Gangway

"Polk Gulch was also the home of city’s oldest gay bar, the Gangway at 841 Larkin Street. That bar closed in January 2019 and has since been transformed into a Kung Fu-inspired bar called Young’s Kung Fu Action Theatre & Laundry." - Ellen Fort

"Not to mention the city’s oldest gay bar, The Gangway, which closed last year." - Janelle Bitker

"A group of preservationists have rescued memorabilia from the recently closed Gangway bar, storing items like the nautically-themed masthead with the help of the Q Foundation." - Caleb Pershan

"The Gangway, SF’s oldest gay bar, recently sold and closed. Activist Nate Allbee is forming a collective ownership group to recreate it at a new location. The bar has a long history, raided by police in its early days and operating as a gay bar since the ‘60s. It is known for its ship-themed decor, with weathered driftwood and a ship's bow above the door. Allbee is negotiating with the new owner to retain and store these relics, aiming to rebuild the bar in another location." - Caleb Pershan