Toad Hall seems to be the place I go to for drinks and a quick dance. The drinks are pretty good and the price is not bad. I usually end up paying around $5-7 per drink. The bartender we had last friday was pretty cute and he gave me a free drink (wee!) The music is REALLY good here but the downside is the small small dance floor. I'm not a smoker but there is an outside smoking area with a bar and seating area, so its def a plus to have all that for those who do smoke. I'm not sure what the cover's are here, sometimes when I come I have to pay and sometimes I don't. I guess it depends on the night. Best nights are Fridays and Saturdays. read more

Recently spent a Saturday night out here with a friend and we had a blast. $2 cover fee isn't bad so no complaints there and we didn't have to wait in the line to get it so that was nice! We were drinking cocktails all night that were pretty averagely priced. But the best part of this place is the dance floor! They play the best music from all the best current pop hits to classics like Madonna and Whitney Houston. We were dancing for three straight hours I swear! Everyone is having a blast on the dance floor and you just feel comfortable to let loose! I came here on a friends suggestion and without a doubt I will be back next time I'm out in the Castro. read more

This place is filled with such beautiful and happy people. It's teeming with good vibes, nice strong drinks, and if you can manage to spend a visit here without feeling the need to dance or do something spontaneous, then you my friend, have no soul. I have much love for the patio and extra bar in the back. read more

Nice place to come for happy hours with your friends. Nice little outdoor area to hang out. Happy that they have two restrooms now. Music is good. Pretty divey place to come. read more

You can tell they smoke here when they close. I'm fine with people smoking - but not when I'm choked out. It's that super, duper lingering smoke; Like your old nasty aunt's house w that weird thing in her throat. Two thumbs Down!! read more

This place is becoming the default location for my friends and me when we want to dance in the Castro on a Saturday night (partially because the line to get into Badlands is always so long). I like to call Toad Hall Badlands 0.5 because it has the same vibe but isn't as messy or crowded. The bar is on the smaller side, but the outdoor patio is pretty spacious. Drinks are as strong as Badlands' which we all know is essential. If you want to actually be able to dance and chat with your friends, you should definitely check out Toad Hall. Oh yeah...we've actually gotten the DJ to take a few of our music requests. ~A read more

Watered down vodka - their two for one specials with vodka are clearly watered down I would avoid this place or choose non clear spirits they are clearly taking advantage of patrons and an inspection by the regulators is due. read more

Wow...! I really like this place. Cheap alcohol and got some Hot Bartenders. Good place to make new friends too. If you see me here, say hi. We all need good friends. read more

Read the reviews almost no one has posted a positive review of this place in a while. Used to be a fun local dive bar with cheap two for one drinks, cool bartenders, decent music and a fun chill crowd. They have since cut back their happy hour to before 6 on weekends, the chairs/tables are falling apart, and the owner purchased the old Patio bar redecorated it and has been letting it sit empty for years. Go to the mix! read more

I've probably been to this place 4 times in my life, and every time I am happy with the drinks I buy. The gays understand that sweet, alcoholy alcohol is the only way to go and I never feel shortchanged. And the best part is that they ALWAYS have a 2 for one special. Lots of creepy older men on the prowl like to hang out there, but overall, not so bad - even if I somewhat fear for my life when I'm going to the bathroom ;) read more

It's a good place to start off the night when out with friends for a night of drinking. I generally try to stay inside because the back patio is full of smokers. Be ready to inhale endless smoke from cigarettes smokers. The dance floor is tiny but it works. Like I said, it's a good place to start off before heading somewhere else to dance or finish off the night. read more

I used to like Pendulum a lot because it was the only predominantly African-American bar that played hip-hop music, and mostly because it was one of a kind. I was saddened when it closed, but hoped something just as fun would open up in its place. 5 years and 3 awnings later Toad Hall emerges. This place is like any other bar, and sadly it's a clone of Badlands with the same kind of music, identical crowd and unfortunately bad service. The bartenders are incredibly inexperienced, but friendly. The music is popular but it all sounds the same. The decor is entirely like Badlands. Whatever happened to creativity. Honestly, I don't get the brouhaha about this place. I miss Pendulum! read more

The reason this place is getting 4 stars is because it's cash only(its does have an ATM inside the bar but the excessive fees are awful) AND because they don't(or at least not with us) take requests for songs or music videos. Other than the above, Toad Hall Bar is beyond FUN! They have an excellent happy hour and everyone there(bar patrons as well as bar tenders) were fun and happy and just enjoying the night. I love going to a place that is unpretentious and where people were NICE to each other. No matter if you knew them or not. This is probably just me but be fore warned that the bathrooms are co-ed but everyone is very respectable. All in all we had a great time dancing, singing and drinking the night away! read more

