Man Behind Bars
In which our veteran bartender offers patrons the Dos and Don’ts of getting a hassle-free cocktail from busy drink-slingers.
Archive for the 'About Bars' Category
The War on Fun
It’s hard enough to keep a bar open these days, but outdated laws and out-of-touch regulators are adding to the headaches facing your favorite nightspots. It’s a problem that’s put the squeeze many an LGBT space over the years.
Romantic Designs
What makes a bar or nightclub romantic? Is it dim lighting? The faint sounds of soothing music and cozy couches? Knowing that you won’t wait 20 minutes in line for the restroom, only to watch seven people come out of the single-person bathroom all at once?
Bar Reboot
San Francisco’s gay scene has seen a wave of renovations lately, from massive construction projects to smashing new after-hours clubs to a hot new attitude sweeping South of Market. Everywhere you look, there’s something fresh.
Sports; Drinks!
That same dynamic spirit and love of sports among SF giants fans is found in many who participate in local gay sports teams, ranging from softball to rugby to water polo.
BFFs! photos
by Steven Underhill
For some people, love stinks! But friendships last longer. As photographed by the prolific Steven Underhill, pals at Toad Hall, The Lookout and Q Bar enjoy their nights out.
On the Edge
A few pics from the closing event for The Edge, which turned out to not be a closing event for The Edge.
Dive In
What makes a dive bar divey? Is it the decor, the clientele, the prices, the paucity of decorative soaps in the gentlemen’s room? Or maybe it’s just a way of life. On a recent survey of bars reputed to be “dives,” we found that their one common trait is an inclusive atmosphere that invites all comers and asks nothing in return.
Groove Thing
When it comes to discussing music, DJ Bus Station John approaches the subject with the passion and spirit of a Sunday morning preacher. “It’s all about the music. This music needs to be heard. It needs to be witnessed. It needs to be celebrated,” says the bearded keeper of rare disco.
Toys R Us
A visit to Marlena’s Bar to see the hundreds of toy Santas should inspire you to give gifts to deserving ones, including under-privileged kiddies. Sandy “Mama” Reinhart and her Family of volunteers have been collecting new unwrapped toys for kids for years.
