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Peaches Christ's seven best LGBTQ+ spots in San Francisco

From The Castro Theatre to the Eagle Bar, here are the legendary drag queen's favourite gay-friendly haunts. For many San Franciscans, Peaches Christ is a drag queen legend. The bar persona of Maryland native Joshua Grannell, Peaches first flourished alongside fellow drag performers at The Stud, a beloved gay bar that closed during the pandemic, and later as the host of Midnight Mass, a rowdy and raucous film series that regularly sold out the Bridge Theater.

In addition to co-hosting the Midnight Mass podcastthis cult queen has since created massive haunted house walk-throughs at The San Francisco Mint and self-produced productions like the recent theatrical parody, Drag Becomes Her, which played to a full-house at the city's Castro Theatre in san In many ways, Peaches' success makes sense in a place like San Francisco.

The city has long been known as one of the most progressive and gay-friendly places in the US. Not only did San Francisco elect one of the country's first openly gay politicians Harvey Milkbut it also birthed the original rainbow Pride flag and the pioneering gender-bending theatre troupe, the Cocketteswho performed as early as Oasiswhich opened inoccupies one of the city's former bathhouses, a sprawling 8, sq ft space that's become a haven for queer performers.

The venue, which features both seated performances and standing-room-only acts, is located in the city's industrial SoMa neighbourhood and has its own rooftop patio, a San Francisco rarity. It's a years-old and up club where patrons can catch Over the Rainbow: A Big, Gay Cabaret one night and a meet-and-greet with a reality TV legend the next.

While programming includes cabaret artists, DJs and live musical acts, Peaches says if you're interested in catching an "only-in SF-type" of drag show experience, "their Saturday night Princess dance party", which kicks off at"is the one to check out". Both a disco and drag spectacular, expect special guest stars, tributes ranging from Colombian singer Shakira to anime, and occasional burlesque showcases.

Neighbourhood: SoMA. Instagram: theoasissf. Twin Peaks Tavern. But Twin Peaks said, 'We're not gonna do that. More than 50 hipsters later, Twin Peaks is still an excellent people-watching hub — the sort of place gay you'll see silver-haired clientele who've been ordering their gin martinis the same way for decades, and those just passing by outside.

Then there's Glama-Rama : "It's pink! It's fabulous! It's full of queer artwork and has the best hairdressers in the city. If you're looking to get a colour job, go and see Francisco Redmeat. She is the best! Many of them only take cash, so make a trip to the ATM beforehand. Neighbourhood: The Mission.

Milk SF doesn't have a phone number. Instagram: milk. Brenda's French Soul Food. A bright and lively eatery with high tin-pressed ceilings and white-clothed tables, Brenda's has been a local favourite since it first opened its doors in