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Exit

Google (23) 4.0
Tripadvisor (29) 3.9
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What reviewers say

Visitors praise Exit for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and good value drinks, often highlighting it as a great starting point for experiencing Palermo's LGBTQ+ scene. However, some reviewers report negative experiences with rude staff and uncomfortable interactions, while others note the lack of a dance floor.

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Address
Piazza San Francesco di Paola, Politeama, 90139 Palermo
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About this place Exit

Exit is Palermo's longest-running gay bar, open since 1996 and the anchor of the city's small but resilient LGBTQ+ scene. After years around Via Carducci it now sits on Piazza San Francesco di Paola in the Politeama district, where an aperitivo-hour crowd gathers on the piazza before the music picks up later in the evening. Expect resident DJs, occasional drag and themed nights — the team also runs the Exit10&Love and Shut Up party brands — and a friendly, mixed local crowd of gay men, lesbians and allies. It is the natural first stop for visitors trying to plug into the community.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 19:00-02:00
Wednesday 19:00-02:00
Thursday 19:00-02:00
Friday 19:00-03:00
Saturday 19:00-03:00
Sunday 19:00-01:00

Features

LGBTQ+ Drag shows Safe space Community oriented Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pop DJ sets Cocktail bar Evening venue Year-round

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4.0
★★★★★
23 reviews

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Rafael F-V
Rafael F-V Jun 2026
★★★★★

Very cozy atmosphere, mostly locals gathering there. Around 11:00 PM it was already pleasantly busy. Small downside: the cockroach 🪳 in the toilet that was watching from a corner as I peed. Otherwise, a nice bar.

Nuria Vidal
Nuria Vidal May 2026
★★★★★

Four waiters behind the bar and no table service: if you want a drink on the terrace, you have to go back and forth alone. A decidedly innovative hospitality concept. At least the risk of slipped discs for the staff is minimized.

Louis King
Louis King May 2026
★★★★★

It opens late, but the outdoor area fills up quickly. The cocktails are really well made, but at €8 for a basic cocktail, it's on the pricier side for the area – which also influences the target audience. We were the only ones under thirty that evening. The crowd was mostly 40-65. The atmosphere inside is rather cold, so everyone heads outside. Young people don't seem to frequent the explicitly queer venues and appear to hang out at Kalsa. Exit is cute and has its place, but it feels less young and vibrant.

Ateyo Yithare
Ateyo Yithare Apr 2026
★★★★★
Antonino Aronica
Antonino Aronica Apr 2026
★★★★★

So many evenings spent here! And so many memories! A truly beautiful place to spend peaceful evenings! A place for everyone, beautiful and cared for down to the last detail! If you want to relax and spend a few hours in peace, this is the right place for you!

Séb
Séb Mar 2026
★★★★★

We just stopped by for a drink. The servers are great and the cocktails are delicious 😋

Angelica Mazzola
Angelica Mazzola Jan 2026
★★★★★

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