Café Rosé
Queer café · Maastricht Binnenstad
Volunteer-run queer café of COC Limburg in Maastricht’s old town, since 1979. A place to talk, with karaoke, quizzes and occasional drag shows.
- ★ 4.7 on Google (126)
- Since 1979
- Address
- Bogaardenstraat 43
6211 SN Maastricht - Opening hours
- Thu 7 pm–1 am
Fri 5 pm–1 am
Sat 7 pm–1 am - Crowd
- Mixed queer, many students and young people
- Programme
- Karaoke, pub quiz, theme nights, drag, after-work, carnival (Vastelaovend) and Halloween
- Location
- Bogaardenstraat, a few minutes’ walk from the Vrijthof
What makes Café Rosé special
Café Rosé sees itself as a pub for conversation, not a dance club, with a living-room corner, books and board games. COC Limburg volunteers staff the bar. Guests praise the friendly, cosy atmosphere. Because it is volunteer-run, it is only open three evenings a week.
Photos: Café Rosé / COC Limburg
Programme
Besides regular bar nights there is karaoke, pub quizzes, drag shows and theme nights. In June the café is a meeting point for Pride Maastricht, and in February carnival is celebrated.
A good fit if you …
- want to get chatting in peace
- like karaoke or quiz nights
- want to get to know the local community
Not ideal if you …
- want to go out during the week
- are looking for a dance club
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (opening hours), GayOut (verified, updated 17 Oct 2026, event 22 Oct 2026), Google reviews (4.7 stars, 126 reviews, latest Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.