Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Gutter Bravado (Men) gives San Francisco residents an evening AA option. It meets on Tuesday at 6:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 571 AA meetings across San Francisco, which can help if you need a backup time or a different format. There are 130 listed Tuesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 1187 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes. Location note from the listing: Closed holidays
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is closed to people who have a desire to stop drinking; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting; the format is especially newcomer-friendly; attendance is limited to men. Group note from the listing: Closed Men's Meeting. ENTER VIA STARR KING ROAD SIDE ENTRANCE ONLY. Greeters will be posted at the door until 6:04pm. Late arrivals may ring the intercom for access (Say "I'm here for the AA meeting"). Follow signs to the Chapel. *** DO NOT ENTER ON FRANKLING STREET. ***
- If you are new, getting there a few minutes early makes it easier to ask where the room is.
- AA meetings are free, though groups may pass a basket for voluntary contributions.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
This is a closed meeting — attendance is limited to people who have a desire to stop drinking. If that's you, you belong here, even on day one.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.
This is a beginners meeting — built for newcomers. Expect basics, patience, and people who remember their first meeting. Arrive a few minutes early and someone will likely greet you.
This is a men's meeting — attendance is limited to men.