Wild Side West

Secret Gem: Bernal Heights Local Hangout. I live across town and at least 2x month make my way over to suburb-in-the-city eclectic Bernal and the welcoming bar on Cortland, Wild Side West. I am not a lesbian, yet they make me and my husband always feel welcome. I am surprised another person rated this bar as unfriendly, because I find just the opposite (maybe the bartender was just busy, because there's usually only one and the place does get pretty crowded.) My advice is to go on a Wednesday or Thursday night when the place has more of a local vibe. Be prepared to be hungover because they make a stiff, and I mean stiff, drink! Amen!! (P.S. great place to pick up a game of pool).…

confused about this place. Been there 3 times and i must say that the place looked too good to be true. The atmosphere was vivid, the location couldn't be better and 3 dollar beers is something you don't find around very much. I was even lucky enough to be served by a very nice and polite bartender who reminded me of a of a good italian friend from highschool. However, last time i was there (and actually the first one as well) a short blond bartender went out of her way to make us (i was with a couple of friends who live around the corner) feel unwelcome. i guess taking money from straight people is all good but showing some good manners to them is just out of the question.

Being part of the hospitality industry for the past 12 years, i can tell when some people just don't wanna deal with certain customers and despite our effort to show we were decent, good paying customers, we still got treated poorly, to say the least. don't get me wrong, the place, the people (most of them anyways) that go there are very nice and down to earth, but i think certain employees should show common sense and treat all paying customers with the respect they deserve.…

A hidden bar with an outdoor sculpture garden in Bernal Heights.. In Short
The interior of Wild Side West resembles an old-style saloon, with a wooden structure, mismatched collection of tables and chairs for card playing, and lots of silly knickknacks on the walls. There are a couple of pool tables and sports on the television sets, so they're not too strict with the theme. It also features more outdoor space than indoor--with lower- and upper-level patios and a shrubbery and sculpture garden.
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Great scene. you have to check this secret fortress out... great bar but go down stairs and you will find secret garden... so lovely and you will probably see people playin guitar singing and having a grand time... must see for yourself....…