Polk Gulch/Van Ness Bars

Edinburgh Castle is a fixture in the neighborhood, featuring live music, comedy and even the occasional theatrical performance. The drinks are stiff... More about Edinburgh Castle

The Hemlock music/performance room is a physically separate and (more or less) soundproof space from the rest of the bar. While it's always free to get... More about Hemlock Tavern

Kimo's has been a main staple in the gay bar scene in Lower Polk for about two decades. The bar now days attracts a mixed crowd and during the weekends,... More about Kimo's

Pricey drinks but you'll get a the whole produce section in your bloody mary...for real.

Club Rouge is one of San Francisco's most dazzling dancing experiences, offering a sensual blend of visual opulence, state of the art sound technology... More about Rouge Nightclub

Tiffany-style lamps, beveled-mirrors, lots of potted plants and velvet couches makes the Royal Oak as plush as can be.

S.N.O.B (Sonoma, Napa or beyond). Rustic, laid-back 1500 sq ft spot decked with wine barrels, both on the walls and made into furniture.

Good neighborhood bar.

A fun, unique bar on Polk Street. Take a trip to the woods and catch some great tunes while you're there.

For those who are in the know, the Cinch is a semi-secret gem in the City. Tucked away in the Polk Street Gultch (the City's former gay neighborhood),... More about The Cinch