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Gay Milan

Cosmopolitan Italy

Although Rome is Italy's capital, Milan wears the crown as the epicenter of the nation's lively LGBT community, regardless of the Vatican's approval. While the rest of the country offers travelers a rich history in traditional architecture and culture, Milan transports its millions of yearly visitors to an Italian hub of the future, evoking the spirit of cities like New York and Paris. Milan is a seductive fusion of business, fashion, art, and nightlife - yet with the charm that loca...

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Pride in Places: This gay nightclub in Italy is considered Europe's Studio 54

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Leccomilano

 (18 Ratings)

When you want a good time without the fuzz

An unpretentious bar in Milan, Leccomilano is for those "in the know." Enjoy high-quality cocktails...

via Lecco 5, Milan


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Company Club

 (16 Ratings)

The local Bear Bar: cool atmosphere, great music, and guys with the paw-stamp of approval

The best night is Friday. Open air area, weather permitting. Just opened (2011) a new Playroom - "Disco...

Via Benadir 14, Milan


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LOLA

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Colorful cocktail lounge ready to serve all alcoholic poisons

The Lola is not just a cocktail bar but THE cocktail bar when you're in the mood for an excellent...

6 Via Alessandro Tadino, Milano


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Afterline

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Old school gay bar catering to Daddies

A long-running gay disco bar on Sammartini Street, Afterline hasn't changed much since it first opened, and...

25 Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini, Milano


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Sui Generis

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Gay gem offering yummy drinks, upscale munchies, and eye candy

Make Sui Generis the first stop if you're meeting friends to begin a wild night or looking for a chill evening....

31 Via Panfilo Castaldi, Milano


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Depot Milano

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Step inside underground Berlin without leaving Milan

Depot sets the standard for fetish and cruise nightlife with the naughtiest (and inclusively diverse) theme nights,...

19 Via Valtorta, Milano


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Glitter Club Milan (Closed Temporarily)

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All that glitters must be campy disco

If there was ever a time to be unhinged with gayness, Glitter Club Milan is where to let loose. Stay tuned to their...

64 Via Torino, Milano


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Q Club

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Rebel in a celebration of music

Q Club is for dance lovers of all genders and sexualities, and you will experience all sorts of music across two...

21 Via Padova, Milano


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Toilet Club

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A swirl of crowded eccentric fun

Lose yourself to dance at the Toilet Club, which welcomes all to come party. Its nonconforming atmosphere is not for...

Milano


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Hot Dog Club

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Two floors of steamy wall art and cheeky fun

The Hot Dog Club is not for the prude of heart, but the red lights, steamy wall art, and the labyrinth-style venue...

3 Via Oropa, Milano


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Inferus Club

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Strobe lights, sling mazes, and cruisy theme nights

Inferus Club is two floors of adult-only fun; for those seeking to dance, mingle, or cruise. Maybe all three - think...

4 Via Giovanni Paisiello, Milano


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Mono Bar

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Strong drinks, free happy hour aperitifs, and a vintage atmosphere

Come for the drinks, stay for the aperitifs! Mono Bar is a pioneering no-frills retro queer hangout with indoor...

6 Via Lecco, Milano


Illumined Bar

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24-hour gay cruise club with multiple floors

A 24-hour gay cruise bar with multiple floors at the center of Milan. But if you venture beyond the ground floor, be...

12 Via Napo Torriani, Milano


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Plastic

 (1 Rating)

The Studio 54 of Europe, but good luck getting inside

Plastic is where electronic music, extravagance, and eccentrism collide in singularity. The nightclub's...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Clubbing King

15 Via Gargano, Milano


Restaurants
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Blanco Cafė (Closed Temporarily)

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The brioches are calling

A cafe bar is the epitome of European culture, and Blanco Cafė delivers with stylish all-white interior and social...

9 Via Leone Tolstoi, Milano


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Little Italy

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There's no bad pizza, but this might be the best

Authentic Milanese pizza, served by the slice, and other Italian dishes in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere....

41 Via Alessandro Tadino, Milano


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Patchouli

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The early bird gay special

Patchouli is a reliable chic meet-up most famous for its breakfast, but it also offers lunch or early dinner till...

76 Via Giovanni Battista Cassinis, Milano


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GhePensiMI

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For the gays who love craft beer

Craft beer gays rejoice; GhePensiMI is the pub for you. Enjoy a casual atmosphere, live music, and a wide...

