Sway Café

Gay bar · Maastricht Binnenstad

Small bar on the Markt in central Maastricht, listed by GayOut as a gay bar. It describes itself as an open café with a mixed crowd.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (244)
• Terrace on the Markt

Address

Markt 39
6211 CK Maastricht

Opening hours

Wed, Thu and Sun 5 pm–2 am
Fri and Sat 5 pm–3 am
Closed Mon and Tue

Crowd

Mixed: queer guests, students, locals and visitors

Facilities

Bar with music, terrace

Location

On the Markt, old town

What makes Sway Café special

Sway is a small bar that fills up at weekends and then runs until 3 am. Guests praise the friendly team, the owner and the music. Criticism is that it is cramped and quiet at off-peak times. The toilet is up a flight of stairs.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (opening hours), GayOut (verified, updated 18 Oct 2026), Google reviews (4.5 stars, 244 reviews, latest Jun 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.