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Recommended:
Blue Train -- Trendy gay bar in the buzzing Gazi area. Large windows which are opened up in the summer allow the gorgeous folk of Athens to spill out across the pavement and talk, listen to the music and watch the world go by. There is table service for your drinks too. An ideal place to start your night out (from 11pm!) Konstantinoupoleos 84, Gazi
tel. 210 3460667ALEKOS ISLAND
42 Tsakalof Street (KOLONAKI AREA)
Friendly place, late 30's early 50's. Gay Bar serving alcoholic beverages, exclusively or mostly men. 10:30pm - 03:30am
LIZZARD
Apostolou Pavlou Street (at THISSION SQUARE) Gay & Lesbian mixed crowd bar, mixed ages, serving alcoholic beverages. Must on Sundays.
11:00pm - 03:30am
LAMDA
15 Lembessi & Syggrou Ave. (near OLYMPIUS ZEUS TEMPLE)
Gay Bar in two stages with greek music. All ages. Mostly men. Dark room (At your own risk).
Mindnight - Early morning hours!!
CONNE
38 Persefonis Street (GAZI AREA)
Bar with greek music. Mixed ages. Must on Saturdays.
11:30pm - 04:00am
ALMODOVAR
60 Konstantinoupoleos Street (GAZI AREA)
Bar serving alcoholic beverages. Young crowd.
11:30pm - 03:30am
KOUKLES
Zan Moreas Street & Sygrou Avenue (KOUKAKI AREA)
Drag Show Bar. Mixed ages. Straight & Gay mixed crowd.
11:30pm - 02:00am
SODADE
Triptolemou Street & Iera Odos (GAZI AREA)
Cozy Bar with gay and lesbian crowd, mixed ages, girls and boys, lots of fun, dance place, disco music. Must on Fridays & weekends.
11:30pm - 07:00am!!
U-MATIC
268 Vouliagmenis Avenue. Club, mixed ages, underground with three (3) stages.
Mindnight - early morning hours!!
BEE
Miaouli & Themidos (MONASTIRAKI AREA)
Freestyle music in 50's environment. Cafe-Bar & Restaurant till 11:00pm. Mixed crowd boys & girls, mixed ages. Must daily.
08:00pm - 05:00am
INTERNI
152 Ermou Street (GAZI AREA)
Minimal cafe - restaurant. Must for the sunday - afternoon lounge parties.
03:00pm - 09:00pm
http://www.gaytravelgreece.com/entertain...
Atlanta Bulldogs is the hottest cruise bar in Atlanta.Bulldogs 893 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309-3916http://members.aol.com/bulldognco/index....
Auckland Trendy and a favorite of the Auckland hotties.Flesh Nightclub & Louge Bar
Temporary Location: The Strand
Newmarket
Phone: +64-9-336-1616
Join Dj Love and your hosts the Queens of high camp - divine Miss K & outrageous Miss Ribena for non stop entertainment. Twisted Karaoke every Wednesday night.
Club Wed-Sat 10pm to Late.
Lounge - Tue-Sun 3pm to Late
6 Days a week
http://www.gaytravel.net.nz/nz/AucklandV...
Baltimore one of my best friends who has grown up in Baltimore tells me this is the best bar in Baltimore. From their web site: karaoke, drag-king and -queen shows, charity benefits, cabaret nights with touring theater companies, tea dances, women's nights, men's nights, theme parties, leather contests, free pool nights, vacation giveaways, happy hours, nightclub acts, employee shows, piano-bar sing-alongs, costume contests, and more.The Hippo
1 W. Eager St., (410) 576-0018, www.clubhippo.com
Barcelona This large bar is well established in the gay scene and is a good meeting point. Its pretty funky and has differing exhibitions of new artists. Plus with each drink you buy you get a free ticket to one of the Arena clubs (of which there are 5), all popular gay clubs.
Punto Barcelona
Muntaner, 63-65
Metro: Universitat, (Red Line, L1) or (Purple Line, L2) 7 mins
Daily 18:00-03:00
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/gay/barcelona-gay-bar.html
BarcelonaYou listed Barcelona twice!
Beijing On/Off is where its at in Beijing. Great to start or end the evening especially if youre looking to hook up.Club 70 (tel. 010/6508-9799) at Chaoyang Gongyuan Xi Men, ironically directly opposite the ultimate heterosexual meat market, Suzie Wong's. The beats are about right, but it's still in search of a comfortable vibe, a problem you won't face at Destination (Mudidi; tel. 010/6551-513 cool at Gongti Xi Lu 7, south of the Worker's Stadium west gate, where the crowd revels. On/Off (Shang Xia Xian; tel. 010/6415-8083) at Xingfu Yi Cun Xi Li 5, is one of Beijing's longest standing "alternative" venues. Things have turned a tad seedy in recent times, but the crowds still flock to this venue, which now boasts a bar, a restaurant, and even an Internet cafe.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/beijing/0201023637.html
Berlin Berlins most popular gay bar. Lounge, Hotelbar, Gay Bar,
Hotel Wallstreet Park Plaza Berlin
Wallstrasse 23 - 24
10179 Berlin
Boston Where Bostons hottest men meet up. Machine 1254 / 1256 Boylston Street Boston 617-536-1950
Buenos Aires
Cero Consecuencia, Cabrera 3769, Palermo , Tue- Sun from 14 hs. Email: ceroconsecuencia@hotmail.com A new cultural pub in Palermo. This bar is popular by very young gay guys.
Bulnes Class, Bulnes 1250, Palermo Tel # 4861-7492. Thur After Office at 19 hs, Fri and Sat after 23 hs. Trendy Gay Lounge & Bar located half o block from Cordoba Avenue. The bar opened last year, and it became very popular. This place is nicer, bigger and has better music than other bars, but I prefered it when it wasn't so packed and you didn't have to make a big line to get in.
ALSINA Alsina 940, Monserrat (Fri from 2 - 6 AM Sun 10 PM to 3 AM) This new nightclub takes place in Alsina Palace, a very elegant 3 stories XIX century commercial building. This place that used to held Palacio Buenos Aires every weekend, reopened under a new name and management, and continuous with the same popularity. This location has been while it was Palacio the best gay night club in town. Don't miss Palacio Tea Dance on Sundays after 11 PM.
