The EndUp
The EndUp is a easy on the wallet queer, dance, and late-night bar in SoMa. Opened 1973 — SoMa institution, part of SF's Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District and afterhours club — keeps going after most places close set the tone.
401 6th St, San Francisco, CA
Queer, dance, late-night, historic, and rowdy — easy on the wallet.
Dance crew, rowdy crew, and after-2am crowd.
All-night dancing, Sunday tea dance, and leather scene.
What makes The EndUp worth it
- opened 1973 — SoMa institution, part of SF's Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District
- afterhours club — keeps going after most places close
- legendary Sunday morning tea dance (Fag Fridays origin)
- indoor/outdoor patio with palm trees in the middle of 6th & Harrison
- Hi-NRG, house, techno — historically central to SF queer dance music
- still going more than 50 years in
Good to know
- Where is The EndUp?
- The EndUp is in SoMa, San Francisco, at 401 6th St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is The EndUp?
- It's a easy on the wallet SoMa spot that leans queer, dance, and late-night.
- What is The EndUp known for?
- Opened 1973 — SoMa institution, part of SF's Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District, afterhours club — keeps going after most places close, and legendary Sunday morning tea dance (Fag Fridays origin).
- Who is The EndUp good for?
- It's a solid pick for dance crew, rowdy crew, and after-2am crowd.
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