This spot sports an outdoor patio and pool table, and with four stars out of 274 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Established in Oakland in 1962, Wild Side West landed at its present location at 424 Cortland Ave. This dog-friendly dive, which has been shouted out in Thrillist, offers happy hour specials seven days a week, from noon–7 p.m. (between Sanchez and Noe streets) in the Castro, Last Call Bar is the highest-rated inexpensive gay bar in San Francisco, boasting 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable gay bars in San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill. Wondering where to find the best gay bars near you?
