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Visitors frequently praise gentleM for its friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and inclusive vibe, with many highlighting the attentive service and good selection of drinks. However, a common complaint centers on the karaoke nights, with multiple reviews mentioning issues with song selection, long wait times to sing, and perceived favoritism from the DJ.

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Address
Bornstraße 22, 44135 Dortmund, Germany
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Phone
0231 13743547
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Website
gentlem.de

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About this place gentleM

gentleM is a gay bar on Bornstraße in Dortmund's Nordstadt, just north of the city centre. The name had been part of the city's gay nightlife before a long break, and the bar reopened at the end of 2024. It runs a relaxed programme of karaoke evenings, themed nights and ordinary drinking nights for a friendly, mostly male local crowd. It is one of the few explicitly gay bars left in Dortmund, so it is a sensible first stop. Opening hours are not on file here; check the website or social pages before you go. The Nordstadt can be rough late at night, so take a taxi home.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Karaoke Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Themed parties Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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109 reviews

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P R
P R Oct 2026
★★★★★

It was very fun and the atmosphere was great.

Ellachen
Ellachen Oct 2026
★★★★★

A wonderful bar with karaoke, I'll gladly come back often :)

Laura Kühne
Laura Kühne Sep 2026
★★★★★

Delicious cocktails, great atmosphere, would love to come back again.

Amar Faraman
Amar Faraman Sep 2026
★★★★★

The cutest and most wonderful haircut I will ever see ❤️❤️

Sven Külgen
Sven Külgen Sep 2026
★☆☆☆☆

Prices too high, drink quality absolutely terrible Not recommended!

Michael Klisch
Michael Klisch Sep 2026
★★★★★
Einfach der ein da
Einfach der ein da Sep 2026
★★☆☆☆

This was my first time at GentleM since Christopher Street Day 2026, and I'm seriously wondering how the place survives. Half the drinks menu is unavailable because they're out of alcohol. The music is way too loud to have a conversation or understand the staff. It feels like nobody knows how to mix a cocktail; the waiter is constantly wandering around with a drink, and the older gentleman is more creepy than anything else. The music selection was okay, but they could have more karaoke participants singing in a row instead of just playing songs that are sometimes cut off mid-song. Overall, it's great that there's a safe space for queer people, but they're definitely not living up to their potential.

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Last updated on 26 October 2026

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