Dorothy’s Bar, gay bar in Groningen
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Dorothy’s Bar

Google (248) 4.6
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What reviewers say

Visitors frequently praise Dorothy's Bar for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with many highlighting the friendly staff and great drag shows. Some reviewers note that the venue and its cocktails are quite small, and one comment mentions unprofessionalism.

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Address
Pottebakkersrijge 2, 9718 AE Groningen, Netherlands
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Phone
050 204 1468
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Website
www.dorothysdrag.com

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About this place Dorothy’s Bar

Dorothy's is a drag bar on Pottebakkersrijge in the centre of Groningen, a few minutes from the Grote Markt. The draw is the programme: drag shows, hosted nights and themed parties, with a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd that includes plenty of students from the city's universities. It's rated 4.6 across about 250 Google reviews. Shows and opening nights change, so check dorothysdrag.com before you go, and book or arrive early for show nights if the bar is small. Tip the performers.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Cabaret / Show bar Themed parties Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Live music Drag shows

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4.6
★★★★★
248 reviews

Based on 248 Google reviews.

Sebastiaan Spoelstra Jun 2026
★★★★★

This place is amazing the people who work here are very nice and welcoming.

Oliva Calderón César Enrique Mar 2026
★★★★☆

The atmosphere is super friendly and funny. It’s a safe place for queers! The place and the cocktails are quite small, but it’s still worth it :)

Christian Weers Nov 2025
★★★★★

GREAT fun, great shows. Thanks.

Wayne Nov 2025
★★★★★
Suzanne Uilenreef Nov 2025
★★★★★

❤️

Indy Hammingh Nov 2025
★★★★★
Miguel Bartelsman Nov 2025
★★★★★

Irreverent, safe, fun

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Last updated on 12 November 2026

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