PMPatio
Party
Aug
23
Salsa Sunday on the Patio
04:00 PMEl Rio
Party
Aug
25
El Rio Movie Night
07:00 PMPatio
Event
Aug
26
GRÜV with xolo.ezf
08:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
26
rickyrescueband & a515band
08:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
27
I GOT UR BACK: Fuera Ice xrista_radd
08:00 PMStage Room
Party
Aug
27
karaokikisf with Josie
09:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
28
[ESC]AVATION w/ alicestribling Happy Hour
05:00 PMFrontRoom
Party
Aug
29
Dream Arenas Live at El Rio
Dance Party
08:00 PMEl Rio
Party
September 2026
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