Gay Clubs in San Francisco

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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AsiaSF

30s / 40s / Affluent / Asian Food / DJ

Party Earth Review The servers at AsiaSF have to be absolutely gorgeous, with perfect long legs, ample breasts, and sculpted buns that could crush a coconut. Oh, and they all have to be Asian men. More on that in a second. A favorite venue for boisterous bachelorette parties, it’s not unusual to see large groups of giggling girls strolling ... more

201 9th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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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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SF Badlands

20s / 70s Music / Baseball Caps

Party Earth Review It’s a party every night at SF Badlands, a Castro institution for young boys who love to dance and older men who aren’t afraid to stare. Heavily discounted Happy Hour specials draw patrons in by the early afternoon, and Sunday’s regular all-you-can drink beer busts even inspire a few uninhibited straight guys to sidle in ... more

4121 18th 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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From techno and Top 40 to classic rock and eclectic electronica, San Francisco gay clubs serve up a sexy, can't-stop-the-beat situation, drawing a diverse crowd of carousers who want to rub elbows and naughty bits in the wee hours of the night.

Catering to the kink scene brimming with bondage, 440 Castro is where everyone lets their freak flag fly. Rotating theme nights draw a grab-bag of SF revelers who shake their tail feathers, often sans pants, on the dance floor.

A little chichi but not pretentious, Trigger is the go-to spot to boogy with pretty party people and a few go-go boys in a glinting cage. The industrial-chic space offers concrete walls set against sparkling chandeliers, private booths filled with model types, and a glass-lined mezzanine where sophisticated sippers gaze at the dance-happy people below.

SF Badlands is a sure-to-please gay staple, featuring irresistible happy hour specials and all-the-beer-you-can-drink Sundays, which draw even the straightest of men like a moth to a flame. Weekends are a disco ball, laser lights, thumping bass, and sweaty kind of affair.

The gay clubs of San Francisco are the best place to get down and dirty and to showcase smooth moves and a strong stomach for liquor.