Copenhagen

Copenhagen stands for Scandinavian openness. In 1989 Denmark became the first country in the world to introduce registered partnerships – and the capital’s scene is relaxed, friendly and easy to explore on foot.

Around City Hall Square and the Latin Quarter

The bars are close together between City Hall Square and the Latin Quarter: Centralhjørnet, the city’s oldest gay bar since 1917, Centre Stage with drag and musicals, Oscar right on City Hall Square, and MEN’s Bar for the leather scene.

When to go?

  • August – Copenhagen Pride: A week of events and a parade to City Hall Square.
  • Summer: Long, light evenings and terraces.
  • Advent: Christmas markets and hyggelig bars.

Our favourites

  • For history: Centralhjørnet.
  • For a show: Centre Stage.
  • For leather: MEN’s Bar.

Tours & activities in Copenhagen

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Practical tips

  • Copenhagen is expensive – happy hours are worth it.
  • Cycling is the fastest way to get around Copenhagen.
  • Most bars are in the centre, close to City Hall Square.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026.

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Places in Copenhagen

Nightlife

BarCafé IntimePiano bar · Copenhagen FrederiksbergCafé Intime is a piano bar in Frederiksberg that has existed since the early 1920s. For decades it has been a meeting…PubCentralhjørnetGay pub · Copenhagen Indre ByDrinks have been served at Centralhjørnet since 1917: the corner pub in the old town is considered the oldest surviving gay bar…Karaoke & Drag BarCentre Stage CPHKaraoke and drag bar · Copenhagen LatinerkvarteretKaraoke, drag, quizzes and musicals: Centre Stage opened in August 2024 in the former Cosy Bar premises and has since been the…BarJailhouse CPHGay bar & restaurant · Copenhagen Indre ByJailhouse CPH is a gay bar with a restaurant in prison style on Studiestræde. The…BarMasken Bar & CaféGay bar · Copenhagen Indre By / LatinerkvarteretMasken Bar is one of the oldest gay bars in Denmark and is on Studiestræde in central Copenhagen. The bar sees itself…Fetish & Leather BarMEN’s BarLeather and men's bar · Copenhagen LatinerkvarteretBlack walls, jeans and leather: Men's Bar is Copenhagen's classic men's bar in the Latin Quarter, rough in look but friendly in…ClubNever MindGay club · Copenhagen Indre ByNever Mind is a small, loud LGBT+ club on Nørre Voldgade near Studiestræde. VisitCopenhagen calls it the city's biggest and most popular…BarOscarBar and café · Copenhagen RådhuspladsenRight on Rainbow Square next to City Hall: Oscar is a café with a kitchen by day and a bar in the…Fetish & Leather BarSLM Copenhagen (Scandinavian Leather Men)Leather & fetish club · Copenhagen Indre BySLM is a gay leather and fetish club near City Hall Square that has existed for over 40 years. Entry requires membership,…

Wellness

SaunaAmigo SaunaGay sauna · Copenhagen Indre By / LatinerkvarteretAmigo Sauna is a sauna for men and trans people on Studiestræde, covering around 750 m² over three floors. The entrance is…

Stay

HotelHotel MayfairCopenhagen VesterbroThe Mayfair is an English-style boutique hotel in Vesterbro, a few steps from the central station. It's about a ten-minute walk to…HotelHotel SP34Copenhagen LatinerkvarteretSP34 by Brøchner Hotels is a design hotel in the Latin Quarter, one street over from Studiestræde with its gay bars. The…GuesthouseMEININGER Hotel CopenhagenHostel · Copenhagen VesterbroThe former Urban House is now MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen: a large hostel-hotel in Vesterbro, near the central station and Tivoli. There are…HotelNimb HotelCopenhagen TivoliNimb is a small luxury hotel in the Moorish-inspired palace on the edge of Tivoli. City Hall Square and the gay bars…HotelThe SquareCopenhagen RådhuspladsenThe Square is a design hotel right on City Hall Square, with classic furniture by Arne Jacobsen. The gay bars around Rådhuspladsen…

Culture

WAREHOUSE9Queer art space · Copenhagen VanløseWAREHOUSE9 is a queer-run art organisation in Copenhagen with performances, exhibitions, workshops and club nights. It used to be in Kødbyen and…

Events in Copenhagen

FAQ: Copenhagen

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Copenhagen?

The Atlas currently lists 9 bars and clubs in Copenhagen, including Centralhjørnet, Centre Stage CPH, Never Mind and Jailhouse CPH. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Copenhagen?

Yes, for example Amigo Sauna.

Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Copenhagen?

Recommended options include Hotel Mayfair, Hotel SP34, MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen and Nimb Hotel.