Moby Dick
Pub/Tavern · San Francisco, CA
About
Walk in and you'll find a laid-back crowd mixing over pool tables and pinball machines. This historic Castro bar has been serving the LGBTQ+ community since 1977, offering budget-friendly drinks and a no-attitude vibe that draws a mix of locals, bears, and after-work regulars in their 30s and 40s.
Music videos and sports play on multiple TVs, but the real draw is the friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. Happy hour is popular, and the 12pm-2am hours (confirmed on Yelp) make it an easy stop any time of day or night. If you're doing a Castro bar crawl, this one's a natural anchor.
Located in The Castro, San Francisco's historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood, steps from other gay bars and nightlife.
Features
- ✓Pool tables and pinball machines in the back
- ✓Casual, unpretentious after-work vibe
- ✓Bears, locals, and 30s-40s crowd
- ✓Happy hour draws a friendly regular crowd
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 253 reviews. 280 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
Nothing but positive experiences since 1986… whenever we're in San Francisco we stop by. Great tunes and lively atmosphere.
A visitor · Over a year ago
I really love hot men with big penises. The music is awesome, the bartenders are cute, don't bring your mother, the crowd is fun, happy hour is great, it's rowdy, and the drinks are strong.
A guest · Over a year ago
A fantastic place to hang out.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
I am eager to go here someday. Lively patrons and stylish setting.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Fun, packed with 30-40-somethings”
This is literally my neighborhood bar and it's always a fantastic spot to meet up with friends and grab a drink. It's the kind of place where beer-drinking gay guys are right alongside those sipping cosmos, and everyone is there to be sociable and have a chat. Definitely worth a stop on your bar crawl in this area.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moby Dick a gay bar? +
Yes, it's a historic gay bar in The Castro, open since 1977.
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