COX Cologne

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

Cologne locals insist that Bear culture got its start in Germany, and along with Hombres, this large and convivial joint is the best place for bears, cubs and masculine men.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 3.8 (675)

Die Mumu

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

Popular gay bar in Cologne that attracts mostly young guys. Pop and dance music, by far the best playlist of all the gay bars. If you’re super nice to the bar man he’ll take requests for songs too.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 4.0 (430)

ExCorner Cologne

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

At Ex Corner, you're one of the guys. With a great mix of patrons, it's everyman's bar. Come for the laid-back and friendly atmoshpere, stay and make a friend.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 3.9 (227)

Baustelle 4U

Altstadt

One of the most popular gay bar in the Old Town of Cologne. The special interiors, self-built tables, unique door handles, the elaborate light show that changing decorations, and always varied…

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Gay Bars & Clubs 4.6 (242)

Barcelon

Altstadt

A famous bar in the Old Town, with a touch of Mediterranean charm and influences of the artist “Gaudí”. Serves a range of wine, beer, cocktails and other drinks.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 4.4 (276)

My Lord

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

My Lord is located next to COX. An old-school pub and cafe for over-40's and their admirers.

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Gay-Friendly Bars & Clubs 4.3 (611)

Cafe Era

Belgisches Viertel

Cafe Era is a cafe and bar situated in the heart of Cologne, serving drinks, coffee and food to a mixed clientele.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026

Gay Bars & Clubs 4.4 (300)

Ruhrpott

Altstadt

Classy gay bar located in the heart of Cologne's gay district. Ruhrpott serves delicious cakes and homemade salads during the day and tasty cocktails at night. There is no dance floor.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 4.3 (173)

Schampanja

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

Schampanja is an alternative gay bar in the “Bermuda Triangle” area. The crowd is mostly in their 30’s and 40’s. Located opposite Ixbar. Open daily until late.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 3.3 (200)

Exile on Main Street

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

Exile on Main Street is one of the busiest and brightest bars on the main gay strip. EXILE features live DJ on the weekends. Two bars make getting a drink a breeze.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 3.2 (487)

Nachtflug

Neustadt-Nord

Nachtflug is a cool location with high-end amenities, top DJs and funky show acts are the guarantees of unforgettable party nights.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 2.9 (37)

Blue Lounge

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

Blue Lounge is one of the most popular, mixed lesbian-gay dance club and cocktail bar. Free admission and a minimum consumption of 5€.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 3.9 (76)

Deck 5

Bermudadreieck (Rudolfplatz)

Deck 5 is a late-night gay Leather & fetish cruise bar with dark room in the back. Deck 5 attracts men in their 40’s and 50’s. With inexpensive drinks.

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Gay Bars & Clubs 4.6 (77)

Club Domhof

Altstadt

Cologne has finally an exciting venue. Located directly under the tracks of the main railway station and overlooking the cathedral, provides the CLUB DOMHOF on 2 floors, both underground feeling and…

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Gay-Friendly Bars & Clubs 4.2 (39)

Bastard Bar & Cafe

Belgisches Viertel

Bastard is a cozy coffee shop and bar open day and early night, tables outside in the yard and on the roof terrace in summertime. Mixed crowd but very gay friendly, very nice food.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026

Gay Bars & Clubs 4.5 (665)

VENUE Weekend Club Cologne

Altstadt

VENUE Weekend Club Cologne has the best Vocal and Funky House Beats, mixed with remixes of today. Gays, lesbians and friends can dance the night away!!!

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Gay-Friendly Bars & Clubs 4.5 (810)

Alter Wartesaal

Altstadt

Cologne's gay nightclub institution in a converted 19th-century railway waiting room at the central station. Three floors, 800 capacity, Saturday club nights and CSD mega-events.

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Gay-Friendly Bars & Clubs 4.5 (3795)

Gloria Theater

Innenstadt

Cologne's gay cultural centre — a 1920s cinema converted into a performance space, nightclub, bar and event venue in the city centre. Drag shows, queer film nights, club events.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026