Gay bars & gay clubs in Lyon
In Lyon, Tripotevisor lists 4 gay bars. Location: 1st and 2nd arrondissements. Average Google rating: 4.3/5 across 3,475 reviews. Top of the list: L'Etoile Opéra (4.5/5, 688 reviews). Most are open every day, usually from 5 pm; the latest to close is Queen club, at 6 am on Saturday. Budget: Google shows €10 to €50 per person. This page lists gay bars, gay clubs and gay nights in and around Lyon.
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L'Etoile Opéra
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.5 (688 Google reviews)
26 Rue de l'Arbre Sec, 69001 Lyon, France
Open until 01:00 on Saturday
La Chapelle Café
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.3 (1,237 Google reviews)
8 Quai des Célestins, 69002 Lyon, France
Open until 03:00 on Saturday
XS BAR
Gay bar · LGBT-friendly venue · €€
★ 4.3 (726 Google reviews)
19 Rue Claudia, 69002 Lyon, France
Open until 04:00 on Saturday
Queen club
Gay bar · €€
★ 4.1 (824 Google reviews)
3 Rue Terme, 69001 Lyon, France
Open until 06:00 on Saturday
Gay bars & gay clubs in Lyon: venue by venue
L'Etoile Opéra
Lyon 1st, 300 m from the centre. Rated 4.5/5 from 688 Google reviews. Open every day, until 1 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
La Chapelle Café
Lyon 2nd, 600 m from the centre. Rated 4.3/5 from 1,237 Google reviews. Open every day, until 3 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–30 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
XS BAR
Lyon 2nd, 200 m from the centre. Rated 4.3/5 from 726 Google reviews. Open every day, until 4 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–20 per person. Website on the listing.
Queen club
Lyon 1st, 700 m from the centre. Rated 4.1/5 from 824 Google reviews. Open Friday and Saturday, until 6 am on Saturday. Listed budget: €10–50 per person. Website and phone number on the listing.
Frequently asked questions
How many gay bars are there in Lyon?
Tripotevisor lists 4 in and around Lyon: L'Etoile Opéra, La Chapelle Café, XS BAR and Queen club.
What are the best gay bars in Lyon?
According to Google reviews: L'Etoile Opéra (4.5/5, 688 reviews), La Chapelle Café (4.3/5, 1,237 reviews), XS BAR (4.3/5, 726 reviews) and Queen club (4.1/5, 824 reviews).
Where are the gay bars in Lyon?
In the 1st arrondissement: L'Etoile Opéra and Queen club; in the 2nd arrondissement: La Chapelle Café and XS BAR.
What are the opening hours of gay bars in Lyon?
Most are open every day, usually from 5 pm. Latest to close: Queen club (6 am on Saturday), XS BAR (4 am on Saturday) and La Chapelle Café (3 am on Saturday). Hours come from Google listings and may change on public holidays: check before you go.
Which gay bars are open on Sunday in Lyon?
According to their Google hours: L'Etoile Opéra, La Chapelle Café and XS BAR.
How much should I budget for gay bars in Lyon?
Based on the price ranges shown on Google, expect €10 to €50 per person: L'Etoile Opéra (€10–20), La Chapelle Café (€10–30), XS BAR (€10–20) and Queen club (€10–50).
What is a gay bar or gay club?
A bar or nightclub with a mostly gay crowd, usually open to the whole LGBT+ community and friends: themed nights, DJs, drag shows and sometimes cruising areas.
How do I find a gay club near me?
Pick your city from the list, or open the Tripotevisor app with the “Gay” filter and “Near me” to see the closest places and those open right now.