My favorite gay and I love to come here after work on Fridays to unwind from the hell that is the work week. Before I go on, ask yourself, how many places do you know of where you can get strong 2-for-1 top shelf liquor drinks for $5-6? That's what I thought... And that, in and of itself, is worth 5 stars to me. The poppy music videos are fun and the outdoor patio is great when the weather is nice, though I'm not a huge fan of the smokiness out there. There's a dance floor and when I've had an especially rough week, I've been known to tear it up on occasion. I've never had a problem with the staff, and typically everyone seems to be in a good spirits when I've been there (workers and patrons alike). Go on, give Toad Hall a try! read more

A happy place even if you're straight if you like dancing to silly music videos. Cheap drinks. Tuesday night karaoke. read more

Badlands II kinda bombed... its no different inside from anyother Bar and least Q Bar went with some blue lighting as opposed to the typical amber/red lighting every other gay bar in the stro has. 440, Lookout, Badlands...BOC read more

I love a spot with a patio and a good happy hour deal, which is buy one get another for $1. The patio is usually busier than inside during off hours and maybe even during peak hours too sometimes. As a social smoker who also enjoys seeing sunlight with the protection of a roof, I'll often spend my time outside. The dance floor is usually a guarantee for good times with pop and top 40 hits to shake and groove too. I also love that they offer karaoke but it's really hard to hear yourself when you're singing so my basic ear tends to make my voice sound even more basic. read more

John the bartender, you're the reason I go to the toad. Of course the cheap drinks are a HUGE plus. Honestly, everyone at toad hall is super nice and friendly...never had a bad experience. read more

Good music, less crowded than badlands. Some super amazing bouncer at the door. He looks scary but don't worry, he won't bite. read more

Toad Hall Bar - Gay Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bartenders are nice, good drinks, and they play great music. Went for a birthday, and we had a lot of fun. I would go back again.

Went to Toad Hall with some friends from work last night for happy hour and had a great time. What a hoot! Great mix of people, great music and videos, and attentive bar tenders. It was pretty packed but the wait time for drink service was not bad at all. This bar seems to be all things to all people. I liked that about it. There are lots of little tal tables for little groups to stand at, a dance floor in one corner, and a long L shaped bar. The bar does not take credit cards so you can't run a tab. However, they have an ATM in the bar!! Remember what I said about being all things to all people! Toad Hall has a nice patio but they allow smoking out there so it is pretty much off limits if you don't smoke. If you do smoke it looks like great fun, but I don't so that was a bummer. Also, if you are on the pation end of the bar, everythime the door opens you are hit with a wall of smoke. That is the only negitive about this place and you can always move to another side. Anyways, a good place to hang out with friends and enjoy a few happy hour cocktails on a Friday before heading home to the kids! Thank God for nannies!! read more

It's gay. It's a bar. It's a gar bar. Amazing. Cheap, strong drinks. Friendly staff and bar teders. Some weirdos can be in there from time to time from what I've seen (you know, the random drunk dude with missing clothing), but overall it's a cool place. read more

Outside of the obnoxious old weird people here it's kinda cool. Good strong drinks. Nice bar tender. Good at peace making.

What a great spot in the Castro! Only $2 cover, and the drinks are around $5-$6! What I really liked was the music. It's definitely a place where I could dance all night long! read more

Word of the Day (via Urban Dictionary): Liquid Courage: (noun) Used when explaining alcohol as a catalyst for bravery, particularly in a party or public setting. Used in a Sentence: After consuming an [x] amount of liquid courage, Ally C. found herself metamorphosing from a shy sober caterpillar into a boisterous drunken butterfly as she spewed her wings across Toad Hall's main stage and drunkenly slurred the words to Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" with such fervor and passion in front of a crowd of fifty people. read more

Been here a few times, and I honestly love it. There aren't many places in the Castro that play a good mix of Britney and booty bumpin' music. One night, I headed here for a little bar crawl action with friends, and we stumbled into Toad Hall. Now, it definitely must have been GHETTO night or something...because they played rap song after rap song. And I loved every second of it!!! It was a refreshing change from the thumpa thumpa that happens across the street at Badlands. There are few opportunities where my inner ghetto black girl can come out and play. And this is definitely a place where she gets to come out and shake her junk in the trunk. Hey, I WAS raised in the 707 okkkkk. Moderately priced drinks, and it's never really that crowded. Good size back patio too with no cover. LOVE IT! read more

