The bar, only 6 months old, was rendered unsafe and had to be demolished. On October 17, 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. And in general, the bar’s founder, Rick Redewill, was helping to foster an atmosphere that appealed to working class men who felt more at home in SOMA than the Castro. They were humble beginnings indeed but at a time when HIV/AIDS was ravaging our community it was more about a sense of place than anything else. Just beer and wine - oh yeh, and sake, fresh from the microwave. At first it was a bar for old gay hippies. The Lone Star Saloon first opened its doors in 1989 on the corner of Howard and 7th. Check out our upcoming events in the events section of this website. The Spritz is fabulous, and the atmosphere too.We are back OPEN for business!! Our hours have changed a little but the beer is cold and the bears are hot so come on down. Improv theater, live acoustic sets, cinema projections, debates, music trivia, and language exchanges… The problem with Zig Zag Café’s program is that you’ll want to come back every day. Drag King evenings are organized by the Cave à Kings once a month, come cheer on King Bili Bird and George Cockette! Located just a stone’s throw from Bordeaux’s quays, the Central Do Brasil has been around since 2004, always keeping the same spirit: impressive caipirinhas and mojitos, cassava fries to give you energy for dancing, and live concerts! If you don’t like crowds: at the height of the evening it can be difficult to clear a passage to the bar, though the atmosphere stays good-natured. Open until 4am, membership costs 5€ to drink here. Slam nights and DJ sets in various styles make for a real auditive experience, and lovely discoveries. This gay-friendly going out spot welcomes community locals and passers through alike. The decoration alone is worth the trip: BB25’s walls are regularly filled with exhibitions. This nonprofit bar brings together tolerance, respect, delicious cocktails, and a nice musical program.
Not to mention that the Trou Duck opens early, at 2pm. With such a name, it’s hard to forget such a spot.
The Trou Duck, the gay bar that opens earliest This bar/nightclub’s cozy and festive atmosphere make for a pleasant meeting spot. It’s the only women’s bar in the Bordeaux metropolitan area! The LS café, created in 2007, is open every Friday and Saturday night, and on evenings before holidays from 9:30pm to 2am, and one Thursday a month for happy hour and a karaoke session.