The Oasis is so much fun! Everyone who works there is very friendly and gracious. Cocktails are…read morecreatively mixed and served elegantly. They have some of the best shows, and the ambience of the club is perfect for theater, music, comedy and of course, DRAG! . I just saw Back In Business, San Francisco native Matthew Martin's amazing cascade of classic characters, from a 70's Susan Hayward to a classic Judy Garland! It was a very well done show. Matthew Martin is amazingly talented and funny. Costumes were on point- well done and easy to recognize the characters he seamlessly transformed into. Loved his witty rapport with the audience as Bette Davis or whatever form he shape-shifted into. I'm not sure which was my favorite, but Kate Hepburn (from Lion In Winter) and Peggy Lee were at the top of my list!

I have been to Oasis many times and was thrilled that it had been saved and able to stay open…read more Which is what makes this such a hard review to write. The shows have always been amazing and I will go back to see some of them. However, I can't say I'll be back for anything else. I went for Dore Alley Fair. I waited in line an appropriate amount of time no issues there. Paid the entry went it in and ordered a drink. I asked the bartender if he could cash a larger bill that the ATM had given me and he said yes but it may be a lot of 5's, 10's and some 1's. No problem there. The music was good, crowd was good having a great time. After drink three I decided to go out and get some food from the truck that was just outside the club... literally, you opened the door to leave and you are standing in front of the truck. When I went to pay for my food it was then I realized something was not right. I paid and while I waited counted what was in my wallet and I was off by $40. This has happened to me before at Oasis but thought maybe this.. maybe that ... happened and gave the benefit of the doubt. etc... Now it is just before 7:30 pm and I go to enter the club and I am denied. They announce no more entry into the club for anyone ... the club is full. I showed them my stamp and said "but I have a stamp..." They said it didn't matter and closed the door on me, literally. First what is the point of paying and getting a stamp if you can't leave and return, I didn't even go but a few feet away and when I walked out there was still plenty of room in there. Secondly, How is it possible that a club that size is full at 7:30 pm on Sunday even when it id Dore Alley Fair? So while there shows I will go and see because I enjoy them I am not going to pay a door fee, spend $16 per cocktail ($14 + $2 tip) to be treated so rudely and to be ripped off by a bar tender.

Now, this is the place! Walked in, Jocelyn behind the bar, great music coming from the juke, and…read moreit's 10am! Haven't been to this bar for awhile but it's still a welcoming oasis on Polk St. Good vibes, fun conversations, and even a couple of pool tables to satisfy the "Hustler" in ya, so ahead and walk in through the swinging western style doors and Belly up to the bar boys (and gals) it's a nice ride at the Cinch!

Wish there were more gay bars like the cinch in SF. Always feels very welcoming, the bartenders are…read morepersonable, people are social. I live on opposite side of town but I try to come hang when I can.

My husband and I visited Power House on Saturday and, as always, had a fantastic experience. From…read morethe moment we arrive, everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating an amazing atmosphere that makes us feel right at home. One of the highlights is the backroom, which is always a lot of fun and adds to the unique energy of the venue. We consistently have a great time whenever we visit, and the service is excellent every time. Power House is a place where we always enjoy ourselves, and we look forward to coming back again and again. Highly recommended!

We often have a good time here bc of the clientele, but $25 cover for a less than average DJ is a…read morebit much. Don't get me wrong, I'd happily pay that or more if the music were better. As an example, they're wrapping up this evening with a long version of the 1995 song Wonderwall with sped-up vocals. Seriously? There is so much good club music from this century and that's what they play?

I have yet to update my last review. A lot of things have changed but some of the former bartenders…read morestill remain. Matthew my old time favorite is still there and I'm always happy to see him. He is super fun to hang but also enjoy his delicious cocktails. Vinny is my new favorite, still looking forward to my smash brother game against him but lovely charming man. Excited to be back soon.

