Wild Side West
Lesbian bar · San Francisco Bernal Heights
San Francisco’s oldest lesbian bar, founded in 1962 and in Bernal Heights since 1976, with a sculpture garden out back.
- Since 1962
- Beer garden
- Address
- 424 Cortland Ave
94110 San Francisco - Opening hours
- Daily 2 pm–2 am
- Crowd
- Lesbian-centred, today a broad queer crowd
- Programme
- Trivia with Kitty Tapata on Wednesdays from approx. 8 pm
- Location
- Cortland Avenue, Bernal Heights, away from the nightlife districts
What makes Wild Side West special
Wild Side West is lesbian-run and open to everyone. Inside there is pool and a sports bar feel; outside, a rambling garden full of art objects and fairy lights. The bar is a piece of city history and especially popular with locals.
A good fit if you …
- want to experience queer history
- want to sit in the garden
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for nightlife in the centre
Our tip:Cash is helpful; the bar is a little out of the way, so plan your trip by bus or taxi.
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified Oct 2026), Out x Out (Jun 2026), own website. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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