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The Cinch

Gay Bar$$$$

Polk Gulch, San Francisco

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The Cinch

7.9^/10

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"Smoking patio out back!"(2 Tips)
"Its the 2nd oldest gay bar in SF cool vibes"(2 Tips)
"Strong cocktails"(3 Tips)
"... on a TV screen, and a laid back vibe makes this one of my favorite SF stops..."(2 Tips)

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Shawn SprockettAugust 5, 2019
Been here 100+ times
An old standard in SF gay bars. Strong cocktails, pool, an outdoor area until 10, and my favorite lion picture on the wall... 😉
Asha ServiaDecember 4, 2010
Warm + friendly bartenders, hot men with great asses prancing + preening on a TV screen, and a laid back vibe makes this one of my favorite SF stops for the curious or just plain thirsty.
Cody MullinsApril 27, 2013
I'm straight, but this is hands down my favorite bar in San Francisco. I've been here every visit and it never disappoints.
Megan DennistonNovember 7, 2015
Amazing bartenders and they gave us free copper mugs for drinking Moscow mules! Fantastic!
Duane OriarteSeptember 10, 2013
When @ The Cinch, you like banging balls, make sure you put a buck into the pool tables(2) and grab a stick, and bust um up !
Ryan ThompsonMarch 19, 2011
Charlie Horse hasn't actually happened here since spring of 2010 but its still a really fun place. I lived in SF two months in 2010 and went here often. Smoking patio out back!
Sabina B.August 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Drinks are always cheap and strong, plus you're at one of the oldest gay bars in SF #WinsAllAround
Shawn SprockettDecember 25, 2022
Been here 100+ times
The last of a great neighborhood of queer bars. Show your love and tip the staff!
Ian MuligMay 28, 2012
From out of town, thought this was one of the sweetest bars I hit while visiting, staff is too adorable
Matthew BourneJuly 1, 2013
Low key bar. Great bartenders. Easy going crowd.
AriJanuary 24, 2015
Met one if the owners and two lovely drag queens. Stiff drinks!!
Ryan ShriverSeptember 17, 2011
Been here 100+ times
So many beers to choose from, and a smoking patio
Mark SchaeferMarch 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Its the 2nd oldest gay bar in SF cool vibes
Daniel LawsonFebruary 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
ask Michael for a "drive by" shot...
keite davisOctober 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Seriously, the bloody marys are phenomenal.
Jason DavisonFebruary 1, 2015
Booze. Dudes. Booze. Pool. Booze.
Greg ArthurSeptember 19, 2011
Not shy with their drinks - more vodka than lemonade. :)
Ian CorneilleMay 13, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Patio is open until ten
Kevin SeamanSeptember 5, 2009
Been here 5+ times
freddy bartends on Friday night for Charliehorse, he's a stone cold fox!!!
JadéAugust 29, 2010
strongest Bloody Mary ever.. let's just say it looks like water with a hint of red
Philip ThomasJune 22, 2014
Incredibly racist. Avoid this place unless you like racial slurs from bad bartenders.

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