AMERIK Gascon 1040 (Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun from 1-6 AM) Phone #: 4865-4416. Amerik is the biggest and wildest gay disco in Buenos Aires, and is a bizarre experience. Very mixed public (many straights looking for easy girls, and free drinks), has a wild semi-dark room on the first floor. Has two dance floors, and capacity for almost 2000 people, the main dance floor with tecno music, a small glass isonorized dancefloor which view to the main dance floor where they play 90s hits and latin music. Two bars. On Fridays and Saturdays there is "canilla libre" (free drinks) it's a sort of all you can drink for the $30 cover. Advice, I do not recommend to drink anything but beer, or water from the "canilla libre" bar. You have a VIP bar on the first floor to the right (opposite to the dark room) where you can buy good booze (ask where it is). You can print your e-flyers from the website. It is recommended to arrive before 2 AM to avoid the big lines. Cover Thur & Sun $10 (includes 1 drink), Fri & Sat $30 (Free Drinks). Updates: Amerik will reopen on Friday December 22 after being closed for several months because of neighbors noise complaints.
PACHA B.A.: Clubland Av. Francisco Beir 4267 Phone # 4788 4280 (Sat 1-7 AM) It's not a gay disco, but Saturdays are very gay friendly. If you like raves, creamfields, and electronic music, it is definitely your place. Visiting Top DJ`s. Resident DJ`s: M. Cattaneo, C. Alfonsin, Suker, H Garca, Big Fabio, Spitfire, C. Paz, J Paul. You have e-flyers, you can buy also anticipated tickets (TICKETEK - Phone#: (54 11) 5237 7200)
GLAM Cabrera 3046 Has one dance floor, two bars a dark room and a patio. What to say about Glam... Too many gays, or so little space! The place can get anoyingly crowded sometimes. In summer it can be a little sweaty also. I have to be drunk to bear people pushing me, and walking over my foot, but you will find plenty of 20's to 30's cute guys. If you are in the mood go for it, it's a fun place for Thursdays and Saturdays. Cover $ 25 that includes one drink.
The Sub Cordoba 543, Nuevo Bajo, Downtown. Sat after 2. This is a new club that organizes gay parties. You have to visit their website and submit your (and your friends) complete name and email to be included in every Saturday list. The cover is $20 with flyer or list, and $ 25 without and includes free drinks all night.
Brandon Gay Day - Brandon Gay Day is a circuit party organized by film and arts students. These parties reunite -approximately twice a month- a mix of young alternative, trendy, and a few so called filmmakers. You can check in their website where the next Party will take place and print the E-flyers. Last News: Brandon Gay Day is being held twice a month in "el teatro" Av. Federico Lacroze and Av. Alvarez Thomas after 01:00 AM.
Eyeliner Party. Eyeliner advertises itself as a non-commercial electro-clash queerpunk party for *******, dikes, transvestites, other freaks, and for anyone tired a World that is straight by definition. For people who want to meet people, or just dance, kiss each other in peace, where there is no place for snobbery, frivolity or absurd. You can check photos of previous parties. There is one party each month, but the organizers held other events. Next Party will be held on September 30, 2005, in Teatro Arlequines, Venezuela 1110 after 12 PM
Angel's Disco, Viamonte 2168, Recoleta. Open Thu. - Sat. from 1:30 am. This lower keyed club has two dance-floors and a dark-room. Angels is the opposite of Palacio Alsina, and attracts of lower income crowds of gay and tranvestites both locals and immigrants. Cover is $10 including 2 drinks included or $15 three drinks.
http://www.thegayguide.com.ar/gayclubs.htm
Chicago Too many hot dance bars to even know where to start. OK, start with Hydrate. If theres anything left of you after that, hit Circuit Hydrate 3458 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL Cheerful gay bar by day, pumping dance club by night, this Boys Town hangout keeps pretty boys busy till dawn.
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Charlie's 3726 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL Even if you've never worn chaps, you can play urban cowboy at this Boys Town bar.
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Spin 800 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL Not all gay men look alike--just check out the wild mix of freaks, punks and hotties here.
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Circuit Nightclub/ Rehab Lounge 3641 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL Circuit boys get their glow sticks on at this Boys Town spot's massive dance floor.
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Berlin 954 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL Tuesdays are for boys and Wednesdays for girls at this flamboyant Lakeview dance club, with an anything-goes crowd every other night of the week.
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http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/36818/chicago/.html
Dallas Latin hotties. The only place in Dallas Id bother going to.Bamboleo's
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Enjoy dancing cumbias, rancheras, salsa and merengue at this ultimate Latin gay club.
Address:6102 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75235
Telephone:214-358-2515
Open/Close:FRI-SUN 9:00 pm-2:00 am
Format(s):Gay, Latin
Credit Cards:None Accepted.
http://dfw.nightguide.com/data/n100633.htm
DetroitIf youre going out to Detroit, you can hit several of the bars that are much like the bars in any city, BUT I strongly urge you to get involved with Guerrilla Queer Bar and check out what theyre doing instead.
http://www.detroitguerrillas.com/faq/
If not, then theres a laundry list of the stand-bys:
Adam's Apple
18931 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.240.8482
Devoid of loud, distracting dance club music, Adam's Apple, is a neighborhood gay bar that gets pretty packed on the weekends. It's a friendly place where conversation can flow as easily as the cocktails, not a quality of many gay bars, so new friends are easily made.
Backstreet
15606 Joy Rd., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.272.8959
Probably Detroit's most popular gay bar, Backstreet, is only open two nights out of the week, but on those two nights the place is packed full with people jumping to the high energy dance music. Backstreet has been a gay bar since the 70's and still manages to keep hip today.
Club DG
10001 Hubbell, Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.273.8941
Check out the scene at one of Detroit's best gay and lesbian dance clubs. Awesome DJ's pump out the beats across the large dance floor every weekend.
Club Gold Coast
2971 E. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.366.6135
The good times roll at this club hot spot for the gay community featuring adult male entertainment, the hottest DJ's and dancing nightly.
Detroit Eagle
1501 Holden, Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.873.6969
A no attitude and very friendly bar, Detroit Eagle is one of the cities oldest gay leather bar, premium drinks flow and the Dj's spin hits nightly, they're some of Detroit's best. Detroit Eagle also holds an annual leather pageant, we don't know the prizes, but the studded leather sash is probably enough.
Gigi's
16920 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.584.6525
The best gay entertainment can be found at Gigi's, which has been doing it for years, everything from go-go boys to female impersonators light up the stage at this favorite of the gay community. Entertainment runs almost every night of the week and both men and women mingle with equal flair at this friendly establishment.
Hayloft Saloon
8070 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.581.8913
Hands down the most welcoming gay bar in Detroit, the Hayloft Saloon, is a place where many in the gay scene start and end their night with some club hopping in between. The drinks are cheap and cool music choices make the Hayloft feel like your local neighborhood bar.
