Twin Peaks Tavern

My wife and I stopped in on a Saturday. I had an old fashioned (tasty but they didn't have a big ice cube). She had an Irish coffee. It's the kind of place that SF yuppies might bring their relatives visiting from a less excitiing 'Burb. Tastefully, appropriately cozy. And definitely SF Castro, but mature.

The Twin Peaks Tavern is the first LGBTQ bar in the world to have oversized windows making its patrons visible from the street outside. This happened in 1972 when two local lesbians purchased what had been an Irish Pub since 1935. Historically, gay bars had no windows, to protect the anonymity of the patrons and for safety and security, as gay bars could be a target of vandalism or other violence. It's saloon days go back to the gay nineties, i.e., the 1890s. It is a designated SF historic landmark at the corner of Castro and 17th street. One of the best people watching spots in the Castro. You never know what you'll see on Castro Street in front of the bar. It nearly closed during the Covid Pandemic, but a Gofundme campaign raised over $100,000 to keep it open. There's a documentary short film, "Through the Windows," about the historic and beautiful bar.

Have you ever used a bathroom that smells like fresh bake cookies? Well this is your place. Go to the lower level restroom. Vents from next-door‘s cookie shop vent directly into the bathroom. It’s the best smelling bathroom in the world.

I just asked for more water literally few min ago, the guy who doing barback there for no reason he kicked me out. Only reason ı dropped my glas on bar accidentally and ı apologized right away. But he used he’s power just for been behind the bars:) which is not cool. And we left we were going there been 8 years with my family and friends. Its not cool. Please fixed the guu

Loved the bartenders. Felt safe here as a trans person. Albiet I was surrounded by bears with no other trans gals in sight. Really fun customers, cheap (but strong drinks) and an extra floor of seating. Will be coming back here.

The "glass coffin" is primed for perfect Castro Street people watching. Now with outdoor seating for an even better view. It's historical as it is...

Conveniently located right off of the Castro muni station. This is a Castro staple known for their amazing coffee drinks. We sat at the bar and ordered two...

Happy pride!!! Love it here in the Castro district. They have the best bloody Mary's.