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Gay Bars in Quito: The Honest 2026 Guide

Last verified: October 2026 · Compiled from venue checks and local and international sources from 2025–2026 · Report a change

Few cities party this close to the sky. Quito sits 2,850 metres up in the Andes, in the shadow of the Pichincha volcano, with a UNESCO-listed colonial old town at its heart. By day you'll be climbing church towers and catching your breath; by night the thin mountain air turns sharp and cold, and you can see your breath on the way to the club. Then the door opens onto a wall of warm, Latin energy: reggaeton, drag queens and a dance floor that doesn't stop until four. Quito's gay scene is small but lively, split between La Mariscal, the old nightlife district around Plaza Foch, and the streets further north towards Parque La Carolina. It's a scene of dance clubs rather than quiet bars: reggaeton and Latin pop, drag queens, open-bar nights and a friendly, young crowd. Venues open and close often here, so this guide sticks to what's verifiably running in 2026, and flags the famous names that aren't.

Legal in one line: Ecuador decriminalised homosexuality in 1997, was one of the first countries in the world to ban discrimination by sexual orientation in its constitution (1998), and has had marriage equality since a 2019 Constitutional Court ruling. Society is still fairly traditional, so expect discretion outside the bars.

Three things to know before a night out:

• Bring your original passport. Clubs check ID at the door, and foreigners are often asked for the original passport, not a copy. Keep it in a zipped front pocket.
• Mind the altitude. At 2,850 m, with less oxygen in the air, alcohol hits harder and faster: locals joke that one drink in Quito feels like two at sea level. A glass of water between rounds isn't a tip here, it's essential, unless you want a brutal chuchaqui (hangover) the next day.
• Taxi door to door. La Mariscal is pleasant by day, but around Plaza Foch at night there are pickpockets, touts and late-night street crime. Take an app taxi between bars, even short distances, don't wander its darker side streets after midnight, and never leave a drink unattended.

Where the scene has moved: for years, Quito's nightlife revolved around Plaza Foch in La Mariscal, and Radar and Black White are still there. But much of today's gay scene has drifted north, towards Parque La Carolina, Avenida de la República and Avenida 6 de Diciembre, where you'll find Kika, La Disco Bitch and Mimi Bar Fluido. Plan your night by area and taxi between the two.

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The clubs

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Kika Danzatoria · Av. Francisco de Orellana & Yánez Pinzón, near Parque La Carolina

Quito's most popular gay club and a long-time favourite: a stylish, mixed crowd from their 20s to 40s, Latin pop and chart hits, DJs and drag, and an owner, Fede Argüello, who's often out on the dance floor himself. There are two spaces: the main floor, with drag shows, pop and reggaeton, and a second room with deeper electronic and house sets for when you need a change. It's open late from Thursday to Saturday, and entry has included an open bar early in the night. Visitors in 2026 paid US$15–20. Some found the long electronic sets repetitive; go for the atmosphere and the crowd.

La Disco Bitch · Av. 6 de Diciembre N30-59

"It's the disco, bitch": the party spot for Quito's youngest gay crowd, mostly late teens and twenties, on Avenida 6 de Diciembre near the La Paz Ecovía stop. It's open on Friday and Saturday from about 21:00 to 03:00, with Friday the busiest night, Latin and international pop, drag and open-bar promotions. Themed nights are announced on Instagram, @discobtch1.



Radar · José Calama & Juan León Mera, La Mariscal

The easiest first stop for visitors: a relaxed LGBTI bar and small club with a lounge, a DJ, karaoke and occasional drag at weekends, popular with travellers as well as locals. It has opened roughly from early evening to 02:00, Wednesday to Saturday. Older guides list it on Joaquín Pinto, a couple of blocks away; check its Facebook page for the current address and nights.

Pose by Ph · Jerónimo Carrión & Antonio de Ulloa

A newer gay club on the western edge of La Mariscal with DJs, a local crowd and a good party reputation in 2026 reviews. Unusually, it also opens on some Tuesdays. Instagram: @discogayquito.



