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The Mix

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4086 18th Street, San Francisco

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About this place The Mix

The Mix is a gay bar on 18th Street in the Castro, a few doors from the main intersection at Castro Street. It's a casual, sports-bar-leaning place where locals drop in for a drink, a game of pool or a seat on the back patio, one of the few outdoor drinking spaces in the neighbourhood. Expect a mostly male, mixed-age crowd and no dress code. It gets busiest during happy hour, on weekend afternoons and around big games. Prices are standard for the Castro. It works well as a low-key stop before or after the louder bars on the strip, and it's dog-friendly if you're travelling with one.

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Gay Happy Hour Pool Table/Darts Outdoor Patio Safe space Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Outdoor terrace Evening venue

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Justin Buttel
Justin Buttel Aug 2026
★★★★★

I love this spot, Tay & Missy are always looking out & I always feel safe and the love. It’s huge in this community, you don’t get that from all the other bars❤️

Vincent Page
Vincent Page Jul 2026
★★★★★

you guys really should stop with the face scanning thing, it's creepy. i'll return once that goes away.

A
A Jul 2026
★★★★★

This place used to be fun, it’s all gone now and it’s dirty.

Sam Spade
Sam Spade Jul 2026
★★★★★

While at that bar to visit a friend, I was astonished in witnessing two young black men, children really, violently attack a Caucasian man over 60 because he was standing near the bathroom waiting to use the stall that both of the attackers were using. The black bouncer employee subsequently let the criminals back in the bar in spite of their violent behavior even though, as I overheard, the victim had reported the attack to that bouncer and another black employee. Corruption also exists in that the bartenders give customers the INCORRECT idea that tips are required. One bartender, I was told, charges customers more if they don't tip. Don't tip them! Moreover, best avoid that violent place altogether.

Vladimir
Vladimir Jul 2026
★★★★★

A decent spot in the castro with good strong drinks. Not my favorite as it can get pretty packed.

Castro Eye
Castro Eye Jul 2026
★★★★★

Sadly, I can’t recommend one of my favorite bars any longer since they started using facial scanning technology and sharing data with other venues. Creepy and without consent! Google the sfgate’s article 2 other bars badlands and toad hall use this as well.

Liam A.
Liam A. Jun 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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