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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

phalluc
phalluc
Over a year ago

always has been there

Sucking,slipping,strokeing


cricketlove57
cricketlove57
Over a year ago

nice place

looking forward to visiting


loves2play
loves2play
Over a year ago

great fun

i had an awesome time at steamworks


HappyD
HappyD
Over a year ago

The BEST bathhouse in the U.S.

I'm from so cal but I've been coming to Steamworks for a few years now and it's the best bathhouse I've ever been to. Expansive, clean, and ALL types of guys can be found here. There's Reviewer HappyD - 39/M Not you? Sign in as a different reviewer something for everyone. I just went on the Sat before Folsom St Fair and it was off the hook. Waited four hours for a room, this place was the most packed I've ever seen, at least 200 people. 1 - 2 hour wait on weekends is normal for a room, but it was never like this. The Eucalyptus steamroom is the best around, although small. The play areas and sexual energy here are great. All kinds of northern CA boys come to this place and it's the only bathhouse around except for the Watergarden in San Jose. Not cheap, but you definetly get what you pay for. Expect to pay at least $30 for a basic room, $17 for a locker. Many large and speciality rooms that are equipped with slings can be had for a higher price. Best nights are Fri and Sat and Thurs night Blackout night


bullseye
bullseye
Over a year ago

sex emporium

this bathhouse is set in a huge old warehouse, right off 101. it is well kept, and there are a range of guys from all over the bay area and as far as sacramento who come here to enjoy the diversity, the hot tub, steam room, and, well, you know what. since sf does not have a bathhouse, only sex clubs, many people make the trip across the bridge to steamworks


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