03/04/07

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

12/12/06

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

10/27/06

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.

This video bar brings dance beats to the Castro.

by Contributor

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.

08/14/06

Great music, Hot videos (although a little dated) quality drinks.

by castrohorsey

This place used to be a hot leather bar in the Castro of San Francisco. Now it has been reduced to another "Twink Bar". But FRET NOT! It still has charm. Like side Trak in chicago, this bar is an evolutionary process and the crowd can be a little catchy. It's reputation is good and the staff is impeccable in attention to detail. This place is always busy!

• Pros: Videos, videos and more videos
• Cons: The videos are a little dated for the average consumer...

06/14/06

Shake your booty

by candyisprecious

I love Badlands!!! I have never had a bad time there. I don't think it's possible. Cute bartenders, fun Top 40 music, nonstop dancing. Love it!

• Pros: Fun dance music
• Cons: can get so crowded you can't dance

07/06/05

I always have fun.

by sfsil21

After reading all these other reviews I had to say something. Everytime I go there I have a blast. If you don't then its not your scene. I love the music is top 40. I love reading everyone complain about the crowd, and the drinks, and the music. I go there with intentions of having a great time and always do. I don't trip off of everyone else there. I also think the bartenders are great and as a man of color I have never had any issues with the staff. So please if you want to fall into the negative about this place, and read the reviews of some bitter queens go ahead. that just leaves more room for people who want to enjoy themselves

• Pros: great music, friendly staff, hot guys
• Cons: can get crowded

05/09/05

great dancing!

by paaaartygirl

went for my friends birthday, and had a BLAST!!! great music, dancing, atmosphere, and drinks! $2 cover on friday/saturday. AWESOME. definately recommended.

• Pros: cheap, great drinks, great music

12/26/04

Great-ness

by theshane

I went Christmas night with a few of my friends who were totally bummed from the holidays and all, and this place was CRAZY! The bartenders were really nice and cool and the dance floor and music were excellent!

• Pros: Inexpensive $2 Cover, Drinks were great, Atmosphere was A+

04/20/04

Mindless and horrible

by sfbardude

This bar is the bar to go to if you can't afford a trip

to West Hollywood. If you enjoy a vacuous clueless clientele, brainless bulimic bartenders. and

weak tiny cocktails this is definitely THE place to go!

Just remember to bring extra cash to hand to the snotty doorman for the cover.

• Pros: nice decor
• Cons: , clone music, attitude central