foto©garethgooch If you missed the final festivities at Marlena’s Bar last Sunday night, you missed quite a show.

It’s official. Marlena’s Bar (488 Hayes) has exited the Hayes Valley stage, ending its 23-year reign as our neighborhood’s only gay bar as well as one of SF’s premiere drag establishments.

Facebook/Marlena’s Bar It’s the end of an era for Marlena’s (488 Hayes), which will be throwing its Grand Finale starting at noon today.

The final act of Marlena’s Bar (488 Hayes) as we currently know it is on the horizon. While the bar will remain gay-friendly when the new owners take over in early March, the establishment just won’t be the same without … Continue reading →

Last week, we reported that Marlena’s Bar (488 Hayes) was being bought by three unnamed owners. Today, we have an update from the owners themselves.

It’s truly the end of an era for Marlena’s Bar (488 Hayes).

Flickr/klugi A San Francisco tradition comes to an end this afternoon at Marlena’s.