UPDATE: I visited Eros in its new incarnation -- I'm happy to say that the original vibe and intent of Eros remains intact. It is a place to see and be seen with various configurations of seating and bunk beds and glory holes -- with condoms and lube plentiful. It is, however, much smaller than it was. There are essentially 4 rooms -- a room of lockers, a bathroom shower area (with only 1 shower), and two play rooms. There is also a small outdoor, vestibule type area where one can smoke. In addition there is a loft area above, but that appears to be only for the staff. But it is also much cleaner than it was -- as it appears the entire space was recently renovated and all materials appear to be new. As other reviewers have noted, this new location is a bit sketchy -- one should park in a garage and be aware if in the neighborhood after dark -- but this is true in many metropolitan areas these days. Overall, I am happy the essence of Eros has remained -- it might be for everyone, but certainly worth checking out! read more

A nice variety of guys and a few trans. The place was clean. They don't allow poppers. There is no food. Lots of glory holes

In anticipation of the Folsom street Fair, I visited Eros Saturday night. Everything was going fine until I tried to get around a tight spot and ended up with a big scratch on my back from some unfinished metal on a stairwell. I didn't bleed but I definitely had a noticeable scratch and my night there was quickly over. I showed the attendant the scratch on my way out. I registered my extreme dissatisfaction with the situation. He explained that they had just installed a new stairwell. Whatever. Guys are walking around in towels or less and it's a tight area. I simply bumped into the thing when someone was trying to pass in front of me. They clearly did not think this through. This was an astonishing violation of my (and everyone's) safety. The attendant equivocated and didn't even offer a refund. After I left, the shock wore off just enough for me to realize I should get checked out at an ER. Seemed like I was overreacting until the ER folks gave me a tetanus shot. They reassured me I wasn't overreacting. I'm going to have to tend to this with neosporin for the next several days. Not happy. Not coming back. read more

Even the move is a big let down, but i support my lgbtq+ community I however was really upset they didn't except my past cards from the last spot on market read more

It's a great place to let off some steam and maybe get into some steamy sex without a sauna. Always friendly and welcoming staff. They don't serve food, but I do munch on some biscuits once in a while. Jerking off at home to porno is one thing but doing it here with people watching ads to my excitement, but that's just me. They have special parties that are worth the price of admission for sure. read more

A lot smaller than the previous location on Market. I like that all areas are open with not much privacy if you are into watching and being watched. I have been a few times to the new location. Three times on a Friday I have seen the same the same patron chatting away in a loud voice with guys that he knows and offering massage to them. It completely ruins the cruisy and hot sex club scene for me and makes me feel I am at a gym or coffeeshop instead. Especially since it is such a small space you can be either one of the two spaces in the venue and have to listen to the guy chatting. Not nearly as fun as what it used to be. read more