La Dolce Vita
17546 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.865.0331
la Dolce Vita offers up a good menu for dinner, but the real treats here are on the dessert tray, it also host live entertainment five nights a week catering to the lighter gay club scene.
Menjo's
928 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.863.2576
Thumping beats and a slamming dance floor make Menjo's a favorite for the gay community in Detroit. You can knock back a shot at the huge bar and take in Menjo's as a spectator sport or, if you've got the guts, try your moves on the dance floor under pulse pounding sounds.
Pronto!
608 S. Washington, Royal Oak, Michigan; Tel. 248.544.7900
A stalwart of "best of" lists for years, Pronto!, serves not just Royal Oak's gay and lesbian community, but everybody. With outdoor dining and a full catering menu that features upscale deli fare, the high energy crowd is taken care of on all fronts.
Pronto! Ferndale
344 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, Michigan; Tel. 248.414.7400
The folks that brought you Pronto! in Royal Oak have open a new venue just down the road in Ferndale that caters more toward the night side of life. A very gay friendly establishment, this club offers up DJ's spinning house, old school and techno in a really cool lounge atmosphere, excellent food is also available.
Rainbow Room
6640 E. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.891.1020
If you're looking for a gay-lesbian-bisexual dance club that goes non-stop, Detroit's Rainbow Room is the premier place, revolving dance DJ's mix with live music and special guests help create a unique dance experience.
Regine's: The Club and Cafe
711 East McNichols, Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.865.9700
Catering to both the gay and lesbian black community, Regine's dance club boasts a huge venue with two pulsating dance floors in an upscale atmosphere.
The Deck
14901 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.822.1991
The Deck gay bar has a wide selection of drinks and offers food on a great outdoor patio, billiard tables keep the fun going.
The Male Box
3537 E. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.892.5420
As the no frills name suggests, The Male Box, is a gay bar catering to men with DJ's spinning a few nights out of the week.
The R & R Saloon
7330 Michigan Ave., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.849.2751
Cheap beer and a never ending weekend party has kept the R & R Saloon a mainstay of the Detroit gay bar scene. Although billed as a leather bar, you don't have to bust out the chaps to be welcome here, the beer is cheap, the drinks are good, there's food for the hungry and the dance floor rocks.
Woodward Cocktail Bar
6426 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.872.3216
The Woodward Cocktail Bar is Detroit's oldest gay bar being in continual operation since the 50's, the atmosphere is very relaxed and everyone is welcome. You can toss back a drink and grab a quick burger, rumored to be the best in town, or shoot some pool while listening to one of the best jukebox selections of any bar, gay or otherwise.
Zipper's Nightclub
6221 E. Davison, Detroit, Michigan; Tel. 313.892.8120
It's hard to find a well rounded and comfortable bar, let alone one that caters to the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community, then throw in a dance club spinning house and Hip-Hop and you've got Zipper's Nightclub. Zipper's features resident DJ's, two well stocked bars, a slammin' dance floor and a game room with billiards, darts and pinball. http://www.detroit.com/nightlife/gay-bars.html
Dublin this is the only large, exclusively gay night spot in Dublin. The George89 South Great George's St.
T: 478 2983This 'superpub' is a veritable institution on the Dublin scene, and one of the few specifically gay pub/clubs in the city. Open 'til 3am Wed-Sun. Wed: Space'N'Veda - alternative performance show followed by dance hits; Thu: Missing Link - quiz show followed by great retro hits; Fri/Sat: frenetic and, dare we say it, tired; Sun: Bingo (always fun, more relaxed and touristy) - followed by cabaret and great dance/retro music. Hits the end-of-weekend spot. More details
Hong Kong THE bar of choice in HK. Not always a $100 cover but on busy nights or during special times of the year (Chinese New Year? Forget it!!) youll pay through the nose.Propaganda(AW)
30-32, Wyndham Street,
Central,
Hong Kong
Tel: 2868 1316
Monday to Saturday. (Closed Sundays, except when Sunday is the eve of a
public holiday).
Happy Hours : 9.30 10:30 p.m..
Disco Hours 9:30-03:30 a.m. Entrance fee HK$60 weekends.
Hong Kong s largest and best disco club. Packed at weekends.
from **
Propaganda is a place I have been before; it is still the only 100% gay
pub and disco in HK (others have only 1 gay night or so) and because of
it it is quite expensive especially after 10.30pm on Fri and Sat nights;
better be there early (start from 9.30pm) to enjoy the cheaper drinks
during happy hours; I went there before the Dragon Boat Festival and it
charged $100 for the entrance fee (included a drink) and I found it very
unacceptable (the notice on the entrance counter for that fee was newly
posted and it did appear beforehand). What can we do, there is no place
to be a subtitute for it (very good for cruising smile )???
http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/5010/hkgl.html
HoustonJust head to the Montrose area and take your pick youre bound to find what you like but Ive heard many of the bars have closed.
Places Id recommend:
Guava Lamp
570 Waugh (Cross Street: Oamico Street)
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 524-3359
Editorial Description
Gay and lesbian bar with a martini lounge atmosphere, plenty of conversation-friendly spots and a sexy dance floor.
Club Inergy - I love the Latin boyz!!!
Two Clubs in One, Houston's premier Latino gay and lesbian club.
5750 Chimney Rock
Club Inergy has Houston's best and hottest DJ's spinning six nights a week!
Bar/Nightclub
(Dance Club)
Istanbul I wont even travel to Turkey. Heres some info on Turkeys gay life but I cant even recommend anything in good conscience. http://www.istanbulgay.com/guide.html
JohannesburgGauteng Provinces only bar that I would consider attending (the others are leather scene bars and ultra macho gathering places.
Boy Zone Mon-Sun from 11am Strip shows, live music, comedy and regular parties. Location: Troye St, cnr Esselyn, Sunnyside, Pretoria Contact Details: +27 (0) 12 44 3187 or +27 (0) 72 174 1741
http://www.togs.co.za/frame_bars.htm
LisbonLux is nice if you can get in (its a pretty boy bar)
Not just everyone gets in, but as soon as you manage, youll fancy yourself in the designers world with a lot of friends. address:Rua Gustavo Matos Sequeira 42 tel:+35 21 882 0890
http://www.world66.com/europe/portugal/lisbon/nightlife
LondonMy personal London favorite: Exilio Latino
LSE Underground, Houghton Street, Holborn, London, WC2
Tel: 07931 374 391
Clubs, Pubs, Bars - London
Exilio is London's hottest LGBT Latin Club. Playing Salsa, Merengue, Tropical, Latin Pop & Commercial. Wooden floor, crystal clear sound, fully air-conditioned.
