El Rio

We think of ourselves as a mix between a bar and a community center. I know, kind of strange but it works for us.
We have two indoor spaces and an outdoor patio with heaters.
We do live (big band and acoustic) and dj music, film and art showings, comedy, drag, spoken word, jams, burlesque and fundraisers to no end.
We are not a restaurant but often do free bbqs(fri and suns) and oysters(fri) on the patio.
Folks are welcome to bring in food just clean up afterward. Anything organized, see our comments under booking of parties.
We have wireless and it’s particularly strong on the patio.
We are friendly folks who can make a mean margarita and we love love love what we do.
We are a mixed bar, all sexualities are encouraged and very welcome.
We are a bar so you must be 21+ to enter. We I.D. folks we don’t know.
We’re not the kinda place that takes reservations.
We have no dress code but a strong preference for tutu’s and wigs.
We are a cash only bar. We detest credit cards and see them as the end of the world. Cash is queen as my mom used to say.
We have an ATM machine. Do Not ask Dawn how we got it.
We welcome people with disabilities. Our entrance and most of the club are wheelchair accessible, including the back deck but not the yard. Our bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible and do not have grab bars (and would not be accessible without assistance). We do not have a parking lot. For more information, please call 415.282.3325 We will do our best to accommodate you!
We love nice people.
We love kids but can’t allow them because of foolish laws.
We love people who clean up after themselves, a lot.
We love this place, it’s our home.
We have a pool table, shuffle board, jukebox and have been known to have very loud dice games.
We are a work in progress and open to hearing opinions so speak up.
And lastly, we are not for everyone but for those of you who feel welcome and at home, we are very, very happy you found us.