Committee Recommends Liquor License for The Stud, Citing Cultural Value and Conditions
November 09, 2023 | San Francisco County, California
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The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee on Nov. 9 recommended that the full Board of Supervisors approve a Type 48 on‑sale general public premises liquor license for Universal Life Corral LLC to operate as The Stud at 1123 Folsom Street.
Supervisor Dorsey, who represents the district, framed the measure as a community victory and a restoration of a storied queer venue. “This is one of the nation's most famed drag bars and one of the city's oldest LGBTQ+ establishments,” Dorsey said, urging support for the application.
SFPD’s ABC liaison (Officer Salmasen) presented the Police Commission Notice (PCN) report and recommended approval but with conditions because the site sits in a high‑crime, high‑saturation Census tract. Officer Salmasen outlined the conditions the department favored, including a new noise condition tying amplified sound limits to any active Entertainment Commission permit, continuous employee supervision of outdoor patio areas during service, and active monitoring to prevent loitering on adjacent property.
Rachel Ryan, president and general manager of The Stud, recounted the bar’s history as a cooperative steward of an LGBTQ institution and asked the committee to help preserve the venue’s legacy. Multiple neighbors and business‑block representatives spoke in favor, noting local enthusiasm for the Stud’s return to Folsom Street.
Chair Catherine Stephanie moved that a resolution be prepared finding the issuance of the license would serve the public convenience or necessity and sending a positive recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The clerk recorded the motion and noted there was no opposition. The item will appear on the Board agenda; the committee’s recommendation sends the matter forward with the conditions discussed.
Next steps: the Board of Supervisors will take up the resolution on its calendar; the license remains subject to final Board action and compliance with the ABC conditions identified by SFPD.
Supervisor Dorsey, who represents the district, framed the measure as a community victory and a restoration of a storied queer venue. “This is one of the nation's most famed drag bars and one of the city's oldest LGBTQ+ establishments,” Dorsey said, urging support for the application.
SFPD’s ABC liaison (Officer Salmasen) presented the Police Commission Notice (PCN) report and recommended approval but with conditions because the site sits in a high‑crime, high‑saturation Census tract. Officer Salmasen outlined the conditions the department favored, including a new noise condition tying amplified sound limits to any active Entertainment Commission permit, continuous employee supervision of outdoor patio areas during service, and active monitoring to prevent loitering on adjacent property.
Rachel Ryan, president and general manager of The Stud, recounted the bar’s history as a cooperative steward of an LGBTQ institution and asked the committee to help preserve the venue’s legacy. Multiple neighbors and business‑block representatives spoke in favor, noting local enthusiasm for the Stud’s return to Folsom Street.
Chair Catherine Stephanie moved that a resolution be prepared finding the issuance of the license would serve the public convenience or necessity and sending a positive recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The clerk recorded the motion and noted there was no opposition. The item will appear on the Board agenda; the committee’s recommendation sends the matter forward with the conditions discussed.
Next steps: the Board of Supervisors will take up the resolution on its calendar; the license remains subject to final Board action and compliance with the ABC conditions identified by SFPD.
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