Not a bad place. I like the music that is played here, and I am a fan of video bars. I'm not big on the Castro, it is not so much my scene, but this bar is nice. Bartenders are VERY nice. I must admit that the service at the bars I have frequented in the City has gotten better but they are super nice here! I'm a smoker, so I appreciate not having to go into the streets to get my cancer fix. Outdoor bar and patio are great! I just can't deal with the crowds sometimes....drives me a little batty. I'm more of a dive bar guy. read more

I think the main reason I liked this place so much was because of their happy hour (either 5-9pm or 7-9pm can't remember) but it included 2 for 1 cocktails -YAYUH! Best believe my bf and I got a good buzz by the end of the night. Very nice and nice-looking bartenders, nice ambiance and cozy patio for smokers with its own bar and tv screens. The Castro in general is a great place but if you're lookin for a cheap drink check this place out! read more

Last stop! Toad Hall, a hip and a hop away from 440 Club we are at Toad Hall. This is my 2nd time here. Again no straight boys so I thought hey at least I should get some good eye candy right? I remembered the bartender in the back patio was yummy! Hung out in the smoke filled patio then left after my water. Yes Water time! Toad hall is fun dancing spot with music videos playing in the background. read more

Cheap drinks, good music and dancing area, wonderful outdoor patio, great crowd. What more can you ask for?

Nice place to chill. Across the way at Badlands is always way too crowded sometimes. At Toadhall it seems to be a little more relaxed. But this place does get busy on the weekends. read more

Toad Hall wasn't our first choice when we got to Castro Street, but I'm glad we decided to come here over waiting in the ridiculous line at Bad Lands. There was no wait to get inside, and although we were handed fliers to be careful with our phones and wallets due to thieves, we weren't discouraged. The place was pretty packed, but not overly full, so there was room to dance and enjoy ourselves. We got a seat in the corner to feel the place out, and it was the perfect view to witness all the flamboyant dancers and couples. It was an awesome night full of fun and laughter and I would definitely return, but only if my boyfriend gets me a cocktail that's less sweet than their featured ones. read more

This was the first gay bar we stopped at in San Fran and we all had a blast. The place isn't huge, but definitely big enough to boogie with your friends. The music was great (mainstream pop) to dance to and the people were very friendly. Drinks weren't expensive either. I think I may have paid less than $6 for a long island! We went on a Wednesday night so it wasn't overly crowded and it was just a perfect amount of people. No cover! FYI - They only accept cash. read more

Two-for-one drinks during Happy Hour. And these drinks are STRONG. As my friend put it, "obviously, it's the Castro!" They also have a smoking patio in the back. Nuff said. read more

My first foray into The Castro district was awesome bc this place has good music and decent drinks! Loved it!

It's said that 2 stars is actually a good rating for a gay bar in the Castro. Pros: - Music: We went on a Monday and the music was pretty good (with entertaining music videos). Much better than the constant 80s music I always hear at Badlands. Cons: - Bathroom: The bathroom is really gross (and I was here at 9pm on a Monday). The floor was covered in unidentified liquid. It seemed really unsanitary - Drinks: Only two beers on tap- Stella and Bud Light. I think there is room to expand the tap selection a little bit (especially if you have four taps already installed) - Atmosphere: This felt really skeevy. PDA and drunken accosters abound. I also find the random circular tables scattered around the bar awkward- would much prefer perimeter seating. Also, why have an outdoor patio if it is 95% covered? Overall Toad Hall is somewhere between a nice change of pace and a coup de grâce to 18th/Castro. read more

Toad Hall is currently my favorite place to dance in the Castro... for one reason, or two. 1.) The bartenders aren't bat____ crazy the way that the bartenders are at QBar. 2.) It is almost identical to Badlands... except fewer people go there, or it is larger... or there are fewer people per square foot. The bottom line is, there is ample room to dance and you aren't going to have a drink spilled all over you. oh... and 3.) there is a smoking patio that is actually outside. read more

Happy Hour deal seems pretty good...everyone was two-fisting (and not in a SOMA sort of way.) Clean, lots of room, big windows for people watching and a nice patio area in back. read more

OUTSTANDING SERVICE FOR TOAD HALL Last nite me and friends went out for a few drinks trying to go to other bars to only stay at this Bar ... Not Packed, Not Loud, in fact we were the only ones there but none the less outstanding Bar service by Bar-Tender (John) he made sure our drinks and Stay was Great. Plus he was a little eye candy for me. But loved my stay here, this is one of my favoritest Bars in the Castro. We just had Jager Bomb shots and I was having shots of Jack Daniels. Loved my time there. 5 Great Stars! read more

My partner had his phone lifted and then we found the guy using it. Don't take your valuables in. Keep your stuff in your front pockets and be alert not flattered! read more