San Francisco's Last Standing Lesbian Bar: A Legacy of Resilience

Wild Side West, San Francisco's oldest lesbian bar, has been a vital LGBTQ+ haven since its 1962 inception by Pat Ramseyer and Nancy White. Overcoming historic police raids and anti-gay laws, the bar nurtured a vibrant community, hosting legends like Janis Joplin. Relocated to Bernal Heights with creative touches like protest-themed décor, it remains an enduring symbol of LGBTQ+ resilience amidst the national decline of similar spaces.