Bars & Nightlife across the San Francisco metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned bars & nightlife businesses across the San Francisco metro, not just the city itself. Listed in San Francisco and Oakland.
Bars across San Francisco and the East Bay run from Castro institutions with landmark status to natural wine rooms in Dogpatch and taprooms in West Oakland. Last call is 2am and BART stops running before many nights end, so work out how you are getting home first. Several of these rooms run regular drag, trivia and DJ calendars worth checking before you pick a night.
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Where they are across the San Francisco metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of San Francisco
- Casements Bar, San Francisco (town center)
- Town Bar & Lounge, Oakland (street address)
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Guides for a night out
Reading picked for bars & nightlife and for the San Francisco metro.
Coming up
Where to be around San Francisco
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
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More across the San Francisco metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Notes
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How many bars and clubs are listed across the San Francisco metro?
Two right now, in San Francisco and Oakland. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Are there alcohol-free options in San Francisco?
Alcohol-free bars and zero-proof menus are listed in this category too, and many regular bars now mix drinks without alcohol. The listing usually says which kind of place it is.
How do I know if a bar is accessible?
Ask about the entrance, restrooms and seating before you go, and check whether events move to a different room or floor. Hours and theme nights change often, so confirm the night you plan to visit.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a bar or club that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a bar or club we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.