Muliti-level club with trance and UK progressive house (yawn) soundtrack.

Also an art gallery, but no one’s looking at the walls.

Bourbon & Branch without the passwords and financial types.

Ambitious little spot for such gritty surroundings.

You never know who’ll show up to breakfast in his wife’s clothing at this popular Castro B&B.

Lively gay-straight mix loosens up with each martini and even rich queens love the Buck Tuesday Menu.

Large bar for heavy drinking, small club for getting down, video-game haven for high scorers.

New ownership brings new spin to an oldie, but a goodie.

This one’s for the leather-loving set, not exactly a casual drink spot.

Formerly (and mostly still) referred to as Daddy's, this has long been a popular place for the older/bear and leather-clad crowd. Recently, Monday "Underwear Night" and cheap drinks have drawn a younger, hipper crowd.

Local dive, add trippy lighting, DJs spinning old-school punk and dirty breaks.

Steak and martinis. Face it: that's what you want.

Weekends only. Punk kids line up for all-ages shows. No booze.

Blistered funghi pizza will put you off Domino’s for good, but prepare to wait.

Trendy jeans, clothing and accessories in an industrial, unisex environment.

Fin de siècle dining in Moulin Rouge setting.

Marina sushi hotspot combining great rolls with harmless yuppie fun.

Fringe scene and friendly-neighbor hangout.

Chic boutique and art gallery with emerging designers, men and women's apparel, accessories and the means to individual style.

Family-style comfort food in four courses, from Thomas Keller.

Classic, triple-striped gear for the sports enthusiast.

Family jeans for those with the good family genes (or the family trust fund).

Passion and intimacy are unleashed with fine lingerie and erotic design.

You’ll never go back to all-you-can-eat buffets again.

Cool custom made clothing for every style and occasion.