Gay bars in milan italy

Updated May gay, Pride month is approaching fast! To honour this event and to celebrate diversity in my hometown, I would love to share this guide to gay Milan, written in collaboration with two LGBT friends. And this is why sharing guides of LGBT-friendly places is so important — you may see Milan as an open, friendly, diverse citybut the truth is that discrimination is present more than ever, and LGBT individuals face hatred and abuse on a daily basis.

I identify as a straight allyand I am horrified by the idea that people are being discriminated on the basis of gender and sexual preferences — this is why I decided to put together this gay Milan guideto provide a list of safe spaces for LGBT individuals. From aperitivo time to late night, Via Lecco and surrounds are very always lively and full of people, attracting a mixed bar that includes people from all walks of life.

Here is a brief selection of the best LGBT-friendly bars, restaurants and clubs in Milan — if you happen to be visiting the next Milan Pride and have other establishments to add to this list, feel free to let us know! If you find any mistakes or inaccuracies in this list, feel free to let us know via comment or email.

With hunky waiters wearing sailor-inspired uniforms, and excellent pizza al trancio deep-pan pizzaplus a variety of other dishes, it comes as no surprise that Italy Italy is one of the most popular dinner options in the Porta Venezia area. Wednesday is usually karaoke night, Friday night is dedicated to Tom of Finland and the Saturday night event is Femellasbar only people identifying as women are allowed to take turns at the DJ table!

Italy in nearby Piazza Lavater, Blanco is one of the longest-running gay friendly bars in Milanwith a sophisticated, glamorous atmosphere and excellent cocktails at gay time. If the bustle of Porta Venezia is not for you, NoLo So is a cute gay friendly bar, and the owner is the former chef of Leccomilano, so food is likely to be equally good!

Tuesday night is dedicated to board games, and DJs play music at weekends from 10 pm onwards. Will NoLo become the new Porta Venezia? The second — and most important — is the Wednesday night drag show with Vergine Camilla! This club is one of the most exclusive in townlocated just below the Armani flagship store and Michelin-starred restaurant Nobu.

If you can get in, that is! The event is being held every Friday night in an old-school ballroom near Piazzale Loreto, and attracts LGBT but not only people as well as older ballroom dancers. Not far from La Boum, this club with an milan atmosphere is ideal for electronic and techno music loversmilan for those looking for Berlin vibes in Milan.

On Saturday the club hosts Toilet Vergogna eventsonce held in a separate club in the Navigli area, famous for being very easy going and with no door selection — and free entrance before midnight! This is the night for those who love Eurotrash music and anything that screams excess!

The sound ranges from trashy Italian music, 80s favourites and international pop music.

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This event has moved a few times over the years — the latest venue is a club around the corner from Duomo, but check their Facebook page before visiting. The music varies between indie, pop and rock, the clientele is trendy and fashion-conscious, and there are always great glitzy performances half way through the night.

This is one of the longest-running gay clubs in Milan, open since the Eighties. There are also private cabins and a dark room. This recently-opened club near Via Padova is geared towards a fetish and leather loving crowdbut some events like Gate Party are not quite as hardcore.

Company Club, one of the most popular gay Milan hangouts, is just next door. This club was formerly known as Flexo and it is located near a sauna building.