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Steamworks

(50 Ratings)
High-end Berkeley bathhouse

Men looking for other men can enjoy the sauna, small gym (with actual weights) or bathhouse at Steamworks, reputed to be one of the best and certainly among most popular gay sex venues in America. This member's only club, located right off the 80 in a huge old warehouse building, offers regular and VIP monthly memberships, or discounts for six month memberships. Varying levels of rooms are available for rent in eight hour intervals. Patrons can soak in a big whirlpool bath and watch adult entertainment on a huge screen tv above. The back is filled with cubby holes and plywood platforms for cruising. Popular with locals, visitors and Berkeley students.



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Reviews

zaphodza
zaphodza
1 year ago

freezing

It's like they refuse to turn on the heat in winter. It's always freezing inside


lesbtmsmore
lesbtmsmore
Over a year ago

Loved it. Nice mix of guys: age, race, body types. Guys not pushy. Room I got was an acceptable size to share with the guys I met. Plenty of stations with mouthwash so you can rinse and go repeat. When you get on your knees it could be messy down there. Yes, wear flip-flops.


ah3lowdou
ah3lowdou
Over a year ago

bad staff

The fat guy work at the front desk is rude,unhelpful and miserable....he shouldn’t work there with that kind of attitude


NiceGayMan
NiceGayMan
Over a year ago

Very disappointed

Rooms are very small and no pool. The place seemed clean but no outside area to relax and smoke. I thought the place was very expensive, no good accessible close parking for long amount of time. Would never return.


GuiAlvarenga
GuiAlvarenga
Over a year ago

I'm shocked Steamworks let them use its name

Literally dirty, dark, and claustrophobic. Weirdos, druggie-junky, discussing type of guys. Make sure to bring sandals


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