I visited yesterday for the first time since Eros moved to its new location. So I removed my previous review and gave them a fresh look. The space is nice and new, very clean, new floors, etc. As far as staff, I only saw the two owners (I think?) there, who are both very nice guys. I like that the place is more "compact" so that the few customers aren't spread out over a giant space, as sometimes happened on Market Street. Unfortunately, otherwise the overall experience is not good. First and foremost, the neighborhood you go through to get to Eros now is disturbing and unsafe. I won't go again after dark - big mistake, I was hassled. Not sure what the owners are thinking. I work in the Castro and would often refer my customers to Eros, but I certainly wouldn't send a tourist there now. You have to skirt around people shooting up, drug dealing, sidewalk crap...not something most people would want to experience. The location is just an enormous downside. I've lived in big cities my whole life so I'm not particularly squeamish, but sadly I can't imagine how Eros will overcome its location. Second, I was there on a holiday Monday and still, there were only two other customers, one of which was clothed (I think this was against the rules at the former location, which was a good policy and eliminated gawkers) and the other one was tweaking. This is a time that would have been busy at the former location. Eros needs to figure out how to get a critical mass of customers there, or it can't really be called a sex club. It's a nice, chill place to hang out, but let's face it, without at least five or ten guys there, it's not going to meet expectations. Get people in the doors, guys -- free open houses, publicity campaigns, local event tie-ins, specials, more-consistent branding, reinstitute the yoga and drawing classes, art exhibits...after lengthy covid and moving closures, there's no reason you shouldn't have had your marketing hustle lined up. As for the space, it's weird. There's no flow. The music isn't consistently audible throughout the space. There are dead spots. The lighting is not conducive. They have shoehorned a sex club into something more resembling a modern office space. There is no "wet area" (jacuzzi, steam, sauna, showers, etc.) and that's a huge downgrade from the previous location. There is one shower in one of the two (residential-style) bathrooms. Irritatingly, I found both the lube dispensers and the shower soap dispenser to be empty. You are not that busy, guys...Refill the damn supplies! That kind of inattention makes me crazy. You constantly hear the staff talking and walking around, which is distracting - very echoey, hard flooring, no soft surfaces...some noise mitigation would help. Most of the space is closed off and marked as "staff only". Honestly, it feels like a real estate office. I'm missing the big patio at the old Eros, although the new location does have a small smoking porch. I fear that the owners made a really poor decision with the new location and space. The space needs to be softened up, personalized, made more visually appealing, more sexy, less office-y. I didn't see any signage for massage, or for the yoga and drawing classes -- assuming those are no longer offered. Finally, it wouldn't be honest not to address the fact that Eros is now charging more for less. Prices went up after the move, while amenities, location, and quality of experience seriously went down. I'm sure the owners have reasons for this, but from the customer standpoint, Eros is a shadow of its former self and isn't recommended. Thirty dollars? C'mon, that's totally out of whack. Steamworks gets you way more for the money. Hopefully I'm completely wrong and they'll turn it all around!! Eros has been a great resource for the city. (Can't fix that location problem, though.) read more

So much undeserved negative word of mouth. This place might not be the bathhouse of your big gay wet dreams, but it isn't horrible either. The only thing I found sacrilegious is that they close at midnight. read more

I like very much this gym. People appreciate all bodies . They have no place like this where I from. In Italia they make us go to basement or something. New place (location) I will visit. Staff very friendly to me. read more

I checked this place out with the hope that it would be a reason not to cross the bridge to Berkeley (Steamworks). It was the opposite. This place was a "one and done" club. The place is small, a couple "play spaces" that felt like dungeon furniture crammed into a kids room (bunk beds with play sheets), a sling, and a small TV playing porn. From the exterior picture of the building it looks like it is going to be a 3 or 4 story club with lots of space for group or 1-1 play. It not. It is only on the 1st floor and surprisingly small. The cost was not worth it. For $10 more, you can get a room at Steamworks with all the amenities. The hours are out of line (4PM-Midnight Friday-Monday) with the majority of clientele that would be most likely to frequent a club in SF. The only good thing i can say is that the staff bent over backwards to make you feel welcome and were trying their best to sell the place. They just didn't have the product to back it up. Wish I could recommend it. read more

Place gotten more busy, Friday night so far is my favorite because all the good looking come out to play. I was over there around 9:30pm-10:00pm. It was definitely pack. Met a few guy and play a bit. Haha welcoming as always read more

My boyfriend and I went last night and had an enjoyable time. The facility is clean and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I was happy to find out how trans friendly the staff is so that i could recommend it to a trans friend of mine. There is a steamroom, sauna, and then a maze upstairs with beds and areas to have sex . This was our first experience in a space like this, and I'm glad to report it's not as scary or intimidating as I thought it would be. We went on under 30 night (thursdays) but most of the guys were over thirty. I would have appreciated a few more younger people there, but I refuse to be one of those young people who bashes the older gentlemen. We all get old people, and frankly the older guys are usually the friendliest and most respectful if you are nice to them. As soon as we would start fooling around with someone, a large group would gather to watch or get involved. Sometimes that was f un, sometimes it was a buzz kill. A few guys didn't know what "no" meant on the first try, but no one was too pushy. Everyone was very smiley and friendly and respectful. I found that if i stayed covered with my towell it meant I was taking a break or not interested, and people respected that. read more

