The Neighborhood

Acquitane

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Get transported to southwest France without leaving San Francisco! Aquitaine is an authentic wine bistro offering dinner, brunch, happy hour and private events with an extensive and well priced selection of French and California wine. All wine is available at 30% off to-go!

Auto Erotica

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We Buy And Sell Vintage Gay Stuff.

Beaux

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Beaux is the Castro’s most popular fully inclusive and diverse LGBTQIA+ dance club and bar.

Bar 49

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Friendly Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant with an Irish influence on the corner of Market & Noe. Late night food Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

Beck's Motor Lodge

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Beck’s Motor Lodge is the place to stay in the heart of The Castro. Just a few short blocks away, we offer comfortable accommodations and free parking. Stay in the best neighborhood and enjoy all the amenities steps away from our front doors.

Bhoga

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Located across from the Castro Theatre in the Castro District of San Francisco, Bhoga Indian restaurant and cocktail bar offers some of the best craft cocktails & Indian cuisine in San Francisco, inspired by the complexity & richness of the subcontinent, & progressive experimentation of modern India.

Blackbird

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Voted Best Date Spot and Best Happy Hour three years in a row by the Nightys, Blackbird is a cozy, rustic-modern cocktail bar with an upbeat vibe, welcoming bartenders, and a loyal local following. As the neighborhood’s first bar to offer elevated cocktails at approachable prices, it’s become a favorite gathering spot. Happy Hour Monday–Friday from 5–8 PM.

Blush! Wine Bar

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In the heart of the Castro, Blush! invites you to savor an experience inspired by the greatest wine bars of Europe.

Canela Bistro Bar

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Spanish tapas and paella 2 blocks from the Castro theater with a full bar! Proudly serving the neighborhood since 2011.

Churchill

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Churchill specialize in delicious, approachable and balanced cocktails made with fresh produce and the finest spirits, as well as a rotating selection of beer and wine selection that features the bay area’s finest craft breweries and wineries.

Club Papi Productions

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Producing The Bay Area's Biggest Gay Latin Parties for 30 Years! Including 6-7 Events Monthly at Beaux Nightclub in Castro under the PAN DULCE | CORAZON & CIRCUIT PAPI Brands.

Copper

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Exciting, swanky, and proudly LGBTQ-owned, Copper | Bar Kitchen & Microbrewery brings bold craft cocktails, flavorful elevated bar food, and a sun-filled parklet to the heart of the Castro. Whether you’re brunching, enjoying a pre-show bite, after-show cocktails, or catching up with friends, it’s the go-to spot for good vibes and delicious bites.

Fable

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Your neighbor garden bistro serving you seasonal California cuisine in the heart of the Castro District.

Fabulosa Books

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Fabulosa is a friendly neighborhood bookstore with a little something for everyone and a strong focus on LGBTQ+ titles.

Frances

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Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District, Frances is the celebrated debut project from James Beard Award-nominated Chef Melissa Perello. Since its debut in 2009, Frances has been a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene—originally opening to widespread acclaim from Michelin, Esquire,and a spot on Bon Appétit’s “Ten Best New Restaurants in America.”

Today, Frances remains an elegantly understated neighborhood institution that continues to garner critical praise. The regularly rotating menu is an ode to micro-seasonal cooking, driven by Chef Perello’s longstanding partnerships with local producers. As a perennial favorite for locals and critics alike, Frances stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of refined, market-driven cuisine in a warm, neighborhood setting.

Freeborn Designs

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Specializing in custom and limited edition suits crafted from signature fabrics, we provide elegant formalwear for parties, weddings, and special events, conveniently located next to the Castro Theater.

Gai Chicken and Rice

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At Gai we serve classic slow poached chicken. A clean and comforting meal. Each dish includes poached chicken, fragrant chicken rice, and rich chicken soup along with a selection of our chicken rice sauces highlighting unique flavors of Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Heroic Italian

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Heroic Italian San Francisco is nestled inside Swirl on Castro wine shop. There is a lovely parklet as well as several tables on the large outside sidewalk. For those who want to dine indoors there are some high top tables and chairs available.

Hot Cookie

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A Castro Street mainstay since 1997, serving up a wide variety of unique cookies & treats with a racy, playful twist!

Kodak Chocolates

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Opened in June 2020, Kokak Chocolates is an LGBTQ woman owned & operated chocolate shop that specializes in premium small-batch single origin heirloom chocolate truffles, bars and confections that pulls inspiration from owner Carol Gancia’s Filipino roots.

Last Rites

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Imagine being marooned in a savage, tropical rain forest; you’ve crash landed at Last Rites, a Polynesian Noir adventure offering over 150 rums and signature twists on tropical cocktails. The experience is an immersive destination cocktail bar featuring a real airplane fuselage-turned bar, seating enveloped by enormous banyan tree roots, stacked stone booths, all nestled in a dense jungle canopy and between two 9-foot tall stone fire-breathing skull idols.

