Pin Up Bar

Location Categories: Bar NightlifeLocation Tags: Lesbian-friendly Mixed

Bar · Lausanne centre

A fixture of Lausanne’s queer scene since 2011: Pin Up Bar on Rue Marterey, a few steps from Place de la Riponne and the cathedral, is a truly mixed bar for lesbians, gay men and friends – bright, with retro murals and a small terrace.

  • ★ 4.5 on Google (293)
  • since 2011
  • lesbian-gay mixed
Address
Rue Marterey 31
1005 Lausanne
Opening hours
usually from the afternoon
late into the night at weekends
Crowd
mixed lesbian and gay, with a strong share of women
Location
near Place de la Riponne, metro M2 Bessières

What makes Pin Up Bar special

Pin Up Bar is on a small shopping street with studios and shops. Drinks come with cheese and charcuterie platters, and the atmosphere is easy-going and warm. Since Lausanne’s queer scene is small, many guests from across the community meet here. There are occasional DJ sets, theme parties and drag performances.

Regular events

According to guests, oysters are served on Wednesdays during the cold season.

A good fit if you …

  • are looking for a relaxed, mixed queer bar in the city centre
  • are a woman looking for a meeting place in Lausanne
  • want to start the evening with an aperitif and a platter

Not ideal if you …

  • are looking for a big club
  • expect a men-only bar
Our tip: Easy to combine with the bars on Avenue de Tivoli; it’s about a 20-minute walk downhill.

Contact

AddressRue Marterey 31, 1005 LausannePhone+41 21 311 33 33

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.5 stars, 293 reviews), Time Out, GayOut, Vogay. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.

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