Just kidding jeans will do.ĭon’t miss: The frozen drinks and saltwater fish tank. Hot time: Wednesday “Dick at Nite” drag performances.ĭress code: New England whaler chic. and are always happening on Monday Underwear Night.ĭon’t miss: Sunday, Scruffy Sunday, the last Sunday of the month.Ĭrowd: Younger Castro-goers with a great gender mix.ĭress code: Something to dance in that also takes great selfies.ĭon’t miss: Throwback Thursdays for ’80s, ’90s and ’00s dance hits. Hot time: Pre- and post-showtime at the Castro Theatre, especially if there’s a good Joan Crawford versus Bette Davis revival.ĭress code: “Castro clone” circa 1974, or try to out-sequin the fab veteran cocktail waitresses.ĭon’t miss: The view from the balcony seating.Ĭrowd: It’s a regular den of bears. The jukebox is also a favorite.Ĭrowd: Veterans of Castro past, newbies looking to discover some Castro history.
Crowd: Relaxed, anti-scene, neighborhood crew where bartenders greet people by name.ĭress code: Casual, unironic flannel shirt and jeans.ĭon’t miss: On cold nights, the fireplace.