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San Diego's first gay bar, The Rail, reopens after monthslong closure

Posted at 2:04 PM, Jun 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-25 18:03:40-04

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The Rail in Hillcrest, also known as San Diego's first gay bar, is officially back open following a monthslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Rail's owner Gayle Santillan talked with ABC 10News anchor Lindsey Pena about the bar's history, the struggle to survive during COVID-19, and how they're pushing forward despite the many challenges they've faced this year.