Opening Times: Saturday 11pm-3am. Entry 7 b4 11pm, 8 after. NUS Discount 1 off.
If not here, then try Club Kali 1 Dartmouth Park Hill, Tufnell Park, London, N19 5QQ
Tel: 020 7272 8153
Clubs, Pubs, Bars - London
The world's Largest and Longest running - 9 yrs - Asian-music lesbian and gay club. Open to all attitude-free connoisseurs, up for R&B, the ultimate bhangra, hindi, and arabic house party! The Naz stall stocks many requisites for its clientelle, and can offer advice and support on sexual matters. 8 entry.
Opening Times: 1st & 3rd Friday 10pm-3am.
LondonLondon has two entries too.
Los AngelesWest Hollywood, West Hollywod, West Hollywood. I dont even know where to start. Just check out this site. If you have to, print out the page, close your eyes and point. http://www.westhollywood.com/calendar.asp
Again with me and the Latin boyz Rage is my favorite in West Hollywood. Another is Circus (but not in West Hollywood)
Madrid I have to admit, I know very little about Madrid, but I have heard it is much friendlier than BarcelonaLate
CRASH, Pl del Callao, 4 (Callao/Gran Va). Thurs, midnight-6am. The scene is moving on in Madrid, and these days tech-house and its close cousins just don't cut it. Enter Crash then, Tripfamily's new replacement for the (lately empty) Cream. The Replicant (Star Whores Records), Smart (Ocho y Medio resident) and lvaro Cabana (new resident of Rubble Action) spin a mix-up fix-up of electro, disco, pop, new wave with punk and rock thrown in for good measure.
RUBBLE ACTION, Sala Stella, c/Arlaban 7 (Sevilla). Sat, 1am-7am. The new face of Saturdays in Sala Stella got off to a good start last month. An 80s throwback crowd enjoys this cutting-edge club, whose musical remit is simply electronic music, bringing a diversity of styles that is a welcome breath of fresh air in what was becoming a slightly jaded scene.
SPACE ES SPACE, Pl Estacin de Chamartn (Chamartn). Sun, midnight-6am. Well, it had to happen sometime. After nine years of midday madness, Space has grown up a bit and moved to a proper nightclub slot. It won't be as fun as spending all day Sunday mashed up, but it'll come pretty close.
PINK FLAMINGO, c/Mesonero Romanos, 13, esq Gran Va, 35 (Callao/Gran Va). Thurs, midnight-6am. www.tripfamily.com. A predominantly gay crowd generates a great atmosphere in this small, cosy venue.
COPPELIA, Pl de los Mostenses, 11 (Callao). Fri-Sat, 12:30-6am. If electro is the sound of now, then Coppelia is the place to check it out in. Miguel Mendoza is the front-room resident with the back room dedicated to house and drum'n'bass.
DEEP at Sala Divino, P Hermita del Santo, 48 (inside shopping centre), (Puerta del Angel). Fri, midnight-8:30am. Still the biggest night in town, the guest DJs say it all: Carl Cox, John Digweed, Roger Sanchez, Franois Kervorkian . . . it's like a who's who of the cream of dance music.
MONDO, Sala Stella, c/Arlaban, 7 (Sevilla). Thurs, midnight-6am. Nights of funk and electronica on Thursdays, when the Mondo crew take over Sala Stella. Enjoy the great crowd and that naughty feeling of being out all night on a Thursday.
THE ROOM at Sala Stella (see above). Friday, midnight-6am. Jazzy, future house from the record box of ngel Garca in this long running club night. NB -- now only Friday nights.
OHM, Pl del Callao, 4 (Callao/Gran Va). Fri-Sat, midnight-6am. www.tripfamily.com. Resident DJs Tetsu and k**e Boy. What was once a mainly gay affair is in danger of becoming a bit too hetero for its own good. Trouble is, its just too fun a night not to draw a big crowd.
SUNFLOWERS at Cool on Thursdays, c/Isabel Catlica, 6 (Santo Domingo), Maximes on Fridays, Ronda de Toledo, 1 (Pta de Toledo) & Macumba on Saturdays (Pl Estacin de Chamartn, s/n). Midnight-6am in all venues. It speaks volumes about the current lack of imagination in some quarters of Madrid clubland that this terrible night now takes up three precious slots in three of the city's major venues. A pijo crowd tries to groove to commercial dance music in bad outfits. It's only in this guide so you know to give it a miss.
http://www.in-madrid.com/pags/entertain/barsclubs.htm
Mexico City
I would recommend hitting a small group of these Cabaret-Tito Neon, Cabaret-Tito V.I.P. and Cabaret-Tito Safari. Very close to each other and lots of fun. Ahora es 15, 24 Calle Republica del Ecuador (behind Teatro Blanquito), 8589.99.66
El Ansia, Calle Algeciras 26, Col. Insurgentes Mixoac (in Centro Armand), 611.61.18
Anyway/Exacto, Calle Monterey 47 (in Zona Rosa), 533.1691
Box, Moliere 425 (Col. Polanco), 203.33.65
Butterflies, Calle Izazaga 9 & Ave. Lazaro Cardenas Sur, 761.13.51
Cabare-tito, Londres 161 & 117, Plaza del Angel, 514.94.55 or 207.25.54
La Cantina del Vaquero, Clle Algeciras 26, Col. Insurgentes Mixcoac, 598.21.95
Caztzi, Calle Carlos Arellano 4, Ciudad Satelite (E of Periferico, on S side of Plaza Satelite), 393.66.91
El Celo 2001, Calle Londres 104, 514.47.66
Enigma, Calle Morelia 111 (4 blks. from Metro Nino Heroes, Zona Rosa), 207.73.67
La Estacion, Hamburgo 234, Col. Juarez (Zona Rosa), 207.07.27 or 514.47.07
Living Room, Orizaba 146, Col. Roma, 584.74.03
Paradisso, Calle Queretaro 217, Col. Roma (btwn Calles Monterrey & Medellin), 574.38.22
El Punto, Insurgentes Sur 226, Col. Roma (at Colima), 525.18.36
Los Rosales, Calle Pensador Mexicano 11 (Centro Historico, next to Teatro Blanquito)
El Taller, Ave. Florencia 37-A (basement, no sign so look for big nuts & bolts above door), 533.49.84 or 207.69.56
Tom's Leather Bar, Ave. Insurgentes Sur 357 (Col. la Condesa)
Viena Bar, Republica de Cuba 3 (Centro Historico)
MiamiOzone A 16
Nice crowd lots of hotties.
