The Watering Hole (San Francisco Gay Leather and Cruising Bar/70's and 80's) vintage philadelphia set against pulsating beats and

set against pulsating beats and Jimmy Somerville’s haunting falsetto

Located near the city’s waterfront

a serious fire—ruled arson—drove its final closure

The Cartwheel Inn was one of New Hope’s most iconic gay bars

it became a home for bikers

The Watering Hole (San Francisco Gay Leather and Cruising Bar/70's and 80's) vintage philadelphia set against pulsating beats andThe Watering Hole (San Francisco, 1970s1980s) Tucked at 6th and Folsom, The Watering Hole was a cornerstone of San Franciscos South of Market leather and cruising scene. Less polished than some of its neighbors, it thrived on grit, camaraderie, and a come as you are attitude that defined queer nightlife before it was curated. The bar was small, dark, and always alive.