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440 Castro

 (122 Ratings)

The Castro's neighborhood leather bar

440 Castro is a must-stop for those into the bear scene. The bar often throngs on weekends with men of all ages...

The Castro · 440 Castro St, San Francisco


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Powerhouse

 (81 Ratings)

Dark and cruise-y bar

Various fetish seekers meet at this musky Folsom bar. Occasionally special events will draw diverse crowds and voyeurs.

SOMA · 1347 Folsom St, San Francisco


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The Cafe

 (76 Ratings)

Dance bar at Market and Castro Street

Popular with both guys and gals, this spacious club is crowded on weekend nights and during special promo events.

The Castro · 2369 Market St., San Francisco


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Moby Dick

 (70 Ratings)

Welcoming place to meet with friends

Watch music videos or sports on Moby Dick's multiple TVs while playing pool or pinball machines in back.

The Castro · 4049 18th St, San Francisco


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SF Eagle

 (8 Ratings)

Meet daddies, otters and pups

SF Eagle is the first leather bar in the country to receive historical landmark status.

SOMA · 398 12th St, San Francisco


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Edge

 (57 Ratings)

Mature crowds and stiff drinks

Serving Castro for decades, this bar is popular with an older 40-something crowd. Grab a cocktail and cruise the room.

The Castro · 4149 18th St, San Francisco


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Midnight Sun

 (52 Ratings)

Video bar in the heart of Castro

A regular stop for locals and visitors, this bar is known for popular music videos, TV show clips and various happy...

The Castro · 4067 18th St, San Francisco


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Lookout

 (53 Ratings)

Cocktails and people watching

Find a place out on the balcony to watch the people on the sidewalks below. Lookout is in the epicenter of the Castro,...

The Castro · 3600 16th St, San Francisco


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Lone Star Saloon

 (49 Ratings)

Bears, bikers and beers outside

The large outdoor patio draws scruffy bears, otters and leather cowboys, especially during sunny afternoons.

SOMA · 1354 Harrison St, San Francisco


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Twin Peaks Tavern

 (37 Ratings)

The original Castro bar

Twin Peaks Tavern was the first American gay bar with fully open windows, making the statement that being gay didn't...

The Castro · 401 Castro St, San Francisco


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