The Cinch Saloon
Gay saloon · San Francisco Polk Gulch
Western dive bar on Polk Street, open since 1974 and the last gay bar in the former gay neighbourhood of Polk Gulch.
- Since 1974
- Pool
- Address
- 1723 Polk St
94109 San Francisco - Opening hours
- Daily 10 am–2 am
- Crowd
- Mostly men, regulars from the neighbourhood
- Programme
- All-evening happy hour on Mondays, drag on Fridays
- Location
- Polk Street between Washington and Clay
What makes The Cinch Saloon special
The Cinch has saloon doors, a long wooden bar, pool, pinball and a smoking patio. In 2025 Scott Taylor, a long-time regular and former bartender, took over and saved the bar from closing. He wants to keep its dive character and renovate only carefully. No cover, no dress code.
A good fit if you …
- want to experience gay history beyond the Castro
- are looking for an uncomplicated bar with pool
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a club atmosphere
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified Oct 2026), Out x Out (listing 2026), Globetrotter Guys (Jul 2026), KTVU (Jun 2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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