LGBTQ+ cafés, bars and nightlife in Copenhagen
In almost every part of Copenhagen, you can find lively LGBTQ+ venues, whether you're mood prefers a café, bar, bodega or a nightclub. From the festive and central street Studiestræde with several bars to more unique gems like Centralhjørnet, the worlds oldest gay bar. Check out our guide.

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LGBTI+ people can safely hang out all over Copenhagen, so if you want to look beyond the LGBTI+ digs you should check out this complete guide to Copenhagen's nightlife.

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Never Mind Night Club
Never Mind is Copenhagen's largest and most popular nightclub for LGBT+ people - and those who love pop music and a great party.

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Trixie
Trixie is a cocktail bar and nightclub with a focus on electronic music on the festive and diverse street, Studiestræde, in the centre of Copenhagen.

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Oscar Bar & Cafe
Cozy gay bar and café right next to City Hall at Copenhagen's Rainbow Square Are you looking for a gay bar where you can have a good time, get a drink and a bite to eat? Then head to Oscar Bar & Cafe.

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Masken Bar
Masken Bar is located in central Copenhagen and is one of the oldest gay bars in the city. The bar is open seven days a week - even on Sundays.In the two-storey building in Studiestræde, the atmosphere is always good. Masken Bar offers drinks at reasonable prices, nice talks and then smoking is allowed.The guests at Masken Bar are of all ages, and people are meeting friends over a beer both in the afternoon and in the late night hours.Swing by Masken Bar and have yourself a nice chat with the many other guests.

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Vela
Vela is Copenhagen's only exclusively Lesbian bar and nightclub, located in the trendy Vesterbro-area.At Vela the girls are drinking beer, shots, dancing in the bar, playing bar games, kissing in the corners and partying till dawn. Whatever time of day the party is always on.Vela also hosts cultural events such as live and electronic music as well as poetry and literature readings the queer way.One of Vela's regular events is Salon Indigo. Stay tuned on the topics and dates for Salon Indigo on their Facebook page.

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Jailhouse CPH
Jailhouse CPH is a gay bar and restaurant located in the heart of Copenhagen. The bar has a recurring prison theme with prison bars, handcuffs and cells as part of the interior.

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Centre Stage
Copenhagen's LGBTQIA+ community won't be one bar poorer after all, which is what everyone thought when the iconic Cosy Bar closed. The new bar ‘Centre Stage’ has opened its doors in August 2024.

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Centralhjørnet
Centralhjørnet in Copenhagen is the oldest LGBTI+ bar in Denmark.

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Bøssehuset
Bøssehuset is a cultural meeting place for gay, lesbians and transgenders in Copenhagen. The house is used for cultural projects, theatre and music performances, exhibitions, speaker events and parties. The use of the space can also be requested for any kind of events you would like to arrange.The house is located in the idyllic Bøssehave in Christiania.Bøssehuset is a membership-based organisation with an administration committee that are responsible for the maintenance and economy of the house. The activities in the house are governed by a weekly meeting, which is open to all. If, however, a person would like to have voting power, they would have to apply and pay - a modest fee - for a yearly membership.

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Café Intime
Café Intime in Frederiksberg holds a lot of history, and opened in 1922. In the early years the customers had their own private and locked stall supervised only by the bartender. Maybe that’s the reason why Café Intime slowly began to be known as a place where homosexuals came. Every day in the week there are different kinds of events - you can for instance enjoy jazz every Sunday evening at the café.

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Amigo Bar
Amigo bar used to be a predominantly gay-oriented bar, but lately patrons have become more and more mixed. From Wednesday to Sunday many straights drop by with their gay friends or they come alone to take advantage of the karaoke. There is a good mix of ages here and both sexes are well-represented. Many end their night out at Amigo's as other bars don't stay open as late.Events and gamesAmigo is divided into two sections, each with its own bar. The bar in the larger section is open every day from 22:00 until morning. The bar in the smaller section is open from around midnight on weekends only. The large section hosts a wide array of events such as karaoke competitions, galas, and Western Nights. The smaller section caters for those who prefer chatting or playing dice, cards, or backgammon.

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Men's Bar
Men's Bar is a gay bar in the centre of Copenhagen. The decor is simple and black, and the atmosphere in the bar is friendly but raw.The guests at the gay bar are men wearing jeans and leather outfit, but all men no matter what clothing will be let in.In everyday life you cannot eat at the bar but the first Sunday of the month, Men's Bar serves brunch for free.There's Happy Hour every day from 15:00 to 21:00.

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