Gay Bars in The Mission

Welcoming and unpretentious patio bar

This lesbian-owned bar hosts popular karaoke nights and local musicians. Their huge backyard patio is the place to be...

The Mission · 3158 Mission St, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• mixed gay/straight
• dive

Casual neighborhood bar

Opened by bartenders from Moby Dick, Daddy's (now 440) and Whiskey Lounge, this casual bar offers a good time and a...

The Mission · 1900 Folsom St., San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• pool table
• happy hour
• bar food

Energetic warehouse in the Mission

Offering various events throughout the month, this multifaceted mixed-crowd space is known for DJs and dancing.

The Mission · 161 Erie St, San Francisco

• dancing
• mixed gay/straight

Live music venue, restaurant and bar

The mixed-crowd Mission space gets crowded with hipsters and neighborhood locals.

The Mission · 777 Valencia St, San Francisco

• mixed gay/straight
• live entertainment

Mixed crowds at this Mission hangout

Preferred by Mission District scenesters, grab a drink with friends and run into your favorite locals here.

The Mission · 1398 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

• pool table
• mixed gay/straight
• dive

Jolene's

Best lesbian bar in the City

When Jolene's took over Dear Mom, it became an instant LGBTQ classic. This laid-back bar offers themed nights,...

1st place in Best of GayCities 2023 - Lesbian Hangout

The Mission · 2700 16th Street, San Francisco

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• pool table
• karaoke
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• women-led

A stunningly stylish venue

The mixologist, out lesbian Caitlin Laman, creates delicious concoctions behind the bar of this mixed-crowd Mission...

The Mission · 3010 20th St, San Francisco

• cocktail lounge
• mixed gay/straight
• $$

Mixed bar, fun young energy

This Mission venue offers a twist on nightlife with something, or someone, for everyone to love.

The Mission · 3225 22nd St, San Francisco

• dancing
• drag
• mixed gay/straight
• dive