6620 SW 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33143
Fon: 305.667.2888
daily 9pm-5am
Cupids A 12
Nude men 7 days a week. Whats not to love!?
1060 NE 79th Street
Miami, FL 33138
Fon: 305.756.2694
http://www.gaymap.info/miami/Bars.html
Minneapolis-St. PaulTown House
1415 W University Ave
St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 646-7087
Editorial Review
St. Paul gay bar with live music, dancing and karaoke that's popular with all sexual orientations.
I think this is the only large Queer bar in the Twin Cities now that Trikkx is closed.
Monte VideoDont bother going out before midnight unless youre looking for some alone time. MUCH more friendly than Buenos Aires.
Espejismos Jackson 872 (Near Junction of Laura Muller) Longest running gay nightclub in Montevideo gets busy from midnight onwards. Mostly gay with some lesbians. The music is quite mixed with lots of Salsa and techo sounds.They also have shows and strippers.
Cain Cerro Largo 1833 (Near junction of Arenal Grande) Montevideos biggest gay club on three floors with 2 dance floors, 3 bars plus dark room area. Downstairs is techno and western music and upstairs is Latin. From 11pm onwards. Shows, strippers and go-go dancers. Recommended.
Milenio Junction of 25 de Mayo and Ciudadela. This club is not officially gay though popular amongst gays nevertheless because of the good music and shows.
Ibiza Junction of Rondeau and Uruguay. Cruise bar with dark room open Thursday to Sunday 1am to 7am. Also has a lot of drag queens.
MontrealToo many hot strip clubs to name but here are a few:
Bar Taboo
Taboo is one of the busiest strip clubs of the Gay Village where young Adonis types with teenage-like physiques dance the night away for an insatiable clientele.
1950, boulevard de Maisonneuve Est
Montreal, QC H2K 2C8
Phone: 514-597-0010
Adonis
Adonis is a pioneer establishment of the Montreal gay Village. Open for more than a decade now, it pays tribute to the handsome mythological Greek God of the same name.
1681, rue Sainte-Catherine Est
Montreal, QC H2L 2J5
Le Campus is a cabaret catering to fans of naked men!
1111, rue Sainte-Catherine Est
Montreal, QC H2L 2G6
Phone: 514-526-9867
Moscow Never been but from what I hear, its the only place to party in MoscowPropaganda
Bolshoi Zlatoustinskii Pereulok 15
Moscow,
Telephone: 00 7 095 924 5732
www.propagandamoscow.com/
Another Propaganda but we forgive them since this is Moscow and theyre the past masters of the dark art. A laid back clubby bar that attracts middle class Russians and moneyed ex-pats plus local and foreign students into techno and acid jazz. Thursday is a big night and gets predictably packed but it shouldnt stop you topping up on lemon vodka and chatting up that Anna Kournikova lookalike by the bar. Believe the Propaganda!
New YorkYou can find a million bars in NYC. My favorite use to be The Monster, 80 Grove St., 924.3557 because of all of the Puerto Rican gay boys, but now I hear its mostly an older crowd. It would be helpful if I knew what part of Manhattan or which burg.
Parishttp://www.absoluliving.com/Shared/Guide/Adresses/index.en.asp?p=paris_tous_1
Philadelphia Shampoo - Friday nights feature a potent mix of go-go boys, drag queens and the latest club music from nationally known DJs. 417 N. 8th Street, (215) 922-7500
Sisters Restaurant & Nightclub - Philadelphias largest womens bar has a restaurant, dance area, lower level game room and a popular Sunday brunch buffet. 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735
12th Air Command - This multilevel bar-restaurant has a second floor dance area and outdoor roof deck. 254 S. 12th Street, (215) 545-8088
The 2-4 Club - This after-hours club is the place to go at 2 a.m. when all of the other bars close. 1221 St. James Place, (215) 735-5772
Uncles - Cozy bar caters to the 40-plus crowd. 1220 Locust Street, (215) 546-6660
Woodys Bar & Restaurant - Philadelphias best known gay bar is crowded almost every night of the week, especially on Saturday evenings. 202 S. 13th Street, (215) 545-1893
http://philadelphia.about.com/od/gayandlesbian/a/gay_phila_c.htm
Rio De JaneiroNothing starts hopping until midnight
Ipanema's gayest night spot is on the beach block of Rua Teixeira de Melo. This street is next to Farme, Rio's gay beach. A combination of professionals, intellectuals, actors, fashion victims, gym bunnies, artists, models, f** hags, lesbians, and others keep things eclectic and fun. Circulate between Galeria Cafe and Spin. Dama de Ferro, on Rua Vinicius de Morais corner of Lagoa, caters to the same crowd. These clubs with have theme parties with live DJ's. Dress to kill. http://riogayguide.com/gaybars.htm
RomeGayVillage O 95
Via di Monte Testaccio
www.gayvillage.it
[+ / ++ / B / D / GMW / M / S / T / Y / WA]
Organized the first time in 2002. 5.000 visitors every night on 5.000 sqm of pure gay fun. A place where, paying a small price, you can find G.L.B.T. films, theatre, disco, pubs, restaurants, bookshops etc. It's almost a gay theme parc. And it's worth to visit! From June- August. Metro "Piramide"
San Diego My home town!Rich's
Address: 1051 University Ave. San Diego, CA. 92103
Phone: 619.497.4588
Rich's is very popular dance club and has been serving San Diego gay community for nine years and has always been at the forefront of dance music. Rich's also have nightly male revues. Thursday night is the Club hedonism spotlights groove house and tribal rhythms and is frequented by both gay and also the straight. Plenty of hotties.
If you want a cool place to just hang out and meet people, go to Bourbon Street
Address: 4612 Park Blvd. San Diego CA 92116
Phone: 619.291.4043
San FranciscoToo many to name, of course. Heres a link: http://www.sanfrancisco.com/nightlife/
Sao PauloA Lca
Dance Club, (Gay, Lesbian), Cerqueira Cesar
A Lca has a crowded dance floor, a video room, and two bars. A mixed gay, lesbian, and straight crowd often dances until dawn, both to electronic music (Thursday to Saturday) and rock (on Sunday). On Friday and Saturday, you can end the night with a light breakfast (yogurt and fruits). www.aloca.com.br. Metr: Consolao.
