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Twin Peaks Tavern
Categories: Nightlife Bars Gay Bars Nightlife Dance Clubs Gay Bars, Dance Clubs [Edit]
401 Castro St(between 17th St & Market St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood: Castro
(415) 864-9470
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Sun
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
101 reviews for Twin Peaks Tavern
Review Highlights
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"Generally get the irish coffee, which is delicious." In 8 reviews -
"...is that it has the best people watching spot in The Castro." In 9 reviews -
"...jim here, they love the glass coffin, and i went upstairs..." In 18 reviews
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101 reviews in English
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Review from Thomas D.
San Francisco, CA
12/22/2011
Other than the older, intoxicated gentleman who continually cupped my partner's balls last night when I wasn't looking--this is a wonderful, comfortable place to have a strong drink and enjoy the views.
"Am I doing something wrong?", he asked as I removed his hands for the second time from items that he is not privy to.
The bartenders are great. They politely asked the gentleman to refrain from his fondling and then escorted him to the door where they helped put him in a cab.
This was all done with a wink and a smile.
Pretty cool.Listed in: Tales of the City, Drinks!
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Review from Daniel B.
San Francisco, CA
4/12/2012
Was here with cherished friends who put the L in LGBTQAS.
"Put"? Nah, they *gave* it the L.
Truly, a few San Francisco OL's were in the house.
Yeah. Original Langsta.
Afterpartyish of a theatre production we'd just finished.
We were the upper level plus some of the ground level.
People (jokingly?) said we scared gay dudes away.
I can't tell the difference between here and the Lexington anyway.
Wait, yeah I can.
Lexington's the one with the pinball machine. -
Review from Rylan C.
4/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
I like this place because it's clean and it's a great bar to go to if you want to have a nice conversation with friends. I've been passing by this place for over 10 years now because of it being known as the "glass coffin" because of its clientele. However, I found this place to be very cozy and warm and reminded me of a classic English pub (or at least the English pub I lived close to whilst living in London).
I only got a glass of wine here and didn't really have much experience with the bartenders because someone else was buying ;). I assume that the're nice enough. However, until I have more experience with this place, I'll keep them at 3 stars. For now at least. -
Review from Aaron W.
4/30/2012 4 Check-ins Here
This place is awesome and historic. Tourists and locals. All worlds collide. Right on the main intersection of Castro. Sit upstairs. Put money in the jukebox. Order something classy. Say hello to Paul, the most awesome bartender there :) And go to Hot Cookie after.
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Review from Ginger R.
Chico, CA
12/21/2011
Great location, fantastic ambiance. However, the service left us with a bad taste. My friends ordered Irish Coffee's and it turned out John had something in his drink. John went to the bar the bartender and he said that it didnt come from the bar and there is nothing in the bar that resembles the piece of plastic. He then told john that he must have dropped somethingin it...WHAT? We all work in the service industry and know how it is and still cant believe the guy was so rude!
If not for this experience I would have given it 5stars:( -
Review from Ashley W.
12/12/2011
I've always liked this place just fine on the hand-full of times I've been here. The balcony is a great place to sit and chat. It's a little tricky to get up the stairs in heels, but I suppose they don't get many women in here, do they? lol
I usually have my drink ordered for me so I can't speak to the service at the bar, but I was recently trying to organize a charity event that I hoped Twin Peaks would support and I can say the two owners are not pleasant to speak with. Every time I called they were very abrupt and dismissive yet evasive. It always had the tone of "Ugh, come or don't--we just don't want to deal with you."
Our last interaction was when I reminded them of my event and they said "Yeah, we're not gonna do that. We have too many events going on. Ok, g'bye." in one pauseless sentence before hanging up. I spoke with many bar owners who were unable to support my event and they were very polite when saying so. These two hung up on me as I tried to thank them for their time.
It's a nice, relaxed place to swing by for a drink, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking to host an event. -
Review from Luke M.
San Francisco, CA
6/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
So I'm a young guy with absolutely no interest in coming off as an old soul or bolstering my "I'm-better-than-you-because-I'm-not-looking-to-ge t-laid cred" by intentionally hanging out in the worst of all possible places to cruise. And I would be personally annoyed if my bar got invaded on a regular basis by homos with abs and something to prove about the depth of their souls....
