I was here on sat for pride weekend. I ordered a round of shots for my friends and the bartender deliberately added something else to my bill. It sounded high and when I saw the screen, he already swiped my card. I decided not to say anything because it was really busy and didn't want to stir anything up. I definitely should have and regret it. It ruined my night tbh. Pretty shitty feeling. It was the bartender in the back by the restrooms around 9. I ordered 5 lemon drops and it turned out to be $58, which I know is wrong. I'm not sure if he was doing it to others or if I might've just looked like an easy target. It's a fun bar, but be careful and double check your tabs. read more

Literally the worst smelling urinalysis in sf. +1 only because I know that will appeal to some. read more

This bar tried it's best during covid. We went to have fun and support an LGBTQ space but we're met with rude servers that were mediocre at best. It took forever to get served and the bartenders poured crap mixed drinks while the server barely paid attention to our table. read more

What makes this bar great is the neighborhood vibes that are produced by the amazing employees there so naturally when they begin firing those employees starting with the security guard the bar ultimately looses those vibes and begins to become a place of less and it's unfortunate because there are few places in todays world where you can feel community based and safe. Fortunately there are other bars in the Castro looking at you 440 read more

Holy moly! This place is great! I love it! This is usually where I start my night because you drink two LITs (Long Island ice teas) and you're good for the night! They have dancers there and often times read more

The two times i've been here I had a good time. It's not very difficult to meet people in this bar, since it's small enough that we bump into someone every way we turn. We were here on a Monday night and ended up meeting some older guys to hangout with for the night. They were fun guys and ended up inviting my buddy and I over to another bar so that they could go shirtless. I didn't mind.....They were very good looking dudes. The drinks are strong. Music is good. Not a bad place to be. Bathroom is a bit gross, but not a big deal. read more

I've had some good times here but the amount of times a member of their staff has been rude to me or people I've been in with over the years just outnumber those hand full of good times. It's everything from passive aggressively serving other patrons before others that were there first to very direct snide remarks/demands. My inkling is that they like to cater to a certain niche and if you don't fit that particular niche then you aren't going to be welcomed with good service. Even if that isn't correct, there's no reason to be openly rude to your customers (or anyone actually). read more

08/11/2019. What a nice neighborhood bar! They hosted a memorial service for one of my fellow Chorus members. Bartenders were very friendly. It was a lovely day. Windows and doors open. Hey! It's the local corner bar with lots of seating and a very Gay atmosphere! read more

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After years of good times I finally got kicked out. Not entirely sure why . Still love there cheap drinks show tunes and lovely patrons. read more

The bar experience is fine, however you are greeted by a miserable, jaded, nasty, bitchy doorman. I was in San Francisco for two months,with business, and several coworkers commented on their nasty encounter with this queen. If you are so miserable with your job, perhaps you should search out a new career, one that doesn't involve dealing with the public. The female doorman, however, was wonderful, and I wish she was working every night. read more

Small but it's set up to accommodate. Service was pretty quick at the bar for being a sat night. Not sure if bc covid is still among us. Highly appreciate the need to present your digital or paper proof vaccination card or no entry. Got there right before midnight so only got to appreciate the last drag performance. Standing ovation to Ty chicken w his Freddie Mercury bicycle performance!!!! read more

Based on my recent visit for Musical Wednesdays, I wish I: lived in San Francisco and/or had a bar like the Edge I frequented in Philly. The atmosphere & song selection all night was great: fun, engaged, ready to sing along to any and every showtune. The drinks are pretty cheap, and the 2-for-1 is hard to beat. read more

I am in love with the edge. Great staff all around, legit sweethearts. The company? Awesome! You always meet nice people at the edge. I definitely recommend. I went to my first drag show a couple weeks ago or so and it was just amazing! read more

On point service. Mario took care of my girlfriend and I after a long 15 months of quarantine. Couldn't have asked for more hospitality and gusto to get back to normal! read more

The drinks r decent and the barters r very friendly. Mostly, the vibes here are for older crowd, classic musical and very dirty touching sometimes. I appreciate the input of people who work here but I'm not recommended here for tourists or people looking to define SF gay scenes, just not a right fit. read more

Best way to get over a hangover is to drink some more? True or not, myth or not, I'm happy there are bars open early enough to fill my cup. I've never been here at night, but I can tell it's a total boys' bar from the décor and posters. Loves it! After a night of debauchery in the Castro, we came back to nurse our sluggishness and it was just what we needed! During the day, it was clean, had good, indirect natural light from the windows, they didn't play any loud music...just perfect for the hungover. Cash-only bar. read more

I went to the bar today. I was sitting down having a drink and one of the bar tenders told me i have to leave for no reason. He then decided to grab me by my arm with alot of force and tell me to leave. I was having a great time until this happened. Please be careful if you are a women going to this bar. This man had no right to tell me to leave. I would advise his manager to speak to this so called man working at this bar. Seems liek the bar tender has an issue with straight women? Is this even okay and how do you run a buisness with workers acting this way. What a shame! read more

Great place with great people working there! Glad to see this gay space still operating (safely) during COVID.