Lookout

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Voted Best Gay Bar in San Francisco 3 years running! Wrap around balcony offers best view in the Castro – Best in local and international DJs nightly.

Marcello’s Pizza

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Marcello’s Pizza is a legacy business serving the community since 1978. The original pizza by the slice. We also offer great salads, calzones, grilled wings, grilled hotdogs, beer, wine, and more. Come over and grab a hot slice and a drink before your event at The Castro.

Marigold

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Marigold is a full-service private event space that specializes in creating unique events that exceed our client’s expectations. From casual evenings to formal receptions, guests have plenty of space for drinking dancing, eating, and entertaining.

Moby Dick Bar

Moby Dick Bar

Moby Dick Bar is a staple of the Castro community, operating at the corner of 18th & Hartford streets since 1977. With a large variety of quality spirits, finely crafted cocktails, famous frozen margaritas, 12 beers and ciders on tap, and a broad selection of non-alcoholic beverages, there is a refreshing drink for everyone here! As you sip, enjoy the entertainment of watching the beautiful tropical fish in our 250 gallon saltwater tank, curated music videos on our large screens with audio surround sound, or enjoy playing in our gaming room, featuring a pool table and three pinball machines. All are welcome (21+) at Moby Dick Bar, your friendly neighborhood bar in the Castro!

Nick Engel & Co.

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Create the One with Nick Engel & Co: the couples’ choice for handcrafted rings & future family heirlooms.

Not Just Flowers

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We are Full Floral always!

Orphan Andy's

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Proudly serving our Castro community for the past 45 years. Great food, great prices.

Poesia

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Poesia, serving authentic Italian food in the Castro since 2008.

Rouse Relational Wellness

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Rouse Relational Wellness provides inclusive couples therapy, sex therapy, and alternative therapeutic methods for individuals in queer, poly and kinky communities. With online therapy and in person sessions in San Francisco, our commitment is to offer thorough, sex-positive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed care to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal connections.

STAG & MANOR

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A San Francisco based spirited modern home furnishings and decor shop with a global perspective and a humanitarian spirit.

Starbelly

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California comfort food and cocktails in the heart of the Castro.

The Academy SF

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The Academy is a LGBTQ+ social club and event space, open to all, focused on promoting genuine social interactions while offering engaging programming in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and leading community members.

The Apothecarium

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Located on Market Street in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Castro District, our flagship Castro dispensary was named the best-designed dispensary in the country by Architectural Digest. Find the ultimate in premium flower, prerolls, edibles, tinctures, topicals, vape, concentrates and cannabis accessories. Our focus: providing you with in-depth, 1-on-1 consultations from highly trained cannabis consultants. Visitors may place online orders for home delivery, pre-orders for in-store pickup, or visit in-store. $125 minimum for deliveries to the North Bay, $55 minimum for all other territories. Visit our website for menu options and selections. For consultations or information, use our web chat function or call us!

Theatre Rhinoceros

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The oldest continually running queer theater in America located right here in the Castro. 5-6 queer themed shows yearly.

The Café

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A Castro icon: The Café leads the neighborhood as the most inclusive and popular gay bar and nightclub, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Home to the Castro’s largest dance floor, DJs, drag, wall to wall crowds, and signature parties that fuel late nights and weekend blowouts.

The Cartwright Hotel

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Beautiful hotel in Union Square. Steps from all the popular attractions, enjoy your stay at The Cartwright Hotel, Union Square, BW Premier Collection.

The Cove on Castro

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For more than 54 years, The Cove on Castro's delicious home-style meals have warmed hearts and stomachs for generations. With handmade soups and breads prepared fresh each day, the Cove is your welcome oasis on San Francisco's Castro Street for great food. Great food and good people. You can't say you were in the Castro without coming in and saying hi!

The Detour

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A casual and playful quick service restaurant and arcade bar blending Asian comfort food with a California twist that won't break the bank. Bring your crew before or after a show for lip-smacking eats, creative cocktails, and a laid-back arcade bar atmosphere where fun is always on the menu.

The Edge

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San Francisco’s favorite neighborhood gay bar in the heart of the famous Castro District. The Edge has been a part of the community for over 25 years and is known as a place where everyone is welcome and everyone has a great time.

The Hotel Castro

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Located just 1 block from The Castro Theatre, the stylish Hotel Castro is the ideal place to stay after a show.

Welcome Castro by San Francisco Mercantile

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Welcome Castro is a vibrant neighborhood visitor center and fabulously queer retail experience celebrating the LGBTQ+ history and culture of the Castro. A collaboration between SF Mercantile and Castro Merchants, it offers maps, guides, and locally made gifts from queer artists—your perfect first stop to explore the heart of the Castro.

Zoranovich Chiropractic

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Dr Sam Zoranovich specializes in chronic stress, trauma, connective tissue disorders, and the special needs of neurodivergent folks in healthcare settings.