Top 10 gay clubs in san francisco

San Francisco has long been known for its vibrant gay and lesbian community, and it has the nightlife to prove it. The city is home to a wide variety of bars and clubs featuring drag shows, costume nights, themed drinks, and wild dancing. With the help of our friends at Yelp, we compiled a list of the 10 best gay bars in San Francisco.

They're spread out across the city and each offers something different, from a nautical theme to Monday Drag Nights. All 10 of the spots on the list get a single dollar sign rating from Yelp and offer great drink deals, proving that you don't need to spend a lot to have a great time in the Golden Gate City.

Known for theme nights like a weekly Underwear Party and a liberal attitude towards pornography, Powerhouse makes for a rowdy night out in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. It may smell like beer or piss from time to time but that's part of its charm. Long live, Powerhouse! As its former name, Daddy's, might suggest, Castro caters to a slightly older crowd, but that doesn't stop it from serving up hearty drinks from the hands of friendly, efficient bartenders.

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In the Heart of the Castro with no qualms of being a gay bar it rocks your socks off and much more if you let it! It's in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco's more questionable neighborhoods, but Yelpers say that adds to the fun. Nice and friendly bartenders who remembers you after being there once.

Cheap beers. And talk to the sometimes a bit strange costumers," Jesper H. SF Badlands is part bar and part dance club, blasting pop anthems from the '80s and '90s while playing music videos from the Spice Girls and Cher in the background. The drinks are strong, but be prepared as it's cash only.

Cheap drinks, great bartenders, dance floor with disco ball and tons of video screens playing the best in guilty pleasure diva-licous dance pop," Sandy C. Lexington Club caters to the lesbian crowd — it advertises itself as "Your Friendly Neighborhood Dyke Bar" — and scores points for its jukebox and chill vibe.

From Whiskey Wednesday to Queeraoke, it's a great stop on a night out any day of the week. The drinks are cheap, the crowd is always full of smiles. The jukebox and pool table are priceless amenities," Candice S. Music videos play on the walls and Yelpers go crazy for the 2-for-1 drink specials. Monday night's Rupaul's Drag Race Night are killer and they always have contestants of the show performing live from that season.

Not to mention their famous 2-for-1 happy hours," Derrick C. Another top spot in the Tenderloin, Aunt Charlie's is bathed in neon light and famous for its drag shows and free popcorn. A jukebox offers fun tunes on the nights when there isn't a DJ playing '70s funk. Aunt Charlie's Lounge is more than a bar it's a life waiting to happen," Alexander R.

Trax is a low-key spot playing lots of different music, from top 40 to ska and everything in between.