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=sao_paulo@142&cur_section=***
SeattleHot new trendy bar in the SeaTac area:
Sugar
916 East Pike Street
Seattle, Washington 98122 (206) 323-7428
USA
Shanghai Cool bar. Quiet and romantic but still lots of sexy stuff going on! Shanghai Studio
1950 Huaihai Rd No. 4 (just over the main road from Eddy's Bar), 6283-1043, email. A gay-owned gallery/bar in a former bomb shelter! Look for the free-standing, illuminated entrance and be transported, like Dr. Who, into Shanghai's coolest gay underground space yet. Art exhibitions line the Space Mountain ramps that zig and zag, fairly crackling with bizarro fung shui, as you descend into a series of pleasure chambers that include their sexy undergear shop, Manifesto (see under Shops), a main bar, internet nook, and customizable party spaces. Delightfully kooky spaces include a glowing kryptonite zen bamboo chat box and "Pee Pee Island" in the men's room. Sip your cocktail watching the latest art videos or chill out with friends in relaxed privacy. This subterranean labyrinth attracts a young and trendy crowd, with a nice mix of locals, expats and visitors in-the-know. Monthly parties and special events. Open daily 9pm till late.
http://www.utopia-asia.com/shanbars.htm
St. PetersburgRussia or Florida???
Sydney Beauchamp Hotel
267 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, 9331-2575. Popular pub gets crowded on the weekends. Once an older style Sydney bar, it's now been renovated into a trendy cocktail bar and serves great food.
Cleveland
Corner of Bourke and Cleveland St, Surry Hills, 9698-1908. Two rooms with wood floor, cushy chairs and pool tables. Open late on weekends and attracts a younger crowd taking a break from the larger clubs.
The Colombian (mixed)
117 Oxford St (at the intersection of Crown St), The Columbian Hotel, 9360-2151, email. Two floors of fun with two bars serving premium and imported beers and signature cocktails. Decor is self-described as "South American chic". Large screen music videos, upstairs dance floor. Has become extremely popular and its a prime location for parade viewing.
Gilligan's and Ginger's
Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, 9331-3467. First floor bar, cocktails at Gilligan's on the 2nd floor, or private booths at Ginger's on the 3rd floor. Take in the view of Oxford Street and the city skyline. DJs spinning the latest sounds.
Landsdowne Hotel (mixed)
2-6 City Rd (intersection at Broadway), 9211-2325. Best on Fri and Sat after 10pm. Lesbian theme parties on every "Spicy Friday".
Manacle
Patterson Lane (off Bourke St, behind the Taylor Square Hotel), Taylor Square, Darlinghurst, 9331-2950, email. Men's club in a space formerly occupied by The Barracks. Manacle has a distinct leather/fetish flavor, but they welcome all hot, masculine men whether in leather or not (no dress code). Occasional theme nights. DJs spinning. Pinball, pool and Net access.
The Martini (mixed)
Pier One Parkroyal, 11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, 8298-9999, email. Stylish modern bar with great location on the Walsh Bay wharves with harbour views. As the name suggests, martinis are the specialty here, in more than a dozen styles, as well as other scrumptious cocktails. Sit outdoors in the warm weather to take in the fresh air and cruising (on the water, of course).
Midnight Shift
85 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, 9360-4463, email. Three story club with two bars, dance floor, pool tables, and games. Attracts all sorts of gay archetypes. Also popular with Asian Sydneysiders looking for new friends. Djs spin popular dance beats along with gay anthems. Check out the men's facilities where a huge fish tank stands in for modesty panels (lucky fish!).
Milk Bar at Icebox
2 Kellet St, Kings Cross, 9331-0058, email. Trendy club attracts popqueer patrons. The latest house beats and gay anthems. Romantic private booths. Young crowd. Fri and Sat women's hang-out.
Middlebar
383-387 Bourke St (above Kinselas), Darlinghurst. Models, fashionistas, and glam wanna-bes (plus handsome staff!). Have a Death by Chocolate or Melon Matrix cocktail on the balcony overlooking Taylor Square. But, grab a choice seat early because this place starts packing them in after 10:30pm.
Mint Room
53 Martin Place, 9233-5388. Sophisticated and modern cocktail habitat. Mint's music is lounge luxe and the crowd is fun and fashionable.
The Oxford
Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford St (at the corner of Bourke St, on Taylor Square), Darlinghurst, 9331-3467. Around for ages and still attracts a more mature crowd, bears and leather.
The Newtown Hotel
174 King St, Newtown, 9557-1329. Mixed lesbian and gay crowd in the heart of the Newtown gay scene. Upstairs lounge, pool table, DJ, dance beats, and drag shows.
The Slip Inn (mixed)
111 Sussex St (at the corner of King St), 9299-4777, 8297-7000, email. A short walk from Town Hall Station or Wynyard Station. This celeb magnet has four bars and two club areas. The Slip Bar has pool tables and Thai food, and the Sand Bar offers more privacy for chilling out. The garden overlooks Darling Harbour. The music is lush, the staff are brilliant and clearly enjoy their jobs. Plus, the food is great and the crowd worth oogling.
Stonewall Hotel
175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, 9360-1963, email. The main pub downstairs is friendly and features live shows. Head upstairs for dancing. Popular with both gays and lesbians.
The Taxi Club
40-42 Flinders St, Darlinghurst, 9331-4256, email. Cheap drinks and a safe haven for gender-blending transgenders, transexuals, and ambisexuals. Three floors: restaurant bar, main bar and disco bar.
TokyoWay too many to list. Heres the link: http://www.utopia-asia.com/japntoky.htm
TorontoThe Web
22 Gloucester Lane (416) 922-3068
A gay dance club.
Woody's & Sailor
465-467 Church St (416) 972-0887
One of the most popular gay bars in the city with five bars. Live drag shows on Sundays.
Vancouver1181 (lounge)
1181 Davie Street
Phone: (604) 687-3991
Open Seven Nights a Week
Wednesdays - Americas Top Model @ 8pm
30 March - Cerveza Friday with Ginch Gonch Beer Boy
31 March - DJ C-Lecktra
Celebrities (mixed, dance)
1022 Davie Street
Phone: (604) 681-6180
Open Tuesdays through Sundays
Mondays - Closed
Tuesdays - Stacked with DJ Betti Forde
Wednesdays - Various Themed Nights
Fridays - Stereotype with DJ Timeline & Guests
Saturdays - Popular with DJ Dickey Doo
Sundays - Sanctuary with DJ Pandemonium and guests
29 March - Greenskeepers Polo Club Album Tour
30 March - Danny Howells @ Stereotype
4 April - Head w/ DJs P.Deady and Michael Venus
5 April - Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar Kick-off
8 April - Chicklets Women's Night Launch
12 April - Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar Retro Theme
18 April - Hoodie with Drag King Show @ Midnight
19 April - Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar Pops Theme
26 April - Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar Finals and Crowning
Club 23 West (mixed, dance, fetish)
23 West Cordova
Phone: (604) 688-5351
8 April - Naked Heaven: Reserection
Odyssey (mostly men, dance, younger)
1251 Howe Street
Phone: (604) 689-5256
Open Seven Nights a Week
Mondays - Industry Night with DJ Jules
Tuesdays - Freequency (Top 40 Drag Show @ 11:00pm)
Wednesdays - Lips Inc (drag)
Thursdays - Shower Power (strippers)
Fridays - Circuit "0" Dance Party
Saturdays - Fallen Angel
Sundays - Feather Boa (drag) @ 10:30pm
31 March - The Miss Odyssey Pageant Crowing @ 10pm
http://www.gayvancouver.net/businesses/nightlife.htm
ViennaAlte Lampe E 11
Heumhlgasse 13
Fon: +43.1.587.3454
[B / GM / S]
www.altelampe.at .
