The Cinch Saloon
The Cinch Saloon in Nob Hill stands out as a cozy, long-standing gay bar with a nostalgic charm, blending vintage decor and a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Its friendly staff and relaxed vibe make it a welcoming spot for lively conversations and spontaneous fun, often enhanced by playful moments and themed events.
Featuring strong cocktails, eclectic wall art, and occasional live music, the saloon balances retro energy with modern hospitality. Whether enjoying a drink, a game of pool, or joining in on the occasional quirky tradition, it’s a small but memorable neighborhood gem.
Features and services of The Cinch Saloon
Service options
- Outdoor seating
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Happy-hour drinks
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
The Cinch Saloon is in position 20 out of 37 in gay bars in San Francisco
Customer Reviews
The Cinch Saloon has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 175 reviews on Google
I love this charming gay bar in Nob Hill and had a wonderful experience! The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere right from the start. The vibe is relaxed, with a delightful old bar feel that invites you to settle in and enjoy. The decor is quite unique, adding to the allure of the place. Highly recommend for a laid-back night out in a friendly environment!
The sign said 'saloon' so I ambled in and ordered a beer. I quickly realized this wasn't your ordinary western saloon. It was a bunch of cool friendly people who made me feel welcome. I think we stayed talking for 2 hrs. Great place.
Honestly this place was a total vibe. I didn’t have much time in San Francisco and honestly didn’t fancy trekking all the way out to the Castro area. Someone recommended this place to me and it didn’t disappoint. We had so much fun. The service was professional but approachable. Couple of highlights when they randomly played Mariah Carey all I want for Christmas in the middle of august lol. Everyone started singing along. Then a couple of patrons and bartenders had a competition to see who could fit the long balloons further down their throat lol! It was all in good jest. My friend said his vodka cranberry was strong so you know you were getting a strong pour 👏. Super fun place i would highly recommend.
Nice music, cool wall arts. Good vibe in general. Wish they took cash.
Great small neighborhood bar. Friendly staff and strong drinks. Gotta love Star Wars!
The oldest gay bar in San Francisco. Pool tables, theme party’s great deco. Adult videos full jukebox great vibes
Love the interior it's excellently decorated. And everyone is so friendly. Drinks and service are great
Information about The Cinch Saloon
Address
The Cinch Saloon is located at 1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Phone
The phone number of The Cinch Saloon is +1 415-776-4162
Website
The website of The Cinch Saloon is: facebook.com/thecinchsaloon
Business Hours
Monday: 10:00–02:00
Tuesday: 10:00–02:00
Wednesday: 10:00–02:00
Thursday: 10:00–02:00
Friday: 10:00–02:00
Saturday: 10:00–02:00
Sunday: 10:00–02:00