Badlands

Bar, Club
San Francisco, California, United States
Local Time 4:22 PM | 16:22
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Updated April 5, 2025

Badlands is one of the most popular gay clubs in San Francisco, located in the Castro area of SF.

San Francisco,
California, United States

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World rank 41 of 196 countries
US State rank 15 of 50 statesincluding Washington D.C.

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Badlands has reopened after being closed for three years, and it is ready to party once more in San Francisco! Serving the LGBTQ+ community for over 2 decades, they are well known for their 2-for-1 Happy Hour, which lasts until 9 p.m. Crowd is usually 20s - 30s and spins mostly Top 40 and Dance hits. Whether you come for the Janet Jackson hits or the drink specials, Badlands in San Francisco will be waiting for you.

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4121 18th St
San Francisco, California, 94114
United States

Local number
415 626 9320
Dialing from abroad
+1 415 626 9320

Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Hip Hop
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

January 30, 2020 - July 16, 2020

Sunday
August 16
closed
 
Monday
August 17
closed
Today
Tuesday
August 18
closed
 
Wednesday
August 19
closed
 
Thursday
August 20
closed
 
Friday
August 21
closed
 
Saturday
August 22
closed
 

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