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    Toad Hall Bar

    3.5 (305 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    TOAD HALL BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    DJ
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Chloe F.

    Accidentally stopped in on buy one, get one free night. Dangerous. I'm sure this place gets wild at night! Fun people watching from the seating along the front windows. Definitely stop in!

    Went there on a Tuesday night tipped cash. Got an email from my bank asking if I tipped 200%. I did not. I've tried contacting them through the phone and they don't even have a working line. Its really dissapointing and frustrating that someone has no shame of stealing money from someone that already tipped them

    Caterina G.

    Coolest Karaoke in SF I've found so far. Like the ambience and supportive people. If you get to Santa Cruz the Bowling Alley bar by the beach has nightly karaoke and cool people too.

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    Dianna H.

    I came for drinks with some friends Friday evening around 6:30 and was impressed by their happy hour! I'm not sure if it's offered everyday, but until 7:30 on Fridays, you can buy 1 drink and get the second one for $1. This doesn't apply to all of their cocktails, but it's such a great deal where it does apply! We ordered 4 margaritas for $22... It didn't even feel like I was in SF XD There's plenty of seating between the parklet, indoors, and the patio in the back. The patio was hopping when we came, but we still wanted to sit outdoors, so we headed to the parklet with our drinks and chilled there instead. The margaritas were a bit on the sweet side but we enjoyed them. After all, the price can't be beat! I would definitely come back again next time in in the Castro and looking for drinks.

    Audra P.

    Not safe they let homeless people in and they will beat you up for you don't order them a drink, security will not come and check on you nor ask if they can help file a report. I was hit hit at bar line where you order drinks and no help at all

    Duv M.

    Cheap and strong happy hour margaritas. Love the lighting and the deck. Toasty warm despite the stiff SF breeze. Attendance was a bit sparse but that just means people are missing out! Everyone should be here because the bartenders are friendly, the drinks are affordable and everyone is happy to see the dog.

    Two for 1 happy hour. Sex on the Beach.
    Jamie P.

    Met my friend here on a Friday night around 8pm, super packed with ALL [gay] men (great for us since we just wanted a drink and sit in our depression {lol} ). We found an opening at the bar and were served within 10 minutes of waiting, not too bad. I ordered "Sex on the beach" and my friend had a Bourbon & coke. I was super confused when the bartender gave us TWO of each drink, but my friend told me it was happy hour and it was basically two for one - total tab: $15!!!!!!!!! I was shoooook. Not only was my drink tasty, it was super strong. I ended up only being able to finish one of my drinks (hangovers/blackouts aren't cool anymore). **Note: They accept credit cards This is a super fun bar, screens around the space play music videos, there's a disco ball and it's just an overall blast. I can't wait to come back! Although Im not gay, I felt super comfortable here and it was nice to have a safe space to sit and have a drink. Bartenders are attentive and friendly. Come by for an affordable night out and see where the night takes you!

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    Rayan M.

    This is my favorite bar in the Castro. They bring the pop queens out. Toad Hall customers love to come dance under the disco ball and hangout in the back patio- but not for any specific reason. For them, it's a standout modern luxury that leaves them pleasantly surprised by connections they make.

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    Great music, strong drinks, very friendly bartenders! Friday and Saturday nights are 10/10

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    This place is nice to go to with friends to relax w/o the commotion of Badlands and other bars.

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