It gets the job done but I am not sure how it stays in business. They really seem to work hard here, it is common to see someone come through cleaning, The problem is the space itself. It has seen better days. The carpets are worn. The space is painted in dark colors, lots of furniture and different spaces for so few people. There is a chill space downstairs with couches and drinks available. They host lots of events. It has real problems but with patience always seem to have a good time in the end... They try hard and it is clean but SF deserves better but until the laws allow it, this is what you get. At places like this always remember play but It gets the job done but I am not sure how it stays in business. read more

Yeah, I've checked it out a few times... always on the weekend when I've gotten tired of the endless games at the bars. On the weekends, there's a pretty good mix of men and I've definately had some fun. I wish that they had private rooms, but SF politics don't allow that, so I usually just try to find a quiet corner or area. I have to admit, though, I get a bit of a thrill from the voyeurs who inevitable gather whenever something interesting starts to happen. Anyway, I haven't taken advantage of the sauna or steamroom, I usually just hang out on the second floor or the smoking patio until it's time to take a shower and clean up. The staff is friendly and the place is a lot cleaner than many sex clubs I've been in over my life. read more

My first review was removed for some BS Yelp (now strong arming money from this business" reason. I went to EROS and I got a SORE. then I realized. EROS backwards is SORE Enough said. read more

I went here several years ago. I'm still talking about my experience there. Being a transman in the military on the East coast I just haven't made the time to go back. But I will read more

It was descent enough. We had a fun time but some feminine boy with a lazy eye kept trying to steal my towel then threw it on the floor. A little pricey too but what can you do? About average if you ask me read more

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Friendly (and hot) staff, sauna & steam room, a variety of play spaces, condoms/lube/dams readily available, and pretty inexpensive for what you have access to! The guys that come here are generally respectful of each other and the space- I've had lots of luck finding play partners here and highly recommend checking it out! Pluses for being an awesome community space (Naked Men's sketch, free yoga, play parties, etc.) read more

Although I did have a horrible experience face to face w/ The New Owner- At My last Visit... I still Believe It is The Best Club in SF. I even told The Previous Owner Hanns I would compare EROS in SF // To Rate w/ The Watergarden in San Jose - It IS The Best All Male Bath House in The World - Hanns was a Good Biss. Man ! I had shared with Hans Years ago - How Highly I Thought of His Club. He was Proud and Gave Me Thanks... If This new owner would Like to discuss the above Bad incident - I am more than happy to do so with Him... So In Closing // I Still Greatly Like EROS (may have been a misunderstanding) Owner Sir You May Respond Here read more

I visited EROS for the first time recently on a weekend trip to SF. I'd read reviews, etc. about it moving to its current location from Market Street. I have to say that I did enjoy my visit especially since I wasn't sure what to expect; I never went to the previous location. The front desk guy was nice & explained how things worked. After checking in & dressing down, I scoped out the place. The layout is interesting with a hallway down the center between two play areas. One area seems more attuned to relaxation while the other is for avid players which is nice. I was there for a couple of hours & met a couple of good folx. Because I was just visiting, I wasn't too aware of when the place was the most active so it was a bit sparse in the clientele. I'd like to come back when things are hopping though because the play areas have setups for some intriguing play! Overall, I'd come back because these places need our support & we need these places. It's nice to have a place to go for some fun when I come back to SF. The place was clean, the price was reasonable. EROS operates on cash so you'll need to either have some on-hand or use the on-site ATM. I'm really glad I stopped in & will be returning every time I visit the Bay Area. Thanks for getting this place up & running, I'll be back! read more

Barely no guys. Not worth the money. Will not go back again. Went there twice. Once on Monday evening once on Wednesday evening. Each time there were like less than 10 guys in the whole facility. Entry fee was expensive 25$. Extra charges on additional towers and stuff. read more

Been here a few times. Nice friendly environment. Mixed crowd. The employee working this morning, Catin, was extremely nice!

