Paris Gay Bars
The main gay bars in Paris are located in Le Marais gay district, although gay and gay-popular venues are found everywhere in this big city.
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Le Marais is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most visually charming gay districts. With rows of shuttered windows and quaint balconies jutting out from bohemian lofts, the area is the center of elegant alternative living in beautiful Paris. However, it’s also where you’ll find a good portion of the city’s most hedonistically heady gay bars. That’s not to say that quality gay nightlife can’t be found throughout the entire city, as Paris boasts one of the best gay scenes in the Northern Hemisphere.
Le Marais
One of Paris' most historic areas, with restaurants, boutiques & art galleries. Le Marais is also the hub of its gay nightlife, with many gay venues near Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie and rue des Archives.
RAIDD Bar
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23 rue du Temple, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 35 votes
2017 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner
One of Paris' most popular gay bars. Le RAIDD is famous for its Shower Show on Thursdays when several hot, hunky male dancers get wet & wild in a huge aquarium-like tank embedded in the wall.
And if that's not enough eye candy, then feast your eyes on the gorgeous bar staff. Drinks are reasonably priced, and there's a cosy lounge area in the basement.
And if that's not enough eye candy, then feast your eyes on the gorgeous bar staff. Drinks are reasonably priced, and there's a cosy lounge area in the basement.
Nearest station: Hôtel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Dancing
GoGo Show
Music
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PhoneCOX
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15 rue des Archives, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 33 votes
2019 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
2020 Audience Awards
4 Star Winner
One of the most famous and centrally located gay bars with a big crowd spilling on to the sidewalk.
COX tends to attract the butch-type crowd wearing jeans, T-shirt and short haircut. Resident DJ's offer fresh house sets every day, and the bar's décor is updated regularly. Happy hour 6pm-9pm.
COX tends to attract the butch-type crowd wearing jeans, T-shirt and short haircut. Resident DJ's offer fresh house sets every day, and the bar's décor is updated regularly. Happy hour 6pm-9pm.
Nearest station: Hôtel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
freedj
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Today: Happy Hour from 18:00 until 22:00 - Every Friday
Tomorrow: Happy Hour from 18:00 until 22:00 - Every Saturday
35 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 11 votes
Gay bar with a popular but small basement dance floor. Freedj gets very crowded on the weekend, with the crowd spilling out onto the street.
Happy hour 6pm-10pm.
Happy hour 6pm-10pm.
Nearest station: Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music
WebsiteZe Baar
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41 rue des Blancs Manteaux, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 8 votes
Cosy gay bar on two floors. Ze Baar belongs to the French restaurant Ze Restoo.
The ground floor is open in good weather, while the upper level features with armchairs and lounge areas. Reasonably priced drinks.
The ground floor is open in good weather, while the upper level features with armchairs and lounge areas. Reasonably priced drinks.
Nearest station: Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Music
Quetzal
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10 rue de la Verrerie, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 11 votes
Relatively large gay bar in Le Marais. Quetzal has a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Busy and cruisy on the weekend. Open until 4am.
Nearest station: Hôtel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 17:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
One Way
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28 rue Charlot, Paris, France
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Based on 17 votes
Small gay bar to the north of Le Marais with rustic ambience. One Way attracts the leather/denim and bear crowd. The underground level has a video room and dark corners.
One Way is open all year round. Happy hour 7pm-9pm.
One Way is open all year round. Happy hour 7pm-9pm.
Nearest station: Saint-Sébastien, Froissart, Rambuteau
Features:
Bar
Dark Room
Music
Univers Jeunes (REPORTED CLOASED)
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15 rue des Lombards, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 12 votes
Gay bar in the heart of Paris' District 4. Popular with young crowd. Every Saturday night.
Nearest station: Hotel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music
Weekend: Sat 21:00 - 03:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Banana Café
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13 rue de la Ferronnerie, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 14 votes
One of the longest-running gay bars in Paris. The newly renovated Banana Café hosts regular events - cabaret, disco, karaoke, go-go dancers, etc.
Located just outside of Le Marais but still within walking distance.
Located just outside of Le Marais but still within walking distance.
Nearest station: Châtelet, Les Halles
Features:
Bar
Music
Karaoke
GoGo Show
Dancing
Cabaret Show
Weekday: 15:00 - 06:00
Weekend: 15:00 - 06:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Duplex
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25 rue Michel Le Comte, Paris, France
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Long-running Paris gay bar, located to the north of Le Marais. Duplex is one of the few bars in the area where it’s easy to have a conversation.
