San Francisco, USA
Bars, Nights & Clubs
All Men Are Evil Except My Girlfriend (2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Stud)
"We are San Francisco's one and only queerpunk club for riot grrls, queers and their dears, punks and punkettes, misfits of all kinds, and the related ilk of revolutionaries. Every week there are at least 2 guest bands guaranteed to twist yr panties."
399 9th St.
San Francisco
Bibi Love
San Francisco's queer Middle Eastern party. Bibi Love only happens once every couple of months, but it is extremely popular with both gay men and lesbians. What's especially great about this popular event is that it run entirely by volunteers and all profits go to charity. Check their Myspace page for upcoming events.
Booty (usually every Friday at Space 550)
Fairly regular gay and lesbian hip-hop party, and boys and girls actually play well together here. One important note, this is not the same party as Bootie, a monthly mashup bootleg dance party also happening in San Francisco.
550 Barneveld Ave.
San Francisco
www.myspace.com/bootysf
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Did not happen Friday, Dec. 19th. No notice of cancellation, just no one there. Need more up to date info on sudden changes like this!
Anonymous on Dec 20, 2008
C U Next Tuesday (Tuesdays at Q Bar)
There's competition for ladies on Tuesday nights now in the Castro. You can find either this party or Womanizer at the Bar on Church (see below). Let's hope both can survive!
456 Castro St.
San Francisco
Cabaret De Nude (1st Sundy of the month at Stud Bar)
"A lezzi, queer girl and tranny Strip Joint, that will feature uncensored, risqué and fun performances guaranteed to tantalize and satiate your every naughty desire. Burlesque, Striptease and Erotic Performance Art, with a dash of comedy, spoken word, poetry, song and more… Down & Dirty go-go dancers will keep you wet in between sets, while our Resident and Special Guest DJ’s spin some of the sexiest music on the planet!" A brand new party from the Getto Noir girls that launched in October, 2008
399 9th St.
San Francisco
Canela Tea-Dance (3rd Sunday of the month at the Glas Kat)
This is a brand-new women's t-dance launched in June, 2008. Glas Kat is a bit of an unusual choice of location since it's usually a straight nightclub and restaurant that serves Hawaiian fusion cuisine, but let's see how it goes. If you've been, please leave a comment and let us know what it's like. The party goes from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and you can expect lots of Latin beats, Latin House and Old School.
520 4th St.
San Francisco
Chez Badunkadunk (1st Saturday of the month upstairs from Basil)
“Awesome evenings of enchanting, provocative, gorgeous dancing girls gyrating, teasing, seducing and grinding their way into your hearts and more at the exclusive, intimate, wild and swanky club featuring: The Lusty Ladies, The Black Widows, Burlesque, Strippers, Lap Dancing, Fan Dancing, Pole Dancing, 2 for 1 dances and Dollar Dance Specials.” Ummm…. sign me up! The ladies have recently moved (they used to be across the street at Cat Club), and there's a chance they'll move again soon, so verify the address on their MySpace page.
1175 Folsom St.
San Francisco
www.myspace.com/hybrid_sf
Ciel Salon (3rd Saturday of the month)
A party created for a "mature audience of gorgeous women." An original, the event is held in a downtown penthouse with full terrace. Check their Myspace page for more details on the address for each event.
Club La Zeez
La Zeez is an LGBT Middle-Eastern themed party that is based on Los Angeles, but occasionally takes place in San Francisco. Here it's all about the music: Latin, Mediterranean, South Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern, with male and female exotic belly dancers to get you inspired.
Cockblock (2nd Saturday of the month at Rickshaw Stop)
Admittedly, with a name like that one you may not be thinking "yeahhh, that's where all the girls are!", but you'd be totally wrong. Cockblock is mainly a lesbian party (about 95% women) that is big on the dance music, be it hip hop, or 80s and 90s favorites.
155 Fell St.
San Francisco
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I first heard about this last summer, and I started going here with my friends. It's an awesome club!!! Many hot girls, age ranges from 21-35 typically. Everytime I come here I am always having a blast and a good drunk night. Strong drinks, cheap cover (typically $5 or $7) compared to other clubs. Most of the nights are pretty crowded. Mostly white crowd, few asians. Many hip girls. Another event to check out for is Rebel Girl at the same venue!!
