Like the fast-disappearing bookstore, the institution of the gay bar is in peril, a victim of the acceptance of LGBT people in mainstream society as well as of the easy availability of online hookups. But there are gay bars across a wide swath of this gay city.Īt least for now. San Francisco’s reputation as one of the gayest places in North America rests primarily on one neighborhood: the Castro. We celebrate the free-wheeling spirit of the city. The Bold Italic is an online magazine, shop, and events hub in San Francisco. This story is brought to you by the great people over at the Bold Italic.