2 Piazza Morbegno, Milano


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NoLoSo

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Nightly aperitivo buffet, Sunday brunch & weekend DJs

NoLoSo invites you to indulge in Italian cuisine while catering to the gay night's vibes with a Barbie and Ken...

5 Via Luigi Varanini, Milano


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Red Cafè

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Dive into 4€ cocktail gay glory

Red Cafè is a bubbly, lit-up bar that feels like a hidden gem in the West Village, except it's one of the...

5 Via Lecco, Milano


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Memà Cafè

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Tasty drinks and dishes with a modern versatile groove

Trimmed in Pink, Memà Cafè sits at the intersection of a bar and a restaurant with a stylish,...

2 Largo Fra Paolo Bellintani, Milano


Bathhouses & Sex Clubs

Metro Club Milano

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1 Via Giovanni Schiaparelli, Milano


Royal Hammam Sauna

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16 Via Plezzo, Milano


Royal Hammam Sauna

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16 Via Plezzo, Milano


TBlue Sauna

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158 Via Ernesto Breda, Milano


Hotels

Hotel Napoleon

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12 Via Federico Ozanam, Milano


Hotel Petit Palais

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1 Via Molino delle Armi, Milano


iQ Hotel Milano

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5 Via Giovanni Battista Pirelli, Milano


STRAF, Milan, a member of Design Hotels

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3 Via S. Raffaele, Milano


Hotel Charly

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76 Via Lodovico Settala, Milano


Principe di Savoia

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17 Piazza della Repubblica, Milano



Château Monfort

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1 Corso Concordia, Milano


Armani Hotel

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31 Via Alessandro Manzoni, Milano


Hotel Spadari Al Duomo

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11 Via Spadari, Milano


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Bulgari Hotel Milano

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A luxury oasis in downtown Milan

Italy's fashion capital provides the ideal setting for this luxe enclave to be discovered on an unassuming...

3 Via Santa Radegonda, Milano


Hotel Berna

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18 Via Napo Torriani, Milano


Too Cute 2b Str8

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50/A Via Edoardo Bassini, Milano


Shops

ES Milano Collection

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6 Via Lecco, Milano


Clayton Abbigliamento Uomo

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51 Via Torino, Milano


Designer Outlet Serravalle

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1 Via della Moda,


The Milano Optics

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43 Via Vitruvio, Milano


Pride Store Gay Shop

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21 Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini, Milano


Fenix Sauna Milano

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3 Via Oropa, Milano


Libreria Antigone

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20 Via Antonio Kramer, Milano


SexDelirious

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2 Via Camillo Prampolini, Milano


Arts & Culture

Milan Cathedral

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Milan


Museum of Ancient Art

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Milano


Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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Milano


Museo del Novecento

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8 P.za del Duomo, Milano


Cathedral Square

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Milano


Gyms

Get Fit Express

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23 Via Luigi Galvani, Milano


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milan LGBTQ friendly?

Milan's LGBTQ+ community has a rich history of thriving underground and in the most fashionable corners of the city, predating its emergence in mainstream culture. You can't become the world's fashion capital without a strong gay presence! However, Italy's deep Catholic conservative roots have made legal advancements much slower than other European countries.

Despite this, LGBTQ+ nightlife is uniquely unparalleled here, and you will experience more gay-friendly options than you can handle. The heart of the city's culture remains inclusive and open-minded, now more visible than ever.

It's important to note that most queer bars, nightclubs, and saunas in Milan operate under a membership system through ARCO, requiring the ARCO One Pass for entrance, encompassing a total of 47 establishments.

 

When is Pride in Milan?

Milano Pride typically takes place the last week of June, and you can count on the city's historic streets bursting with queer joy and culture. Throughout the week, visitors will be immersed in a diverse array of LGBT-friendly events, with the areas surrounding via Lazzaretto, via Lecco, via Castaldi, and largo Bellintani transformed into the vibrant 'Pride Square. Like Pride anywhere else, gay (and straight) establishments will be celebrating in full force. 

 

 

What is the gay neighborhood of Milan?

While Milan lacks an official residential gayborhood, much of the city's queer nightlife and culture revolves around Porta Venezia (known as the Gay District), particularly along Via Lecco. This area is also where Milano Pride takes place.


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