Frances on Nov 25, 2008
Cream (1st Friday of the month at DNA Lounge)
Popular monthly party for women brought to you by the same team behind the Delicious T-dance (see below). This is a very successful event with tons of lesbians and dancing on two floors.
375 11th St.
San Francisco
Delicious (every 3rd Saturday afternoon of the month at the Café)
This is the Castro’s only lesbian T-Dance. Yummy free appetizers, cheap booze and cute go-go girls make this a lovely Saturday afternoon treat.
2367 Market St.
San Francisco
Drift (2nd Thursday of the month at Transfer)
For alternative girls tired of hip hop and pop, here’s Drift with house music, electronica and techno.
198 Church St.
San Francisco
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The night I went here in the summer, I don't know if it was a bad night, or what, but there was almost no people at all. And the music was horrible. The crowd is kind of old, about 30's, and the type of dance is a mellow house. Free cover before 11pm and $5, I think, to get in after. Not quite fun.. I would definitely try again to see how it goes next time though.
Frances on Nov 25, 2008
El Rio
Cool and crazy lesbian-run live music joint that brings in every type from straight rocker boy to diesel dyke. Lesbian parties are often hosted here as well, but it's worth dropping by just to soak in the vibe on any day of the week. This is also where the monthly "Mango" T-dance (see below) takes place.
3158 Mission St.
San Francisco
Fem (1st Sunday of the month at Harlot)
New monthly t-dance that's going for a sexy, femmey crowd. Harlot is a beautiful spot for this loungey, yet dancey party and you can head over after your very late brunch. The party starts at 3 p.m. and ends at about 10ish.
46 Minna St.
San Francisco
Freaky Fridays (Fridays at 550 Barneveld)
A new, weekly mixed gay and lesbian dance party (launched March, 2009), that's pumpin' with pop, hip hop and mash-ups.
550 Barneveld
San Francisco
French Kiss (Sundays at Pink)
If work isn't an issue for Monday mornings, this polysexual hipster party is for you. With electro, discopunk and the hottest indie alternative mashups, expect a hot, sexy evening.
2925 16th St.
San Francisco
Gemini Disco Club (1st Saturday of the month at Underground SF)
A pansexual, flamboyant, women-hosted, over-the-top disco party to pump up your weekend.
424 Haight St.
San Francisco
Girl Friday (3rd Friday of the month at Ghetto Disco - the EndUp)
"Girl Friday at Ghetto Disco @ The EndUp is an event designed to make this legendary house club open to women who love women who love house music and our friends on this girl friendly night. " This is a totally brand new night, launched in July, 2008.
401 6th St.
San Francisco
Hot Pants (2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Cat Club)
DJ Chelsea Starr’s 80’s lesbian dance party is a queer extravaganza not to be missed. It’s officially a mixed queer party, but there’s more girls than boys.
1190 Folsom St.
San Francisco
JetSetter (every 3rd Saturday of the month at the Cat Club)
Lots of dancin' to hip hop and 80s tunes, just for the ladies. A sexy night with lots of fun girls.
1190 Folsom St.
San Francisco
Jump Off (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Stud)
Twice a month you'll be able to get down to urban hip hop at this new night for gay guys and girls. Hosted by resident DJ Ms. Jackson, this party is a real attempt to bring queer men and women together for a good time.
399 9th St.
San Francisco
Ladies Night (Tuesdays at Pisco Latin Lounge)
A new weekly women's event at the Pisco Latin Lounge, a Latin-inspired tapas bar.
1817 Market St.
San Francisco
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My gf and I dropped by this event at Pisco's during our visit to SF a few weeks ago. Great service, great food and great cocktails! A great loungey low-key atmosphere as well.
Sarah on May 11, 2009
In our visit to San Francisco, my gf and I dropped by Pisco and were pleasantly surprised. Great service, great food and great cocktails! A nice ambiance as well.
Anonymous on May 11, 2009
Ladies' Night (Thursdays at Orson)
For years this super-successful weekly party was held at Mecca, but with the close of that stylish spot in January, 2008, Ladies' Night had to find a new home.... and Orson it is! Orson is a lesbian-owned resto-bar brought to you from the team behind Citizen Cake (see our restaurants section), and this night is sure to be a popular night about town.
508 4th St.
San Francisco
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During our visit to San Francisco, we had an amazing time at this event at Orson. Highly recommended.
