Aunt Charlies Lounge

Cheap drinks. Performers with lots of experience! But make a reservation. Cash only!We had booked a table in advance, anticipating watching a drag show. The show featured performers with lots of drag experience! It was fun :)The drinks were very cheap as I mentioned.

Wanted to check out this place since seems to be a SF institution. Walked in after walking 25 minutes in the cold and was told I’ve had enough to drink. I thought he was joking at first! Atmosphere was dead anyway, just wanted to support these kind of places but guess not. If you’re not a regularly or bitter don’t bother.

The cutest (my opinion) and oldest (as stated by all of the locals) drag bar in all of SF. The drink specials are cheap and the locals are friendly.Come out on one of their special days (Fridays and Saturdays) for drag!

Love coming to see Jose he makes the best drinks and hanging out with my boy Anthony and Aabbee🫶🏽

Aunt Charlies is great! Were from out of state, but everyone present was so friendly and gregarious towards us that we immediately felt right at home. We were also very, very fortunate to swing by just in time for a charity drag show raising funds for the ACLU Drag Defense Fund, which was an amazing cause and wound up with us spending more money here than anywhere else during our trip! 😂Its a very cozy vibe, and both the staff and regulars go far out of their way to make sure everyone feels safe and welcome. At one point a very sweet woman named Faun came by to check in on us and to assure us this was a safe place and that they wouldnt tolerating us being made to feel otherwise. An absolutely wonderful experience, one which will definitely be a motivator to come back to the bay area as soon as we can!

Walked from my hotel because it was the closest gay bar to me. Walk was easy and lots of police presence. The bar itself feels like a VFW bar and that makes sense as it’s run by a veteran. The guys were naturally friendly and it was super low key. Sounded like a boombox playing eclectic music that many sang along with often. I came on a random Wednesday, early in the evening so no parties or drag queens. I had two very strong, cheap drinks and some great conversations so I wouldn’t say anything bad about the place. It is what it is and I’m not mad about it lol

Best place, best people. Show was amazing, pours were heavy and it’s the most eclectic, fun place you’ll go.

Reviews describe this hole in the wall as eclectic...ha!This is a dive bar...take your life in your hands getting there, and again in this place. Maybe I picked a bad night...but wont recommend it to anyone.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon. The bartender and all the patrons were very friendly. Had some brief chats with a few of the regulars. Drinks are super cheap. Cash only, but they have an ATM. Really enjoyed our brief visit - will absolutely be back.

Im sure Id enjoy it more if Id gone during a time where more people my age were there. If Delores park is the summer of San Francisco aunt Charlies is definitely Xmas day... Literally they apparently keep the place decorated for Xmas with a tree and presents it was a bit confusing but I know where I want to go if Im ever feeling in the Xmas spirit even if its in the middle of July. I also like that they serve non-alcoholic beer.

Went to the Hot Boxx Girls show on Friday night and fell in love with this historic spot! My friend and I were immediately welcomed by both patrons and bar staff. Drinks were strong and cheap. I will definitely be back any time Im in town.

Clearly the guy behind the bar hates his life and was such a douche we won’t bother coming back

Such a great spot. Chill vibe, the friendliest people, and cheap drinks. I even had one too many of the very affordable drinks, left my work bag under the bar, and came back a couple days later—bag totally in tact. They’d kept it safe for me! Couldn’t recommend more

Staff was more worried about the entrance fee being covered than to have a better way to threat out of town visitors for pride weekend, me and my partner weren’t even acknowledged by the long haired bartender at all, tried to get his attention unsuccessfully so we just left.

The front door guy was very nice but the place is tiny. The bartender is doing his job but is understaffed and over-grumpy! The ladies seem sweet but are not very attractive and generally terrible at lip sync. It was nothing but lip syncing with no humor or other activities. I have been to a few other drag shows and this was by far the most lame. Definitely not returning.

Amazing place, 5/5! Aja (check spelling?) was amazing. This will be a bar I will make sure I come to visit every time I’m in SF. Drinks were good, the environment was good too and the drinks were affordable, no complaints whatsoever.

Loved this place! Stumbled across it and what a gem!! Drinks so reasonable...nice atmosphere. We were served by a delightful old fashioned bar tender called Jose who couldnt help enough! Had a fun evening in a really cool place!!

Aunt Charlie’s is a lovely little bar, it has a great vibe, the nicest staff, decent priced drinks and a nice interior. Would definitely go again, we went the weekend of Pride and it was honestly just the perfect place to celebrate.

I went to the hotboxxxgirls show on Saturday evening with 2 others. We reserved seating the morning of and showed up at 10PM. We had a great time. All these people complaining about the Queens/MC being rude or not being able to dance/stand in the aisle are idiots. Drag shows are a place where you might get called out. Roll with the punches. And they clearly state at the beginning of the show that the rules include no dancing with the Queens and keeping the aisle clear. Go check it out!

High fantasy on Tuesday nights is my fav drag show in the world. Queer crowd and Myles Cooper is a tremendous host, both as a DJ, presenter and lipsyncer. 7 years later this remains my favorite party on this planet!

Worst drag bar I’ve ever been to. The MC shamed us constantly on the mic for not tipping, even though we were. Referred to our group of nine, who were all in town for a bachelorette party, as “dumb white girls”Not all of us were white, or women. I get that drag queens are suppose to be funny and play with the audience, but we were literally being shamed and made to feel uncomfortable the entire time we were there. As a member of the LGBT community it was sad to see a place like this representing us in such a terrible light. Also, the drinks are cheap, yes, but you’re getting cheap alcohol.... We ordered Tito’s and soda all night and it definitely tasted like the shittiest vodka you could find in a gas station for $4.99 a bottle. Definitely will not be returning

One bartender was extremely rude. Asked for vaccine record which before I could provide told me to leave that my type doesnt need to be here. I have never been treated like that especially in a roach infested area. Covid is definitely lurking in that horrible area. Do not go. Save ur lives

One of the best bars still in the tenderloin the heart if the City, the people are all friendly, the bar tenders are great, and the owner Joe is such a sweetheart, most of the shows include some type of food. There are several drag shows, something for everyone...if you go you will have a good time, if you dont its your own fault...

