At CUD, one of the most popular spots with men in the Marais, clubbers can dance to the latest hit songs on the dance floor, whilst Gibus, not far from the Seine riverbanks offers a constantly changing night scene. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, hetero, everyone is welcome!Īs for the sexy Raidd Barn, it has built up a reputation for itself as a hotspot in the Marais due to its amazing decor and go-go dancers. LGBT clubs in Parisįrom 2am in the morning, head to one of LGBT friendly clubs to dance until dawn! At the Tango (La Boîte à frissons)there’s a great atmosphere for dancing to music that ranges from pop to kitsch hits. Also in the Marais, the 3W Kafé ( Women With Women) is an landmark venue in the district offering a cosy atmosphere and dancing.Ī few steps away is the Champmeslé, one of the first bars for girls, which opened in the 70s! It puts on unusual events such as cabaret evenings or clairvoyance sessions in a relaxed atmosphere. Workshops and concerts are all part of a great programme of events offered by these 2 staples of Parisian lesbian nights. In the past few years, ‘going-out’ places have been popping up around the Marais and in the 19th and 20th arrondissements. Among Paris’s newer gay and lesbian venues, Le 17 is located at 17 Rue de la Folie Méricourt with DJs and regular entertainment, while M’sieurs Dames on Avenue Parmentier holds its own with after-work events (D.R.H., La Martine), Queermess nights, and bingo nights hosted by drag queens.įor a girls’ night out, head to the area around the Centre Pompidou, where the Mutinerie and the Bar’ouf share a lively stretch of the Rue Saint-Martin. And around the Gare de l'Est station, Café Moustache is one of the oldest gay bars in the capital. The atmosphere is gay friendly at Raymond Bar, for a drink on the ground floor or dancing in the basement. Just outside the Marais district, you’ll come across the Banana Café, an institution for gay nightlife and recognizable by its exotic facade (and its late happy hour). And to sing both classic and modern-day hits, head to a karaoke night at L’Enchanteur. Other bars with a friendly atmosphere include Café Voulez-Vous on Rue du Temple, Who’s Bar on Rue Saint-Merri, or Duplex on Rue Michel Le Comte.
A friendly atmosphere guaranteed! And for dancing and drinking, try the Souffleurs or Yono. Lively atmosphere guaranteed! On Rue des Lombards, the atmosphere is masculine at Bear’s Den with its aptly-named clientele, and more mixed at The Labo Bar Club. This trendy bar attracts a varied clientele that spills onto the surrounding pavements for drinks such as Quetzal. Nearby, COX is also a firm favourite in the district. For a drink during the day and in the evening, go to the Open Café! With its corner terrace and a few tables, this cafe is without doubt one of the most popular spots as soon as the weather is good.