The best date-night bars in the Castro
The 6 best date-night bars in the Castro, hand-picked from barfly.life's Castro list. Dim, unhurried, and easy to talk in — the rooms built for a good first date or a long second one. Candlelight over chaos, conversation over a packed dance floor.
6 spots in Castro.
Millay Sake + Wine Bar
Castro · $$★ 4.8 · 83
a cozy, unpretentious sake & wine bar, Japanese-fusion snacks
wine by the glass
Blush! Wine Bar
Castro · $$★ 4.5 · 349
wines from around the world, European tapas and French dishes
wine by the glass
Blackbird
Castro · $$★ 4.5 · 702
rustic-modern Castro lounge, a pool table in back
Last Rites
Castro · $$★ 4.5 · 700
jungle plane crash theme, airplane fuselage seating
Churchill
Castro · $★ 4.4 · 451
WWII-inspired space, long beer list
stiff classic cocktails and beer on tap
Cafe du Nord
Castro · $★ 4.3 · 448
below-street former speakeasy, indie music venue
craft cocktails
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