Badlands San Francisco

Gay bar · The Castro

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"Walk around the Castro on Friday or Saturday night, and you’ll see that Badlands easily has the longest line—it’s always full of people ready to dance the night away to Charli XCX, Fergie, and the occasional throwback disco hit. It can get super hot and sweaty on the dance floor, and the drinks tend to be a bit watery, so start your night somewhere else on this guide, and arrive here when you’re ready to join the rowdy mess." - ricky rodriguez, peter astrid kane

The 19 Best Gay & LGBTQ+ Bars In SF

4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

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