El Rio

Such an amazing time! I went on the first Friday of the month and the music was SO GOOD. Staff were so friendly and even gave me a rundown of the place when I said it was my first time. I will DEF be back ❤️‍🔥

Came here on a Friday night, May 22nd. Was sober, didn’t see anybody at the door, opened the door, had it slammed on me by a white queer person (late 30’s?) long blonde hair. I backed off and when I was confused by the hostility, I calmly stated “that was rude that wasnt necessary” I was then mocked by said so white person “was I rude? awww maybe don’t say that when I’m the door person” I then decided to go home as I felt like I don’t wanna give the business any money tonight. Mind you I’m a Brazilian lesbian. White people like this keep coming into queer originally latino spaces and keep gentrifying sf. Genuinely so baffled with the rudeness and disrespect I felt tonight.

Fun, vibrant energy. Huge back patio and a separate room for events. Theres always something cool happening!

Such a SF iconic bar. They're special May Day event last weekend was remarkable and reminded me how unique and amazing San Francisco still is thanks to events El Rio hosts!