Jennifer H.
8/16/2025
Genuinely wanted to love this place, its history and importance to the LGBTQ+ community. Definitely peaceful outside and great eclectic art/ambiance inside. Unfortunately, the bartender couldn't...
Wild Side West
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424 Cortland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
The Wild Side West, a historic lesbian bar in San Francisco's Bernal Heights, has been a local institution since its founding in 1962 by Pat Ramseyer and Nancy White. Originally opened in Oakland, the bar symbolizes resilience and community, transforming initial neighborhood protests into artistic expressions that decorate its vibrant space.
With a welcoming atmosphere, the Wild Side West features eclectic art, a friendly sports bar vibe, and engaging events like trivia nights. Its commitment to the LGBTQ community continues the legacy of its founders while embracing the diverse spirit of the neighborhood.
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Babbl-on B.
8/29/2025
The garden is a lovely place to be on a summer evening. There's no better backyard bar than the Wild Side.
Mela S.
7/18/2025
At first it was three stars but after having a few beers with my queers it quickly became a five. It transformed to a six after walking down all those Dag stairs which led to a secret garden when...
Adrian H.
2/23/2025
It really crushes me to leave a mid/negative review for this place but we didn't have a great experience. I did not expect a night at sf's oldest lesbian bar to be spoiled by older men creeping on...
Ed U.
2/28/2024
This Bernal Heights spot has been a lesbian bar since it first opened in 1962. When I paid my first visit quite recently, the irony was that most of the customers were guys. It was a chill vibe,...
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