Midnight Sun

First time here and certainly NOT the last.RUPERT the bartender was amazing. He was friendly, welcoming and VERY approachable.Great drinks and if you wish to have some food, HOT JHONNIES next door have great food brought to you.Definitely will be coming back.-Jet HylandHOT JHONNIES is becoming my to go place in The Castro.Always great superb service by Jonathan and the last two times by Eddy (Eduardo)as well.Plus the food is amazing.Thank You HOT JHONNIES!

Lupe the manager and everyone that was working on this Monday night was amazing!!! So attentive and fun to chat with…this is a place to visit in the Castro! I felt so welcomed and the drinks were at a great price! I wasn’t planning on staying for the show and I arrived at 8pm and the show started at 10pm but the vibe kept me and I’m so glad it did!

We went with a group of friends, the place was crowded and there were dancers on the bar, really cool. The price for the beer was good, the thing is that if you’re not male and gay they won’t treat you friendly, at least that happened to me when I was ordering at the bar. But still it’s a nice place to meet people and dance.

Hang out with friend after dinner here, good vibe with midnight sun margarita and all friendly bartenders/dies It was relaxed place to sip and chat with friend and folks.

These people always make you feel welcomed and loved as soon as you set foot through their door. Try it out and catch me there on saturdays for brunch.

This place is so much fun! Friendly people, great happy hour, and super fun Wednesday night karaoke. Had a blast. Loved the margaritas. Definitely going back again next visit to San Francisco!

I really love this place! Bartender are really very nice (even with a french guy with is terrible accent) and smilly! The atmosphere is always great; eveyone is welcoming. Music is good and the gogos are sexy and fun! The brunch is really great, fun with great food (hot Johnnies next door). Thanks See you next time!

Midnight Sun always finds a way to break my heart every time I visit. First, the bartenders are fantastic and the drinks are exceptional. Second, the ability to order Hot Johnnie’s is very convenient and means you’ll have better food than most Castro bars. Third, the ambiance is usually fun.My two consistent frustrations with the bar are the bouncers and the non-bartending staff. The bouncers can be unnecessarily rude, telling certain customers to not sit on the window ledge, then randomly slamming the windows an hour later. Also, when there are events, like Media Noche, you may be asked to vacate your seat and table with little notice or courtesy.

I went there last night with a couple of friends and had a great time. The go-go boys, vibe, and music were nice. However, I wasnt a fan of the cocktails; the margaritas were too sweet.

If you have a high tolerance and black dont come here. I got one tequila and I have a high tolerance of alcohol. Justin denied me another drink. Turned my night mediocre and negative. They dont understand their clientele. Dont come here for a good time.

Had a really fun time watching Pollys Follies at Midnight Sun. Its a small bar, which meant we were right next to the queens. Very funny and entertaining, and good food/drinks. Polly Amber Ross and Sis Phyllis were my absolute faves!

Here for a going away party. Hadnt been for years. Definitely worth the visit. Saw some friends there, some in their finery. A good time was had by all. Good drinks

A Disheartening Night at Midnight Sun: A Drag Race Mexico Watch Party Gone WrongAs a visitor to San Francisco from Guadalajara, Jalisco, I was ecstatic to stumble upon Midnight Sun, a local bar that proudly advertised its watch party for Drag Race Mexico. I eagerly anticipated an evening filled with celebration, camaraderie, and a genuine appreciation for Mexican culture. Unfortunately, my excitement was quickly shattered, and I feel compelled to share my scathing experience.From the moment I entered the bar, it became apparent that something was amiss. The drag queen hosting the event, who should have been a beacon of inclusivity and empowerment, instead chose to engage in despicable behavior. To my dismay, she resorted to fat-shaming, skin tone shaming, and engaging in derogatory remarks regarding the performers on Drag Race Mexico. It was disheartening to witness such blatant disrespect towards individuals who were there to showcase their talents and elevate the art of drag.What struck me even more profoundly was the undertone of racism and classism that permeated the hosts comments. Instead of embracing the diversity and beauty of Mexican culture, she spewed offensive stereotypes and derogatory insults, perpetuating harmful narratives. It is utterly unacceptable for anyone, let alone a drag queen who should champion acceptance and understanding, to belittle and demean others based on their race or social standing.To make matters worse, when a fellow Mexican attendee had the courage to confront the drag queen about her racist rants, he was promptly ejected from the bar. This blatant disregard for valid concerns and the silencing of authentic voices only further exemplified the toxic atmosphere that prevailed that night.I implore my fellow Mexicans, as well as any individual who values inclusivity and respect, to steer clear of Midnight Sun. It is painfully evident that this establishment does not welcome us but instead chooses to mock and denigrate us. It is disheartening to witness a bar that claims to celebrate the spirit of Drag Race Mexico exhibit such a lack of understanding and empathy towards the very culture it purports to honor.As a visitor to San Francisco, this experience stands out as one of the lowest moments of my trip. It is a stark reminder that even in spaces where we hope to find acceptance and celebration, prejudice and discrimination can rear their ugly heads. Let us not support establishments that engage in such harmful behavior and instead seek out places that embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and promote the true spirit of drag.We deserve better. Let us stand together and demand respect, both within our own communities and beyond.