I always avoided the Castro i haven't been in a decade. It just wasn't my thing…read more.. Ever since discovering Beaux, I have a different perspective! Such an incredible time at the drag brunches they host! Everyone is so nice like... the customer service is impeccable. Like SO nice!!!!! We even brought a very political person from the orange team.., and he had a BLAST!!! Food? GREAT! The nachos are a hit, the burritos are huge, and the drinks are YUMMY! They KnOW how to make a great Michelada. oh! They even have a huge vegetarian option menu! The venue is just so cute! I feel so comfortable just being there and chilling. Plenty of places to sit, and just so clean. I throughly enjoyed my time there (this is my second time) and it's worth it. Like - Barnes and Nobles comfortable where it makes you go bathroom because it's that comfortable Check out the drag brunches for your birthday, bring your whole crew, and enjoy yourself! Btw - don't forget to bring dollar dollar bills yall!

Wonderfully cozy neighborhood bar. There's a cute fireplace in the evenings and it's a nice mix of…read morenew and regulars. Great bartenders (shoutout to John!) who make great drinks and are very helpful with choosing a drink. It's a little bit off the main row of the bigger gay bars and clubs on Market, but worth going to for something more low key and neighborly

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed! There was only one bartender working,…read moreand he was slinging drinks, which was especially impressive since he was making real cocktails. The menu had a good amount of specialty cocktails, plus they could make most other traditional drinks as well. Our group of 4 all ordered different drinks and really liked what we got. The space was on the smaller side, so we were a little cramped standing by the door, but it still had good vibes and fun music! Would definitely come back here if I found myself in the area and wanted a drink at a fun bar!

I've been in San Francisco since 1978, been a bartender, for over 20 yrs, & until today never went…read moreinto the HOLE IN THE WALL. I wandered in here on my way to COSTCO, & I absolutely LOVE this place. It's been here 31 years. It has a fascinating interior & today a great friendly bartender. If you have an open mind & are prepared for a gay bar on the exotic side, with, I hear might behave in very gay ways, come enjoy an exceptionally entertaining experience. I get so bored in most bars, but there a great pinball machine here & good music & who knows what your experience will be like. So glad this favorite bar, is finally in my list of things to do.

We popped in for drinks in a friend's Sunday funday bar crawl. A regular in the gated area told us…read moreto come in, it was his favorite bar. It was a really cool interior, dark, with very eclectic decor. Another regular came over to offer us a corner booth that would accommodate our group of 5, which was very sweet. The drinks were made well and quickly. Definitely rely check them out when in the area! Cool place with friendly regulars.

SF is home to the last of the old school gay bars complete with the necessary levels of one on one…read more"entertainment". I made two visits during Rubber Weekend in March of 2025 and had a great time including at the closing ceremonies held at Eagle. Good prices and nice patio!

Never before had I realised where everyone goes to in San Francisco on a Saturday night who may…read morehave once gone out in what's now a very desolate Castro, currently a dim shadow of what once was. However, on this quarterly visit from London, I may have stumbled on the watering hole. There were perhaps 200+ people there, which i hope is a Saturday night norm, rather than a long holiday weekend uptick. That said, it was a fun evening and one I hope to repeat in future visits, long after my time living in San Francisco, in a distant past when I only knew The Eagle for its Sunday beer bust, which hopefully is still going strong at this institution.

I have really loved coming here, but over time I feel like it's kind of lost its spark. I took a…read morebreak from going and noticed that the room where the DJ used to be has these decorations from the ceilings that seem out of place. I hope they'll remove them, honestly. I wanted to write a review after visiting Gossip Grill in San Diego because it was so lively there. I think it's less busy here now, but don't know exactly why or if I'm just imagining it. I love playing at the pool table when it's only two bucks and have had a lot of fun playing with other people who I'm just meeting for the first time. I think I would give this place another star if the music were more consistent. It's subjective to me, but I didn't enjoy the DJs that were playing EDM music/mixes. I've been here many times, but of all the bars I've been to in the past, which I'll say is not many or too often, the music was not great here. Regardless, the past two or three times I've brought friends here, I really actually had a really great time. It wasn't super crowded and I had the breathing room and space to talk with my friends and fiancé more. The bathrooms were easy to access. Amazingly, even when it's slow, they'll have dancers up on the bar, which is always cool to see. I saw a Meetup group that was here recently, if you're interested in finding them to check the bar out with.