The Castro should be grateful to have business owners that are still upholding the history of the Castro as those at The Edge! Beetle and team put their clients first, always ensuring safety and service...even while those "unruly" challenge them. If you want a "Castro-fueled" beverage served by happy people, I offer you The Edge! read more

the worst experience I've ever had at a bar. After getting my drink and it was way too strong- I put a splash of Gatorade that I had in my bag instead of having them re make me a drink. They freaked out and said that wasn't allowed- the waiter then literally threw the bill at us and said to come back when we're more mature and can follow rules? LOL. Then the host came to the table when we were leaving and kept belittling and yelling at us over a Gatorade. I had just left a bar where my Gatorade was on the table the entire time. he also gave us someone else's card and charged someone else for our drinks which is clearly illegal. Will never go back here. read more

Too complicated for bartenders to make a kettle one red bull. If they make it they charging 13$. Insane. Very unprofessional staff. Good bars if u want a beer and waters. Besides that no read more

This place is not for me, but for very specific reasons that I will not go into the details. As a lesbian who was visiting her gay brother for the weekend, this was not exactly a comfortable setting for me. At a certain point on this Saturday evening (around 9:30 - yes, I know that's specific but I want people to know the time that things change drastically), the shades and curtains go up to block the outside from looking in and the entertainment starts. This is no offense to anyone else, but I was ready to leave once the scenery changed. We had no idea so we finished our drinks quickly and left for the next bar. However, the bartender was very sweet. read more

First time in SF and in a bar in SF! By far one of the nicest places to be and was treated so well by the bartender Eugene [Bam]. He answered all our questions and treated us with utmost respect. I'm grateful for having this be my first bar. Loved him and will def will back! read more

One of the best bars in the castro. Musical sing-a-long night with Derek is one of my favorite nights to go. (Sun @ 7) They have a great Friday night party, beards and Booze. The bathroom smells like Satan's butthole chugged a pint of asparagus piss and spewed it all over the floor. Other than that, such a delight! read more

Eugene Bam Bam was the best bartender I've ever had. He accommodated my entire party with amazing drinks with a flare, plus made us laugh. He's a true bartender and a force to see :-) Thank you Eugene B. read more

I had an excellent time here the other night when I came with a couple of girl friends. It wasn't too busy that you can't move around but it wasn't dead either, the highlight of my evening had to be the bartender Kenny, he was polite, cheerful and provided excellent service. I will definitely be returning to this awesome bar with the cute bartenders!! read more

This bar is chill AF. Always feel welcome there. Eugene Bibbs is my favorite bartender when I usually go on Tuesday $1 well drinks night, go to him! The door man was really nice too, and actually found the wallet my friend dropped, gave it back with everything in it when he asked if somebody dropped a wallet. Good times. read more

Went to Dirty Musical Sunday on 1/13/19 and it was so much fun! Great music selection, great service, and an eclectic mix of patrons all seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely! A huge mahalo from this Hawaiian guy to their excellent staff, Joey, Dominik, and of course Bam-Bam for making it one of my most memorable nights during my short stay! I will definitely be back! read more

We used to come here all the time when we lived in the city. And even after moving to the east bay, this was still our favorite bar in the Castro. Why? Because the staff was really friendly and the atmosphere was great. But today we were ignored by the bartender. The barback smiled at us but did not alert the bartender. So despite sitting at the bar Jack had to get up to get his attention. And when we asked for the wifi password. We were told it was private. read more

Wednesday, February 5, 2015 my friend was drugged in this bar. My friend was coerced back to our home (we are roommates) where they were sexually assaulted and the assailant(s) robbed (and violated) each of our rooms. There was a surveillance camera pointed right at the spot where our roommate was sitting all night. Upon going to the bar the next day to retrieve this surveillance tape, I was given the contact information of the manager because the bar tender was unable to access the tapes without his permission. The manager's name is Michael Schuaf. I called and left a voicemail that day explaining the events of the prior evening and the importance and urgency of getting those tapes to us. No reply. I called again leaving another voicemail on Friday. No reply. Today's date is Monday, February 9, 2015. Still no reply. The Edge is a playground for sexual predators. If you so choose to patronize this establishment, please know that their surveillance is only used to protect their cash and their establishment, not their customers. You've been warned. read more