It was ok. I kind of stumbled upon it on a whim. The crowd is largely cis gay men however I notice this a lot with bars in the Castro.What surprised me the most was Monday’s drag performance where the host drag performer used transphobic language such as “lady boy” and at one point poked fun at gender affirming surgery. It felt very uncomfortable as the only trans woman in the room that night and somewhat triggering of my gender dysphoria.The one bartender I had was very nice however as he was leaving out for the night there was another one who just straight up ignored me… assumed he was busy until he acknowledged me and went straight to taking men’s drinks.You may have a good time as a woman but it will feel somewhat isolating and if you’re trans it will feel somewhat like you’re the foot of the joke for the night and not very respectful.

My partner and I had a bad experience here this afternoon . We are happy they’re having outdoor dining. They have many rules and regulations which I appreciate and understand. However, one of the servers is way out of line with his attitude of enforcement. He reprimanded us yesterday just walking by on the sidewalk. We were caring a beverage and we were not patrons of Midnight Sun. He actually called the sidewalk a restaurant and we weren’t allowed to bring outside beverages in, again we were just passing through on the sidewalk.Tonight, we decided to have a burger and beer at the midnight sun we had a very nice table but the same mean-spirited attitude of the waiter ruined our experience. There is a way to talk to people and still get your point across. He was very mean spirited and made me angry when I was trying to have a nice time. Our waiter had a much kinder attitude and he totally understood what we were saying.BTW, I understand the mean-spirited guy is the GM at Midnight Sun. We also heard customers at another table complain to him about his attitude/service. Our server told us he hopes we come back, but I said not if that DJ is working as a server when we decide to come back. No

I love this place! Great pours and great vibe. I really love Mark the bartender! He makes everyone feel so welcome :)I hope to be back here really soon!I also love the drag brunches and gogo dancers!

I cellebrated my birthday here and was awesome! I came from Mexico City to visit some American friends and one of them suggested us to go to Midnight Sun. They even got me a cake even when its not on the menu. The Manager, Mark, is great. And that night we had latin music and dancers!

Some of the worst service Ive ever had. I ordered two drinks for my friend and I, and asked for two waters. Seems reasonable. Brings me the two drinks, grabs my card from my hand, and hands me a pen. Didnt even ask me to sign. As Im signing I ask for two waters again. He pointed to a cooler and said, We dont do that here, you can use that cooler like everyone else. I told him I just had the bartender give me a glass with my last drink. I think its a courtesy when paying for overpriced, terrible drinks. He then literally yelled it was actually because they were running low on glasses. Sorry youre having a bad night, but clean your glasses in a timely manner...? I responded, Thats fine, thats all you had to say. I get it, busy night, dirty glasses, just have human decency to communicate little issues if youre a bartender. At that point, he grabbed my drink from my hand and took it back. I was literally in disbelief. I asked what that could possibly be the cause of that and he claimed that I had suddenly become too drunk, from the time I ordered my drink up until the point of our SOBERING conversation. I hadnt had so much that I cant recall every detail of the encounter. And he didnt take the drink from my friend who he actually shouldnt have been serving if that was his issue. But to TAKE MY MONEY, give me a drink, and then change your mind, is awful, horrible customer service. I asked for a refund, not wanting to argue with him any longer. He then took my card again, me thinking hes refunding me. But he instead called security. When security got there, he ended up asking the guy why he took my card, to which he had no answer, and security had to get my card back from him. Even security thought he was an ass. He literally ruined my night, and I had to call my bank and have them cancel the order. A waste of time well spent. Dont go here. They have bad attitudes.

This used to be such a great place anytime of the evening. The music is now too loud. They don’t play the fun videos that 1000’s loved. Most importantly, the bar staff are just rudest bunch of ****s in any bar, in any town. The few visits I’ve made recently it’s obvious the clientele are moving on. MANAGEMENT: TAKE NOTE- basically, hire good & friendly bar staff.

Always enjoy this placemet my husband here in 1989

Food was yummy and the drag performers were so good! Definitely a spot you should visit. “Every second Sunday” henny

Horrible front door man. He was a little on the heavy side and black. He was very rude initially when we asked about the menu while looking for a place to eat. I ignored it because I don’t want to let it ruin my night. We ended up coming back 10m later to get a tables. First he said that he didn’t have space inside so we asked to sit outside. He wanted to sit us on a table too close to everyone so we requested to sit in the covered patio. He ignored us and when we decided to get a table in the covered patio and he rushed to us and said it was only for people of 4 or 6( or was 2 of us). We told him that we didn’t like that table and he didn’t seem to care at all. His attitude was very apparent. No customer service. Don’t care about what we wanted and what made us comfortable. He was not willing to accommodate us. WILL NEVER EVEN ATTEMP TO GO BACK AGAIN.

