Gay Bars in Athens

A Gazi staple that runs from brunch through to late-night cocktails, which makes it a practical anchor for an evening that starts early or a morning after that needs pizza and pancakes.

Athens' first bear bar, and still the one locals point newcomers towards before a night out in Gazi.

A small cabaret bar in Athens running nightly drag shows that start after midnight, with a cover charge that includes a drink.

One of the few Athens clubs where lesbians and gay men reliably share the same dancefloor, which is less common on the local circuit than you might expect.

One of the oldest gay bars in Athens, sitting in Metaxourgeio, a 10-15 minute cab ride from the Gazi scene, which makes it a deliberate choice rather than a default.