This place sucks. Saturday night and the place was practically empty. I guess others knew something I didn't. Never going back. Steamworks is much better. read more

I don't understand some of the negative reviews. I've visited this place many times and never seen any of this extreme comments. Not very clean? Are you expecting immaculate carpets, polished hand rails, buffed floors, etc? Then yes it's pretty filthy by those standards. Sure it's not spotless, but in all honesty it's not a dump either. Floors are clean, plenty of garbage can's in the play areas which are regularly emptied out and the only complaint I have is that the wet sauna needs to be cleaned more regularly. Again, it's not dirty, but needs to be spruced up since it's showing its age. Also, there may be a used bed, but guess what, there are *lots* of them up there. You can always find one that's not soaked in. The staff are far from rude or have any attitude. Even when there is a long line at the counters, they are polite and personable. They answer first timer's questions and explain the policy in detail to them. Really, there's not much more than that besides giving you a lock and towel. Their lockers are ok and are banged up a bit and a few have coat hooks missing, but still serviceable and it's not like they can't be locked. They do have a safe-sex policy, but they can't baby monitor everyone having sex. They provide condoms EVERYWHERE so there is no excuse for YOU not to use protection. It takes 2 to do it and only 1 of you to put the rubber on. It's not that complex. Lastly for the comments about down rating because Eros doesn't supply models with amazing bodies when they visit.... you've got bigger issues bud. Eros is a safe place to have sex irregardless of who visits. Many times that I went, I didn't find anyone to connect with and well, that's the way the world works. I'm not going to rant and put low marks because *I* didn't see Mr-Right-Now to get laid. You are probably better off at a bar and just flirting with everyone there. It's a hit or miss at clubs like these where ever you go. I actually found that the best times are right around 7PM and that's where the most variety of men stop by. As strange as it sounds, sometimes the late crowd (past 10) isn't all that great even though you think it would be jumping at that time slot. Overall, this is a good place to relax, whether you chill at the saunas, watch other folks or even get lucky. The one caveat is that there are no private rooms in the play area. It's a large open room with bunk beds all over the place. If the thought of people staring at you while you make out (or whatever) creeps you out, then this is not place for you. read more

I used to own a business adjacent to Eros, and one afternoon an ambulance pulled up and two EMTs ran in to assist a patron who apparently had suffered an attack of some sort while engaged in an activity that required he wear nothing more than a towel. As they wheeled out the gurney, on which he was sprawled nearly naked for all the passing world to see, I whispered a prayer that I'd never find myself in that embarassing a situation. The only time I was inside, I was bringing them mail that been delivered with mine in error. The lobby appeared to be cleaner and more appealing than the crowd I'd see going in and out on a daily basis. It wins three stars because it provided me with entertainment late in the work day. Those actually participating in it might award it more. read more

Conveniently located bathhouse in San Francisco, next to Castro. Note that there are no rooms or cubicles here, so all action must be done in public places, no privacy, which is perfect for voyeurs and exhibitionists like me :) The facilities are old and the place can be a bit cold. But it was clean. 1st floor with a locker room, toilets, a big bar / rest area, some showers, a sauna and a steam room. Upstairs there is only a big area with bulk beds, a sling, and a TV with porn. Condoms available everywhere. The size and layout of the play area are really nice, but again, note that all sexual action could be seen or interrupted, this place is not suitable for those looking for 4 star spa facilities or for sex behind doors. Went on a Saturday afternood and there were 15 to 20 people there, all shapes and ages, and had a lot of public fun. Not the best sauna in the world, but if you are in the area go and check it out. read more

