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Twin Peaks Tavern

Twin Peaks Tavern

Gay Bar$$$$
Castro, San Francisco
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    Rolo T.
    "... from Hot Cookie in the Glass Coffin's bathroom."(4 Tips)
    SFist
    "Irish Coffee and watch the colors"(6 Tips)
    Dale T.
    "The first gay bar ever to have windows!"(2 Tips)
    Rolo T.
    "The Hot Cookie smell is stronger in the upstairs bathroom."(3 Tips)
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  • SFist
    SFistAugust 3, 2014
    Twin Peaks is the best place to sit in the window, sip an Irish Coffee and watch the colors stroll by. The cocktails inside the Glass Coffin, as it is affectionately known, are as stiff as ever. Read more
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyFebruary 28, 2015
    Definitely old school, but super friendly bartenders and clientele. Come for a good drink and a good conversation.
  • Foursquare City Guide
    Twin Peaks Tavern's floor to ceiling windows display all of the frivolities and fun happening inside. Rather than create another hideaway, the owners flaunted their pride and that of their patrons.
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MJune 1, 2015
    Such a cool, old spot. Try to get a seat by the window so you can people watch
  • meli.heart icon on user image
    meli.December 17, 2015
    the best coziest holiday decorations, year after year. sweet bartenders even when it gets hectic :)
  • ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru E.heart icon on user image
    ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru EricksonAugust 19, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Some call this an elephant's graveyard, but it's not really true! Great views out of the large windows and right across from the Castro Muni Metro. Best time to go is during a sunny afternoon.
  • OkCupid Daters' Choice
    Twin Peaks Tavern was voted the Best Classic Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in San Francisco. #daterschoice Read more
  • Ray E.
    Ray EverettJune 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The window of the ladies room (upstairs) is next to the exhaust fan for Hot Cookie and makes it the best smelling bathroom in the city!
  • Sebastian O.heart icon on user image
    Sebastian OstmanMarch 29, 2014
    If San Francisco is where gay go to die, this is where they are put on display in "the glass coffin"... saying that, the big windows are perfect for people watching. MAD people watching.
  • CaliGirl S.
    CaliGirl SavaSeptember 13, 2014
    a well-known cult place for gay population. they treat you well no matter what you are. You will see gay couples young and old hugging and kissing...all colors of rainbow in one place👫👬👭💏💑
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MinorJune 3, 2023
    Been here 50+ times
    Old school and loving it, Twin Peaks serves up strong drinks and is cash only. Unparalleled people watching! 🍻 🏳️‍🌈
  • José A.
    José AyalaJune 4, 2014
    Great views of Castro square and friendly atmosphere. Funny music as well. Good for a drink at the early evening.
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GaddyMarch 31, 2018
    Fun place to meet up with friends to start off weekend binge.
  • Alejandro F.
    One of the few Castro bars where one can have a drink without one's eardrums exploding; sightseeing the fellow freaks with the glass walls!
  • Vlad S.heart icon on user image
    Vlad SavelucJuly 3, 2015
    One of the first bars in Castro. Pretty chill inside. Had a mule and it wasn't that good. But cool bar overall. Worth trying
  • George S.
    George Saint-GeorgeDecember 21, 2011
    Make sure to enjoy a hot buttered rum! Only place in the Castro to enjoy one, and only during the holiday season!
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WalzOctober 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    A must do. Sit upstairs and have a deep conversation.
  • Mário L.heart icon on user image
    Mário LemesMay 19, 2015
    Nice spot with beautiful people and good drinks.
  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BetsingerOctober 3, 2018
    Great little bar that’s cash only!
  • Jaimie M.heart icon on user image
    Jaimie McGuireDecember 30, 2014
    An old school bar on the Castro. Excellent cocktails
  • T Marcus D.heart icon on user image
    T Marcus DawsonNovember 10, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Great place for last call! Amazing Martinis and Coffee Drinks
  • Steve K.heart icon on user image
    Steve KAugust 15, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    My favorite for watching the people go by.
  • Matt L.
    Matt LuckingJanuary 28, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Irish Coffee!
  • Sid B.
    Sid BozAugust 27, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Small but very friendly and welcoming.
  • Alessandro P.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro PinnaOctober 10, 2014
    Authentic, old school gay bar
  • David B.
    David BernalMarch 14, 2016
    Lovely ambiance in a historical place on Castro
  • M M.
    M MilazzoApril 2, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Hardly a tip but coffee drinks! Irish coffee!!
  • Justin C.heart icon on user image
    Justin ClarkSeptember 21, 2014
    Beer, atmosphere, people watching, gay cool
  • Douglas L.heart icon on user image
    Douglas LuckettSeptember 17, 2016
    Head here to mellow out a bit with a cocktail and some company.
  • Humberto C.
    Humberto C.September 25, 2019
    You can see by the mirrors what's happening in Castro St! LOL
  • Jill B.
    Jill BensonJanuary 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the sweetest gay bar in the whole wide world.
  • Maureen S.heart icon on user image
    Maureen SoulesAugust 18, 2012
    Order the Irish coffee. It's a great afternoon treat
  • Adam M.
    Adam McCueJanuary 26, 2020
    Damn fine coffee.
  • Mike P.heart icon on user image
    Mike PAugust 7, 2014
    Best people watching in San Francisco
  • Michael C.
    Michael CoxMarch 12, 2016
    Ask for drink specials.
  • Omarrr R.
    Omarrr RRFebruary 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get yourself a cocktail while you wait for the Castro doors to open
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MinorJuly 24, 2023
    Been here 50+ times
    Sun chasing and beer basting
  • Frank
    FrankDecember 6, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Best Coffe drinks in the city and bar man
  • Alejandro V.heart icon on user image
    Delicious Irish Coffee!!
  • Rolo T.
    Rolo T.January 12, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The Hot Cookie smell is stronger in the upstairs bathroom.
  • Stef S.
    Stef SpitalnickNovember 2, 2013
    despite what you may think, this is not the west coast version of hooters.
  • Matthew B.
    Matthew BarronNovember 29, 2011
    First gay bar in the country with glass windows
  • Paul P.heart icon on user image
    Paul ProssedaMarch 21, 2014
    Manhattan rocks no bitters #bulletburboncherry
  • Jo W.
    Jo WebberSeptember 9, 2010
    Not the freshest lemonade, but an interesting take on the older queer crowd...friendly local bar with a strong sense of community
  • Keith S.heart icon on user image
    Keith SmithJanuary 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Have a chocolate martini here. Yum.
  • Noemi L.
    Noemi LongoriaDecember 25, 2013
    Love bar wine
  • Rolo T.
    Rolo T.May 27, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Love how you get the sweet aroma from Hot Cookie in the Glass Coffin's bathroom.
  • Thomas O.
    Thomas OuttMay 31, 2014
    Easy access!
  • Justin A.
    Justin AdamsJuly 20, 2011
    Danny is amazing. Always ask for him!
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofOctober 9, 2015
    It's an institution.
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