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    Moby Dick

    3.7 (254 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    MOBY DICK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Moby Dick Bar & Fish Tank

    A friendly neighborhood bar with a notable nautical theme highlighted by a beautiful salt water fish tank above the center of the bar. A place where you feel the history of the Castro without feeling stuck in the past. Great bartenders and stiff drinks. Come to enjoy happy hour, play pool, watch the Academy Awards, or hang with friends. Dan, Eddie, John, Patrick, and Vlad are SF's best bartenders. Cheers!

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    Chloe F.

    If I could give Moby Dick 10 stars, I would. I was greeted by the most amazing bartender, Eddie, who was not only great at their job, but also gave fantastic dinner recommendations! If you're lucky you might even see the local nudists walk by! Seems to be frequented by many regulars/locals, but by far my favorite spot in Castro as a tourist! Don't forget to get the food offered from Hot Johnnies down the street! AMAZING!

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    Ed U.

    I had not been back to this longtime Castro spot since the pandemic, but I've always appreciated its convivial atmosphere and big fish tank. Perhaps it's because I don't possess the most literary mind, but I thought the provocative name referred to a whale penis which you may know measures an average of nine feet in length. I saw one at the Icelandic Phallological Museum. Don't ask. Perhaps it was the colorful fish and coral in the tank (photo: https://bit.ly/3qBjcub), but it put me in a most tropical mood. Without all the mai tai fixings on hand, the bartender mixed me some Malibu's Rum with orange juice, kind of a Rum Punch, for just $6 (photo: https://bit.ly/3KE6Rwh). I came back weeks later for the $6 Tequila Sunrise (photo: https://bit.ly/3qvU3kJ), and it was even more delightful. At that bargain price, I couldn't help but get two. While I didn't end up getting in the tank with the fish, I did share what I saw in Iceland. Now I didn't say it was the one that got away, just that size does matter among select mammals. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...like the tropical ones and loved the price AMBIANCE - 4 stars...still the same congregation spot it's always been SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the bartender was here to please TOTAL - 4 stars...the name is anatomically correct RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HrpFPC

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    Mobys is a great neighborhood bar. Beautiful picture windows with an incredible fish tank above the bar. This is a special place.

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    Staff was incredibly rude and disrespectful even tho we tried to be very nice to them. Grabbed drink out of our hand and were rude as fuck

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    First time going to the Castro, and really enjoyed coming here with friends. Great vibe, nice staff. Great drinks!

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    Moby survived COVID! Hooray! But they are returning to hosting the worst drag shows in town. Go there during the day.

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    Cheap strong drinks and very sweet bartenders !!! kindness goes a long way and the service here was above and beyond.

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    It was a place to come home to after a day of studying, grab a drink and play a round (or twelve) of pinball.

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    Conveniently located right off of the Castro muni station. This is a Castro staple known for their…read moreamazing coffee drinks. We sat at the bar and ordered two Irish coffees to wake us up after a long day and that they did. The coffee was strong and so was the pour. Definitely recommend for a good pick me up.

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    This gay bar is an anything goes place although you can't do what you can in a European bar on the…read morebar stools so go to the back of the bar for that. If this is your first rodeo nobody gay who is worth hooking up with arrives before 10:30. The cover is usually ten bucks but if they say it is only five it is an off night so find another place to go to. Small coat area on the ground floor which can hold a huge number of coats and customary to give the man or woman taking them a buck. Techno music is loud and booming so that you can start dancing right away. Usually two or three go go boys too. Nice bar keeps. Like in all bars some guys have attitude issues but most are easy to get along with. Great porn screens and Roman like frescos on the wall. For the leather crowd mainly. Nights here can be unbeatable or not worth the effort but that happens everywhere, If you look under 40 have your ID's ready emo boys.

    Great service from Carlton, always. I only have drinks (or other stuff that's meaty but not edible…read more;) ;)) here, never food... so I can't speak on the food-side of things. He's been a staple of the bar for as long as... I have been able to visit the establishment, which has been for about 16 years now, give or take, and of course the owners are still there; they come in and mix and mingle during the daylight hours typically, but sometimes they will be there at night as well! Tons of fun. Dancers, on box AND around the bar/club. The outside "vape smoking" seating is REALLY nice to have, especially when the bar gets crowded and then REALLY gets hot inside. It doesn't happen ALL the time, but enough... that you may want to step out there from time to time. I have enjoyed every themed night, or event that I've been to here. Coming back again super soon! (See you soon, Carlton!) If you're a local, and you see this and visit Powerhouse regularly, add me! ;) :)

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    Rubber Weekend April 2025 had events at PH and other bars.

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