The Stud
Queer club · San Francisco SoMa
One of the city’s oldest queer bars, active since 1966 and since April 2024 on Folsom Street as the first cooperatively run nightclub collective.
- Since 1966
- Drag
- Address
- 1123 Folsom St
94103 San Francisco - Crowd
- Very mixed, queer
- Programme
- Drag, techno, performance, karaoke, bear parties; changes daily
- Entry
- Depending on the event approx. $5–15
- Location
- Folsom Street between 7th and 8th Street
What makes The Stud special
The Stud is run by a collective that reopened the club at a new address in 2024. The programme changes every night: drag, DJs, dance parties, karaoke and performance. Check the programme before you go.
A good fit if you …
- like queer subculture and drag
- want to support a collective
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a regular bar without changing programmes
Our tip:Check the calendar beforehand – the programme changes daily.
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified Oct 2026), Out x Out (Jun 2026), own website, SF Bay Times (Jul 2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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