I've been frequenting this place for about a year now... Overall it's pretty awesome. Here's my general experience when I visit. First off it felt a little weird to get the courage to go in the first few times... It's discrete outside appearance is welcoming, yet I still wonder what people think when I enter. Upon entering I'm greeted by super friendly, and can I say HOT staff. The first time I entered they very clearly went over the rules. Rules are also clearly posted on the wall. They are consistent with newbies and rules as I sometimes have to wait while the staff answers questions and such. The price is very reasonable. Although at first confusing I learned to just show them my card and pay whatever... It's like 4-7 members get in for 12 bucks, outside those hours I pay 15. Once in you get a nice fresh white towel and a lock and key. I've found that the locker room is the only part about this place I don't really enjoy. It sometimes smells rank from BO or whatever. Thankfully they have showers! Once in my towel I usually head to the sauna or steam room. Both are nice, although the steam is on some sort of cycle so sometimes a takes a quick minuet to get steamy in their. I've found the steam room to be a good place to pick of the guys I want to take upstairs. Upstairs is deffinally an experience. It's lit dimly but not dark. Music plays loud enough to be enjoyable but never blaring. The rooms are set up with a shit ton of beds. And there's a sling! Porn plays and there are bins everywhere with condoms AND gloves! Lots of trash bins and paper towel dispensers. The crowd is mixed. Mostly 30-50 though. I'd recommend Sunday after 5/6-8ish. Lots of guys and their busiest day. Also they sport some sort of youth night on Thursday's, but anyone can attend... And one Thursday I was there and I found myself in a sea of HOT Transmen!!! Yea.. This place is totally welcoming of ALL male identified people it seems... Love it!!! It's fairly clean but I can tell old. Could use a new paint job downstairs in the lounge area. And a general lounge makeover. It seems as though in the year I've been going... Not much has happens for decoration... I think they put up a hanging skullitin on holloween... Like three inches big :-( major fail... I mean hello SF is the queerist city around... Spruce it up! Anyway... Overall an awesome experience... Usually hook up but not always. Not too many creepers but there's always one... Check it out. Oh shit I forgot.. They offer massage and no there's not a happy ending... Bummer. But it's fairly reasonable and @1230 it's 1/2 off so very cheap! Have fun boys! read more

God, the place has got shabby! The door on the steam room is awaiting replacement! No wonder there were no men around.

I've asked the staff a few times why they can't spruce up the place and I haven't really gotten a real answer. The 90's sponge paint job has got to go! Also, a friend from out of town went and his friend who worked there advised him to wear sandals because "we don't clean too much". The place needs to be steam cleaned and spruced up for sure. I've had ALOT of fun here otherwise I'd only give two stars. read more

O.K. I get it Eros is an anachronism from a bygone era when sex clubs were all the rage. And no... The ageist hipster wannabes, you know the techies with the "man buns?" and the narcissistic twink types? They are probably NOT gonna be showing up anytime soon, it's just not their "thing" I guess. (their loss!) So...It's just us "real" down-n-dirty-pervy guys. If you're looking for Mr. Perfectbigdikhardbody? Or that cute smooth boi thang you keep drooling over? You are SO outta luck! They both called up and said they weren't gonna be cumming! (Although I have to admit, I have been surprised from time to time) The space is showing it's age but the staff is friendly and does their best to keep it clean and well stocked. The clientele as mentioned, runs the gamut and most of the guys are surprisingly quiet as they go about their business (Me? I am LOUD!) As others have said; "It gets the job done" Just wish there was a bit more sex NOISE and enthusiasm on the part of clientele, C'mon guys... MAKE SOME NOISE WILLYA! read more

This place is really disgusting. The door to the steam room was broken, the place had a few guys there on a late Friday night. The place is old and dirty. Little action when I was there. I won't be going back. I rarely write reviews unless they're bad. read more

The staff here are nice enough, but everything else about Eros is vile. As soon as you walk in, you notice a smell of mold that only gets worse as you go through the locker room and into the steam/sauna area. If you spend any time in the sauna, you will come out stinking of mold, and you won't be able to wash it off your skin. (I'm serious--after taking two showers, I could still smell the mold on my hands the next day, and this was just from sitting in the sauna.) The clientele are almost all out of shape and over 50. Occasionally, there will be a passable younger guy or two, but even then the layout of Eros kills any prospect for fun. Because of an obsolete anti-AIDS ordinance in San Francisco from the height of the AIDS scare in the early 80s, Eros is not allowed to provide private rooms. So, even if you do manage to hook up with a guy you've been eyeing, it immediately turns into a group scene with every troll in the place. Needless to say, any buzz is quickly killed. The only good thing about Eros is the massages, which are decent and relatively inexpensive, and the masseurs don't bother wrapping you in a Puritanical sheet, like other places in this so-called liberated city. read more

It is a lot better than ones I have been too in LA. The staff is nice and sexy. It did have a weird smell, like black olives, specifically. I really liked that they played recent porn, and from the night I went, all the men were pretty attractive. read more

