“ Amazing bar! The vibe was awesome and the staff were fantastic! It was inviting, fun, and friendly:) ”

“ Stayed at the nearby Four Points by Sheraton and was searching for the closest LGBTQ+ friendly watering hole & came across this lil gem the day after Thanksgiving! A few blocks from our hotel, we knew we were in "the hood" as we encountered numerous homeless people, run down (& closed) office buildings and saw just a small rainbow mural along with a chalkboard sign next to a convenience store indicating that this was the divey watering hole that we were looking for. Inside the bar tells a different story: very warm, inviting, welcoming, freshly decorated with Christmas lights and a handful of locals having their after Thanksgiving cocktails early afternoon, with the most delightful and friendliest of bartenders manning the bar! I did not get his name; however, since we made it so close to happy hour (approximately 10 minutes) he charged us happy hour prices (5.25 for a double). Plenty of seating available (mostly at the bar) with more tables towards the back. Friendly patrons, good stiff drinks, and the jukebox jammin', we really enjoyed this watering hole and had a fun afternoon! The only downside is the (unisex) restroom (didn't see another one) does not have a lock (not sure why); however, there is a sign indicating so as I walked in on a female sitting down on the toilet whom quickly shut the swinging door LOL! ”

“ Marty is fucking greattt!! He provided w everything we needed we're definitely coming back I loveeeeeeee itttt ”

“ I've been wanting to stop into the SRO Lounge for a long time but didn't want to go in alone. So eventually my wife and I decided to go in one night on a Friday. The moment we walked in and ordered a couple of drinks we felt very comfortable and had some nice encounters talking other patrons sitting at the bar. Everyone we encountered including the bartenders were very friendly. This is just a fun place to have a few drinks and mingle with others. I don't want to forget the music either They played a good selection of different music, even some Metallica was played. We will definitely be going back for more. Awesome place! ”

“ Great happy hour scene at the SRO. Stiff inexpensive drinks, friendly owner (Brian) and bartenders, pool table, jukebox, friendly crowd of regulars. Authentic (not fake, ironic or contrived) Old School ambience is comfortable and inviting. ”

“ A cave. A local watering hole all that and a place you can be yourself. SRO is a place you would drive by and never give a second thought. It's not fancy but it is a place where people can be who they ok the outside as well as on the inside. Some of the nicest people you can meet hang here. Staff is always friendly and the prices are fair. ”

“ This place is a great little dive bar with a mostly gay crowd. I was looking for something beside the usual cliquish Hilcrest crowds and over priced drinks. This place was great. The bartender, Pedro, who happened to be one of the owners was friendly & social-able. Drinks were very reasonably priced. Extremely so. Jukebox with what seemed a good selection of music although I didn't personally take a look. What was played was Gen Z era music and a lot of repetitive Taylor Swift. Perfect place for a local vibe and a chilled night. ”

“ Dive bar heaven with kind staff and not too expensive drinks. If you like pool there are some serious players here. One pool table and lots of people watching. The neighborhood and bar are a bit rough around the edges, but frankly, I'm here for it. I always have a good time and meet great people here. ”