San francisco gay nightlife
Lex’s Guide to Queer San Francisco Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
San Francisco: a city renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, steeped in history, diversity, and unapologetic movement. From the iconic Castro District to the eclectic neighborhoods of SoMa and the Mission, San Francisco boasts a kaleidoscope of LGBTQ+ bars, each offering its own unique flair and meaning of community. Whether you're a local or just passing through, here's a guide to some of the best LGBTQ+ bars in the City by the Bay.
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1. The Stud
A true San Francisco institution, The Stud has been a beacon of gay nightlife since Closed in , The Stud is reopening on April 20, in a modern location! Known for its inclusive atmosphere and diverse crowd, The Stud offers everything from performative shows and dance parties to live performances and art events. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic slice of San Francisco's queer culture.
The Stud
Folsom St
San Francisco, CA
2. The Cafe
Nestled in the heart of the Castro, The Caf
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Needless to say, it didn’t take long for authorities to start surveilling goings on at Fe-Be’s. Starting in , the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) held multiple meetings about the activities of staff and patrons at Fe-Be’s. In , the ABC accused the bar of “behavior opposite to public morals,” including close physical contact amongst men, below the waist. At another hearing, when accused of having sex toys on the premises, Geist (somewhat comedically) claimed that they were merely being used as novelty drink stirrers.
In , when the bar was closed down for a year, the community that Geist and Kissinger had so lovingly built rallied around Fe-Be’s, with fellow venues holding fundraisers and offering vocal support. In December , the bar roared back to life and stayed put until In the end, it wasn’t legal scrutiny that place an end to Fe-Be’s; it was the toll of the AIDs epidemic on San Francisco’s homosexual community. Kissinger died in , Geist in
Fe-Be’s lives
POWERHOUSE BAR San Francisco
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Powerhouse Bar
Folsom St
San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco’s fabulous LGBTQIA+ scene is no surprise if you know anything about the city’s history. SF is known for electing Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the US, and is still known today for its thriving homosexual community.
At the epicentre of it all is San Francisco’s Castro District, complete of drag shows, bars and great restaurants, but there’s plenty more to discover throughout SF (and Oakland) if you recognize where to look. Whether you’re looking for amiable lesbian bars, balls-to-the-wall Latinx dance parties or a very memorable drag present, these are the leading gay bars in SF right now.
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This guide was written by Bay-Area based writer Clara Hogan. At Time Out, all of our explore guides are written by local writers who understand their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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