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Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Aunt Charlie's Lounge is a easy on the wallet dive, queer, and themed bar in Tenderloin. Legendary Hot Boxxx Girls drag cabaret and last classic gay dive in the TL set the tone.

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133 Turk St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 441-2922

Hours

Mon–Thu	12 PM–10:30 PM
Fri–Sat	12 PM–11:45 PM
Sun	12 PM–11:30 PM

Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.

The vibe

Dive, queer, themed, iconic, and weird — easy on the wallet.

Best for

Friend crew, rowdy crew, and out-of-towners.

Things to do

Drag shows.

What makes Aunt Charlie's Lounge worth it

legendary Hot Boxxx Girls drag cabaret
last classic gay dive in the TL
cheap drinks
house rule: keep your phone in your pocket during shows
mirror-lined
1980s gay bar atmosphere preserved

Good to know

Where is Aunt Charlie's Lounge?: Aunt Charlie's Lounge is in Tenderloin, San Francisco, at 133 Turk St, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is Aunt Charlie's Lounge?: It's a easy on the wallet Tenderloin spot that leans dive, queer, and themed.
What is Aunt Charlie's Lounge known for?: Legendary Hot Boxxx Girls drag cabaret, last classic gay dive in the TL, and cheap drinks.
Who is Aunt Charlie's Lounge good for?: It's a solid pick for friend crew, rowdy crew, and out-of-towners.

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