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Gay & LGBTQ+ Bars in San Francisco, CA

27 of the 433 bars we list in San Francisco have an LGBTQ+ focus.

LGBTQ+ bars are venues that have long served as social spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone is welcome. People use this section to find a friendly, community-minded place nearby. Every bar here is listed as a gay bar in its business category or has gay, LGBTQ or queer in its name.

  1. Lookout

    3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    Mon 3:30pm-2am, Tue-Wed 3:30pm-12am, Thu-Fri 3:30pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 1pm-12am

    LGBTQ+
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  2. Aunt Charlie's Lounge

    133 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

    Thu 12pm-10:30pm, Sat 12pm-11:45pm

    LoungeLGBTQ+
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  3. Hole In the Wall Saloon

    1369 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    SaloonLGBTQ+
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  4. 440 Castro

    440 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  5. Beaux

    2344 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1521

    LGBTQ+KaraokeLive music
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  6. Hi Tops San Francisco

    2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  7. Last Call Bar

    3988 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2520

    LGBTQ+
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  8. Midnight Sun

    4067 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  9. Mother

    3079 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    LGBTQ+
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  10. Pilsner Inn

    225 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  11. The Edge

    4149 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  12. The Stud

    399 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
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  13. The Cinch Saloon

    1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

    SaloonLGBTQ+
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  14. El Rio

    3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4560

    LGBTQ+
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  15. Jolene's Bar San Francisco

    2700 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4216

    LGBTQ+
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  16. The Café

    2369 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  17. Castro Cafe

    45 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  18. QBar

    456 Castro St # B, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  19. San Francisco Eagle Bar

    398 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4330

    LGBTQ+Karaoke
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  20. Castro Gulch

    2352 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  21. COCKBLOCK

    155 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

    LGBTQ+
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  22. Trax

    1437 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117-2910

    LGBTQ+
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  23. Moby Dick

    4049 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LGBTQ+
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  24. Bearracuda San Francisco

    161 Erie St, San Francisco, CA 94103-2416

    LGBTQ+
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  25. Omg

    43 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-1611

    LGBTQ+
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  26. Marlena's

    488 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

    LGBTQ+
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  27. Atlas

    415 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-4303

    LGBTQ+
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Good to know

What is a gay bar?

It is a bar that centers the LGBTQ+ community while welcoming guests of every background. The vibe ranges from quiet neighborhood spots to lively dance rooms.

Who can go to a gay bar?

Everyone is welcome, as long as they respect the space and other guests. Age policies vary, so check the venue's age policy.