Viennas first gay bar and since 1954 the place to go! Within walking to Underground Station (Kettengasse). Typical Vienna charme and hospitality.
Washington DCApex
1415 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.296.0505
This quintessential gay club, unassumingly tucked in between in apartment buildings in Dupont Circle, is a popular hangout for dancing kings and queens. The front room's large dance floor and blaring soundtrack is a main draw for booty shakers and the backroom video bar, which plays hit music videos on multiple wall-mounted TVs, is a favorite among well-toned wallflowers. Thursday is the wildly popular College Night (free admission with a valid college ID), Friday features karaoke hosted by drag diva Gladys Kravitz and Saturday is the weekly Liquid Ladies party, where lesbians rule the roost. (AN)
Club Chaos
1603 17th St. NW Washington DC; Tel. 202.232.4141
A mixed gay and lesbian crowd floods this DuPont Circle bar and restaurant where drag shows are so popular, they've even extended them to Sunday morning brunch. Special women and Latin nights happen weekly so be sure to call ahead to find out what Chaos is serving. (MS)
Cobalt
1639 R St. NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.462.6569
Cobalt is the proven leader of the pack when it comes to Dupont Circle nightlife. The dance destination, which was closed by fire in 1998, reopened several years ago to rave reviews by trendy 20- and 30-somethings. Every Sunday night is karaoke with two-for-one martinis. Swing by for some retro tunes on Solid Gold Tuesdays or check out the popular Best Package Contest on Thursdays, hosted by the always outrageous Lena Lett. Customers are encouraged to step up and take it off for the chance to win a $200 first prize. For a slower-paced evening, grab a drink downstairs at the 30 Degrees lounge or nosh on some honest fare at FoodBarDC. (AN)
DC Eagle
639 New York Ave., NW Washington DC; Tel. 202.347.6025
Beware of leather-clad congressmen bearing watches. Almost every city has an 'Eagle', but DC's leather bar is a standout in the crowd. Hot, sweaty and very cruisy. No bales of hay, but plenty of cowboys and come-ons. (MS)
DIK Bar
1637 17th St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.328.0100
Whether you know it as DIK Bar (above Dupont Italian Kitchen) or Windows, this Dupont Circle mainstay is a folksy favorite. Mismatched, tattered couches and arm chairs as well as tables and a line of barstools give patrons plenty of opportunities to socialize and circulate. It's also one of the best destinations on the block to watch the annual drag queen high heel race down 17th Street. (AN)
Duplex Diner
2004 18th St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.265.7828
If it's Thursday evening, those in-the-know will be at Duplex Diner. While this cozy, kitschy restaurant and bar is popular most nights of the week with the sociable, see-and-be-seen set, Thursdays are the jewel in Duplex's crown. Start out in the retro dining room with a basket of pigs in a blanket or tater tots. Try the locally famous Mac & Cheese or a fresh, delicious broccolini salad, served by one of several perky servers. Then, migrate to the bar for reasonably priced cocktails and copious conversation. Duplex's welcoming atmosphere draws a diverse mix of attractive, easygoing patrons. It's the ideal clean, comfortable neighborhood joint. (AN)
Floriana Mercury Grill
1602 17th St., Washington, DC; Tel. 202.667.5937
Floriana's conventional fine-dining on the main level of this historic Dupont Circle manor couldn't be a more drastic departure from the restaurant's basement bar. The pint-sized, ruby-walled tavern is replete with neighborhood regulars but strangers are welcomed with open arms. Patrons are predominantly gay but plenty of fun-loving heterosexuals grab a drink here too. The only prerequisites for fitting in are being chatty and casual. The space consists of a small bar, a few stools and a countertop that runs the length of the outside wall so the spot can get cramped quickly on a busy night. Bartender Dito mixes a mean drink (his sangria is scrumptious) and fiery proprietor Floriana will make you feel right at home, in between cigarette puffs and dirty jokes. (AN)
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.347.4533
At the Green Lantern, taking it off pays off with complimentary cocktails. On Thursdays, shirtless men drink free from 10-11 p.m. and men in underwear drink for free from midnight to 1 a.m. Various happy hour specials occur throughout the week starting at 4 p.m. This low-profile bar features pool tables, videogames and karaoke. The second floor, known as the Tool Shed, has its own distinct vibe and it caters to more rugged bearish types. (AN)
Halo
1435 P St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.797.9730
When sleek, swanky smoke-free Halo opened its doors near Logan Circle in 2004, it was the antidote to dark, murky gay bars. The well-lit, expertly decorated establishment, operated by illustrious Washington party promoters Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, has exceeded expectations. To accommodate the throngs of au courant clientele that flock there nightly, the former second story bar expanded, taking over a video rental store below. The larger space still fills to capacity on weekends so don't be surprised to see a short line forming outside at peak partying hours. Don't pass up a chance to try Halo's mouthwatering mojitos and other tropical specialty drinks. Happy hour is 5-9 p.m. on weekdays where drinks are two for the price of one. (AN)
Heat
18 O St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.479.2233
Heat takes "house nights" to a whole new level. Afrodiziac Mondays feature black male and female illusionists as well as black and Latino dancers. Tipsy Tuesdays boast $2 pool games, $2 drinks from 9-11 p.m. and $2 shots. Black and Latino dancers preside over Hot Coco Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays put amateurs in the spotlight. Heat University Fridays cater to the collegiate set and Nite Camp Saturdays feature the Philly Night Camp Underwear boys. Patrons get a free drink every night with paid admission before midnight. (AN)
JR's
1519 17th St. NW Washington DC; Tel. 202.328.0090
This multi-level neighborhood bar pulses with beats, boys and beer. It's been part of the Dupont Circle nightlife for many years but still hasn't lost its luster. Friendly bartenders and down-to-earth clientele make JR's a modern-day, but very gay Cheers. On Monday nights, come belt out Broadway's best during the popular showtunes sing-a-long or relive the wonder years on retro night Thursdays. (AN)
Kramer Books and Afterwords
1517 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC; Tel. 202.387.1400
