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Creating a women-focused sports bar in San Francisco for fans to gather, celebrate, and watch women’s sports.

• Mission: Creating San Francisco’s first women-centered sports bar to celebrate and support women’s sports, offering an inclusive, community-focused space for fans.  
• Innovation: Combining traditional sports bar elements with modern aesthetics that highlight BIPOC and LGBTQ+ women in sports, making it a unique and welcoming destination.  
• Community Impact: Positioned to foster community connections by partnering with local women’s sports teams and emphasizing inclusivity through collaborations with women-owned businesses.  
• Location & Experience: Centrally located between the Castro and Mission districts, Rikki’s will provide a vibrant gathering space where fans can watch, celebrate, and support women’s sports.  
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with nearby restaurants for food delivery and working with women’s sports teams like Bay FC and the Golden State Valkyries to enhance the fan experience.

Rikki’s Bar SF is set to be San Francisco’s first women-centered sports bar, offering a welcoming space dedicated to women’s sports and the diverse community that supports them. Founded by community-driven entrepreneurs Danielle Thoe and Sara Yergovich, Rikki’s is positioned to meet the growing interest in women’s professional sports by providing a space where fans can watch games, connect, and celebrate athletes. Inspired by the legacy of LGBTQ+ sports advocate Rikki Streicher, the bar aims to offer a safe, inclusive atmosphere for women’s sports fans in a traditional sports bar setting enhanced with intentional aesthetics that highlight BIPOC and LGBTQ+ women in sports.

Rikki’s will be centrally located between the Castro and Mission districts, fostering community ties and enhancing visibility through partnerships with local women’s sports teams, such as Bay FC and the Golden State Valkyries. With a beverage program that includes an equal selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from women-owned distilleries and wineries, Rikki’s emphasizes inclusivity. Additionally, partnerships with nearby restaurants will allow patrons to order food directly to their tables, creating a complete and accessible experience for all patrons.

Company Info

Rikki’s Bar SF is a sports bar dedicated to celebrating women’s sports and fostering an inclusive fan community in San Francisco.

Rikki’s Bar SF is a new sports bar concept in San Francisco focused on creating an inclusive space for women’s sports fans. Founded by Danielle Thoe and Sara Yergovich, the bar aims to address the lack of venues that prioritize women’s sports, providing a dedicated location where fans can gather to watch games and build community. Rikki’s will feature sports memorabilia that highlights female athletes and a welcoming aesthetic that combines traditional sports bar elements with a modern, inclusive feel.

With plans to partner with local women’s sports teams and offer a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Rikki’s aims to be both a neighborhood staple and a sports fan destination. Located in the Castro/Mission area, the bar’s design and community-focused events will make it a vibrant gathering space for local residents and visitors alike.