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Queer going out: Gay Bars in Cologne
Published January 17, 2024
Germany's colorful Rhine metropolis is home to a huge LGBT + community and a hub for gays and lesbians from across the region. The gay scene here is diverse and tolerant. This diversity is also reflected in Cologne's varied bar landscape.
Gay-Bars in the Schaafenstraße
Famous and notorious: Schaafenstraße located in the center of the city forms the epicenter of queer bar culture in Cologne. Nowhere else in Cologne you can find so many gay bars and queer locations in one place. In the summer time, the crowds gather here every evening and the atmosphere is like a street party.
What's going on in Cologne? Offers, your Happy Hour or the best gay parties in town can be found here:
Popular Mumu Bar is located in the middle of Schaafenstraße. The likeable bar has been an institution of the Cologne gay scene for years. Mumu is small but fine and impresses with its witty charm and atmosphere. Here you can enjoy great Kölsch and dance to pop and chart music.
Erlebe jeden Dienstag in der Mumu, einer der Top Gay Bars in Köln, das legendäre Mumu-Karaoke-Event ab 22 Uhr. Freu dich auf Spaß, Gemeinschaft und tolle Musik!
Exile is also located here and is one of the LGBT community´s favorites. On Fridays and Saturdays, the bar regularly bursts at the seams when people from Cologne and visitors alike come here to dance and drink plenty beer and tasty cocktails.
Discover the Bitchy Bingo evening every Wednesday at Exile Cologne: cool drinks, hot drag shows and great prizes await you! On Thursdays, charming hosts such as Chrystal Math de Mol, Naomy Schulze Erdel and Pam Pengco-Cock am Brink invite you to the quiz-tastic Quiz Night.
Kinkz Cologne: The men-only gay bar in Schaafenstraße, the heart of Cologne's gay district. Here you party in a safe space, without a dress code, completely yourself. Welcome to the open atmosphere where fetishes and the puppy scene meet like-minded people. Kinkz Cologne - more than just a bar, a place of acceptance and individual inclinations.
Happy Hour at Kinkz! The men-only bar in Cologne, the venue for exclusive meetings between men in a safe atmosphere. Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00-8:00 pm.
Discover the Iron Cocktail Lounge in Cologne's Altstadt-Süd, Schafenstraße. Enjoy handmade cocktails, creative creations and DJ music in a lively atmosphere. Fridays and Saturdays: the perfect place for a party atmosphere and weekend vibes in the Bermuda Triangle.
ExCorner in Schaafenstraße, Cologne: The ultimate gay bar in the Bermuda Triangle. With hits, dance charts and a great atmosphere - perfect for gay events and theme parties!
Queere Bars & Cafes between Heumarkt and Rudolfplatz
Around Rudolfplatz you will find a huge amount of queer hot spots. Often the area between Heumarkt and Rudolfplatz is therefore also called the gay Bermuda triangle.
For years, the chic Café Rico has been one of the most popular venues for the Cologne gay community. Here you can have breakfast and brunch daily until late in the afternoon. The café also boasts a great outdoor area from which you can watch the hustle and bustle on the streets.
Barcelona Colonia: Queer scene bar in Cologne on Heumarkt. Popular meeting place for the LGBTQI+ community with themed parties, coffee & cake at the weekend. Cozy atmosphere, delicious cocktails and Kölsch. In summer, the large outdoor terrace is a great place for beer and long drinks. Gin bar in Cologne's old town.
Era Cafe&Bar: Popular gay cafe in the center of Cologne. Varied breakfast, coffee and stylish bar in the evening. Unique meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community, centrally located on Friesenwall. In summer: relax on the terrace. Culinary delights and a warm atmosphere combined. A unique place in the middle of the city - Era, your oasis of hospitality.
Amadeus, the gay bar in Cologne's old town, inspires with variety: a colorful crowd, showtimes, theme parties and events for Pride Week or Carnival. In summer, the terrace beckons with Kölsch beer and wine.
Zum Pitter Cologne: gay bar & Kölsch pub with a living room atmosphere. Traditional meeting place in the middle of Cologne's old town on Alter Markt. With an outdoor area in summer. Regular parties, delicious Kölsch, a good mood and dancing until late in the morning.
Cheers.
