Le Saxo, gay bar in Saint-François, Lausanne
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Le Saxo

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Visitors frequently praise Le Saxo for its fantastic, friendly atmosphere and warm welcome, with many describing it as a place that feels like home. However, some guests have complained about the venue being too small and hot, and others have expressed disappointment with long waits for karaoke turns, feeling that regulars get preferential treatment.

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Rue de la Grotte 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Phone
021 323 46 83

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About this place Le Saxo

Le Saxo is a small gay bar at Rue de la Grotte 3, a few steps below Place Saint-François, and the oldest gay bar still open in Lausanne. One Google reviewer calls it "one of the last gay strongholds in Lausanne", and that's about right: it's a regulars' bar where the host knows half the room. Karaoke is the main draw on Friday and Saturday nights. Travel Gay and misterb&b list it as open Wednesday to Sunday from 18:00, until about 01:00 midweek and 02:00 at weekends, but its old website is offline, so call 021 323 46 83 before a quiet weeknight visit. Google rates it 4.0 from about 77 reviews.

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Karaoke Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Karaoke bar Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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4.0
★★★★☆
77 reviews

Based on 77 Google reviews.

Katia Katia Mar 2026
★★★☆☆

Too bad it's quite small and very hot 🥵

Diogo Costa Feb 2026
★★★★★

A really lovely place! Great atmosphere, we were there for a friend's leaving and received a very warm welcome. We highly recommend it.

felix studer Feb 2026
★★★★★
L’honnête Jan 2026
★★★★★

A really great bar 😊 My dad used to go there and introduced me to it. I was instantly charmed. Whether you're alone or with others, the atmosphere is fantastic, and everyone there is kind and friendly. You can even form singing groups—it's really great!!! This place deserves to be more widely known. Thank you, Jacques, and thank you to everyone. I'm happy to share this place with my friends.

ste ric Dec 2025
★★★★★
Laura R Dec 2025
★★★★★

Really fun! Amazing atmosphere!

Fabio Denker Nov 2025
★☆☆☆☆

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Last updated on 12 November 2026

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