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F8

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Address
1192 Folsom Street, San Francisco
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Phone
415-857-1192

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About this place F8

Located at 1192 Folsom Street in San Francisco's historic South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood, F8 is a gay bar and club that celebrates the creative energy of one of the city's most vibrant LGBTQ+ districts. The venue brings together three key elements: quality food and drink, local art, and music, creating a space where you can enjoy happy hour bites, discover emerging talent, and dance to live DJ sets. The food program draws from the expertise of Citizen's Band restaurant, emphasizing fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in a happy hour menu designed for grazing while you socialize. Throughout the week, the venue showcases local artists, giving you the chance to experience San Francisco's diverse creative community firsthand. A custom-built sound system ensures the DJ performances hit their mark, whether you're looking to mingle, dance, or simply soak in the atmosphere. SoMa has long been central to San Francisco's gay scene, and this venue taps into that legacy while offering a contemporary space for connection and celebration. Whether you're a visitor looking to experience the neighborhood's culture or a local wanting a night out, F8 positions itself as a welcoming spot that goes beyond the typical bar experience.

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Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 21:00-02:00
Wednesday 21:00-02:00
Thursday 21:00-02:00
Friday 21:00-02:00
Saturday 21:00-02:00
Sunday 22:00-02:00

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music Food served Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Local favorite DJ sets Dance club

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Serenity
Serenity Jun 2026

Drum and bass night. My favorite here Sunday night

Neil Thakkar
Neil Thakkar Jun 2026

This is a really cool venue for underground music. Great sound system and atmosphere. My only suggestion is for management to improve security on the floor. Some people are not respectful of everyone’s space and it got a little frustrating as people got intoxicated. Please bring ear plugs as it can be very loud.

Ivan R
Ivan R Jun 2026
ID
ID Jun 2026
Mariela Ward
Mariela Ward Jun 2026

If you like house music, Strut SF at F8 is the place to be on a Wednesday night! The legendary Harry Romero from NYC killed it this week!

Joseph Palakeel
Joseph Palakeel May 2026
AJ Groesbeck
AJ Groesbeck May 2026

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