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The pandemic really did a number on gay San Francisco, wiping out most of the city’s iconic nightlife. Bathhouses? Gone. Just a steamy memory now. But don’t hang up your harness just yet—gay San Francisco still knows how to deliver. There are still a couple of dark, sweaty corners where you can let loose and cruise to your heart’s content.
San Francisco’s top two gay cruise clubs are Powerhouse and EROS, keeping the spark alive with bars, dance floors, dark rooms, and all the no-questions-asked fun you’re craving. It’s not the wild free-for-all it once was, but trust us, the city’s still got some tricks up its sleeve.
Filter your night
Located right on Folsom Street in the SoMa district, Powerhouse is predominantly a bar, yet people come here to cruise. It’s described as an ‘anything goes gay leather bar,’ and that’s the perfect description. It’s open Wednesday to Sunday, 4 pm to 2 am, midnight on Mondays, and closed on Tuesdays.
Facilities: Bar, Live music, Dancing, Go-go show, Dark Room, Cruise, ID Required Aged 18+
The EROS cruise club is located on Turk Street in the Theater District, one block north of Market. You’ll find everything you need for a fun night, including a video lounge that doubles as a play area, glory hole booths, private cubicles, slings, and showers. It’s open every day from 2 pm to 10 pm. It’s for adults only, so ID is needed for entry.
Facilities: Lockers
Destinations
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