It's a fun place to include in an 18th-and-Castro bar crawl, and there's a very popular happy hour. The Edge: Comfy, cheerful, and low-keyed, The Edge is one of those "Cheers"-like hangouts with a gay influence.The crowd is mostly gay, depending on the night, but all are welcome. Whatever your talent level, you'll encounter a consistently friendly and encouraging bunch here. The Mint: It's true that you'll find some great karaoke nights at gay bars throughout the Castro, but The Mint-on the edge of Hayes Valley-is San Francisco's most hallowed ground for fans of the genre.
Gradually, the LGBTQ presence has waned but The Cinch is one of the only gay bars remaining. The Cinch Saloon: Many, many years ago, Polk Street, roughly between the Castro and downtown, is thought to have been the heart of San Francisco's gay nightlife scene.Its long bar and backyard garden patio are perfect for mingling with friends. This conversation bar is set along the Castro's bustling Church Street Corridor, close to the Mission and Hayes Valley. The Pilsner Inn: What started out as a somewhat sleepy neighborhood bar has developed into a very popular (but still local-feeling) gay hangout that draws a varied crowd.Unlike a lot of bars in the Castro, this two-story haunt offers plenty of space for busting a move. DJs here spin a nice mix of hip-hop and dance tunes, and a pair of pool tables are nearly always in use. The Cafe: The Cafe was once the Castro's main lesbian dance bar, and while it continues to attract a fair number of women, it has beckoned a more mixed bunch in recent years.
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Aunt Charlie's Lounge: In the gritty, unvarnished meatiness that is the San Francisco Tenderloin District, this beloved drag bar is an SFO institution of considerable acclaim.