The LGBTQ+ neighborhood is known for its nightlife, but over the years the number of bars in the area has dwindled to fewer than 10.
neighborhood is known for its nightlife, but over the years the number of bars in the area has dwindled to fewer than 10.
"There's simply the opportunity for someone like this woman who wanted to open the piano bar to come to the community and say 'I'd like to do this, I think it'd contribute and can I have your support to do that,'" said Supervisor Mandelman. "And now there's a path forward for people like her who want to open those spaces."
Ben Bleiman from the city's Bar Owner Alliance says over the last decade, there's been a growing realization of the importance of the city's nightlife scene. He says it draws billions of dollars, and opening new bars in the Castro could be part of the key of getting the city's economy roaring again.
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