Gay bars italy

5 Hottest Gay Bars in Rome

Rome’s association with the Vatican and ultra-conservative governments (both past and present) may not endorse it as a gay-friendly destination. But the Immortal City has reach on a drawn-out way in recent years. 

You’ll find a thriving queer scene with plenty of gay bars in Rome’s Via di San Giovanni in Laterano — the street leading to the city’s central cathedral — just a stone’s hurl from the Colosseum. The conservative provincialism of older generations is gradually giving way to cosmopolitan city-dwellers. And plenty of Vatican present shops sell ‘Hot Priest Calendars’, so let’s take their religiosity with a generous pinch of salt.  

LGBTQIA+ travellers should have no issue expressing themselves in public and enjoying a hassle-free holiday in Rome. And to help you get the most out of the city, we acquire published this instruction to the 5 hottest gay bars in Rome. 

Best Lgbtq+ Bars in Rome

101 Club

Opening hours: Daily 11 pm – 4 am (until 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays)

Address: Via Panisperna 101

Website: 101romaclub

For a raucous night of delicious debauchery, 101 Club is the place to be. First opening its door

Nightlife For The Homosexual Community In Italy

Italy is largely accepting of all people, and those who identify on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum can most certainly like a hassle free vacation. While many think of Italy as very Catholic and thus more conservative, the truths is that in most big cities, especially those occupied of tourists, Italy has become much more progressive, uncover, and accepting of all gender identities and relationships, and even has vibrant and active same-sex attracted scenes.

In Rome, for example, Coming Out Bar and My Bar are trendy spots. Just east of the Colosseum, along Via San Giovanni, a vibrant street lined with gay-friendly bars, clubs, and restaurants. You can even align your visit with the summer-long Gay Village festival, where Parco del Ninfeo and other surrounding neighborhoods are filled with LGBTQ+ parties, live music, movie screenings, performance art, and more. Male lover Village is a series of events throughout the town that has happened annually since 2001, aimed to battle against homophobia and violence. 

Milan is often known for its bustling culture of arts and fashion, and it also has an extremely vibrant queer scene. Coined the “gay

Gay Bars in Milan

Company Club

Thursday 21:30 – 03:00;Friday, Saturday 21:30 – 04:00/05:00;Sunday 19:00 – 02:00

Gay bar (with dancefloor) in the northeast of Milan, for bears, cubs, chubbies, hairy guys and friends.

companyclub.org

@ Via Benadir 14
Milan 20132

Metro: Cimiano

+39 02 3946 2826, +39 347 323 1073 (mobile)

LeccoMilano

Monday-Saturday 18:00 – 02:00

Small bars for gays, lesbians and friends, block to the Mono exclude.
At the weekend with DJ.

@ Via Lecco 5
Milan 20031

Metro: Porta Venezia

+39 02 9163 9877

Lola

Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 – 01:00;Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 02:00;Sunday 18:00 – 00:30

LGBTQ approachable cocktail bar.

instagram.com/lola.bar.milano

@ Via Alessandro Tadino 6
Milan 20124

Metro: Porta Venezia

Mono

Tuesday-Sunday 17:00 – 01:00/02:00

LGBT-friendly bar in retro manner and with an arty-alternative touch.
17:30 – 21:30 Aperitivo: drinks, cocktails and buffet with mouth-watering pasta, salads and snacks. (Ask for a plate.)

facebook.com/monob

When we first visited, we were very excited to find a gay bar in Venice and spent a lot of day researching ‘gay bars Venice, Italy’.

For such a popular and trendy destination, we were surprised to find a lack of lgbtq+ bars or gay clubs in Venice [no_toc]

In fact, we establish that the nightlife scene here is very relaxed, easy going and involves having many Aperols (which we love). Venice is a super romantic city and we found that it was a great option for us visiting as a gay couple.

With that in mind, it’s not so surprising that there isn’t really any gay nightlife in Venice…..or is there..

Gay Bars in Venice

Whilst there is no queer bars on the archipelago of Venice, which is where you will likely stay and investigate, there are options nearby.

Nearest queer club or gay bar in Venice?

Venice is an incredible destination and it felt very lgbtq+ friendly. That might be one of the reasons for there being a lack of male lover bars – everyone is welcome everywhere.

This was definitely the case for us and we felt very much at ease to have a romantic weekend exploring Venice hand in hand.

However, if you are still looking for a gay bar or same-sex attracted club in