Wild Side West
Wild Side West is a easy on the wallet historic, queer, and neighborhood bar in Bernal Heights. SF's last remaining lesbian bar (founded 1962) and named after the 1962 film Walk on the Wild Side starring Barbara Stanwyck set the tone.
424 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
Hours
| Mon–Sun | 2 PM–2 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Historic, queer, neighborhood, and cozy — easy on the wallet.
Small friend group, queer night out, first date, and solo.
Beer, back garden hang, and pool.
What makes Wild Side West worth it
- SF's last remaining lesbian bar (founded 1962)
- named after the 1962 film Walk on the Wild Side starring Barbara Stanwyck
- opened in 1962 when it was still illegal for women to bartend in CA — existed in rebellion
- sprawling secret backyard garden full of sculptures and fairy lights
- everyone-welcome queer crowd
Good to know
- Where is Wild Side West?
- Wild Side West is in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, at 424 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Wild Side West?
- It's a easy on the wallet Bernal Heights spot that leans historic, queer, and neighborhood.
- What is Wild Side West known for?
- SF's last remaining lesbian bar (founded 1962), named after the 1962 film Walk on the Wild Side starring Barbara Stanwyck, and opened in 1962 when it was still illegal for women to bartend in CA — existed in rebellion.
- Who is Wild Side West good for?
- It's a solid pick for small friend group, queer night out, and first date.
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