About The Stud Bar
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Cafe
The Stud Bar stands as a legendary San Francisco gay bar renowned for its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. From its inception, the venue has been a gathering place for people of all genders, sexual orientations, and subcultures—from lesbians and drag queens to people of color and transgender individuals. The bar's unique character blends art, music culture, and queer creativity into a distinctive experience.
Beyond serving drinks, The Stud offered live performances, DJ sets, and regular themed events that catered to diverse audiences. The venue pioneered the playing of new wave, punk, and hip-hop music in San Francisco's gay bar scene. Known for its weekly and monthly events featuring explosive creative expression, The Stud became a cultural institution. The bar embodied the spirit of an authentic, tolerant, and artistically vibrant queer community, creating a safe space where people could be themselves and celebrate together.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Thursday · today
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- Closed
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