(415) 626-9320
4121 18th St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
37.7606
-122.4353
Neighborhoods: Central, Castro
What People Are Saying About Badlands
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A space-age dance floor with TVs all around lets patrons lose themselves in dance-video heaven. Exposed brick and flower arrangements add a touch of class, while handsome bartenders tend to the drinks. The party's always happening and that seems to suit everyone just fine. Accordingly, the lines on Friday and Saturday nights can get fairly long but they usually move quickly.
Great crowd, good variety of music, nice bartenders
by foodluvr17
me and a friend of mine came to visit the city recently and decided to check out badlands. first off, the $3 cover was great and surprising. most clubs start at cover as much as $10. we got in and it was packed, but it was good vibes all around. everyone was having a great time. there were drink specials at $4.00/4.50 which are practically half off from reg. drinks. the music videos added more fun to the dance floor. what i love is that the music wasn't all TECHNO. i also like that there was a coat check, but be prepared to pay. its only $2 though. i'd come back again!
- Pros: good music, attentive bartenders, cool music videos, close to escape to NY pizza!
- Cons: small, communal bathroom STALLS
Bouncing giddy queens
by mgv94102
Unless you like bubbly giddy twinks and queens, this isn't the place for you. I'm pretty mellow, and like to go out and have a drink or two...but I usually leave this place annoyed and p issed off. People bounce into you, slur S's at you and spill drinks down your back. I'm not saying that doesn't happen elsewhere, but it seems to happen with more frequency here.
Beware of poorly shaped eyebrow pluckers!
- Pros: Loud music, big crowd
- Cons: Plucked eyebrows, stereotypical music, plastic crowd with pretentious attitude
Good video dance place, can get a bit crowded
by sprt
This is a good place to go dance if that's exactly what you're looking for with the music videos in the background, that can at times be dated. Not so social inside, but definitely hot with the dancing. Weekends can get a bit over-crowded, where the dancing can become dancing in place.








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