Twin Peaks Tavern
Twin Peaks Tavern is a easy on the wallet queer, historic, and iconic bar in Castro. First gay bar with clear windows (1972) and iconic neon sign set the tone.
401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 864-9470
Queer, historic, iconic, and neighborhood — easy on the wallet.
Friend crew, out-of-towners, and established date.
What makes Twin Peaks Tavern worth it
- first gay bar with clear windows (1972)
- iconic neon sign
- next to the Castro Theater
- all ages welcome
Good to know
- Where is Twin Peaks Tavern?
- Twin Peaks Tavern is in Castro, San Francisco, at 401 Castro St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Twin Peaks Tavern?
- It's a easy on the wallet Castro spot that leans queer, historic, and iconic.
- What is Twin Peaks Tavern known for?
- First gay bar with clear windows (1972), iconic neon sign, and next to the Castro Theater.
- Who is Twin Peaks Tavern good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew, out-of-towners, and established date.
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