Lone Star Saloon

The bar saloon of my dreams, this spacious very inviting elevated gay dive bar is got the neighborhood charm and feel that can't be beat. I've never made so many new local friends as well as traveling friends like myself in such a fun, inviting and engaging way. Inclusive to all but especially queer men.The music is beyond great, the energy is unmatched and the signs and art are nothing but charm, humor and food for the eyes. Lone Star Saloon is often referred to a the bear bar of SF. If you're a bigger guy like myself and or fall into a body type beyond a standard (cubs, chubs, plus size, etc) you will be celebrated as well as respected in the nicest way possible.The staff is incredibly friendly, the drinks are incredibly stiff and the layout is crazy fun. Plus the deals are out of this world... I think my boyfriend got us drinks for next to nothing. Full bar, good beer, hard cider and classic alternatives to craft, domestic or imported brew as well like hard seltzers and some wine.Pool table inside and tall shuffleboard table inside for games, and tons of events throughout the year including Cub Cake a sweet treats (dangerous for your sweet tooth) and even sweeter beats event.Private stall room restrooms as well as communal mini stadium style trough. Day time and late afternoon seems busy but mellow, they do get really busy at night, bit you'll find a nice spot to hang inside or out on their spacious patio with some cool features, seating and speakers.The website is pretty easy to navigate, a little updating post 2020 for online store/shop and some tlc on their old IG and Twitter/X page which aren't as active and up to date as their Facebook - another way to stay up to date on fun happenings at this local gem I'm in love with.Needless to say this may be one of my favorite places in San Francisco and not just because of all the extra friendly guys here... Was I the SF Treat?

As an out of towner I can appreciate a space for bears but first impressions are everything, I went out to 5 other gay bars in SF the same night with a friend and not one of them charged a cover, mind you the cover here was $10 which in most cases would come with a drink ticket or a shot but this place had no such thing, the vibe indoor and outdoor was nice but spending ten bucks up front to watch a flat ass gogo bear do an off beat two step for five songs was not it

I used to come here. Like a lot. Back when they opened in the early nineties and I was seriously carded. It was a true bear scene back then, and the patio was hopping. It was better than a National Geographic spread. Then time marched on, and for whatever reason, i realized I had not been back for the greater part of three decades. Well, it was certainly time to return.Jamie W. had never been here before, so after we finished having dinner on Folsom on a weeknight, we headed over for some libations. The vibe felt different from what I recall of my youthful cubby days of yore. Sure, part of it related to my rose-colored glasses looking back, but it was also a post-COVID weeknight with a sparse bear population.We got our $12 Makers Mark and Ginger (photo: https://bit.ly/43LzT3B) and headed out to the surprisingly almost empty patio. I remember all those vintage metal signs on the wall and the big wooden block seating areas. We parked our ample derrières on one of them and took in the decidedly mixed group of customers hanging out. Still chill though are bears facing extinction in SoMa?DRINKS - 4 stars...they know how to mix 'em hereAMBIANCE - 4 stars...still like the western vibe, more classic than cornySERVICE - 4 stars...friendly to old regularsTOTAL - 4 stars...guess the bears were hibernatingRELATED - Exploring western SOMA? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV

So wonderful to see that some places, even 30 years later, are still amazing. Bruce the owner is great, the clientele are super friendly, and the place still looks like it did in the 90s. A treasure!

Lone Star Saloon it's a nice bar. The atmosphere is the typeI like. Very friendly crowd. The barman was super nice. The drinks are really good and the prices are reasonable. The back patio is ideal to meet new friends and have a smoke.

mmm looks juicy and delicious amazing food with delicious person z we hand rubbed something for every taste and texture of the meat especially the taste of the very thick meatballs that are close to the pool table mucho sabormostly a gay gentleman ba

It's a unique bar; I wish they took Apple Pay or cards soon! Its always. My deal-breaker from joining this establishment. Very welcome environment for everyone.

So, guess what! Ya boi is officially mentally handicapped. It pains me to say it, but it's true - I went to the city to run some errands with my buddy at the bars, and I forgot my mask at home, like a real genius. I mean, even in this day'n'age when masks are more important that wearing t-shirts, yet I still managed to make it all the way to the city and not have mine. Lovely.Cue Lone Star Saloon! Bartender saw me standing outside like a lost puppy, asked if I needed anything, and I said I didn't have a mask because I was hit in the head repeatedly as a child. This home boi jumps to action and asks the lovely fellow at the door to hand a spare that he has to me! I was simply elated! Unfortunately I was unable to spend much time here, because everyone was just so lovely, which they tend to be at Gay Bars, but I'll be back!! People helping people - What a f***in' concept nowadays.KThxBai! LuvYou! :D

I have always loved this bar, on recent visits the bar staff were lovely and friendly too. The crowd seems to have changed from the past where the best looking hairy bearded men packed in here all the time. Perhaps if I came back when the weather was warmer the patio would have the atmosphere I remember from the visits over the years. I will say that it's still scary waking round SOMA on your own. I felt okay walking between the venues but had issues walking to the Lone Star from Powell Street. I felt a bit frightened for my safety with a guy following me and shouting. Use a taxi to get here even if it's only a 20 minute walk.

My favorite gay bar in SF, lots of bears, cubs and everything in between. Well priced drinks and great service from all of the staff.