Overall, really disappointed. The service was absolutely terrible. Was consistently ignored, drinks were not great, and the atmosphere was not welcoming at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Siena Allen
Overpriced, bad service and terrible atmosphere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Devin
Clearly a gay bar, NOT a queer bar - as in, maybe not the vibe for queers who aren’t white cis gay men….
Absolutely love the history of the bar and I think it’s such an incredible historic landmark that holds deep importance for our community - which is why my friends and I wanted to visit. However, from the moment the three of us (all queer women) walked in, the vibe was ICY. It’s like they forgot women can be gay too lol.
The bartender was pretty unfriendly, which, after reading some reviews I’ve come to see probably was less about us than about his overall demeanor, but the clientele made it clear who the bar really caters to. Bar was pretty full when we showed up, and idk, maybe it looks vastly different at other times, but I kid you not when I say every single person in the bar was a white, likely cis or cis-passing man over the age of 50. And the stares we got from them as soon as we entered made it clear we were not welcome as part of the community.
We took our drinks outside and left pretty quickly - a shame bc any gay bar truly honoring its history should be making itself clear as a welcome space for BIPOC queers, trans folks, lesbians & queer women, and the community as a whole.
EDIT: this is even crazier to me upon learning that the whole reason Twin Peaks was the first gay bar in the country to have windows to the public is due to the decision of the two LESBIANS who owned it and chose to take off the covers in 1972!! Shoutout Mary Ellen Cunha and Peggy Forster y’all deserve better than a gay bar that makes queer women feel unwelcome :/
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Glen Goldman
Bar tender was a jerk. My partner got our drinks separately and he rude and difficult with both of us
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Anthony Barros
Awful “espresso” martini and caddy bartender
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Nolan
Great coffee drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Gary McIsaac
It's a bit out of town. However, there is a buzz to the place. And the street car runs efficiently, which does help. Be prepared thou....loads to look out for hahaha.
Ben Fisher
Had afternoon drinks. Nice friendly neighborhood bar.
Maria Daan
Iconic
Ken Mannion
As other reviews have pointed out, the barman here (with moustache) is rude and unhelpful. First of all he didn’t like where we sat at the bar and moved our stuff then just pointed at the beers when I asked for some information about them. How he can work in a bar with that attitude is beyond me. It’s a cash only bar also, which he bluntly pointed out when we went to pay by card. Left after one drink and wouldn’t return again.
Grumpy barkeeps! Both bartenders acted like they woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Acted like we were doing them a favor by being there. Prices are steep. It was really slow in the place. I can see why. Head to 440 instead. Friendly bartenders. You can have just a nice of a view by sitting outside there. Damn cheap! Much more energetic, congenial vibe.
Prices are steep.
Joseph Harvey
Aesthetically a very pretty bar.
I came in friendly having had one beer before walking in. The bartender (tall, moustache) was cold and unfriendly with me when I was trying to make conversation. Perhaps he was having a bad day.
Regardless, this has discouraged me from wanting to return to this bar.
Tom Coatar
Old school gay bar. Great time.
Frida Flores
Twin Peaks Bar at the Castro is a must-visit! The drinks are strong and absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is unmatched—cozy, vibrant, and full of character. It’s the perfect spot to grab a drink and snap some great photos. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable experience!
welbys blanco
I like coming to this bar when I am visiting SFO. The drinks are good and so is the service. They only take cash so just a heads up.
Overall, really disappointed. The service was absolutely terrible. Was consistently ignored, drinks were not great, and the atmosphere was not welcoming at all.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Overpriced, bad service and terrible atmosphere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Clearly a gay bar, NOT a queer bar - as in, maybe not the vibe for queers who aren’t white cis gay men….
Absolutely love the history of the bar and I think it’s such an incredible historic landmark that holds deep importance for our community - which is why my friends and I wanted to visit. However, from the moment the three of us (all queer women) walked in, the vibe was ICY. It’s like they forgot women can be gay too lol.
The bartender was pretty unfriendly, which, after reading some reviews I’ve come to see probably was less about us than about his overall demeanor, but the clientele made it clear who the bar really caters to. Bar was pretty full when we showed up, and idk, maybe it looks vastly different at other times, but I kid you not when I say every single person in the bar was a white, likely cis or cis-passing man over the age of 50. And the stares we got from them as soon as we entered made it clear we were not welcome as part of the community.
We took our drinks outside and left pretty quickly - a shame bc any gay bar truly honoring its history should be making itself clear as a welcome space for BIPOC queers, trans folks, lesbians & queer women, and the community as a whole.
EDIT: this is even crazier to me upon learning that the whole reason Twin Peaks was the first gay bar in the country to have windows to the public is due to the decision of the two LESBIANS who owned it and chose to take off the covers in 1972!! Shoutout Mary Ellen Cunha and Peggy Forster y’all deserve better than a gay bar that makes queer women feel unwelcome :/
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Bar tender was a jerk. My partner got our drinks separately and he rude and difficult with both of us
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Awful “espresso” martini and caddy bartender
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great coffee drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It's a bit out of town. However, there is a buzz to the place. And the street car runs efficiently, which does help. Be prepared thou....loads to look out for hahaha.
Had afternoon drinks. Nice friendly neighborhood bar.
Iconic
As other reviews have pointed out, the barman here (with moustache) is rude and unhelpful. First of all he didn’t like where we sat at the bar and moved our stuff then just pointed at the beers when I asked for some information about them. How he can work in a bar with that attitude is beyond me. It’s a cash only bar also, which he bluntly pointed out when we went to pay by card. Left after one drink and wouldn’t return again.
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Grumpy barkeeps! Both bartenders acted like they woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Acted like we were doing them a favor by being there. Prices are steep. It was really slow in the place. I can see why. Head to 440 instead. Friendly bartenders. You can have just a nice of a view by sitting outside there. Damn cheap! Much more energetic, congenial vibe.
Prices are steep.
Aesthetically a very pretty bar.
I came in friendly having had one beer before walking in. The bartender (tall, moustache) was cold and unfriendly with me when I was trying to make conversation. Perhaps he was having a bad day.
Regardless, this has discouraged me from wanting to return to this bar.
Old school gay bar. Great time.
Twin Peaks Bar at the Castro is a must-visit! The drinks are strong and absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere is unmatched—cozy, vibrant, and full of character. It’s the perfect spot to grab a drink and snap some great photos. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable experience!
I like coming to this bar when I am visiting SFO. The drinks are good and so is the service. They only take cash so just a heads up.
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