So I'm just going to say that this bar needs a little work to be acceptable to my generation & my generation is who I write reviews for.
The two things going for Twin Peak Tavern are its balcony--which is a nice serene place to drink and chat--and the intoxicating smell of baking cookies.
Its biggest negative is not its advanced age clientele--though that's what it's most often derided for--but the horrible alcohol selection they have going on.
All the booze seems to be of a Winner's Cup caliber. If they have anything from a respected brand, it's under the bar and completely invisible.
I'm not comfortable being the youngest guy in bar and making a fuss. So I got a beer. I got a Sierra Nevada to be exact because this bar has a beer selection befitting college dives in Chico!
I don't need them to pack the place full of 20-something beauties to say it's A-OK. I need a few fancy liquor bottles and a beer from a producer I admire. -
Review from Andrew P.
San Jose, CA
2/10/2012
I really enjoy this bar as it isn't as loud as other bars especially during football games. You can hang out and talk and still hear each other without having to scream at the top of your lungs, also your ears will thank you.
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Review from James V.
San Jose, CA
9/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
So this place apparently is called "The Glass Coffin" or a "Natural History Museum" because the clientele is somewhat older...
Pleasantly surprising, I found the crowd to be just a mature crowd of all age brackets, socially carrying on, without the hustle and bustle of an "A&F - Britney Spears - Bubble Gum - Dance Off" kind of bar.
I met some great people who actually had great things of depth to say, and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. The drinks were nice too. -
Review from Jason B.
Denton, TX
Great local bar in the Castro district! Looks and feels like a fantastic neighborhood gym. I have been twice and both times everyone was very nice, the staff and the drinks are amazingly good!
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Review from Russell Allen E.
San Francisco, CA
6/5/2011
I've read about Twin Peaks, people talk about Twin Peaks, I walk by Twin Peaks about once a week... but last night was my first time actually going to Twin Peaks.
I think it is important to note the social and historical significance of this place, but with that said... it was just ok. It had a nice atmosphere, it seemed like the other patrons were having a nice time, they were playing Gwen Stefani (YAY!) and it was interesting sitting right in front of those huge windows.
I don't think Twin Peaks really stands out for anything else other than the social and historical significance... it is just basic in my opinion. -
Review from Dario B.
6/8/2011
God I love this relaxing bar...
Sometimes it's noisy and crowded, yes, but when it cools down it has such a British appeal...calming to me.
Definitely perfect on a Monday night with a couple of friends. -
Review from Bruce M.
San Francisco, CA
3/2/2012
Nice place to have a quiet drink. In a neighborhood where everything is trying be a non-stop dance party, it's an oasis.
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Review from Caitlin H.
San Francisco, CA
2/20/2011
This is a bar filled with older gay men and drag queens. It has a laid back atmosphere that is great for chatting. The bartenders are friendly, and the drinks are stiff.
Definitely go and sit in the balcony to see the people. Not a place to meet new people, but a great place to have a quieter chat than most other bars in the Castro.
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Review from Joseph G.
Sherman Oaks, CA
11/9/2010
Years ago, when a friend of mine was showing me around the Castro, he casually gestured toward Twin Peaks Tavern and dismissively dead-panned the comment, "Behold, the Glass Coffin." I glanced over, and observing the aging clientele through the enormous windows, I instantaneously got the joke and almost fell on the pavement laughing. My friend didn't even look over, nor did he stop walking. It was clear that if he had anything to say about it, we would not be patronizing Twin Peaks that evening. It stands to reason that I didn't end up with a very favourable first impression of the place as a result of this ironical introduction.
However, on a subsequent trip, I decided on my own to give the place a try, and now I make a point of visiting whenever I'm in San Francisco. It has become my favourite place in the Castro to enjoy a well-mixed cocktail and relax. As someone else here said, they make a fierce Manhattan, and both the staff and patrons are friendly and pleasant.
If you're looking for pretty twinks on Ecstasy, loud music, dancing and attitude, you might want to go somewhere else. But if your agenda is more easy-going than trendy, by all means, give Twin Peaks a try. -
Review from Larry G.
San Francisco, CA
9/26/2011
Much more laid back and relaxing than other bars in the Castro. I should go more often so I can be the young one. :-P
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Review from Jill B.
