Twin Peaks Tavern in San Francisco: photos, reviews

About

Twin Peaks Tavern in The Castro, San Francisco, offers a casual and cozy spot perfect for meeting up with friends. As a historic landmark with origins dating back to the 1890s, it proudly stands as the first LGBTQ bar in the world with oversized windows, allowing a welcoming and open atmosphere. It features vintage furniture and big glass windows, attracting tourists and locals alike. Enjoy an affordable night out with drinks priced between $10 to $20 per person, including happy-hour specials on classic cocktails, beers on tap, wine, and more. Supported by a successful GoFundMe campaign during the pandemic, this beloved establishment also stars in the short film "Through the Windows," capturing the essence and history of this iconic bar.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 $

Offering

Serving alcohol, Happy-hour drinks, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine

Payment

Cash payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

4.4

based on 637 reviews

Google

4.4/5 637 reviews

MICHAEL LEE

The Twin Peaks Tavern is the first LGBTQ bar in the world to have oversized windows making its patrons visible from the street outside. This happened in 1972 when two local lesbians purchased what had been an Irish Pub since 1935. Historically, gay bars had no windows, to protect the anonymity of the patrons and for safety and security, as gay bars could be a target of vandalism or other violence. It's saloon days go back to the gay nineties, i.e., the 1890s. It is a designated SF historic landmark at the corner of Castro and 17th street. One of the best people watching spots in the Castro. You never know what you'll see on Castro Street in front of the bar. It nearly closed during the Covid Pandemic, but a Gofundme campaign raised over $100,000 to keep it open. There's a documentary short film, "Through the Windows," about the historic and beautiful bar.

Viet Nguyen

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Eine schön eingerichtete Bar direkt am Anfang vom Castro Bezirk. Der Barkeeper war super freundlich und war steht hilfsbereit. Wir hatten einen schönen Abend hier.

Antonio

Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Lugar caro y sucio. El camarero del bigote debía tener un mal día, fue desagradable y antipático con nosotros, sinceramente no merece la pena entrar con una atención tan pésima

What is the address of Twin Peaks Tavern?
Twin Peaks Tavern is located at 401 Castro St, 94114, San Francisco, The Castro, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop 18th St & Castro St (168 m walk)
- Bus station Castro St & Market St (25 m walk)
- Bus stop Market St & Castro St (88 m walk)
- Bus station 18th St & Castro St (156 m walk)
How is Twin Peaks Tavern rated by visitors?
Twin Peaks Tavern has an average rating of 4.4 based on 637 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price at Twin Peaks Tavern?
The average price is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).
What types of drinks are offered?
The bar serves a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. Happy hour specials also are available.

Twin Peaks Tavern in San Francisco