XS Bar Bars & Clubs in Lyon – GayOut Guide
Gay Bars & Clubs ⭐ Featured Verified by GayOut

XS Bar

Google (717) 4.3
Tripadvisor (10) 4.2
Been here? Rate it in 3 clicks
What reviewers say

Visitors praise XS Bar for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere where people can easily talk and connect, with many highlighting the cool bartenders and affordable prices. However, some reviews mention the bar can be small and lacking in liveliness.

85
/ 100
GayOut Score
G4.3 🦉4.2
✅ Link copied!
Address
19 rue Claudia, 69002 Lyon
💰
Price Range
$

Hotels near XS Bar

via Stay22
Hotels near XS Bar
Loading map…

About this place XS Bar

XS Bar is Lyon’s low‑key bear hangout on Rue Claudia. A cramped space on the Presqu’île, the bar has been pulling a steady crowd since about 2010. Bears, their admirers and a mix of gay men drift in, but you’ll mostly see locals who treat the place like a second living room. Cheap drinks keep the chatter flowing, and the lack of space forces strangers into conversation. The doors are open every day from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., with the after‑work apéro hour the easiest moment to slip in. Thursday is the unofficial bear night, while the rest of the week eases into a relaxed hum. A few other gay spots sit within a short walk, so you can pop over for a change of scene without leaving the Presqu’île.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 17:00-02:00
Tuesday 17:00-02:00
Wednesday 17:00-02:00
Thursday 17:00-02:00
Friday 17:00-02:00
Saturday 17:00-02:00
Sunday 17:00-02:00

Features

Gay Bears Happy Hour LGBTQ+ owned Safe space Community oriented Walk-ins welcome Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pub Themed parties Free entry Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

Insider Tips

Community Reviews

Write a Review

Google Reviews

Verified by Google
4.3
★★★★★
717 reviews

Based on 717 Google reviews.

Patrik Giacalone
Patrik Giacalone Jun 2026
★★★★★
Davy Adams
Davy Adams Jun 2026
★★★★★

Friendly service cute little bar.

GLOBULE
GLOBULE Jun 2026
★★★★★

You can have a nice time there. Over the years the atmosphere has become less exciting.

Katarynaa BOUZID
Katarynaa BOUZID May 2026
★★★★★

What can I say about this establishment except that it's incredible, from the energy there and the daily sense of security to the owner and staff with their enormous hearts! I've rarely felt such a strong sense of well-being as I did at XS Bar! I highly recommend it!

Ecomobilité Villeurbanne
Ecomobilité Villeurbanne May 2026
★★★★★

Very friendly team 🥰

Fabrice Charb
Fabrice Charb May 2026
★★★★★

It's much better since they changed bosses.

Me
Me May 2026
★★★★★

This establishment is absolutely appalling. The owner, Wilfried, is incredibly vulgar, contemptuous, and aggressive. From the moment you arrive, you immediately understand that you are not welcome: humiliating remarks, a hostile attitude, and arrogant, disrespectful behavior from beginning to end. The worst part? A magnificent "I've made my quota, get out!" shouted at customers without the slightest hesitation. Unbelievable. This kind of person gives a disastrous image of the profession and clearly has no sense of respect or politeness. A toxic atmosphere, a detestable welcome, and a profoundly shameful experience. I strongly advise against this place. Don't waste your money, your time, or your patience in this bar. Avoid it at all costs. This establishment would be better off closing its doors.

TripAdvisor

Powered by TripAdvisor

Write a Review

20 reviews so far — add yours

Last updated on 3 November 2026

Stay in the Loop

Get the latest LGBTQ+ events and venue openings in your inbox.

Enter your email to receive Pride event updates and new-venue alerts.

Already a subscriber? Unsubscribe

Your privacy choices. We use cookies to run GayOut and, with your consent, measure usage. Learn more