Oakland, CA
11/2/2011
Great, relaxed atmosphere in crazy Castro. Twin Peaks is an excellent place for cozy conversation. Full of sweet gentlemen & filled with tasty drinks & the amazing aroma of freshly baked cookies! Nice, historical spot... appreciate this cozy Castro tribute!
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Review from Drue C.
San Francisco, CA
12/17/2008
I have spent a lot of time explaining in my countless gay bar reviews that I am not gay. I have explained my gay obsession away on men who won't grab my boobs and then expect sex, my appreciation of cheap drinks, my trying to put myself in the shoes of my brother or numerous friends who are gay, my love of 80's music and rainbow flags. Okay, not that last one but definitely the rest. I am finally ready to admit I must be a wee bit gay. Done. No longer will I make excuses when I review a gay bar. I will just do it!
What I am NOT willing to admit is that I am old. I am never going to be old. Not even a little bit. There are no drink specials for the old, I don't feel the need to understand my old friends a little better, old people do not refrain from grabbing boobs, 90s music is growing on my just as much as 80's and there are no fucking special flags for old people that get hung on flagpoles, in doorways etc saying this is an old persons establishment.
Perhaps there should be. I may be a little bit gay but I am certainly not old. This bar is great for the aging gay man, since it is packed with just that, but it is definitely not for me.Listed in: I'm not gay, but my bar is.
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Review from Evan L.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 3/18/2009
Came here last night with my roommates and was served by the oldest bartender alive.*
Me: How are you tonight?
Bartender: I'm tired.
That said, my drink was all gin with a splash (literally) of tonic. God bless this establishment. And hurrah for being one of the only Castro bars where it's acceptable to sit down and stare at the crowd without having to pretend to dance awkwardly to another Britney Spears remix.
*That's insensitive. He was an upstanding gentleman. And I give props to anyone willing to work nights at a bar. Especially someone who grew up with dinosaurs.Listed in: Gaytimes in Gayville (Oh, The…, Makeout, Blackout, Wakeup
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Review from Alejandra W.
San Francisco, CA
5/26/2009
If Will and Grace was real (and took place in SF), there would totally be an episode where Will meets a guy at Twin Peaks and then Jack gives him crap for being old. Grace would of course, fall for the same guy and chaos would ensue.
There is no need to say "splash" when ordering a belvedere on the rocks with a splash of cran. You could really just say cranberry juice with a splash of belve and get the same thing. Wowza.Listed in: Typical twenties, My 'hood
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Review from Chantal H.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
3/27/2008
The 20-something crew thought it looked fun after an evening in the Castro, but holy grey haired geriatric ward!
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Review from Mc Matty b.
San Francisco, CA
4/19/2007
Respect your elders. And you really should, young whippersnappers or else Karma will gobble you up, vomit you out, and abandon you to your own private thirsty hell.
Also known as the Glass Coffin (due to the average age of its customers...shall we say pensioned) - this bar is a total gem. Fantastic coffee drinks, wonderful staff, and comfy interiors are all awaiting you.
Rowdy, sardine-packed nightclubs have their place, but if it's quiet-time you seek, look no further. And if you are of average looks and under 50 - chances are you'll be the hottest thing in there. Certainly a nice ego boost, when you're feeling particularly ugly.
And hey, if grandpa start scamming on your pretty ass, waving lollipops in your direction, just grab your drink and date and gallop upstairs to the loft-level seating area post haste. Chances are grandpa won't brave the stairs. Once upstairs: sit at the table by the lone window. Open it and blow kisses at the cuties down below, or do your best Evita balcony wave while breathing in the yumminess of chocolate chips and dough baking at Hot Cookie just next door. It's all good, and it's all for you, baby.
Remember: don't be hatin' ~ some of those daddies will beat you down with their canes if you toy with them too much. But then again: What's too much? -
Review from Eric M.
San Francisco, CA
10/23/2009
Reasons you should venture into the "old man" bar.
1. The bartenders know how to make real drinks. They know how much bitters should be in a Manhattan and don't have to look up the ingredients of a grasshopper
2. You can have a conversation with people here. You can hear what your friends have said instead of pretending or asking for repetition.
3. The View. you can watch all the entertainment outside. very few people look in and it's fascinating.
4. Upstairs. I love this secret (Damn I shouldn't tell you) space where you can sit and watch people from above and enjoy your perfect cocktail and chat with friends.