Bars and quieter nights

• Mimi Bar Fluido, Av. Paúl Rivet N30-99 (Edificio Melrose Plaza): one of Quito's most special spaces. It was founded by three queer friends, Sofía, Penka and Fernanda, to create a safe, inclusive and stylish home for the whole LGBTIQ+ community, and especially for queer women. "Mimi" is an affectionate word for grandma, and the idea is to make you feel welcomed and spoiled: creative tiny cocktails, shareable plates (the pork belly bao gets raves), drag nights, DJs, art and community events. One regular calls it "a place of the community and for the community". Cocktails are on the pricey side.
• Black White, La Mariscal: a small, local karaoke bar with theme nights such as 80s parties. Fun and cheap, but service can be slow.
• Vértigo Rooftop, at the Le Parc hotel on Av. República de El Salvador: not a gay bar, but a gay-friendly rooftop with good cocktails and city views at sunset, closed on Sundays.
• Sagrada by Secret: queer after-parties that run past 04:00 at changing venues, announced on Instagram, often at the last minute.

Closed or uncertain: Tercer Milenio ("El Hueco"), long Quito's biggest and best-known gay club, is listed as permanently closed at its old Veintimilla address; a newer "Tercer Milenio Evolution" is listed in the historic centre, but we couldn't confirm it's operating. Touch UIO on Mariscal Foch is also listed as permanently closed, and recent reviews of a namesake are poor. Spartakus, in the north of the city, has been remodelled but reviews mention near-empty nights and one serious allegation of drink-spiking in 2024; we'd steer you elsewhere. Pravda and Capri closed years ago.

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Practical tips

• When to go: Thursday to Saturday. Clubs fill after 23:00 and close around 03:00–04:00.
• Money: Ecuador uses the US dollar. Covers range from a few dollars to about US$20, and often include drinks. Carry small bills; US$100 notes are hard to break.
• Getting around: use Uber or InDrive, both popular, cheap and safer than hailing a cab on the street (Cabify left Ecuador in 2023, so ignore older guides that recommend it), or ask the bar to call a taxi. Door to door, every time.
• Apps: Grindr is the main app. Meet in a bar first, and never go to an unknown address on a first meeting.
• The weather: Quito has "four seasons in a day". Bring a jacket for the cold walk out of the club at 3 a.m.

Pride, community and health

Quito Pride is held in late June. In 2026 it fell on 27 June, with two marches: the main Orgullo Quito Oficial, heading north along Avenida Amazonas to Parque Bicentenario, and the alternative Orgullofff, ending in La Mariscal. The clubs hold their biggest parties that weekend.

If a condom breaks, PEP must start within 72 hours: go to a hospital emergency room (emergencia).

Ecuadorian words worth knowing: chévere (cool, great), pana (friend, mate), ñaño (brother, bro), ¡achachay! (brrr, it's cold!, which you'll say often at night in Quito), and chuchaqui (hangover). And when you step out of the club at 3 a.m. into the cold Andean night, warm up like a quiteño with a canelazo: hot water simmered with cinnamon, panela (raw cane sugar) and naranjilla juice, spiked with aguardiente. There's nothing better for an ¡achachay! moment.

At a glance

Frequently asked questions

Where are the gay bars in Quito?

In two areas of the new town. Radar and Black White are in La Mariscal, the old nightlife district around Plaza Foch, while Kika Danzatoria, La Disco Bitch and Mimi Bar Fluido are a little further north, towards Parque La Carolina; Pose is on the western edge of La Mariscal. Take a taxi between them. Most are busiest Thursday to Saturday.

What is the best gay club in Quito?

Kika Danzatoria, on Avenida Francisco de Orellana near Parque La Carolina, is the stylish, mixed-age favourite, with two rooms (drag and Latin pop on the main floor, electronic music in the second), open late from Thursday to Saturday. La Disco Bitch on Avenida 6 de Diciembre draws a younger crowd, especially on Fridays. Covers run from a few dollars to about US$20, often with drinks included.

Do I need my passport to go to gay clubs in Quito?

Yes. Clubs in Quito check ID at the door, and foreign visitors are often asked for their original passport rather than a copy. Carry it securely in a front pocket, keep a photo of it on your phone, and leave other valuables at your hotel.

Is Quito safe for gay travellers?

Generally, yes. Ecuador has had marriage equality since 2019 and constitutional protection against discrimination, and Quito is far calmer than the coastal areas covered by the US government's highest-level warnings. La Mariscal does have pickpockets and late-night street crime, so take an app taxi door to door, don't walk alone after the bars close, and never leave your drink unattended.

When is Quito Pride?

In late June. In 2026 it was on Saturday 27 June, with two marches: the main 'Orgullo Quito Oficial' heading north along Avenida Amazonas to Parque Bicentenario, and the alternative 'Orgullofff' march ending in La Mariscal. The bars hold their biggest parties that weekend.

Part of the GayOut bars series. See the full gay Quito guide for saunas, hotels and organisations.