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A casual crowd converges at this piano lounge bordering the Castro.

Reviews:

• “Martuni’s”
• “rude owner!!”
• “Best Martini’s in San Francisco!!”
• “Cozy, Classy Jazz Joint”
• “Great People, Great Workers, Great Music, AWESOME DRINKS! I Love It!”

Tips: A classic gin martini complements Martuni’s throwback decor.

Martuni’s or email Martuni’s

A slick Castro bar styled like a “Barbarella” lounge for the boys.

Reviews:

• “Not allowed in”
• “COuld not get in”
• “Loungie and Hip”
• “only place in the hood with decent music”
• “Hot Men, Staff & Music”

Tips: The Bar accepts cash only, but there’s an ATM located next door.

The Bar On Castro

Castro neighborhood staple offers dazzling drink specials and games galore.

Reviews:

• “Why go anywhere else?”
• “Ir’s like going home.”
• “Once you’ve had Moby’s…….”
• “A great bar just gets better”
• “Bennigan’s, in the Castro?”

Tips: The bar is cash-only, but there’s an ATM next door at the laundromat.

Moby Dick or email Moby Dick

A motley crowd and illustrious patio make this legendary after-hours spot a SoMa favorite.

Reviews:

• “The EndUp Has Lost A Fan: Money Changes Everything”
• “super soulful”
• “Best late night/early morning night life”
• “Its Where You Endup”
• “Family”

Tips: There is no such thing as inappropriate dress. Everything from Prada to Halloween costumes are welcome.

EndUp or email EndUp

An NYC vibe with VIP touches permeates this slick, industrial mega-club in SoMa.

Reviews:

• “Mainstream Club, Very Cool, and yes, we want the door guys to do their job”
• “Great gigs at a bad venue”
• “Aggressive Security”
• “a great place that could be even better”
• “beautiful people, so much fun”

Tips: The California Homegrown Music series takes place on the first Wednesday of the month and features up-and-coming local musicians.

Mezzanine or email Mezzanine

Ladies who like ladies love this Mission bar’s come-hither decor and hip attitude.

Reviews:

• “Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar”
• “Rather boring”
• “everything is awesone EXCEPT the girls”
• “Mature lesbians STAY AWAY!!!”
• “Disappointed”

Tips: Happy hour (Mon-Fri, 3pm-7pm) features $2.50 drafts and $2 well drinks.

Lexington Club

Theatrical decor and throwback cocktails at a friendly Tenderloin bar.

Reviews:

• “A Jewel in the Tenderloin”
• “Avoid Owner”
• “Its Great Now that Previous Reviewer is Gone!!”
• “Worst Bar & Bartender & Owner”
• “Fun, laid-back no-attitude bar, even if you are straight”

Tips: This place only accepts cash, but there’s an ATM on-site.

Lush Lounge

This SoMa biker bar with a gigantic outdoor patio draws an upbeat gay and indie-rock crowd.

Reviews:

• “Sundays Rock TOO!”
• “Great!”
• “Good tuesday night fun”
• “love beer bust”
• “Tops”

Tips: During happy hour (Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm), all drinks are 50-cents off.

Eagle Tavern

This Castro gay bar has a popular patio and games galore.

Reviews:

• “Queer “Cheers”…"
• “Not just cute bartenders”
• “It’s My Hang…”
• “Great neighborhood bar”
• “laid-back, relaxed, great patio”

Tips: It’s cash only, but there’s an ATM machine inside the bar.

Pilsner Inn

A Castro mainstay for young gay guys and gals in the mood to dance.

Reviews:

• “Avoid the bitchy curly headed bartender!”
• “DEBAUCHERY!”
• “Fun, fun, fun!”
• “AWESOME”
• “Always a FUN Night”

Tips: This is a cash-only bar.

The Cafe

Nationally lauded chef serves up New American cuisine in a romantically chic Castro mainstay.

Reviews:

• “How is this place still open?”
• “Good food…just wish it had prices to match.”
• “Not worth it”
• “Great Bar Scene”
• “Avoid for now”

Tips: A daily happy hour (5-7pm) offers $7 infusion cocktails and half-priced oysters.

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