The Bar On Castro
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 626-7220
- Cross Street:
- 17th Street
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- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Bar On Castro – by Marcia Gagliardi
The Scene
This popular spot attracts a constant flow of young and usually upwardly mobile gay men ready to flirt, drink and mingle. The quilted, shimmery-vinyl walls, cocktail tables suspended by shiny brass stripper poles, rich red lighting and upbeat dance music make it a plush destination that's built for cruising, with just a touch of Vegas.
The Draw
The Bar is known for three things: decor, music and boys. The adjoining (and enclosed) smoking patio is also popular, allowing patrons to watch the street-side eye candy. This place is more about flash and chitchat, less about hiding out and deep conversation, though there are some dark back corners. Happy hour (daily 5pm-8pm) features 2-for-1 well drinks and $2 Buds.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe Bar accepts cash only, but there's an ATM located next door.
When to GoThere's almost always brisk business, but weekends can really draw a crowd, often with a line out front. For Sunday's popular hip-hop night, center tables are removed for room to dance.
The ExtrasYou can rent the back VIP room, which comes with 1960s lounge decor, a personal bartender, sound system and TV.
User Reviews for The Bar On Castro
11/07/2005 Posted by kamerakid76
I just moved here 2 weeks ago from Texas. My friends and I had been in for an hour and left to go check out some other bars. When we came back, the doorman checked my ID and didnt believe it was me and then told me they can only take California IDs. I am 29 and my ID looks like me. The doorman would not allow me in - would not allow me to speak to a manager and then told me: "Dont trip and fall walking back to your car" - I couldnt belive how rude he was - aggresive and threatening. I dont plan on going there again. Be sure you have a California ID if you visit.
06/11/2005 Posted by kooldude22
I was visiting from another state, went to the Door and Had my ID that looks like me and the Door Guy would not let me in, He said I needed another Form of ID. and would not let me in. But the Night before I got in, He even let me in, so dontplan on going here if your a out of towner
Schedule
| 10/13/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 10/20/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 10/27/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 11/03/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 11/10/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 11/17/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 11/24/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 12/01/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 12/08/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm | ||
| 12/15/2008 | 80's Night (Mondays) | |
| 4:00 pm-8:00 pm |
