Good for Groups in the Castro, San Francisco, CA

The Café

20s / Balcony / Barbeque / Burgers

Party Earth Review Rows of cooing young studs always seem to congregate on the balcony smoking area that overlooks the entrance to The Café, so even before walking in, patrons have already been checked out. Once inside, the crowd of sporty post-grads and casual young professionals fans out onto the large triangular dance floor, where barely ... more

2369 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

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440 Castro

30s / 40s / 80s Music / 90s Music / DJ

Party Earth Review "Leather daddies, bears, and muscle men, oh my!"– and the rainbow-brick road leads them all to Castro 440, one of the few watering holes in the neighborhood that caters specifically to the leather/bondage/kink scene. But while shirtless dudes with chest hair are habitually in attendance, 440’s daily specials and varied ... more

440 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

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Toad Hall

20s / 30s / 80s Music / Beer / Chill / DJ

Party Earth Review The smaller and arguably more stylish sister to the SF Badlands club across the street, Toad Hall is popular for both stellar Happy Hour specials and its own less-frenetic dance vibe. Named in homage to a 1970s haunt that helped define the Castro’s early gay scene, the venue caters to a similar crowd of young party types ... more

4146 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

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Castro Street

All Ages / Alternative / Artists

Party Earth Review Arguably the first – and easily the most famous – gay neighborhood in the country, the Castro first experienced the tides of LGBT activism during the 1970s, and nowhere is this history more alive than along its namesake main drag. Emporiums for libidinous shoppers are easy to find – especially with ... more

Castro Street between Market Street
and 19th Street and surrounding environs
San Francisco, CA 94114

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Castro Theatre

Movies / Good for Groups / Gay

Info Built in 1922, the Castro Theatre is a hoppin’ San Francisco movie theater with a lengthy history, landing as No.100 on the list of San Francisco Historic Landmarks in 1976. Castro Theatre features 1,407 seats, and first opened with an invitation-only screening of Across the Continent, drawing in then-mayor James ... more

429 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

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Good for Groups in the Castro Overview

Fun and fabulous in every sense, things to do that are good for groups in the Castro revolve around taking in the enclave’s storied past while hopping from venue to venue, sipping drinks along the way.

Any crew who visits the Castro will be greeted by a neighborhood that proudly wears its heritage on its sleeve, offering visitors a chance to take a step back into history and see where the nation’s largest LGBT movement began. A walk down Castro Street will do just that, allowing revelers to browse the many establishments that call this area home, from a much-loved theater and bevy of gay bars, to sex shops and random retailers.

One prime Castro group destination is the 1920s-era Castro Theatre, a lavish Art Deco-landmark that showcases movies, film festivals, and special events. With about 1,407 seats, there’s enough room for the whole gang.

Another easy group destination in the Castro is any gay bar, all of which offer a taste of the local social scene. There’s sure to be plenty of patrons who lived through the area’s progression into the largest LGBT community in the U.S., providing an excellent opportunity for a little history lesson over beers. SF Badlands, The Café, and 440 Castro are a few popular gay-friendly haunts.