Frequented by the artsy-intellectual crowd, the bar features simple décor and plays an eclectic mix of music (new wave, disco, synth-pop, alternative, British Invasion rock, funk). Busy on the weekend.
Frequented by the artsy-intellectual crowd, the bar features simple décor and plays an eclectic mix of music (new wave, disco, synth-pop, alternative, British Invasion rock, funk). Busy on the weekend.
Nearest station: Rambuteau
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 20:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 20:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Les Souffleurs
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7 rue de la Verrerie, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 12 votes
Small gay bar in Le Marais gay district. Les Souffleurs features drag shows and themed parties. Great music and atmosphere.
Open 6pm-2am.
Open 6pm-2am.
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 18:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 18:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
La Boite
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15 rue des Lombards, Paris, France
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Based on 2 votes
Gay karaoke bar in Le Marais district.
Nearest station: Hotel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Karaoke
Music
Paris · gay bars outside Le Marais
El Hombre
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Today: Dancefloor - Every Friday
Tomorrow: Dancefloor - Every Saturday
Rue de la Reynie 15, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 43 votes
Gay bar for bears and friends in Paris, located close to the Le Marais. The music is loud, with lots of pop classics.
Daily happy hour.
Daily happy hour.
Nearest station: Châtelet-les halles
Features:
Bar
cloakroom
Dancing
free condoms and lube
secure storage
WiFi.
Bears' Den
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6 rue des Lombards, Paris, France
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Based on 16 votes
Located just outside of Le Marais, Bears' Den is a popular hangout for bears, daddies, friends and fans.
The bar has both a lounge floor and disco bar. Details about upcoming events can be found on their website or Facebook page.
The bar has both a lounge floor and disco bar. Details about upcoming events can be found on their website or Facebook page.
Nearest station: Hôtel de Ville
Features:
Bar
Music
Wolf Bar
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37 rue des Lombards, Paris, France
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Where hairy men, bears, chubbies, wolves and their admirers like to meet and socialize. Wolf has a friendly, casual atmosphere with a spacious terrace on a pedestrian street and a backroom. Happy hour from 5pm - 9pm - two drinks for the price of one. Metro - Châtelet
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: 17:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 15 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 15-Aug-2023
Moustache
138 rue de Faubourg Saint Martin, Paris, France
Show on mapFriendly leather & bear bar that's been around for 30 years. Moustache also has a cruising area with private cabins. Popular with local neighborhood crowd. Happy hour from 7 - 9pm. Metro - Gare de l'Est
Features:
Bar
Relaxing Cabins
Cruise \/ Fetish
Cafe
Music
Weekday: 17:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 7-Aug-2023
The LABO
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Tomorrow: L'Apero Shower - drag queens & cocktails - Every Saturday
37 rue des Lombards, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 12 votes
Friendly gay bar/club (formerly "The Eagle") located in the heart of gay Paris. The LABO hosts special events and themed parties.
Happy hour from 5pm-11pm on beer and cocktail of the day. Located close to several restaurants - they have after-dinner drinks here. Closed on Mondays.
Happy hour from 5pm-11pm on beer and cocktail of the day. Located close to several restaurants - they have after-dinner drinks here. Closed on Mondays.
Nearest station: Châtelet
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Karaoke
Music
Le Velvet
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43 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 8 votes
Two-floor gay bar Le Velvet in Paris hosts different themed parties throughout the week and a daily happy hour.
Young crowds come to enjoy the juicy cocktails. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Young crowds come to enjoy the juicy cocktails. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Features:
Bar
Music
Weekday: Tue-Fri 17:00 - 02:00
Weekend: Sat 17:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Alex's Bar
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2 rue Marivaux, Paris, France
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Based on 1 votes
CLOSED. Alex's Bar (formerly known as Alexander's) is a small, cozy bar with intimate atmosphere that tends to draw mature and friendly clientele. Metro - Richelieu-Drouot, Quatre-Septembre
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Weekday: 18:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 18:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
Rosa Bonheur
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont, 2 Allée de la Cascade, Paris, France
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Audience Rating
Based on 9 votes
Café bar Rosa Bonheur attracts a fun-loving, free-spirited crowd. Popular with gay customers on Sunday evenings.
Located in the middle of the beautiful Parc de Buttes Chaumont. Arrive early (around 6pm) if you want to get indoors.
Located in the middle of the beautiful Parc de Buttes Chaumont. Arrive early (around 6pm) if you want to get indoors.
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Music
Restaurant
Weekday: Wed-Fri 12:00 - 23:45
Weekend: 10:00 - 23:45
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
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