Today it means the bar is filled with natural light, giving it a welcoming air.
history–it was the first gay bar with glass windows that allowed its patrons to be seen from outside. Twin Peaks Tavern occupies an important place in U.S. Twin Peaks Tavern Best for: First-timers those who prefer drinking over dancing If you want to bar-hop in the Castro after dinner, hop in a minibus to get there quickly and without having to search for parking. The restaurant serves upscale French and Italian dishes crafted from organic, seasonal ingredients, and it offers reservations for groups, making it the perfect spot for an elegant business meal or a wedding rehearsal dinner. It was featured in Looking, and it’s been a SF staple since 1979. If your group wants more traditional treats, they have classic round chocolate chip, M&M, and snickerdoodle cookies too.Īddress: 407 Castro St #2019, San Francisco, CA 94114 Zuni CaféĪlthough Zuni Cafe isn’t located within the Castro and isn’t an LGBTQ+-specific spot, it’s an iconic San Francisco restaurant. Hot Cookie prides itself on promoting body- and sex-positivity, which is why the walls feature ordinary people of all body types posing in “Hot Cookie” underwear. This iconic cookie shop is known for its cookies named for (and shaped like) certain parts of the human anatomy, but there’s a reason for its idiosyncratic designs.
It’s the perfect place to stop after a late night out with your friends from college or grad school.Īddress: 3991 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 What sets it apart is its welcoming environment–it’s owned by a gay couple who are long-term residents of the neighborhood–and its committment to remaining open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Orphan Andy’s is an old-school diner that’s been serving American classics like burgers, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy since 1975. The only downside is that the restaurant doesn’t take reservations, so you may want to split up and sit at different tables or arrive at an off time if your group is especially large.Īddress: 4416 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Orphan Andy’s Bring your group for dim sum dishes like pork shrimp shumai, pan-fried pot stickers, and red bean buns. If you love authentic Chinese food, you’ll love this restaurant that serves the Sichuan meals Lily Ji (aka Mama Ji) grew up eating. We’d love to be your DD.Īlmost every list of great places to eat in the Castro includes Mama Ji’s, and rightfully so.
When your group is done planning where you’d like to eat and drink in the City by the Bay, give us a call at 41.
We offer comfortable, full-sized motorcoaches and compact minibuses to take you from restaurants in the Mission District to bars in the Castro. If you need an easy way to get around the city without anyone getting lost in SF’s narrow streets or left behind while waiting for a rideshare, San Francisco Charter Bus Company can help. SF has a rich array of queer-owned and queer-friendly restaurants and bars that can accommodate groups, whether you’re searching for a casual place to hang out with your activist organization or a packed bar where you can celebrate a sports victory. Once you’re done exploring all of the LGBTQ+ landmarks San Francisco has to offer, you’re probably going to be hungry.