Folsom Street Fair Survival Guide
San Francisco is a cruel mistress, only permitting us a truly hot day once each September, and to boot, the only way to really enjoy it is in leather. On the last Sunday of September, queens in rubber and boys in nothing much at all gather 40,000 strong on a few hallowed blocks of South of Market to preen, prod, and procure meat on a stick in the most pervy of company. With a bit of thoughtful planning, you, too, can survive the thonged throng of the Folsom Street Fair. Bring a parasol and the following addresses branded on your bottom's bum.
Schnitzelhaus
294 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 864-4038
[link]
Harvest Urban Market
191 8th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-1000
Smart Fairgoers will duck into this little oasis on the way to the Big Party to calmly get in order before facing the crowds. In five minutes or less, you can score some … organic energy bars, grab a table and some wifi to arrange a last-minute date off of Manhunt, and take advantage of the spacious public restroom to change into your highest heels in peace. [link]
Mr S/Madame S
385 8th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-9447
[link]
The Eagle
398 12th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-0880
Queers of all stripes, with mostly leathermen, but on a Leather High Holiday like Folsom, the back patio bustles with fabulous, fabulous costumed folks of all stripes. … There's meat, grilled meat, a jukebox that alternates Heart for Neil Young, and if you want to get pissed on, just visit the designated trough in the men's room. [link]
Citadel
1277 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-1746
[link]
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 552-8689
[link]
Hotel Whitcomb
1231 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-8000
[link]
Renoir Hotel
45 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 626-5200
[link]