I went for kpop night and it was LIT! Tickets were $15 cash at the door or $10 online (didn't know…read moreif we were going or not so didn't get them early, unfortunately). We went a little early so we didn't see much movement until around 11 or so. Drinks were a little expensive at around $20 each (tip included) but were tasty and the bartenders were so friendly and fun. Music was great, though the music variety was a little lacking. Though it was kpop night I thought I heard the same artist throughout the whole night. I didn't try the food, though there was an instant ramen bar and boba. My favorite part was the decor, which was very tasteful. I felt safe there and loved the drag show. I saw there was a 90's-00's pop night so I'll definitely hit it up again!

IS THIS A PHONE STEALING FACTORY OR A CLUB???? LMAO. I haven't been here since pre-COVID, and…read morehonestly I had a great experience until my phone and wallet were stolen. On Pride weekend. Wow. Badlands is either willfully ignorant of this rampant issue or potentially complicit -_- I get that there's always been a bit of a seedy grungy vibe, but the insane amount of pickpocketing at this location is just absurd. All this security and surveillance for WHAAATTTTT PROS: - Cheap and decent drinks - Throwback music + Top 40s always - Staff are super friendly but now IDK if that's a front to lower your defenses - Security line goes pretty fast considering how packed it was CONS: - Not ventilated at all. It's HUMID and the mirrors are fogging up with steam - Need to take a photo before entry for "protection" but this is baffling considering our current administration and LGBTQ safety overall - Very grimy... I hoped they'd improve this since reopening - WELL, the glaring pickpocketing issue lol. The DJ halfheartedly mentioned to watch out for pickpockets mid-set, but by the end of the night, EVERY OTHER GROUP we passed by had someone saying something like "my phone/wallet's gone!", easily 20+ people. Meanwhile, the staff is roughly pushing everyone out with complete disregard to the panic Thankfully I'm able to replace everything with little inconvenience and wasn't too stressed in the moment, but now seeing the other reviews how this has been a regular occurrence for them for years (and targeting women/femmes also...), this is ridiculous. I went to the Sac Badlands for years and nothing like this has ever happened. If you want to risk coming here, present as male or use a phone tether I guess!

Great music and drinks. There's a dance floor. Service is excellent. Music slaps here! Great…read morevibes! Highly recommend with my most respectful regards.

The front door person was very easy to talk with.The playspace was my main interest and made for a…read morefun time.The guests were fun and colorful people,I will go again and hope to meet new dolls for some energetic play time.

The Stud is back. It was hard to miss at its old location at the corner of 9th and Harrison because…read morethat's where everybody turned right to drive through the city. But its doors shuttered in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. Now it's back relocated to the space that I fondly remember as Julie's Supper Club. It's still a good size space with multiple rooms, a second bar, and a patio. I came by early in the evening during their soft opening phase. There wasn't any prominent signage, and I just walked in to see just a handful of customers at the bar. I got a smoothly spiky $11 Tequila Sunrise which I took with me as I walked the space (photo: https://yelp.to/J-XZJEOVHj). They were still setting up, and I was having flashbacks to the fabulous drag shows they used to hold, in particular, Trannyshack hosted by the late, great Heklina. I still remember a classic Judy-Barbra duet that had me in tears. I look forward to seeing more shows here. Refreshingly, it's run by a cooperative which is probably why it survives today. DRINKS - 4 stars...a nice pour AMBIANCE - 5 stars...spacious enough for appropriate cavorting SERVICE - 5 stars...everybody's so happy to be here TOTAL - 5 stars...The Stud is BACK! RELATED - Exploring western SoMa? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV