I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I was afraid of going to the Eagle. I just figured I wasn't burly enough or had enough leather and link chain in my wardrobe. However, over a year ago, I finally steeled myself and entered through the foreboding black curtain. Hey, it wasn't scary at all. In fact, it was damn near empty at around 6:30PM on a weeknight. What was I so worried about? If you didn't know, the Eagle has a huge space with a huge patio. Only one of the two bar counters was open, but they were offering outrageously reasonable $6 Eagle Margaritas during Happy Hour (photo: https://yelp.to/GY98AyGOv5). Nothing to sneeze at or tangle with a den of bears about. Even though it's not part of a chain, did you know there are over thirty gay bars named Eagle around the world? They all focus on bears but in different ways indicative of each culture. Jamie W and I have been to Eagle Tokyo and Eagle Tokyo Blue recently (review: https://yelp.to/k6YVl5Jb4C), so I wasn't completely in the dark about the scene. I think SF Eagle may have a stronger sense of community because I've stopped by when they offered holiday meal buffets and OK, that might've been me at Last Chance Underpants and Daddy Issues. I won't submit sworn testimony, but I won't deny it either. DRINKS - 4 stars...big, potent and pretty reasonable AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious even when it gets crowded SERVICE - 3.5 stars...surprisingly business-like TOTAL - 4 stars...find your inner bear here even if your outer bear works just fine RELATED - Looking for a gay bar? Here's my collection of bars I've visited around the world and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3LJO7fd

fun friendly place I loved it to bad it's so far away. Will be coming back soon ,......

SF Eagle also known as The Eagle of San Francisco or San Francisco Eagle is apart of a historic line of queer bars celebrating all parts of LGBTQ+ but especially the communities within the community (leather, bear, kink, fetish, pup)... and brings people together. "Each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal"... Nobody left behind. They display the flags for pride, leather, bear and so many I'm still constantly learning about proudly on the top outside of the bar. Checking IDs at the door always so no matter your age, carry your ID. They sometimes have a cover depending on the day or time of day hosting a lot of non-profit and community events as well as giving back. My first time in of I want to say several over the weekend. I was impressed by the grungy yet vibrant layout, friendly bartenders at so many bar areas (three - two inside and one deep in back off the patio) and those drinks! Never have I ever had better ones at an Eagle, enjoyed the music non-stop and the many places to either sit, linger, lean or take in the entire bar which extends into a den area, item check area, several gender friendly restrooms though not so much the one on the patio. Cash is preferred, but they do accept cards with a small service fee to offset. From being a frequenter of the Eagle LA I knew to have cash regardless (as they don't accept cards at all there). One thing that was pretty cool is them serving food on weekends, but only until a certain time - think burgers and fried sides. The french fries are stellar and too my surprised they offer a vegan burger that I'll be back for. Enjoyed several beverages between Friday, Saturday and Sunday here - gay bar level pours for sure, but even better (stronger cocktails). Spending time with my boyfriend, making new friends and running into so many from Los Angeles up for the weekend made SF Eagle feel like home. Neighborhood elevated big dive bar vibes. We hung out on the upper patio area a lot where you get the best view of it all. Definitely not a place for the faint of art. The art and photography on the walls alone might be too much for some, but we're all adults. And if you've been to other Eagle establishments you know what to expect, though one that plays great videos, movies and has this much space will truly impress. The International Mister Leather/IML 2024 is currently a title holder for SF Eagle - SF Eagle Leather Pup 2024 Jamal O'Malley-Herrera. He was around a bit for the weekend, but also proudly displayed on the huge projector and monitors. Great mood lighting, great events and an impressive beer bust on Sundays. Going up for Folsom Street Event's Up Your Alley (Dore Alley) was the best, but I will say that wait on Sunday to get in was a wow (over an hour, close to an hour and a half), but worth it. I found out they have karaoke here on Mondays and I know I'll be staying an extra day next time I visit just to enjoy that. Don't bother driving here - the parking is sparse and it's around a lot of residential buildings - lots of rideshares (including Waymo and co about). Open mic, comedy nights, trivia, body positive, bdsm education, contests, drag, SF Eagle has it all and definitely has me hooked. Just don't tell Eagle LA... or actually do! And then stop in and enjoy yourself at the one and only Eagle San Francisco.

Super fun club... fantastic music and lots of sexy people. A must if visiting San Francisco

Pure JOY is hanging at this classy, classic SF legend I've seen some scorching movies staged/filmed in this place in the 80's/90's so I was thrilled our band the Golden Seed Garden got to play here. Well the entire night was easy, fun, with GREAT sound, tasty drinks, and an appreciative audience- and the staff were pleasant and accommodating the entire night. As it happens I left my backpack there when we loaded out- my treasured Bluetooth speaker, $500 cash, other stuff- and don't you know they put it in list and found and I got it next night with no problem I highly recommend this place for sexy friendly fun times