About

Midnight Sun, SF's premier video bar in the heart of the Castro. Voted best Happy Hour in SF. 2 for 1 EVERYTHING 'til 9pm daily.

Established in 1971, the Midnight Sun Is world-renowned as a pioneer in the video bar industry. Our collection of music videos and timeless comedy is second to none. Our four large screens and state of the art sound system are a favorite of the neighborhood locals as well as travelers from all over the world.

The Midnight Sun takes great pride in bringing its special brand of entertainment to you. We offer a daily selection of the season’s most popular shows and the BEST HAPPY HOUR in ALL of SAN FRANCISCO Served up by the friendliest staff. See you soon!

Gay & Lesbian (LGBTQ) Bar & Nightlife Spot

the queer stuff...

  • Drag Shows
  • Drag Brunch
  • Mostly Men

good to know

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Full Bar
  • Happy Hour
  • Bar Food
  • WiFi
  • TV
  • Smoking Outside Only

Events

Time Warp Brunch | Midnight Sun
Castro Karaoke Wednesdays | Midnight Sun
House of M's Barrelhouse Brunch | Midnight Sun
Polly’s Follies Brunch - Drag Brunch Battle | Midnight Sun
Munros at Midnight | Midnight Sun
Honeypot! | Midnight Sun
Mia’s Dollz Drag Brunch | Midnight Sun
KPOP-ular Thursdays | Midnight Sun
Bare Chest Tuesday | Midnight Sun
Polly's Follies | Midnight Sun
GALAXY | Midnight Sun
Media Noche! Latin Night | Midnight Sun
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party | Midnight Sun
Tuesday Request Live | Midnight Sun
Las Fresas Drag Brunch | Midnight Sun

Reviews

3.5
Based on 206 Yelp Reviews
February 20, 2024
House of M's Barrelhouse Drag Brunch was a lot of fun this past Saturday. The performers were lovely and energetic, engaging the audience and filling us...
October 21, 2023
What a difference a bartender makes. That point was made oh-so clear recently at what has long been the prototypical gay bar in the Castro. It's no accident...
March 13, 2024
We got here an hour and a half and put request in on their request papers right before drag hostess showed up and our song weren't first she chose her...

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Contact Information

Location

4067 18th Street
The Castro, San Francisco, California, 94114
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Parking

  • Bike
  • Street

Events

Time Warp Brunch | Midnight Sun
Castro Karaoke Wednesdays | Midnight Sun
House of M's Barrelhouse Brunch | Midnight Sun
Polly’s Follies Brunch - Drag Brunch Battle | Midnight Sun
Munros at Midnight | Midnight Sun
Honeypot! | Midnight Sun
Mia’s Dollz Drag Brunch | Midnight Sun
KPOP-ular Thursdays | Midnight Sun
Bare Chest Tuesday | Midnight Sun
Polly's Follies | Midnight Sun
GALAXY | Midnight Sun
Media Noche! Latin Night | Midnight Sun
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party | Midnight Sun
Tuesday Request Live | Midnight Sun
Las Fresas Drag Brunch | Midnight Sun