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Comeback Bar

Google (158) 4.3
Tripadvisor (5) 4.6
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What reviewers say

Visitors praise the Comeback Bar for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming owner, Walter, who makes an effort to ensure everyone feels at home. However, some reviewers note that despite advertising as gay/lesbian, the clientele appears to be predominantly gay men, and one visitor found the music choice to be a significant letdown.

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Address
Rathausgasse 42, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
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Phone
031 311 77 13
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Website
www.comebackbar.ch

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About this place Comeback Bar

Comeback Bar is Bern's only dedicated gay bar, tucked into a vaulted stone cellar on Rathausgasse in the medieval Old Town. Open for around 25 years, it anchors the capital's small but loyal gay nightlife and draws a mostly male, mixed-age crowd of locals with the occasional visitor. Regulars single out the warm welcome — longtime host Walter is known for making sure newcomers feel at home — and the unpretentious, neighbourhood-bar feel over any club-style flash. Expect a relaxed drinks-and-conversation venue rather than a dance floor: it fills up in the evenings and is busiest at weekends and around Pride season. After a difficult spell in 2022 the bar was saved by new partners and continues to run as the community's living room. Google reviewers give it about 4.3 stars across 150-plus ratings.

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Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Underground Local favorite Pub Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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4.3
158 reviews

Based on 158 Google reviews.

Stephan Frehner
Stephan Frehner Jun 2026

The place to be in Bern. Two attentive bartenders. A favorite for over 25 years. From mellow tunes to a party atmosphere on Saturdays from 10 pm with a DJ.

Vincent Millioud
Vincent Millioud Apr 2026

You just don't want that as a neighbor. Stupid and noisy... like so many things on this street. What a shame... What a sad world...

Karin Tanner Film and Cut
Karin Tanner Film and Cut Apr 2026

I visited the Comeback Bar alone as a woman and immediately felt comfortable. Walter is passionate about his work, and you instantly feel at home. Everyone feels welcome here, regardless of their orientation. Many heterosexual people walk past (I've observed this from outside) and don't dare to go in, but feel free to come in – nothing will happen to you! Prices are perfectly normal and very reasonable. Thanks, Walter, and see you soon!

Beat Hugentobler
Beat Hugentobler Mar 2026
Torbjörn Bernhardson
Torbjörn Bernhardson Mar 2026

Small, traditional Bernese basement bar. Very gay clientele and a very welcoming owner. Good price range.

Pascal Bosshard
Pascal Bosshard Feb 2026
Meick Schumacher
Meick Schumacher Jan 2026

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Last updated on 21 September 2026

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