The Watering Hole (San Francisco, 1970s–1980s) — Tucked at 6th and Folsom, The Watering Hole was a cornerstone of San Francisco’s 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.