The bookstore gained international fame and a Special Prosecutor's ire when it refused to submit then-intern Monica Lewinsky's book purchase receipts on principle. Still a progressive bastion, Kramerbooks provides the latest in Beltway memoirs, policy tomes and the best in current fiction. Readers can peruse the aisles till their fancies are tickled, check their email free on the store's somewhat antiquated Internet terminal, or nosh on a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads and coffee drinks at its in-house Afterwords caf. Just make sure Kenneth Starr isn't doing his best J. Edgar Hoover impression in the next aisle. (MS)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHs0L3xKq5s
Lizard Lounge
1223 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.331.4422
Slither into the workweek with one of the hottest parties in gay DC. Six nights a week, this locale is known as MCCXXII but on the seventh night, it becomes Lizard Lounge. On the posh first floor, stylish singles mix and mingle between large Romanesque columns opposite a long soapstone bar. A spacious dance floor allows patrons to groove to the sounds of resident DJ Kostas and special guest spinners. On the second floor, an illuminated steel catwalk overlooks the main party space, which connects a small exclusive bar and lounge furnished with plush velvet couches. Take advantage of early evening drink specials until 10 p.m. and there's always complimentary admission. If Sunday isn't enough, Chloe, one of Adams Morgan's newest, snazziest restaurant/lounges, is home to Hush, a weekly gay-oriented party. The revelry takes place every Thursday (2473 18th St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.232.5005). (AN)
Omega
2122 P St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.223.4917
For more than two decades, Omega has been a staple in the DC gay scene but only if you can find it. The club, which is Apex's sister establishment, is sandwiched in between apartment buildings and can't be seen from the street. Wednesday and Saturday night pool tournaments yield $50 and $25 bar tabs for first and second place winners and shirtless men also drink free on Wednesdays from 10-11 p.m. Karaoke contestants take the stage on Saturdays upstairs in the arcade and burly bartenders dispense spirits in their skivvies on Sundays. (AN)
Phase One
525 8th St., SE, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.544.6831
Women of all shapes, sizes and colors gather at Phase One, a hole-in-the-wall on Capitol Hill. This bar, also known as "The Phase," has been a destination for lounging ladies for more than three decades. The ambiance is lacking but the clientele is fun, friendly and ready to party. Every once in a while a man appears in the crowd but he's most likely a friend of the women who patronize this small, sassy place. (AN)
Remington's
639 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington DC; Tel. 202.543.3113
Electric Slide fans, beware--Remington's patrons need more than a simple two-step to be won over. This large Washington DC nightclub specializes in line dancing, man-to-man and cheek-to-cheek, and even offers lessons weekly. Butch (as in Cassidy) men and women glide across the hardwood dance floor while wallflowers wait for a cowboy or girl to lasso and lead 'em. (MS)
The Fireplace
2161 P St., NW Washington DC; Tel. 202.293.1293
It's unusual to find a gay bar that actually lives up to its name, but this dark, swank bar offers an actual fireplace that softly illuminates the profile of your would-be intended. Strong drinks and a friendly bar staff keep you company on cold nights and unobtrusive screens playing hot dance videos stoke the fires on warmer ones. (MS)
http://www.washingtondc.com/nightlife/gay.html
ZurichAltstadt, Kirchgasse 4. Cool jazzy bar, open from breakfast time onwards, thats gaining a reputation as an old-town meeting point away from the sleaze.
Babalu, Schmidgasse 6. Tiny postmodern-style bar, its chic denizens quaffing bottled beers and cocktails amidst an onslaught of jungle beats.
Cranberry, Metzgergasse 3. Strange combination of a cosy bar predominantly gay and what the management call a smoking lounge for dispersing cigar smoke and other fragrant aromas into the night air.
Nachtcaf, Mnstergasse 26. An upstairs members-only restaurant, bar and dancefloor (no aftershave, no entry) with a chic basement bar open to all. Handy for late-night liquor, but still so hip it hurts. Closed Sun.
Odeon, Limmatquai 2. Compact caf-bar on Bellevue, where Lenin once sat and watched the world go by. Theres little sign of revolutionary activity these days although the bar prices would spark a popular uprising in any city other than Zrich.
Oepfelchammer, Rindermarkt 12. A 200-year-old building, all creaking timbers and lop-sided ceilings, famous for its association with the citys literary son, Gottfried Keller. The reason to visit is for beer in the tiny low-beamed upper front room, consistently packed. Legend has it that if you can swing up and wriggle your way through the gap between beam and ceiling, your beers are on the house: Keller may have done it, but few have braved the waiters since. Closed Sun & Mon.
Pigalle, Marktgasse 14. Legendary little bar filled with the elegantly wasted, or at least those who are aspiring.
Rheinfelder Bierhalle, Niederdorfstrasse 76. Best of the many Central-end beerhalls. With wooden benches, zero decoration and bright lights, this is a place to get shamelessly, sociably drunk, laugh loudly and clap strangers on the back. The food is cheap and hearty: daily specials for around Fr.13 are padded out by their infamous Jumbo Jumbo Cordon Bleu, at Fr.22 a slab of deep-fried cheese-slathered meat so big it dangles off the plate on both sides. Closed Sun.
Schlauch, Mnstergasse 20 (upstairs). Quiet, friendly and relaxed diner-bar, perfect to catch your breath from the Niederdorf scrum. Sizeable plates of health-conscious food (veggie and not), and a snooker hall adjacent attract a young, vaguely alternative crowd. Closed Mon & Tues.
Schober, Napfgasse 4. A memorable old confectioners and caf thats straight out of Mary Poppins a riot of frothy white lace, flowers and choice treats but head through to the capacious interior for quite simply the best mug of hot chocolate (with whipped cream) you will ever have tasted. Its even a shame to spoil it with a slice of home-made apple strudel but then again.
Wste, Oberdorfstrasse 7. Mellow, comfortable caf-bar below the Otter hotel, decorated in ethnic style and dotted with candles.
Zhringer, Spitalgasse at Zhringerplatz. Long-standing co-operative-run bastion of Zrcher counterculture, attracting an alternative clientele for snacks, herbal teas and beer. Dawn opening on the weekends makes it a mecca for clubbed-out sleepyheads. Mon 6pmmidnight, TuesFri 8ammidnight, Sat & Sun 5ammidnight.
http://switzerland.isyours.com/e/guide/zurich/cafes.html