I can't think of anywhere else in the Castro where get all of these things. -
Review from Derrick W.
San Francisco, CA
9/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stopped by this place on a Sunday afternoon to grab an Irish Coffee. Not shabby for the price.
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Review from Scott S.
3/24/2010
My best friend and fellow Yelper, Jeff W., was in town. Agreeing to meet for a drink, he suggested the Twin Peaks. "Meet at the Glass Coffin?" I've never been in my 11 years in SF.
Twin Peaks was the first gay bar in San Francisco to have large glass windows which was considered quite daring in the days when the clientele wasn't as mature as it is now.
So we met at Twin Peaks. It has a certain charm with the stained glass ceiling lamps, music at a volume that doesn't make you scream to be heard and comfortable seats. They pour generous drinks. Indeed, Jeff leaned over and whispered "I like this place better than other bars in the Castro. It's more comfortable." I was aghast. Then I looked at Jeff - white hair - check! middle aged - check! somewhat out of shape - check!
I thought of myself - salt and pepper hair - check! middle aged - check! somewhat out of shape - check! OMG - we'd become the clientele for the Glass Coffin!
Hmmm...maybe it's time for the Botox, personal trainer and a visit to the colorist. But until all that happens, I'll go to Twin Peaks again and hang out with my peeps. -
Review from Josh K.
8/12/2010
This place is now more well-known thanks to Lady Gaga popping in here a couple hours before her show in the city. I've always liked this place for the warm atmosphere and great cocktails. They make a great Manhattan here, and you won't be disappointed with any other mixed drinks.
It's not a particularly amazing place to get a beer - but I don't think it's trying to be. And it's not really marketing itself as a gay bar. It's really more like a great old fashioned bar that happens to have an old fashioned gay crowd.
Not to say that things don't heat up. My 6'4", rugged type, rock climber friend got hit on a bunch of times. But hey, we came to the Castro, so we asked for it.Listed in: Best Bars - SF Bay Area
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Review from Jen I.
9/4/2009
Do yourself a favor and go to the women's room upstairs. I don't care if you're a man, you should do it.
The bathroom smells like the inside of snickerdoodle heaven.
The vents from Hot Cookie pump glorious cookie smell into the women's bathroom.
When the going gets tough and you've had one too many or you just want to get away from the Beyonce on repeat, head to the best smelling bathroom in the Castro. -
Review from Matt G.
10/4/2007
Matt was invited to colleague's birthday get-together. He also admits that going to a bar on Castro St. is a once in a lifetime experience.
Matt didn't want to, but co-worker gave him a "Screaming Orgasm"... cocktail. The $6.00 poison, which contained Kahlua, Amaretto, Bailey's and Vodka, was very creamy.
Then colleague and Matt together had "Sex on the beach." The $6.00 cocktail was a bit fruity, which lead us to the actual sexual event at the beach. -
Review from Cynthia B.
San Francisco, CA
7/28/2007 1 photo
As some young gay twinkie whippersnappers call it, "The Glass Casket" or "The Glass Coffin" because the whole front is glass and inside is full of old folks.
This bar is old school, it's been around forever and when you go inside you can tell. A great place to find SF old-timers. A bit overpriced for drinks. Go inside and check it out. An excellent place to sit and people watch. Friendly drunk people.
If you are a gay male and a senior citizen and you want to hang out with other people your age that are also gay guys, then this is your bar. -
Review from Jesse J.
San Francisco, CA
3/27/2007
This used to be my favorite bar in the Castro.
I brought ten of my visiting friends into Twin Peaks on the Friday of Pride weekend. After paying a dollar more than usual for a well drink, we all headed upstairs to mingle. In short order, an employee came upstairs, singled out all the people who weren't drinking (about half of us) and told them they had to leave the bar. Anyone holding a drink could stay. Anyone not...get the fuck out.
I even told him that two of our friends had just done shots....but since they didn't immediately buy another drink, they had to go. Sample quote from employee douche was "This is a place to drink, not to socialize."
Major problem #1.) When I think about the stigma that is often attached to this bar (ie: the "Glass Coffin") and how much I've tried to promote it as a welcoming and easy going alternative to the rest of the Castro scene...I kind of get sick in my stomach.
