Twin Peaks Tavern

Great Gay, Lesbian, and LGBTQ Bars in the San Francisco-Bay Area | Eater SF

"Nicknamed “The Glass Coffin” many years ago because of its big windows and perennial popularity with neighborhood seniors, Twin Peaks is a warm and welcoming little bar with carpet and Tiffany lamps, geared toward quiet conversation. It’s plenty popular with younger people these days, especially after 10 p.m., and famously, the two tiny bathrooms here always smell like cookies, thanks to the exhaust vents from Hot Cookie next door wafting in through the windows. Historical trivia: This was one of the first gay bars in the country — and definitely the first in the Bay Area — to feature big-paned windows facing the street, meaning that people who came here weren’t trying to hide who they were to passersby. For that reason, it’s now a city landmark. Also, it’s the perfect spot to grab a hot toddy or Irish coffee on a chilly night." - Paolo Bicchieri