El Rio

3158 Mission St, San Francisco, California 94110 USA

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Opens Fri 4p

Independent
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Accepted
Pet Friendly
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Accessible
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“Gay bar welcoming to all folks”

El Rio began her life in 1978 with the plan to be a Leather Brazilian Gay Bar! Our Papa’s, Malcolm and Robert ran things until their retirement when the helm passed to Dawn. We are a Gay Bar who is welcoming to all folks. A Community Space that can make a mean margarita. A Niteclub that believes in giving away all our profit. Oh and your Mom would like us!

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Bethany P.

October 22, 2023

Karaoke but a band is playing the music and you have backup singers and everyone is dancing and you're the main character and it's so awesome Read more

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Alba S.

March 24, 2024

WORST BARTENDERS IN SAN FRANCISCO. Good luck getting a drink and don't expect good customer services. Read more

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Blair P.

January 22, 2024

Big ups for the outdoor patio area; it's big, now with awnings to protect you from the rain, and a stage for the DJ. When a party is going on with an outdoor DJ, this is the place to be. El Rio... Read more

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