Athens gay
Athenians like to kick-off their (long) nights out with an evening stroll, stopping at their favourite watering holes along the way. Acquire started at the well-known Shamone, a top see for clubbing, where drag shows and DJ sets often take place. Similar is Enodia in Gazi, where you can get loose with an older crowd in a small summer garden and listen to all kinds of music. If you want to connect Greek bears, Big Bar nearby serves up a mellow mood, welcoming staff, gay anthems and themed nights—along with rivers of beer.
Don’t be a Cinderella. Athenian nightclubs rarely get cracking before midnight and you’ll have to linger until after 1am to appreciate gender non-conforming hotspot, BeQueer, a current favourite for queer Millennials (think Brooklyn drag, not Manhattan). Or travel to old-school classic Koukles Club to see archetypal Greek drag in a grunge setting.
Noiz will keep you dancing until the preceding morning with a mostly lesbian crowd; while Sodade2 is one of the most established same-sex attracted clubs in town with a mainstream mob and two stages. Celebrities’ decision Shamone hosts stellar events, shows and parties. Looking for a younger, more mixed audience? S-CAPE has your call on it.
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Gay Athens Guide
Gay Athens
GAY BARS & CLUBS IN GAY ATHENS
ATTRAXX Cruising
ATTRAXX Cruising
Address: Iakchou 36, Athina 118 54
Phone: +30 21 0341 2078
Open: 12 pm – 2 am
Gay cruise club and cinema in the Gazi gay area. Attraxx features over 3,000 movies, gloomy chambers, luxurious secret cabins, a cruising space of 220 m2, and an erotic stop. There’s also an internet station, a maze filled with vinyl scenes, glory holes, and other delights!
Big Bar – the gay Athens bear bar
Big Bar, Athens
Address: Falaisias 12, Athina 118 55
Phone: +30 694 628 2845
Open: 8 pm – 2 am (Monday – closed)
The city’s first bear bar. Large features a welcoming ambiance, in addition to moderately priced drinks and harmony. Before a late hours out, this is a popular place to warm up.
Bizzar Club
Bizzar Club
Address: Derigni 20, Athina 104 34
Phone: +30 693 960 4595
Open: 11 pm – 4 am Friday & Saturday
Athens nightclub in the heart of the city (opened in 2016). Every Saturday night, Bizzar includes live music, a cruising area, and a show.
Koukles Club Drag Queen Show
Koukles Club Drag Queen Show
Gay Athens – the best male lover hotels, bars, clubs & more in 2025
Athens is the dynamic capital of Greece and the birthplace of democracy itself. To walk its streets is to immerse yourself in ancient history and follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest minds the world has ever known, from Socrates to Aristotle. Nowadays, it may not be the most beautiful of European capitals—in fact, it’s somewhat sprawling and even dirty in places—but it makes up for this with its infectious chaotic strength and the sheer number of exciting things to see within its boundaries.
Archaeological ruins are scattered across the city, encircled by a maze of lively markets, exquisite Greek restaurants, traditional tavernas, and souvenir shops peddling Greek mythological figures. Visitors can grab shelter from the unrelenting Greek sun in world-class museums, showcasing treasures of ancient civilizations, or in galleries displaying art from across the centuries. Above all this, the impressive Parthenon stands sentinel upon the Acropolis, seeable from practically anywhere in the city. As for the Greek people themselves, they are some of the friendliest in the world, with every waiter seemingl
LGBT+ Art and Performances in Athens
Atopos CVC is a non-profit arts foundation in Metaxourgeio, with a strong yet playful focus on fashion, gender non-conforming identity, and alternative readings of gender politics. Recent highlights include a collectible tome full of erotic and bizzare nudes sourced from the Internet, and an installation featuring plush, oversized vulvas by Greek artist Antigoni Tsagkaropoulou.
The Athens Museum of Queer Arts (AMOQA) suggests an institution with a formal structure and scale. In proof, AMOQA is a miniature initiative that organises distinct nights, workshops and performances related to sexuality and gender in various venues. It has become a gathering point for the queer community, as it supports radical creativity and social inclusivity.
Founded by American performance artist and curator Macklin Kowal, Sub Rosa Space is an experimental project space in downtown Athens dedicated to experimental performance art surrounding issues of gender, persona, and the body. Housed in a former office space, Sub Rosa often hosts artists for quick residencies.
Gay Athens – the best male lover hotels, bars, clubs & more in 2025
Athens is the dynamic capital of Greece and the birthplace of democracy itself. To walk its streets is to immerse yourself in ancient history and follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest minds the world has ever known, from Socrates to Aristotle. Nowadays, it may not be the most beautiful of European capitals—in fact, it’s somewhat sprawling and even dirty in places—but it makes up for this with its infectious chaotic strength and the sheer number of exciting things to see within its boundaries.
Archaeological ruins are scattered across the city, encircled by a maze of lively markets, exquisite Greek restaurants, traditional tavernas, and souvenir shops peddling Greek mythological figures. Visitors can grab shelter from the unrelenting Greek sun in world-class museums, showcasing treasures of ancient civilizations, or in galleries displaying art from across the centuries. Above all this, the impressive Parthenon stands sentinel upon the Acropolis, seeable from practically anywhere in the city. As for the Greek people themselves, they are some of the friendliest in the world, with every waiter seemingl
LGBT+ Art and Performances in Athens
Atopos CVC is a non-profit arts foundation in Metaxourgeio, with a strong yet playful focus on fashion, gender non-conforming identity, and alternative readings of gender politics. Recent highlights include a collectible tome full of erotic and bizzare nudes sourced from the Internet, and an installation featuring plush, oversized vulvas by Greek artist Antigoni Tsagkaropoulou.
The Athens Museum of Queer Arts (AMOQA) suggests an institution with a formal structure and scale. In proof, AMOQA is a miniature initiative that organises distinct nights, workshops and performances related to sexuality and gender in various venues. It has become a gathering point for the queer community, as it supports radical creativity and social inclusivity.
Founded by American performance artist and curator Macklin Kowal, Sub Rosa Space is an experimental project space in downtown Athens dedicated to experimental performance art surrounding issues of gender, persona, and the body. Housed in a former office space, Sub Rosa often hosts artists for quick residencies.