San Francisco has long been known for its vibrant gay and lesbian community, and it has the nightlife to prove it.
The city is home to a wide variety of bars and clubs featuring drag shows, costume nights, themed drinks, and wild dancing.
With the help of our friends at Yelp, we compiled a list of the 10 best gay bars in San Francisco. They're spread out across the city and each offers something different, from a nautical theme to Monday Drag Nights.
All 10 of the spots on the list get a single dollar sign rating from Yelp and offer great drink deals, proving that you don't need to spend a lot to have a great time in the Golden Gate City.
#10 Powerhouse
Known for theme nights like a weekly Underwear Party and a liberal attitude towards pornography, Powerhouse makes for a rowdy night out in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
"The drinks are reasonably priced and fairly strong, although I'm mostly a beer drinker as well. It may smell like beer or piss from time to time but that's part of its charm. This bar is NOT for the faint of heart; but, that's why it's located in SOMA and not the Castro. Long live, Powerhouse!" Demetri M. wrote.
#9 440 Castro (Formerly Daddy's)
As its former name, Daddy's, might suggest, 440 Castro caters to a slightly older crowd, but that doesn't stop it from serving up hearty drinks from the hands of friendly, efficient bartenders. Yelpers call it a "bar for bears," and Tuesday is $2 beer night.
"This Place is awesome! In the Heart of the Castro with no qualms of being a gay bar it rocks your socks off and much more if you let it!" Curtis C. wrote.
#8 Gangway
Gangway stands out as a nautically-themed dive bar with passion fruit martinis, $8 pitchers, and drag queens in full sparkling regalia. It's in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco's more questionable neighborhoods, but Yelpers say that adds to the fun.
"You often say that you'll start at Gangway, but you'll be there the whole night. Nice and friendly bartenders who remembers you after being there once. Cheap beers. And talk to the sometimes a bit strange costumers," Jesper H. wrote.
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