I walk in on a Thursday, get to the counter and make a joke about me being 26 and the super tall guy at the counter says I need to see photo ID. I say I was just joking and he says no I need to see your photo ID so I hand it to him. It's $8 if your under 29 on Thursday. He tells me $25. I say 25 oh I have a membership I don't have it on me. He says you need to have it. I give him 40 dollars two twenty's. He tells me it's twenty five dollars. I said that's why I gave you forty. He says you know what your not coming in! I was shocked and then asked why not. He says I don't have to tell you Seth see the sign. I said I know you don't have to do anything. But I would like to know the reason. I'm not gonna argue with you. Your not coming in! I ask again because I am still surprised. He says part of the reason is your arguing with me and that makes me not trust you inside. I said what. I haven't been arguing. That couldn't be the reason. He says you need to leave or I am calling the police, at the time I was like yes please do because I wasnt going to let him bully me because he had a bad night. He was obviously looking for a fight when I got there. I mean I'm ok with not going to eros it's just I had my day planned around it and wasn't ready for the unwarranted interruption. I def feel like it was personal. But I am not going to guess why he acted like that because anything I could come up with. Wouldn't make sense. When I asked to speak to a manager he gave me the DMV answer I am the manager. No matter what he gets his way and doesn't let me in even if they let me in later. So weird and I am so upset. Leave your bullshit at home and be professional and polite. Oh yeah I did forget to mention that I told him he was being abrasive after he reiterated the 25 dollar thing. He didn't like me speaking my mind or having any thoughts or opinions different from his. read more

I was here in June 2016, and I think it was the Friday night right before the Pride Parade. After walking around the place without seeing any interesting people for a while, I ended up meeting a gorgeous white top guy there. He is probably in his 40s and in a great shape. He was pounding a Latino bottom back then. I sat nearby and was watching them with a bunch of other people. The bottom couldn't handle it anymore, and he just stopped. He passed by me and we made eye contact and smiled to each other. I was hoping he was interested in me. It turned out that he really was! I found this out when we were in the lounge area on the first floor. We saw each other again and this time he made the first move, grabbed my hand and we walked upstairs. He has such a beautiful body, and I love his pale skin. We did a lot of making out, even though he was very cautious and didn't allow tongue to tongue kissing. He also had condom on his cock, and this makes blowjob tastes bad. Regardless, he took care of me and was very gentle when he was topping me. At the end, he was asking for my number, and I was so stupid that I told him l live in Los Angeles and I won't be here so often. And he said he lives in San Jose if my memory is correct. Damn, we should have exchanged our numbers. This experience is so unforgettable and I wish you might see this one day. Thanks! And thank EROS. By the way, I am a 5'8 Asian guy in late 20s back then. read more

The place is a DUMP and the staff are unprofessional. Turned down twice because of my beard. Ouch, really searly queens...really? The BEAR movement is here in SF... get over it, and get used to it!! read more

Not a pleasant place. It's not very clean for starters, and the sauna/steam rooms work very ifffily. It touts a safe-sex policy that , though appealing, no one seems to care about enforcing. (Signs on the club walls categorically forbid poppers, but their real meaning is: Hide your poppers under your towel.) And finally, the staff gives more attitude than any thing about them warrants. read more

This is a SF institution. Seriously. These folks are all about safety, sexy, and the community. They have always made me feel comfortable. Very clean. Beautiful steam room. Plenty of supplies. read more

It was my first time visiting a sex club and i must say i was a little scared and a little excited. I'm not gay though i was just curious to check out the place. I agree the place looks a little shady and a little rough around the edges but the guys that come over there are not pushy or bump into your private space if you dont want them to. Beware though every guy is totally naked over here just with towels wrapped for the whole club. The steam room is the best bet for some action I would say. I didn't really like the room upstairs but I really had a good time if you know what i mean lol. read more

Everyone was really nice when I went. The upstairs area was a pretty average-sized maze and men would emerge from the darkness, which usually turned into either sex or a polite nod, or someone trying to hit on you. The only that I have to say is that I wish there were more of the younger crowd, but considering how it's a sex club, the younger ones are probably at a club or at a bar. Nevertheless, I had fun! read more