Venue Detail
OASIS
About this venue
OASIS is less just a bar and more a proper queer stage universe. Drag, performance, weirdness, event culture, and the kind of crowd that arrives ready to watch and be watched give it a special role in San Francisco nightlife. If the city is going to reveal its theatrical, artistic, wildly performative side, OASIS is often one of the best rooms to let that happen.
Practical details
Address: 298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Hours: Tue-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 14:00-22:00, Mon closed.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/san_francisco/venues/oasis--556
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Queue pressure follows the promoter and lineup. For OASIS, arriving near doors is the practical way to avoid the late rush and any capacity stop.
Best night
Follow OASIS's current programme. The right promoter and lineup matter more here than a generic “Saturday is best” rule.
Locals vs visitors
Expect a broadly queer crowd and trans and non-binary guests at OASIS. The mix changes with the hour and programme, so an early visit can feel very different from the late-night room.
Dress code in practice
Wear something you can actually dance in for hours. Dark or expressive clubwear fits OASIS, but the lineup's own door note matters more than copying a costume.
Staff inclusion
OASIS's queer identity is built into the room or programme, so LGBTQ+ guests are the intended community rather than an afterthought.
Community rating
4.0 / 5
3 community reviews