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The Cafe

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Address

2369 Market St, San Francisco

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Phone

+1 415-523-0133

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Website

cafesf.com

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About this place The Cafe

Located on Market Street in the heart of San Francisco's iconic Castro neighborhood, The Café is a gay bar catering to the 21+ crowd. The Castro has long been a vibrant hub of LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife, and this venue is part of that storied scene. Whether you're a local or visiting the city, you'll find a space designed with the community in mind. As a gay bar in this neighborhood, you can expect a social atmosphere where you can connect with other guests. The venue's location puts you in the middle of one of the most historically significant and lively LGBTQ+ areas in the country, surrounded by other businesses, restaurants, and entertainment options that cater to the community. For current information about hours, events, and what to expect on any given night, visit their website at cafesf.com. The Castro bar scene offers something for different moods and times, so it's worth checking ahead to see what suits your visit.

Upcoming events at The Cafe

Fri, Sep 25

ELECTRIC PLAYGROUND VOL. 4, ADAMUSIC × TARA DIKHOF

9:00 PM

Sat, Oct 24

GAY SAN FRANCISCO PAGEANT

Sat, Oct 24

GAY SAN FRANCISCO PAGEANT

6:00 PM

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 21:00-02:00

Friday 19:00-03:30

Saturday 21:00-02:00

Sunday Closed

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Drag Queens Happy Hour Drag shows Live music Casual Food served Party Club Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Dance club Themed parties No dress code

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3.8

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192 reviews

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Joseph Cosgrove May 2026

★★★★★

cheap drinks. you like getting elbowed? party here!

Surasak Chanaudompassorn May 2026

★★★★★

Good

Cesar Cabrera Apr 2026

★★★★★

Ray Alan Apr 2026

★★★★★

Randy T Mar 2026

★★★★★

I enjoyed my time at this bar. It was my first time visiting San Francisco, and really enjoyed the music the DJ was playing, and enjoyed seeing people dancing on the floor. It was a pretty large open place to explore. The door staff, security, and bartenders were friendly in my opinion.

Vanessa Jan 2026

★★★★★

Security is unprofessional. Threatened to tackle me for attempting to use the restroom. Even if it is a joke, it’s uncalled for. Also for a Friday night, it was dull, music was not fun. I’ve been to The Cafe many times and never experienced such unprofessionalism and dullness.