QBar

Gay bar · The Castro

QBar

Gay bar · The Castro

456 Castro St # B, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Q Bar is a newly revamped Castro hangout, buzzing with themed nights, energetic dancing, and a welcoming vibe for all.

456 Castro St # B, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

@eater

"QBar is another space that’s finally come back after it shut down due to a fire in 2019, opening back up to the Castro crowds as of November 2024. As Hoodline reports, the bar has gotten a much-needed remodel, with new art installed into the space. Themed nights and parties are back, too, keep an eye on Qbar’s Instagram for the latest events." - Dianne de Guzman

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@infatuation

"After five years of wondering if this sticky-floored dance spot would ever return, the Castro institution has finally reopened. Its previous weekly events and parties have also returned. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

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@eater

"Plans to relaunch weekday and weeknight parties, continuing to serve as an all-inclusive space for queer, trans, and communities of color." - Justine Jones

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@eater

"Q Bar, a gay bar and club in the Castro District, should finally reopen later this spring after being closed for multiple years." - Lauren Saria

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"An early-morning blaze on November 16 damaged two buildings in the Castro, structures that housed eight people as well as ground-floor businesses Osaka Sushi, Q Bar, and Cafe Mystique." - Eve Batey

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Kayle Tinio

Google

I’ve never experienced such rude security before. Yesterday, on a Monday night, I nicely asked if I could park on the street—a simple yes or no question—but instead, I was met with a nasty attitude. Completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Won’t be returning.

Greg Dennler

Google

This place was pretty chill. I went on a Sunday night and it was Latin Dance night. There was a good combination of males and females, which for a gay bar was good to see. The location is right in the Castro district a few doors down from the Bear bar. Lots of people dancing and having a great time. Was super fun to be a part of. The prices were good, too... especially for being in Cali and S.F. I pay the same in Boise, Idaho; however, there you got a chip for a free drink, which was bad ass! 2 for 1 drinks... good drinks, too! The only thing that I didn't like was that there wasn't a toilet. There are urinals, but I couldn't find a toilet. Where are the ladies gonna go? Or they guys that gotta go go :)~

Joseph Peters-Mathews

Google

This is my husband's favorite place to start a Saturday night, if for no other reason than happy hour. It's a great place to end the night, too, after the crowd has cleared some. The two-for-one during happy hour is good, and the music isn't bad either. The Andrew Christian ads on the TVs can be a little much, but we do enjoy the amount of seating available — even after tables and high tops have been cleaned away. I'd be careful about ordering the well rum, though; it's terrible.

AJ Cartas

Google

Honestly, when I went here with my boyfriend, I was already tipsy, but remember a couple of things that I didn't like: 1. The music 2. The super strong drinks The music that they were playing in here wasn't really music that anyone could dance to. There was no one in the dance floor. I was reading some reviews, and when we went here on a Friday night, it was surprisingly empty. In regards to the drinks, my boyfriend got me a Moscow Mule (my favorite drink), I expected what I expect from a mixed drink: thoroughly mixed. Not this one, it tasted like straight up vodka shots. Since my alcohol intake isn't as high as my boyfriend's, I ended up giving it to him. Would I come back here again? I mean, yeah, I'd give it another shot.

Alan H

Google

Great club! Here are some insights: its mostly a bar before 10pm, drink specials are slightly more expensive than other bars in the neighborhood, gogo dancers on the weekends, free photo shoot on Wednesday night, good place to dance on the weekend. It is a small bar and will get busy. Most always a cover after 10pm.

Tyler

Google

Great music, nice atmosphere and nice promotions. Only complaint is that on Monday nights they offer "$1.00 well drinks". I ordered two WELL long islands and two WELL whiskey and cokes. The whiskey and coke was $1.00 but the long islands were $7.00 each! I asked the bartender why my bill was $16.00 and he said because long islands weren't a part of the promotion. Excuse me? I ordered all WELL drinks, they should have been $1.00 each! I guess don't order anything with more that one type of liquor in it?

Mindia Mindia

Google

Amazing place, great music, excellent staff

Kay Bee

Google

We came here on a Wednesday at 4:30pm. It was fairly empty except for two people at the bar but it took a good while for the bartender to even look our way. We asked for a cocktails menu. There wasn't one. He walked away while we pondered our choices. The scotch selection was ok but not what I typically order. I would rate a two but am giving an extra star ONLY because we each got a free happy hour wooden coin which we were able to use during the same visit so really it was a buy one get one free type of deal. We sat by the open window and got to people watch.

@eater

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@infatuation

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@eater

"Plans to relaunch weekday and weeknight parties, continuing to serve as an all-inclusive space for queer, trans, and communities of color." - Justine Jones

16 Bay Area Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know, November 2023 - Eater SF

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@eater

"Q Bar, a gay bar and club in the Castro District, should finally reopen later this spring after being closed for multiple years." - Lauren Saria

Quince and Cotogna Restaurant Owners to Open New Gelato and Coffee Shop in Jackson Square - Eater SF

View Postcard for QBar

@eater

"An early-morning blaze on November 16 damaged two buildings in the Castro, structures that housed eight people as well as ground-floor businesses Osaka Sushi, Q Bar, and Cafe Mystique." - Eve Batey

Ocean Malasada Is Bringing Its Wildly Popular Hawaiian Pastries to a Portola Ice Cream Shop - Eater SF

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Kayle Tinio

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Greg Dennler

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Joseph Peters-Mathews

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AJ Cartas

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Alan H

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Tyler

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Mindia Mindia

Google

Amazing place, great music, excellent staff

Kay Bee

Google

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