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5. THE LION PUB
The city's oldest gay bar is also its most upscale. It attracts the more yuppified den-
izens of the gay community who appreciate the stylish renovated Victorian setting in
which it is housed. There's interesting music, a great fireplace, free food at Happy
Hour, and hobnobbing with a wealthier clientele.
2062 Divisadero St at Sacra-
mento • 415 567 6565
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6. HARVEY'S
Named in honor of the slain gay leader
Harvey Milk
, this is the ideal place to get to
know the look and feel of the Castro. There's lots of gay memorabilia on the walls,
the staff are friendly, the ambiance easy-going, and not at all quirky or kinky. It's the
wholesome face of gay San Francisco.
500 Castro St at 18th • 415 431 4278
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7. MARTUNI'S
With its decor of glass and chrome and the regulars' penchant for singing old torch
songs, this is a very retro piano bar for an older gay crowd. It's a magnet for butch
guys, drag queens, and straights, too - anyone who likes a good sing-along - or who
doesn't mind embarrassing themselves.
4 Valencia St at Market • 415 241 0205
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8. BADLANDS
Its old, dingy interior used to live up to its menacing name, but no more since it has
gone all slick and shiny. Still, it's a big draw for the under-40 set. The Sunday after-
noon beer bust (4-9pm) is, for many, the most happening event of the week.
4121
18th St • 415 626 9320
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