The "Bermuda Triangle" - near Rudolfplatz station
Old Town Cologne - near Heumarkt station
Cologne Gay Bars
Cologne has a huge, friendly and welcoming gay nightlife. Most of Cologne's gay bars are located in two general areas.
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near Rudolfplatz / "Bermuda Triangle"
EXILE
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Schaafenstraße 61A, Cologne, Germany
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Gay bar & lounge in the centre of Cologne's "Bermuda Triangle" - one of the busiest and brightest bars on the main gay strip.
EXILE features live DJ on the weekends. Two bars make getting a drink a breeze. There is a dance floor and a seating area.
EXILE features live DJ on the weekends. Two bars make getting a drink a breeze. There is a dance floor and a seating area.
Nearest station: U: Rudolfplatz
Features:
Bar
Music
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PhoneHennes' Terrasse
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Mauritiuswall 102, Cologne, Germany
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Gay café bar with terrace & lounge area, open from the end of March to the end of October.
Hennes serves a selection of drinks, cocktails, wine and coffee. Located in the gay village, across from ExCorner bar.
Hennes serves a selection of drinks, cocktails, wine and coffee. Located in the gay village, across from ExCorner bar.
Nearest station: U: Rudolfplatz
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Weekday: 5pm - 10pm
Weekend: 3pm - 10pm
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Die Mumu
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Schaafenstraße 51, Cologne, Germany
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Popular gay bar that attracts mostly young guys. Excellent pop/dance music, and if you're super nice to the bar man, he'll take requests for songs, too.
Located between ExCorner and Iron.
Located between ExCorner and Iron.
Nearest station: U: Rudolfplatz
Features:
Bar
Music
WebsiteExCorner
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Schaafenstraße 57-59, Cologne, Germany
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Long-running, popular gay bar in Cologne. ExCorner plays a selection of pop classics, house music and karaoke. Daily happy hour.
Packed on the weekend, with crowds spilling out onto the street.
Packed on the weekend, with crowds spilling out onto the street.
Nearest station: U: Rudolfplatz
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Karaoke
Music
Weekday: 7pm - 4am
Weekend: 7pm - 6am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
IRON
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Schaafenstraße 45, Cologne, Germany
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Gay-popular lounge bar with a mixed crowd. IRON serves a great selection of cocktails and drinks. Located next to Die Mumu.
Nearest station: U: Rudolfplatz
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Bar
Music
in Old Town / Heumarkt
Barcelon Colonia
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Pipinstraße 3, Cologne, Germany
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Barcelon Colonia (since 2011) is a friendly gay bar in Old Town Cologne, with a touch of Mediterranean influences and serves a range of wine, beer, cocktails and tapas.
The outdoor area is great for people-watching. Closed on Mondays.
The outdoor area is great for people-watching. Closed on Mondays.
Nearest station: U: Heumarkt
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Weekday: Tue-Thu 6pm-12am
Weekend: Fri-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 2-11pm
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
My Lord
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Today: Schnapps of The Day - Every Thursday
Mühlenbach 57, Cologne, Germany
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Located next to COX is My Lord, a gay bar & café for mature guys and admirers. The outdoor terrace is perfect for watching the world go by with an ice-cold beer.
Closed on Tuesdays.
Closed on Tuesdays.
Nearest station: U: Heumarkt
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Baustelle 4 U
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Today: Happy Hour - 2 for 1 beer - Every Thursday
Vor Sankt Martin 12, Cologne, Germany
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Opened in 2012, Baustelle 4 U (formerly "Zille") is a popular gay bar, run by a very friendly German guy and his team who'll make you feel right at home.
Their Halloween and Christmas parties are known to be very popular. We need to get planning our costumes for the next one! Located in the heart of Old Town.
Their Halloween and Christmas parties are known to be very popular. We need to get planning our costumes for the next one! Located in the heart of Old Town.
Nearest station: U: Heumarkt
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: Mon - Sat from 4pm
Weekend: Sun from 3pm
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Gentle-Bears
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Mühlenbach 53, Cologne, Germany
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Gay bar for bears and friends in the heart of Old Town Cologne, next to Baustelle 4 U. Closed on Mondays.
Classic cocktails and German beer, resident DJ and special events make this bar a hotspot in the city. Annual cigar and whiskey tasting.
Classic cocktails and German beer, resident DJ and special events make this bar a hotspot in the city. Annual cigar and whiskey tasting.
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: Tue-Fri from 18:00
Weekend: from 18:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Amadeus
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Pipinstraße / Vor St. Martin 8-10, Cologne, Germany
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Based on 8 votes
Gay bar in Cologne's Old Town, next to the other gay bars. A fun and friendly place to drink. Closed on Tuesdays.