Sarah on May 11, 2009
Les Ladiez Night (Thursdays at Lookout)
One of the latest crop of mid-week girl parties that recently launched in San Fran. Lookout is a hardcore boy bar every other night of the week, but this party is bringing the ladies to the Castro.
3600 16th St.
San Francisco
Lexington Club
Believe it or not, this is San Francisco's only lesbian-owned-and-operated bar. Thankfully it’s at least open every night of the week! It’s important to remember that this is a bar, not a club. That means no dancing, though it can still get pretty crowded on the weekends. Being the only full-time dyke bar in town, the Lexington pulls in quite the variety of ladies, from butches to riot grrlz to femmes to hipsters.
3464 19th St.
San Francisco
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I was recommended this club by a friend. So, while I was visiting San Francisco I decided to stop in (I'm from Canada) with my friend from Japan. Well, first when I walked through the door they asked for my ID. I said my ID is Canadian (drivers license) and they joked "your not American, ha ha, see ya'. I laughed along too, slightly uncomforatbly. But, when my friend's turn came to check her ID she produced her Japanese drivers liscence and they wouldn't let her in. My friend was in her 30's, but because her liscence was Japanese and the year was based on the Japanese calanedar they wouldn't let her in. They stated loudly: "You should have your pasport with you" (ironic, because they hadn't told me I needed mine when they checked my Canadian ID). Even one of the customers piped up loudly "Yeah, you shoudl carry your pasport". Both me and my friend didn't argue, but we felt pretty shocked and affronted. This was our first night in San Francisco. So, if you want to go to this bar and you are not American, carry your passport or don't go.
Grace on Jan 08, 2009
Mango (4th Saturday afternoon of the month at El Rio)
Presented by Kiss My Black Ass Productions, Mango is a jumping fest of hiphop, dancehall, salsa, merengue, samba and raggaeton. This is a T-dance ladies, so it gets underway early (as of 3 p.m.) and is especially busy on sunny days.
3158 Mission St.
San Francisco
Psych!!!
An occasional, one-off 90's dance party for "lesbos, gays, fags, trannies, straights and everyone else too." Check their Myspace page for upcoming events.
Rebel Girl (every 4th Saturday at Rickshaw Stop)
The big dance party for indie and electro grrlz. This party gets started a bit late, but once it takes off it’s a ride.
155 Fell St.
San Francisco
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Attended Rebel Girl during my visit to SF. Really fun! Excellent music too. Mostly women in their 20s and 30s.
Sarah on May 11, 2009
One of the best les parties in SF! Guaranteed fun, look at my review for Cockblock. $7 dollar cover and stiff drinks. Anything happening at the Rickshaw is great fun. Small venue, but has a smoking lounge and upstairs floor.
Frances on Nov 25, 2008
Stay Gold (last Wednesday of the month at the Make-Out Room)
“Calling all pretty young things for a queer night of solid gold dance moves and white hott cruising!!! Calling all gayways, sissies, nerd alerts, femmes, butches, queers, trannies, homos, lezzies, bois, nancies, nellys, ladies and other dancedance revolutionaries..."
3225 22nd St.
San Francisco
Stray Bar
It's sort of a lesbian bar, and sort of not. This lesbian-owned establishment welcomes all, but as you can imagine, attracts a strong lesbian contingent. It's a neighbourhood bar kind of place, so it can get pretty low key at times, especially on weeknights.
309 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco
Tore Up Tuesdays (Tuesdays at Jet)
Brand new gay and lesbian hip hop night in the Castro. You don't hear this music too much when you go out in San Francisco, so Tore Up Tuesdays is a welcome addition to the local party scene.
2348 Market St.
San Francisco
Toxic (4th Sunday of the month at Whisper Ultra Lounge)
If you didn’t get quite enough partying over the weekend, here’s Toxic to take you into that last Monday of the month.
535 Florida St.
San Francisco
Tuesday Ladies Night (Tuesdays at The Bar on Castro)
Generally a boy bar, lesbians take over on Tuesday nights when all drinks are half price for the ladies.
456 Castro St.
San Francisco
Wild Side West
While this isn’t “officially” a lesbian bar, this Bernal Heights hangout sure has a lot of lesbians who go there. Designed in an old Western style, they’ve got dykes playing guitars, a big back yard patio area and cheap, strong drinks.
424 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco
Womanizer (Tuesdays at the Bar on Church)
A great, new mid-week party for the ladies in the Castro. The girls are taking over boyland!
198 Church St.
San Francisco
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