Went to The Edge for the first time since 1992, and i see why I hadn't been back since. Being 1 of 2 African Americans in this bar, I've noticed the bartender took almost ten minutes to even come over to us at the bar and acknowledge us. Being treated as though I'm a 3rd class citizen isn't cool and I'll never spend nor return to this bar read more

If you're into vapid, inefficient, self absorbed and attitude-laden bar staff, then this is your spot. Rude, rude, rude. I guess the management have removed mirrors from their employee's homes because the self importance is baseless. Get over yourselves guys! read more

Used to be great, but the Manager Micheal has turned into a barking rude task manager to us patrons. I dont work there why are you barking at me? read more

Frick. This bar is the scene of one of my most humbling/embarrassing drinking-related experiences. It's actually only embarrassing because I'm telling you about it. Otherwise no one would have ever known. So, we were out celebrating the Friday-After-Thanksgiving holiday (OK, it was my friend's birthday) and this was the third and final stop of the night. Oh how I wish the night ended sooner and I didn't blindly/drunkenly hop in a cab with friends not knowing/caring where we were going. They could've taken me to a dark alley, tied me in a potato sack and dropped me in the Bay. I probably wouldn't have noticed. Especially if they gave me one more Long Island Iced Tea for the road. Anyway, let's just say that after waiting to use the single unisex bathroom that two -- yes, TWO -- dudes walked out of, I went in -- sorry, stumbled in. I did the squat-over-the-seat move (you ladies know what I mean) but as I went to stand, my legs said "ha ha ha! You shouldn't be trying to use our muscles after consuming large quantities of booze!" (yes, my legs spoke to me). Anyway, luckily I did not fall down onto the seat, but rather forward onto my knees (wearing jeans, not a skirt, thank goodness). I clumsily zipped up and stood up. Anyway, long story short -- sucked to be me. Who knows WHAT is on the floor of this bathroom. Only my jeans know. (My boyfriend would not touch me once I told him I was on the floor of this bathroom). As for what I remember of the bar itself, it wasn't really that bad. Pretty small, not too busy near the end of a Friday night. A few gay guys hitting on our straight guys, but that is all good with me. Bartender was OK. Drinks were OK. Me needing to practically be carried out of this place: priceless. read more

Very laid back bar here. We usually come here on Sunday afternoons for happy hour. It's 2 for 1 meaning you buy 1 drink and you get a token for another drink. Just so you know, if you order 2 drinks you don't get the 2nd drink free. You pay for your 2 drinks and then you get 2 tokens to use later. Still a good deal when you want to get sloshed on a Sunday afternoon. read more

The change in ownership has done wonders for the place. I liked the Edge before, but I love it now! They've massively remodeled and added a ton of fun events. The drinks are strong. The bartenders are hot and friendly. They have fun events like $1 well drinks from 9pm to closing on Tuesdays, Showtunes Mondays at 7pm, Basket Contests once a month on Wednesdays (the other Wednesdays are just generically saucy), Monster Drag Shows on Thursdays and fundraisers most weekend afternoons. read more

Bartenders are very rude and cliquish. Better to go to Toad Hall across the street or 440 around the corner. Toad Hall has 2 for one drinks for the same price as one water down drink at the edge. Bye. read more

I like a bar where the music is eclectic to the point where I'm hearing Pebbles next to Rick James. The crowd is older than some of the other Castro hot spots and as everyone else has pointed out, a real bear trap. The bartender was super-friendly. I have to mention the smell as some reviewers have - it is vile. It truly smells like a feces-filled diaper. I can't imagine what an earth is causing this stench, unless some of the deceased regulars requested to be buried beneath the floorboards. read more

I was very comfortable here and Kenny is a very attentive bartender I didn't even need to tell him I was ready for another drink. I will definitely be coming back thanks to the excellent customer service and welcoming environment. read more

This place is pretty fun. I've only been one time but would go again. The bartenders are friendly and felt welcomed. I'm new to the Castro scene so I was looking for a good place to chill, have fun with friends and meet people. This is one place that I felt didn't have the stereotypical flamboyant gay vibe to it which I was happy about. Another positive is their strong drinks. :) One thing I would recommend is going with friends unless you are looking to hook up. There seems to be a ton of guys there that are willing. read more