Major problem #2) They're basically promoting binge drinking. Telling people who just had shots that they NEED to drink more in order to stay in your establishment seems shady at best, and illegal at worst.
Sorry, Twin Peaks, you screwed the pooch on this one. -
Review from Josh B.
Seattle, WA
5/2/2008
This is by far my favorite bar in the Castro for many, many reasons. I'm a fan of lists as they make information somewhat easier to digest in tasty little bulleted morsels:
1. There is some magical voodoo chicken blood in the varnish of the beautiful wood that frames the large mirror behind the bar - in that it keeps the loud, obnoxious, standing and posing fags out out OUT. For this I am grateful to the point of sending a check to some random address in New Orleans thanking some unnamed priestess.
2. The bartenders are all extremely friendly and know me and my boyfriend by name. I love me some Paul and Spyro! Yet their athletic skills far outweigh their amiable nature. I once witnessed Spyro who, in one impressive move, jumped over the bar, grabbed a drunk patron by the collar, and removed him from the bar in less than 45 seconds time.
3. They have coffee.
4. The place is full of gentlemen - men who know how to have a conversation that doesn't involve pretense or what I do for a living. Sure there's a little leering, but it sure beats the playground antics of some of the other bars.
5. There is a wonderful (and eventful) little roost up above with nice chairs and tables and lamps. It was from here where I saw two men completely naked (if you don't count the Teva's and cock rings) standing on the corner out front. Any vantage point offering observations like that will have to deal with my gin breath and garlic farts.
6. Even when it is crowded and bustling, I can always count on being able to have a conversation that isn't punctuated by "what" "huh" "pardon me" "let's go outside". I do not require the bass beats of the newest Kylie Minogue remix to compensate for the fact that I couldn't carry on a dialogue if it were stapled to my nut sack.
7. Finally, there is this fantastic gentlemen with whom I am still unacquainted with a bejeweled belly button ring and booty shorts. And he looks fan-FUCKING-tastic. I wanna go where he goes!
So if I'm in the Castro, I will likely begin my bar crawl here so that I can at least have one positive bar experience in the evening. -
Review from Paula W.
Oakland, CA
9/5/2007 1 photo
Damn this place has atmosphere. A great spot to sit and sip while watching the history of the Castro before your eyes. At least, some of the old dudes at the bar seem to have history writ large on their faces.
If only the bartender could make a drink I could force down. Maybe I was spoiled after visiting Martuni's a few days before, but... I don't think I have ever put down an alcoholic beverage as undrinkable, as I did my gin and tonic. Although my friend's bloody mary was even worse. Truly insipid watery tomato juice with CANNED soggy asparagus in it. Disgusting. Reminded me of the kind of drink one would order on an airplane, when one is barely legal to drink, and any opportunity to drink seems like a big deal, however rotten the rotgut.
I originally gave this place a three for the swill they served us, but I've decided to give them a 4, since the atmosphere is worth 5 or more. Went back, stuck with beer, and it was great. Fantastic people watching, with an interesting mix of folks, chatting and looking out the windows. Drag queens, faux drag queens, old and young folks... Brits and SF natives... especially nice at night...
Stick to beer, and you could conceivably give this place high marks. They can't mess up beer. Much. -
Review from Natalie K.
Corte Madera, CA
9/14/2006
okay I will admit I went through a phase of going here like once a week. This one friend and i found ourselves here after a rambling drive through the city and started returning regularly. The bar is cute and warm and the bar tenders talk to you and tell you stories about the neighborhood and the regulars. Its a good lace to go and talk on a date b/c of the couches. The Irish coffee is a bit strong, but who likes a weak drink? i didn't find the staff here to be at all unfriendly, even to a straight girl. If you are looking for something more exciting, walk down the block to badlands.
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Went back after not showing my face in the Twin Peaks for 6 months, and they remembered me! (it may be due to the fact that not many straight young blondish girls frequent the bar... but whatever!) I was stoked. They even gave me a free vodka tonic. I love them.Listed in: Everybody's WORKING fo the…
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Review from Tira R.
San Francisco, CA
2/19/2009
Any place that makes a decent Irish Coffee (mmm...) is home for me... or at least home before I go home. It was a long day at work and I didn't want to retire yet so I stumbled in on a rainy San Francisco night. And as soon I stepped in, I see the familiar glass tumblers with sugar cubes and Bob Marley playing in the background, so of course, I know I'm in the right place, right?
