Power Exchange
Swingers club, San FranciscoOpen
Power Exchange is open. Rated 3.6★ from 218 Google reviews; the newest review is from November 2026.
- 3.6★Average rating
- 218reviews
- November 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Monclosed
- Tueclosed
- Wed21:00–03:00
- Thu21:00–03:00
- Fri21:00–04:00
- Sat21:00–05:00
- Sun21:00–03:00
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 220 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Phone
- +1415-487-9944
- Website
- powerexchange.com
- Newest review
- November 2026
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Before you go
- Parking
A car or rideshare drops you directly outside; the Tenderloin neighborhood is notoriously rough, but your exposure walking to and from the entrance is minimal.
- Arriving
First-timers should ask staff for a tour upon arrival—they are friendly and will explain the layout and rules, though some guests have reported needing to request this rather than it being offered automatically.
- Privacy
No phones, cameras, or recording devices allowed inside; the venue enforces this rule to protect guests' anonymity.
- First visit
Wear smart casual or fetish attire (collared shirt and nice jeans minimum for men); come with an open mind and realistic expectations about crowd composition; consider visiting a couples-focused event or night rather than a general single-men-heavy night.
- Dress code
Single men must wear a collared shirt, slacks or nice jeans, and nice shoes—this is strictly enforced. Sexy, fetish, leather, and gothic wear are encouraged for all guests. No work jeans, shorts, sweats, sportswear, or beach attire.
- Prices
Single men pay $60–100 depending on membership and day; couples pay $50–80; single women pay $10–20. Cash or Eventbrite card required. Military get 50% off. Membership includes free coat check, free water, and drink discounts.
- At the door
Valid government-issued ID required. An ATM is in the lobby if you need cash.
- Facilities
Three floors, multiple small intimate rooms with low lighting, coat check, lockers, complimentary water for members, bar, and porn on screens throughout.
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About Power Exchange
Modern lounge area with red and blue ambient lighting Google 
Dance floor lounge with disco ball and seating Google Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.
Power Exchange has operated in downtown San Francisco since 1996 as a three-floor adult nightclub for consenting adults 18+. It's an unvarnished, deliberately grungy space in the Tenderloin with themed rooms, dim lighting, and a couples-only loft upstairs—less polished nightclub, more authentic play space. A typical night involves wandering between floors, watching and chatting, with varying crowds depending on the event; the venue runs Wednesday to Sunday, with special all-night events on the first Friday of each month.
The club explicitly centers consent in its code of conduct and trains staff to enforce it, though enforcement remains inconsistent according to recent reviews. Couples and single women typically have a better experience than single men, who vastly outnumber other guests on most nights. The venue attracts a mix of locals and visitors, from curious first-timers to seasoned explorers, with energy that depends heavily on who shows up and what event is running.
Reviews are starkly polarized: loyal regulars praise the staff friendliness, space design, and atmosphere, while others report consent violations, poor crowd management, and disappointment with the social dynamic. The business appears to struggle with balancing inclusivity against safety and creating an environment where all guests feel welcome.
- Who goes
- Couples and single women dominate; heavy presence of single men, particularly on non-restricted nights; ages span 20s to 50s; mostly Bay Area locals with some tourists.
- How opinion has moved
- Recent reviews (2026) show ongoing concerns about consent enforcement and crowd dynamics, while older enthusiastic testimonials (2020–2023) suggest either declining standards or shifting guest composition over time.
- Prices mentioned
- Men pay more than women/couples
What guests love
- Staff are consistently friendly, professional, and helpful in explaining rules and the venue layout to first-timers.
- The three-floor layout offers many small, dimly lit intimate rooms perfect for privacy and exploration.
- The venue has a grungy, authentic « doing something nasty » atmosphere that appeals to those seeking something edgier than a polished nightclub.
- Coat check and lockers make it easy to secure belongings, and members receive complimentary water and discounts on drinks.
- The wristband system allows you to leave and re-enter without paying again, giving flexibility to take breaks.
