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LGBT-friendly venues in Lyon
In Lyon, Tripotevisor lists 3 LGBT-friendly venues. Location: 1st and 2nd arrondissements. Average Google rating: 4.4/5 across 2,651 reviews. Top of the list: L'Etoile Opéra (4.5/5, 688 reviews). Most are open every day, usually from 4 pm; the latest to close is XS BAR, at 4 am on Saturday. Budget: Google shows €10 to €30 per person. This page lists LGBT+, queer and gay-friendly bars, clubs and parties 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
LGBT-friendly venues 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many LGBT-friendly venues are there in Lyon?
Tripotevisor lists 3 in and around Lyon: L'Etoile Opéra, La Chapelle Café and XS BAR.
What are the best LGBT-friendly venues in Lyon?
According to Google reviews: L'Etoile Opéra (4.5/5, 688 reviews), La Chapelle Café (4.3/5, 1,237 reviews) and XS BAR (4.3/5, 726 reviews).
Where are the LGBT-friendly venues in Lyon?
In the 1st arrondissement: L'Etoile Opéra; in the 2nd arrondissement: La Chapelle Café and XS BAR.
What are the opening hours of LGBT-friendly venues in Lyon?
Most are open every day, usually from 4 pm. Latest to close: XS BAR (4 am on Saturday), La Chapelle Café (3 am on Saturday) and L'Etoile Opéra (1 am on Saturday). Hours come from Google listings and may change on public holidays: check before you go.
Which LGBT-friendly venues 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 LGBT-friendly venues in Lyon?
Based on the price ranges shown on Google, expect €10 to €30 per person: L'Etoile Opéra (€10–20), La Chapelle Café (€10–30) and XS BAR (€10–20).
What does LGBT-friendly mean?
An LGBT-friendly venue openly welcomes lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people without being reserved for them: bars, clubs and places known to be welcoming and inclusive.