Bay Area Gay Bars

A great place to cut loose with your friends. There's always somebody singing.

...laid-back, unpretentious and never crowded, this long-in-the-tooth dive is primarily a watering hole for an over-40 male clientele, though it's known... More about The Gangway

For those who are in the know, the Cinch is a semi-secret gem in the City. Tucked away in the Polk Street Gultch (the City's former gay neighborhood),... More about The Cinch

3 Full Bars Outdoor Heated Smoking Patio 2 Pool Tables Balcony Overlooking Castro Street Nightly Drink Specials Happy Hour Every Day until... More about The Cafe

East Bay Premier Latin Dance Bar

Wine should be about discovery... an exploration to far away places, or near... an adventure of sight, aroma, taste, air, soil, light, sunshine... ... More about Swirl on Castro

2007 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First PlaceBest Gay/Lesbian Club-- Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 26, 2007

Moby Dick has steadily evolved over the years from a divey neighborhood watering hole to a busy, more tourist-friendly Castro gay bar. - digitalcity.com Drink... More about Moby Dick

There are probably more risqué interpretations of the name 'Midnight Sun,' but for the more discreet barfly, it ostensibly refers to the large screen... More about Midnight Sun

A small intimate bar that serves up a wide selection of wine and beer. There's a pool table in the back adorned with Christmas lights where one can spend... More about Marlenas

Upscale, unpretentious neighborhood bar in the heart of the Castro. Second story bar has ceiling to floor glass windows and a wrap around deck to watch... More about LookOut

Kimo's has been a main staple in the gay bar scene in Lower Polk for about two decades. The bar now days attracts a mixed crowd and during the weekends,... More about Kimo's

2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place

Best New Club

Known for its welcoming, clubby atmosphere, Hunters... More about Hunters