The decor, very hotel California-esque... especially with this weird lady with the dark hair and crazy eye brows petting her little dog hiding in her purse... then Whitney Houston and the Jackson Five come on, so I'm thinking whatever, it's raining and I'm drinking my Irish Coffee... mmm... only thing I didn't like was that they did not offer decaf but my bartender said, "Don't worry, the whiskey will take care of that!" Ha! Loved him.
Nice bar to stumble into. -
Review from Rebekah K.
San Francisco, CA
7/12/2007
Fag Hag Rebekah went in here one night with her Sham Fiancee Bibby once.
Somehow I ended up being fed lines to Barbra & Liza songs to belt out. Then we started dancing to Madonna & these other random young people came in & Vogued with us as well.
Strange night & all I had was a Soda. -
Review from Jordan Y.
San Francisco, CA
12/11/2009
When my former dean of students was in town visiting over the summer, we were wondering where to have a drink on a bright and sunny afternoon... so we stumbled into Twin Peaks.
It was fantastic. We settled in, the bartenders knew exactly how to make a real drink.. nice and strong... the way my dad used to make (well, still does)... a great people watching spot... and just a generally great atmosphere.
I just need to go back now and check out the upstairs! -
Review from Reuben D.
Los Angeles, CA
2/4/2009
Twin Peaks Tavern (aka "Glass Coffin) and I have a special relationship with one another in that it is the place that i will duck my head in mild embarassment when entering.
I am someone who appreciates the compliment that is flirtation from anyone, whether they be 18 or 40. But being a 20-something, i do prefer them younger and closer to my age. So when 40-somethings keep hitting on me, it makes me a little uncomfortable. Sugar Daddy anyone?
It was a cool summer night when my friend and his recently married bff was having a post-marriage bachelor party (meh). No, the party wasnt AT the Glass Coffin but it started there. We were innocently having beers while this older gentleman kept his eye smack on my forehead (at least, i was assuming it was my forehead). After a while, my friends bff asked if there was anything wrong, to which i reluctantly explained that there was an older guy staring at me and asked that he not do anything. He promised he wouldnt. But as we all have no doubt found out, drunk promises dont really count.
not but 10 seconds later, he gets up, walks over to the gentleman, and scolds him declaring, "I hear a rumor that you are staring at that young man over there! Well, i am here to tell you that he is MY man and I don't want you to be looking at him because i will come over here and i will get all up in your face!"
During this time, i hid behind my other friend's back to hide both my face and tears of embarassment and laughter. After the bff was done scolding the other guy for wondering his eyes, i quickly chugged what was left of my beer (i payed for that beer, shit... i wasnt going to leave it) and we hastily walked out.
Oh, Glass Coffin, how i am a fan of the experiences you provide.Listed in: Places to Go Out in California
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Review from John C.
Sunnyvale, CA
7/5/2010
When go to San Francisco and want a drink, this is the first place that comes to my mind. The bartenders make the most amazing crystal-clear chocolate martini, and that is enough to keep me coming back; everything else is just gravy.
The term "gay bar" really doesn't do the Twin Peaks Tavern justice. Sure, it is one of the oldest gay bars (if not *the* oldest). It's small and cozy, where everyone has always been friendly and inviting, and my not being gay has never been an issue.
On top of everything else, I hear that the ladies' restroom smells like hot fresh cookies from the shop next door. -
Review from Malloreigh M.
4/22/2011
Old gay men, pop music, and booze. What more could you ask for? This is such an old school bar - I loved that. The decor is so kitschy and you're basically in a Castro-street fishbowl, and I had a tonne of fun. We ordered coffee with whiskey in and got a freepour double shot that had me practically falling out of my seat as I chair-danced to the Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Pink assailing us from the sound system.
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Review from Cameron B.
Seattle, WA
7/15/2009
I only had one drink here... as i recall.... and it was a damn fine one too.
The Campari and soda was top notch. My gf had a Belvedere martini that was strong enough to fuel a 737.
The company was good and the bar was relaxed. It is also right next to the underground MUNI so you can easily get back to the CBD.
I'll be visiting again.
