Cinch Saloon
Cinch Saloon is a easy on the wallet dive, queer, and neighborhood bar in Polk Gulch. Polk Street gay bar from the pre-Castro era and gay-themed art on the walls set the tone.
1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 776-4162
Dive, queer, neighborhood, and historic — easy on the wallet.
Friend crew, solo, and established date.
Pool.
What makes Cinch Saloon worth it
- Polk Street gay bar from the pre-Castro era
- gay-themed art on the walls
- pitcher beers
Good to know
- Where is Cinch Saloon?
- Cinch Saloon is in Polk Gulch, San Francisco, at 1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Cinch Saloon?
- It's a easy on the wallet Polk Gulch spot that leans dive, queer, and neighborhood.
- What is Cinch Saloon known for?
- Polk Street gay bar from the pre-Castro era, gay-themed art on the walls, and pitcher beers.
- Who is Cinch Saloon good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew, solo, and established date.
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