Love this place. I come here semi regularly for Wednesday night Karaoke. The bartenders- Summer and Shawn are absolute rockstars!

MY experience at the Sun have pretty much always been good. I havent realized how beary the crowd can be until my last few times. Ive never felt like Ive been ripped off for a drink, and I thoroughly enjoy the two-for-one happy hour. The go go dancers here arent twinky waives, though their dancing is at best questionable. Great place to go to enjoy videos and time with friends. I never have an issue finding somewhere to set my drink and often can get a seat.

So I went there with my gay friend and once we finished our drinks, I went to the register to get my credit card back (they keep it if you wanna get sth else later and you havent reached the minimum of $10). The bartender was having a light conversation and decided to ignore me, until I weaved at him to get his attention and he said Wait a minute, looking annoyed. Seriously dude? Itd take him less that 2 minutes to charge my card and give it back to me, but he chose to stall me and continue chatting like I wasnt even there. Lame

This place was definitely much better before they redid it to try to “modernize” the bar. I feel like it’s way too loud now, and the music has gotten more annoying and poppy. Crowd has inevitably gotten more basic and less hunky as a result unfortunately.

Hailed for being a gay video bar, Midnight Sun is really known for the 2 for 1 drinks, and most peoples start to happy hour in the Castro. There are a few strategies for dealing with the obligatory second drink, since there arent a lot of flat surfaces in the place. If you go the route of slamming down the first, know that they pour very strong. Pro-tip: the Old Fashioned is one of the few drinks they can pour two in one, but dont forget what you end up with is essentially a glass full of bourbon! Friday nights is unofficial bear happy hour, and it gets very loud.

Fun place great music, rude bartenders. Girl dressed up so rude and wouldn’t stop. So come for the nice floor setup and music be ready for rude be bartenders

Fun atmosphere! The DJ took requests, played great music, and the dancers were gorgeous.

I like this bar! Karaoke Wednesday night is really fun and drinks are cheap (2 for 1)! Really enjoyed it here and certainly coming back!

If you wanna hang out with tourists over average drinks and lousy pop music played way too high then this is the place for you. Otherwise you’re better off at Moby’s down the block.

Fantastic new sound system and big screen HD video bar/pub. Excellent variety of solid cocktails and good selection of beers domestic and imported.

Oliver is a sweetie and makes really great cold vodka with olives!!!

Bartender is rude AF and doesnt know simple vodka brands. Said Texans dont like to tip?? Maybe if you knew how to make a long island right.... idiot.

This used to be a great place to hang out it’s very busy but since the remodel filled the space with hard surfaces, it’s way too loud inside you cannot even shout to talk with friends Which is what everybody is doing to talk over the music.

This place is can make for a very fun night out on Saturday or Sunday. Unfortunately, the culture here is incredibly racist.

Great place, been coming here for longer than Id like to admit 😀

Great experience! Friendly staff and great drinks! Great atmosphere, even during COVID, with safety.

Good music, its a bit small. If you like seeing lots of people this is it!I like the bathroom though :-)

Awesome froze! Love this place! Awesome drinks, great music! Super fun!

This was always a fun bar to start the evening and watch music or dynasty and other soap videos years ago...i still go for happy hour when im in town...

Amazing place with the super awesome staff and great music

Love this place they took plastic when everyone was demanding Cash Only cause of their state regulations ... they had and will continue my business.

I love older guys and there are a lot of guys here to do that. The drink are good and strong and I love how open it is.

Watched rocky horror picture show here. Was way too crowded and had several people push me and spill drinks on me. Left halfway through the movie.

Its become the go to spot for my friends and I.

They kicked my whole group out without any reason, and were so aggressive about it when we were just trying to get our jackets to leave

Nice neighborhood bar; hosts a lot of fundraisers for community events - thanks!

I came and I saw. Just moved here from Washington, DC. I love it!!!

Wonderful staff, drinks and location. Highly recommend!!

Fun place, with a huge screen. Friday evenings is bear night.

One of the only places thats open with Outside dining/visiting.

The Manager at this Bar is Racist.

It was great. The show was great. It was great to see Morgan McMichaels.

Hugely fun place, very comfortable no attitude

Always a great place to hang out with my buddies

Fun place.

Amazing drag show with brunch!

Почему в баре одни геи?(Translated by Google)Why are there only gays in the bar?

Not an attraction per se but a Castro institution

Great shows and great people

Crowd around with drinks and watch TV.

Dont drink the margaritas here....

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I like it:)

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It was an incredible experience, a super nice place and as soon as I return to San Francisco I will visit again. Great drinks and outstanding service. Clean bathrooms too.