Wild Side West

Absolutely love this place. The seating out back is great. Eclectic and cool. This place is a hidden gem. Upstairs indoors has lots of charm. Great and friendly staff.

It really crushes me to leave a mid/negative review for this place but we didn't have a great experience. I did not expect a night at sf's oldest lesbian bar to be spoiled by older men creeping on us at the pool table and unfortunately that's exactly what happened. The bartender was very nice, the patio is as beautiful and cozy as people say, but the inclusive and welcoming vibe we expected wasn't there. Our experience tonight really demonstrated why Mother has a strict bouncer at the front door. My partner and I were here with our friend when a couple absolutely hammered men came in, who the bartender apparently recognized and greeted like regulars (and served more booze), and they harassed us constantly at the pool table to play with us and continued to bother us about playing with them as we tried to leave. At first we actually charitably assumed they were just communicating poorly about trying to use the table after us, but, when we made it clear we were leaving they just left the table entirely and sat at the bar while another couple guys played a round without being bothered. I'm 100% of the view that lgbt bars, including historically lesbian bars, should be accepting and welcoming spaces for anybody - but that includes making sure the space stays welcoming and unthreatening for everyone. Having a stumbling drunk man beg me to stay and play pool with him was gross, unpleasant, and the last thing I expected here based on what people had told me. What a bummer. One of these guys grabbed my friend on the shoulder and called her darling and then went and got served another drink. Ick.Edit: I tried to email the bar about this today and the inbox is full :\

Horrible customer service gave us a bad time as soon as we walked inGot questioned and needed identification asap Small bar with a back patio

This Bernal Heights spot has been a lesbian bar since it first opened in 1962. When I paid my first visit quite recently, the irony was that most of the customers were guys. It was a chill vibe, and the bartender Heather had a been-there, done-that sense about herself which I quite respected. She made a fine $8 Tequila Sunrise (photo: https://yelp.to/JnNpJ_qvKl) which I promptly took out to the back deck.There was a female customer sitting contently on a couch, and she shared her long history with the place and generously walked me down to the large bucolic garden downstairs. I was surprised how large and private it was with lots of outdoor sculpture and various art pieces scattered among the foliage. I sat peacefully in my own private enclave. What a nice find on a mellow afternoon.DRINKS - 4 stars...the drink provided a nice balmAMBIANCE - 5 stars...definitely an unbeatable gardenSERVICE - 4 stars...not much conversation but quickTOTAL - 4 stars...the secret garden, for sureRELATED - Exploring Bernal Heights? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CaaWFe

Met up here with a friend for a much needed gossip and gab session. We're both in the area for work so not local at all, but heard good things and wanted to support one of a few remaining lesbian bars.It's cash only, but there's an ATM inside. The decor is amazing, the outside space even better, and the atmosphere was so welcoming. Definitely would come back during the summer just to enjoy a drink outside in their garden area.The bartender was helpful and friendly and people in the bar were all close regulars. Drink prices were reasonable and there were lots of people with their pets around too.It's a really special place and I'll definitely be recommending this spot!

Heads up! New hours. We got them wrong so we thought you'd want to benefit from our confusion!

The decor and set up of this place is super cool. It has a home feel to it, very cozy. They have a couple of games to choose from, as well as a pool table. The drinks are a good price. I had sat down at the bar where it looked like someone was finished drinking/eating. The bartender quickly came to me and rudely said, with an attitude "someone's sitting there, don't you see all of that" while pointing aggressively at the trash on the bar. I received this same treatment when ordering. I had my partner order drinks instead because it seemed like the bartender would rather speak with fem folks.

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Avoid this place like the plague!! the chubby bartender guy with long hair was incredibly rude in the way he tried to force us to spend more money (even though we already bought a drink) while my group was chatting in the bar. He made us all feel uncomfortable and we are definitely never going to return. They also dont accept anything but cash and will make you endure a hefty ATM fee if you want anything.AWFUL service, disrespectful staff, creepy workers too.If you want to have a fun night out.. DONT GO HERE!

The bar actually stinks of really cheap soap..Even though I am queer I really dont like the odor of this bar it smells like a homeless shelter soap. Every time I go there I think I might die of soap poisoning. They should buy a less obnoxious soap..