- Couples-only sections and themed events create options to find the right vibe and crowd for your preferences.
What guests complain about
- Serious consent violations are reported, including unwanted touching by drunk or high guests; staff enforcement is inconsistent and some guests have felt unsafe, particularly those who are feminine-presenting.
- The venue attracts far more single men than couples or single women, skewing the social dynamic and making it harder for couples to connect with others or for women to enjoy themselves.
- Dim lighting throughout makes it genuinely difficult to see what people look like or read body language clearly.
- The couples-only upstairs loft is small, with couches spread too far apart to easily start conversations; interaction tends to be voyeuristic rather than social.
- Entry policies and tour availability are inconsistent; some first-timers report not being shown around or told what to expect without explicitly asking.
- Management occasionally makes controversial decisions, such as removing guests based solely on unverified complaints or handling disputes poorly.
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Club facts, checked against sources
2 of 14 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Entry, couple
- 70 USD Sources differ Club website · November 2026 other sources say: 50 USD, 80 USD
- Entry, single woman
- 20 USD Confirmed Club website · November 2026SwingersClubList · November 2026
- Entry, single man
- 80 USD Sources differ Club website · November 2026 other sources say: 60 USD, 100 USD
- Membership
- None Club says Club website · November 2026
- Single men
- Some nights only Club says Club website · November 2026
- Open on
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- Wednesday Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Thursday Confirmed SwingersClubList · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Friday Confirmed SwingersClubList · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Saturday Confirmed SwingersClubList · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Sunday Confirmed SwingersClubList · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Dress code
- Smart Club says Club website · November 2026
- Facilities
- Play rooms, Dungeon, Bar, Lockers Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Drinks
- Paid bar Club says Club website · November 2026
- Smoking
- Not inside Club says Club website · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Minimum age
- 18 Club says Club website · November 2026
- Booking
- Walk in Club says Club website · November 2026
- Closed for good
- No Club says Club website · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Disappointing.
Every time we go it's a great experience, 3 floors of awesomeness. Tonight they are having a Halloween party that EVERYONE should attend. Turn your phones off before you go in and LEAVE your Meta glasses at home👊🏻 . They also have a coat check and lockers that you can put your things in. Tell them Erick And Mandy sent you⚡
It's a pleasant place for open-minded people
First off I will say that the staff was very friendly and kind to us. They explained all the rules and where we could go. We did not have as much fun as other similar clubs as a gay married couple but did find a couple fun people to chat with and more, The vibe just felt like it was mostly couples going in to play by themselves or single straight men that were not very approachable or trying to dance, lots of people…
Es un lugar agradable y para gente de mente abierta
Not exactly what I expected with the name. Thought it was going to be a more dungeon atmosphere. Still had a good time.
They give you complimentary water which is cool. Men have to pay significantly more but makes sense — way too many dudes (and/or they/them). Not really likely you will score with a chick, a ladyboy maybe, but probably not a real lady. Couples have their own section and there’s plenty porn playing on the TVs if that’s your cuppa tea. I talked with one actual chick, but she wasn’t really vibing with me and left. Didn’t…
Mini review of Power Exchange in San Fran and a few Lifestyle questions: Hello there, my wife and I went to Power Exchange this weekend, and while it was an almost surprisingly positive experience (I have seen quite a few negative reviews of the place), we left with a few questions. First, a few comments on the place: It was really dark, not sure if this is normal for clubs (we have only been to Sea Mount in Palm Spr…
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 3.6★ from 2189 reviews readnewest October 2026
- Reddit 6 reviews readnewest July 2026
- SwingersClubList 4★ from 44 reviews readnewest September 2025
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest November 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
small rooms · 7respectful staff · 8sex club · 3security · 15dungeon · 3cleanliness · 3welcoming staff · 2trans ladies · 4atmosphere · 16bar · 2
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (29 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The owner occasionally replies to negative reviews, though responses sometimes dismiss concerns or blame guests rather than acknowledge operational issues.
Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Reddit, SwingersClubList, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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