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SF Eagle

4.0 (227 reviews)
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Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Casual
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Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Quintin E.

SF Eagle also known as The Eagle of San Francisco or San Francisco Eagle is apart of a historic line of queer bars celebrating all parts of LGBTQ+ but especially the communities within the community (leather, bear, kink, fetish, pup)... and brings people together. "Each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal"... Nobody left behind. They display the flags for pride, leather, bear and so many I'm still constantly learning about proudly on the top outside of the bar. Checking IDs at the door always so no matter your age, carry your ID. They sometimes have a cover depending on the day or time of day hosting a lot of non-profit and community events as well as giving back. My first time in of I want to say several over the weekend. I was impressed by the grungy yet vibrant layout, friendly bartenders at so many bar areas (three - two inside and one deep in back off the patio) and those drinks! Never have I ever had better ones at an Eagle, enjoyed the music non-stop and the many places to either sit, linger, lean or take in the entire bar which extends into a den area, item check area, several gender friendly restrooms though not so much the one on the patio. Cash is preferred, but they do accept cards with a small service fee to offset. From being a frequenter of the Eagle LA I knew to have cash regardless (as they don't accept cards at all there). One thing that was pretty cool is them serving food on weekends, but only until a certain time - think burgers and fried sides. The french fries are stellar and too my surprised they offer a vegan burger that I'll be back for. Enjoyed several beverages between Friday, Saturday and Sunday here - gay bar level pours for sure, but even better (stronger cocktails). Spending time with my boyfriend, making new friends and running into so many from Los Angeles up for the weekend made SF Eagle feel like home. Neighborhood elevated big dive bar vibes. We hung out on the upper patio area a lot where you get the best view of it all. Definitely not a place for the faint of art. The art and photography on the walls alone might be too much for some, but we're all adults. And if you've been to other Eagle establishments you know what to expect, though one that plays great videos, movies and has this much space will truly impress. The International Mister Leather/IML 2024 is currently a title holder for SF Eagle - SF Eagle Leather Pup 2024 Jamal O'Malley-Herrera. He was around a bit for the weekend, but also proudly displayed on the huge projector and monitors. Great mood lighting, great events and an impressive beer bust on Sundays. Going up for Folsom Street Event's Up Your Alley (Dore Alley) was the best, but I will say that wait on Sunday to get in was a wow (over an hour, close to an hour and a half), but worth it. I found out they have karaoke here on Mondays and I know I'll be staying an extra day next time I visit just to enjoy that. Don't bother driving here - the parking is sparse and it's around a lot of residential buildings - lots of rideshares (including Waymo and co about). Open mic, comedy nights, trivia, body positive, bdsm education, contests, drag, SF Eagle has it all and definitely has me hooked. Just don't tell Eagle LA... or actually do! And then stop in and enjoy yourself at the one and only Eagle San Francisco.

Luke M.

I've went here twice the first time was great experience. I came with my friend who dances for the bar for some of their events and had a wonderful experience. So, i decided to bring some other friends to come with me during an event. We were so excited to finally all go to a leather bar together. And the event in general was amazing! BUT..... The staff is AWFUL and scams their patrons. I don't understand why we were getting dirty looks from staff when my friend asked if he left his wallet at the bar, and why the bartender charged us $75 for 3 well tequila redbulls. Mind you, 2 of the same drink were around $25 total... We didn't want to argue with staff because we understand how stressful it is working in nightlife/bars are, but this was ridiculous. We were definitely some of the younger people in the crowd, and I am not sure if that has something to do with it, but it felt very awful for people of our community to treat us with disrespect and scam us.

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Luis A.

First time at an actual gay club in SF, this place is hot. I went the first Saturday of the month of March and it got hot real quick and everyone got too comfortable. My friend and I had a blast! Staff are wonderful, have good service watching our belongings. Really good looking men. I will be coming back soon.

My friend, who's a local, was able to take this picture of him since we didn't get his name.
Denny A.

A few friends visited Eagle SF for Pride weekend, and my friend asked for a drink automatically. The bartender yelled at him to leave he was extremely hostile, and we asked why he said he just had to leave. Another bartender told us just to go to the back side because this guy was having a bad day! Tbh, my friend felt targeted for being Latino as we were leaving he chased us out and injured one of us! He left the bar just to do this and went back to work. We spoke to a manager, and he just said sorry, "He's never been like this." Sad day!

Martin W.

Well, I am guy all my life lol. It never went to the San Francisco Eagle. A stable gay institution as it seems. Ok that ended last night when a friend of mine had a party thrown there. I was amazed how big the bar is, it is split into a outside patio style area and the actual dance and bar area. It wasn't busy but I am sure there will fit a lot of people in there. It's a nice surrounding, felt very clean. It is so huge it has three separate bars. Just one was opened yesterday but the mixologist was very good and the prices reasonable for San Francisco. As always with almost every bar they don't have ice tea but bottles sparkling water! Yeah that's a win for a non drinker like me :). So I'll have to come back and check this out when it's busy but right now I'll think it deserved five stars.

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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.

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