A new “entertainment zone” arrives in the Castro district of San Francisco, after a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors, according to a press release from the Board of Directors.
Nicknamed the Entertainment area of the upper Castro market, companies in this area will be able to offer take -out drinks in compostable or reusable containers to be appreciated outside. This is the fourth area of designated entertainment in the city of San Francisco. The others include the Front street And Arena Entertainment areas.
The region extends along the 18th street between the streets Diamond and Sanchez, Castro rue from 19th to States Street, rue Makret de Collingwood in Church Streets, rue Church from 14th to 15th trees, 14th rue des Rues de Belcher and Landers, from Noe de Beaver to Market Streets and the 16th street of the streets.
The map has shared a map of the area, illustrated below:

Senator Scott Wiener authorized SB 76 in 2023 with SB 969 in 2024, which allows cities and counties to select specific “outdoor zones” where it is legal to transport open containers of alcoholic drinks.

(Photo by Artur Widak / Nurphoto via Getty Images)
“I am grateful to my colleagues for their unanimous support for the entertainment area of Castro Upper Market,” said Chairman of the Board of Directors Rafael Mandelman. “The entertainment area should be an important advantage for neighborhood bars and restaurants, especially during night market events and this fall at Castro Street Fair. Now, more than ever we have to support our local businesses and show the world that our gayborhood remains the best in the world.”
How will events be approved?
What we know:
The San Francisco’s economic labor development office will approve the events in the entertainment area, as well as the Castro Merchants Association.
The source: Press release from the SF supervisor council