Nearest station: U: Heumarkt
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: Mon, Wed, Thu 5pm - 12am
Weekend: Fri-Sat 2pm - 3am, Sun 2-10pm
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Schampanja
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Mauritiuswall 43, Cologne, Germany
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Alternative gay bar in the "Bermuda Triangle" area. The crowd is mostly in their 30's and 40's. Located close to the other gay bars in Cologne.
Schampanja is open until late, 7 nights a week.
Schampanja is open until late, 7 nights a week.
Nearest station: U: Rudolfplatz
Features:
Bar
Music
Casino-Eck
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Today: Farmer's Produce For Sale - from 4pm - Every Thursday
Kasinostraße 1, Cologne, Germany
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Traditional gay bar in the heart of Old Town, with a relaxed setting during the week and upbeat vibe on the weekends.
Casino-Eck features various live music acts and cabaret shows - check their website. Welcoming staff ensure you have a good time. Located opposite Sauna Vulcanus.
Casino-Eck features various live music acts and cabaret shows - check their website. Welcoming staff ensure you have a good time. Located opposite Sauna Vulcanus.
Nearest station: U: Heumarkt
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Karaoke
Live music
Music
Zum Pitter
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Alter Markt 58-60, Cologne, Germany
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Friendly gay bar that has long been a part of the gay scene in Cologne, with an outdoor terrace - perfect for summer months.
Due to its location in the Old Market area, Zum Pitter attracts many tourists and a mixed crowd. Drag queens take to the stage on weekends for fantastic cabaret shows.
Due to its location in the Old Market area, Zum Pitter attracts many tourists and a mixed crowd. Drag queens take to the stage on weekends for fantastic cabaret shows.
Nearest station: U: Dom/Hauptbahnhof, Heumarkt
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Music
Weekday: 2pm - 3am
Weekend: 12pm - 3am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Kattwinkel
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Greesbergstraße 2, Cologne, Germany
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Voted 'Best Bar of the Year' by local gay magazine, Kattwinkel is a large gay bar & café with a fun, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food.
Nearest station: U: Ebertplatz
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Weekday: Mondays closed
Weekend: Tue-Sun 4pm - 1am
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Zentralgarderobe Bermudadreieck
Schaafenstraße 49, Cologne, Germany
Show on mapLocated in the gay area of Cologne, the Bermuda Triangle, this place translates to 'Central Cloakroom'. And that is what it is! Hand in your coats, bags, and other bits and go have fun in the neighbouring bars without worrying about your things.
Drinks and snacks can be bought here as well.
Drinks and snacks can be bought here as well.
Nearest station: Rudolfplatz
Features:
Bar
cloakroom
Drinks
snacks
Hühnerfranz
Hühnergasse 2, Cologne, Germany
Show on mapHühnerfranz (Chicken Franz) is a small and rustic gay pub in Cologne, Germany. Open from 6am to 5am every day, serving early breakfast and classic pub grub throughout the day.
They have a wide range of German beers and other drinks. The atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious. People are very happy to get to know each other here.
They have a wide range of German beers and other drinks. The atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious. People are very happy to get to know each other here.
Features:
Bar
breakfast
Pub
Mariechen
Am Rinkenpfuhl 51, Cologne, Germany
Show on mapThis cosy bar is located close to the gay area of Cologne, and is welcoming gays, straights, men and women for chatting, chilling and partying.
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to late, serving beers and other drinks. Mariechen occasionally hosts special events like pride parties, single parties, themed events and more.
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to late, serving beers and other drinks. Mariechen occasionally hosts special events like pride parties, single parties, themed events and more.
Features:
Bar
Themed Events
Zur Kaiserin
Pipinstraße 5, Cologne, Germany
Show on mapZur Kaiserin is another small gay bar in Cologne, Germany. This rustic venue has an unpretentious atmosphere and hosts regular drag shows with resident queen Lola Lametta.
Closed on Mondays.
Closed on Mondays.
Features:
Bar
drag
Pub
Macky's Asia Lounge
Richard-Wagner-Str. 25, Cologne, Germany
Show on mapMacky's Asia Lounge is a queer but hetero-friendly karaoke bar in Cologne, Germany. Open daily from 8pm until the early hours of the morning.
Enjoy cocktails in their dimly lit basement bar and watch others sing their hearts out.
Enjoy cocktails in their dimly lit basement bar and watch others sing their hearts out.
Features:
Bar
Karaoke
Music
Pub
Kinkz - Men Only!
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Balduinstraße 20, Cologne, Germany
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Kinkz is a men-only gay bar in Cologne, Germany. This fetish-friendly venue is located in the gay area of the city, near Rudolfplatz, and is open Thursdays to Sundays.
Check Facebook for upcoming events and parties.
Check Facebook for upcoming events and parties.
Features:
Bar
DJs
fetish
Men-only
Music
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