Gay Lyon
Gay Lyon
Lyon, France, is most famous for its gastronomy. Lyon’s foodie fame is well-deserved; the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which includes Lyon, is a major agricultural producer and esteemed wine region. There are over 80 Michelin-star restaurants in and around Lyon.
What is less well known is Lyon’s status as a vibrant queer community, with many shops and activities just for us. Lyon is so LGBTQ-friendly that it topped Mr. Travel’s list of LGBTQ-friendly cities in 2022, beating out Paris.
Bars & Clubs
Broc'Bar
Since 2005
Open from the early morning, when it draws a cafe crowd, until the wee hours, Broc'Bar's outdoor terrace is the...
20 Rue Lanterne, Lyon
XS Bar
extra fun
This pint-sized gay bar is a favorite of the bear community (or "les ours" in French), and it hosts a dedicated...
19 Rue Claudia, Lyon
L Bar food & drink
good food and good times
As the name hints, the crowd at this woman-owned queer bar is majority female. L bar serves small plates and drinks,...
19 Rue du Garet, Lyon
United Café
longtime local fave
Founded in 1997, this is the place to have an unforgettable evening. Theme nights include...
Impasse de la Pêcherie, Lyon
Queen club
No assholes allowed
Thursday night techno parties at Queen Club celebrate the diversity of our queer community with a strict...
3 Rue Terme, Lyon
Shops
Librairie à soi.e
silky sapphics
If your idea of a cute queer vacation includes diving into feminist, queer literature while surrounded by...
16 Rue Pizay, Lyon