gentleM

Bar · Dortmund city centreKaraoke, cocktails and a warm team: gentleM on Bornstraße is the Dortmund offshoot of the popular Essen bar and the queer meeting point in the city centre near the Nordstadt.★ 4.2 on Google (109)KaraokeCocktailsMixed crowdAddressBornstraße 2244135 DortmundOpening hoursMon/Tue 6 pm–1 amWed 6 pm–3 amThu 6 pm–1 amFri/Sat 6 pm–3 amSun 6 pm–midnightCrowdmixed, men and women, mostly 30–50Musicpop, Schlager, karaoke, DJ at weekendsWhat makes gentleM specialgentleM in Dortmund belongs to the bar of the same name in Essen, which is considered one of the best queer bars in the Ruhr area. The Dortmund offshoot is on Bornstraße, a few minutes north of the main station. Inside it is small and cosy, with comfortable seating and a bar where you quickly get chatting.Karaoke is the heart of the place: according to guests, there’s singing on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when the bar is at its fullest and the mood at its most exuberant. Google reviews praise the friendly atmosphere, the team behind the bar and the choice of cocktails, beers and snacks.The crowd is mixed: gay men, lesbian women and groups of friends from the community, most of them between 30 and 50. If you want to go out queer in Dortmund, you’ll end up here sooner or later.A good fit if you …like singing karaoke or listening to itare looking for a mixed, sociable bar in the city centrewant to go out with friendsNot ideal if you …are looking for a men-only barwant to dance until morning – Don Club is the place for thatOur tip: For karaoke, come early and put your name on the list – it gets busy quickly on karaoke nights.ContactPhone0231 13743547Websitegentlem.usInstagram@gentlem_barEditorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.2 stars, 109 reviews), official website and Instagram. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.

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