The time of a life. Very small venue but still a hoot.

Sunday night. Juke box, which we normally love but the music was filled with sleepy music and surprisingly country music. Only one Tranvisite and a small group of regulars. The only excitement was the bartender screaming at a crazy homeless man. If you really need a placed to drink on a Sunday go here. If you want a gay old time, this is not the place.

We tried to go in here to meet our friends that had a table. As we walked in and paid, the employees were really angry and rude. They told us if we wanted to watch the show we would have to sit in the back and not with our friends who reserved a table. They didnt kick is out but gave us no choice but to leave. Extremely Agro and rude, at one point I thought the door guy was going to attack us when I tried to tell my friends what was going on. Avoid this establishment

Arm pit area. Dive bar. Not friendly. More interested in the cover than anything then had no seating. The few TG people there were blitzed.Cant talk about show because they werent interested in customers staying.

An old-school establishment, this party not only has endless San Francisco queer history behind it, but the perfect mixture of fun parties (Tuesdays High Fantasy, Thursdays Tubesteak Connection, Friday and Saturdays Hot Boxxx Girls) and super-chill dive bar evenings.Support this vital landmark of the San Francisco scene. Its the best!

I like to stop in here for a cheap drink or two before heading out for the night. Well vodka soda are only $5. That makes this place cheaper then any place in the Castro.

Great bar. Love the artwork. Bartenders all super nice. Stiff drinks, reasonable prices. No cell phone zone after 10 pm.

Totally rude manager, would avoid this place at all costs. Overpriced, and will not be coming back ever again.

Always a good time at Aunt Charlies. Drinks where great, people were nice and the show was blast. Definitely a place to stop when visiting San Francisco.

Met some really interesting people great bartender make sure you ask for the bathroom key to sit and ….. downtown in a place where you should make sure your doors are locked but definitely worth a visit

This is a real San Francisco landmark. The drag performances are the best youll find in the city. Great place to celebrate a birthday or bring an out-of-town guest!

Great family/neighborhood vibe, don’t miss the hot boxx girls shows on fri & sat! Be sure to make a reservation.

So far shes promising you know what the price of the rooms you cant go wrong shes kind of expensive I wish other hotels would take path toward this place is done its clean affordable and respectful thats a good thing

Damn these cocktails are strong. One will get you buzzed. Two will get you drunk. Three will leave you vomiting. The Dreams Queen Revue show is balls amazing.

I love this place!! The DJ rocks and they have a bunch of shows. If you like a local place thats been around a while Aunt Charlies is the place!

Its a nice bar, but not a great show. Go for the drinks and atmosphere. Dont expect much showmanship.

Its the best bar in SF. But now you have to get there real EARLY because the blood sucking bed bug hipsters think its cool.

Cool drag performers, great popular music hits, intimate lounge feeling, everyone was singing along to the songs--flashdancewhat a feeling!, Shakira tunes, and more

A San Francisco classic bar. A gem. The staff are fabulous. The Friday drag show is an absolute must!

So much fun! A must! Great entertainment! The drinks are alright, but the entertainment is awesome!!

I like the music some days. I bought my long island ice tea and I guess I started to nod off and the security threw me out for sleeping and then I went around the corner and my hat was gone and before that the guy from the middle east said sit down

Friendly staff great atmosphere

Lovely little bar, local to my hotel. Great drink prices and even better staff and clientele.

Great bar I went just to discover more of the LGBTQIA community history.

Affordable drinks starting from $5. Love the performances.

Great local drag bar! The bartenders are especially friendly, and have a heavy hand, as with the fellow patrons.

Everything I had (twice this week) was amazing. Ill be coming back here next time Im in SF for sure!

Great place to chill, but if you want a bit of excitement the hot box girls will provide

I miss this place. I have a lot of fond memories of very sweet people, and I wish I could be here again.

Aunt charlies has taste ,color,fun and great employees its a no brainer if your family check it out and enjoy !!!!

The bar tender is very mean not worth going. We have been there two weeks ago.

Amazing queens. Delicious drinks. Couldn’t ask for anything better!!

Nice place to come see it’s calm and everything looks clean

Great bartender excellent cocktails at very reasonable price.

When there is no show therefore no obnoxious MC...the place is great!

For a place that claims to be a space for LGBTQ people, the staff and drag queens are largely transphobic...

I was recommended here and I must say. This place has excellent service.

Nice vibe. Was meeting coworkers.

Well worth a look for a drag show, a great laugh indeed

Best drinks great people great music .

If you smell what the rock is cooking?

Great drinks and amazing shows!

Cheap drinks. Beautiful memories ❤️

Divey. Strong, cheap drinks. Go here.

As always down to earth and great fun.

Great place to meet long-lasting friends

If you don’t know you do now.

If you like Stevie Nicks....go

Jesus came here and ordered a gin and tonic.

Straight up alcohol, drag, and on-point disco djs.

Dont go!

Pay for water what is this a fing rave.?.

Not busy...too calm

Dive bar drag as its finest

Downtrodden shabby bar for alcoholics

A great evening.

Denied me entry... 😭😭😭

I found the place dark and scary. I didnt dare go further than 2 steps. An old drunk man approached me about my handbag. So I ran out again straight away. Its dirty, loud and scary outside even during the day - so its not much better. Just get out of there

Chill out