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LGBTQ+ Athens Nightlife 6 Must-Visit Homosexual, Lesbian & Queer Bars
Athens isn’t just a city of ancient ruins and mythic history—it’s also home to one of the most dynamic queer nightlife scenes in Europe. As a gay local and travel blogger deeply embedded in Athenian LGBT tradition, I’m thrilled to share my insider’s guide to the optimal queer nightlife in Athens. Whether you’re into gay clubbing, looking for a trendy playroom vibe, or just wanting to life the vibrant Athenian spirit, this guide will help you navigate the vibrant districts and expose the top bars, clubs, lounges, and hidden gems that produce Athens a true LGBTQ+ haven. And while we’re diving into the party scene, don’t overlook that Athens also offers alternative experiences like sauna, cruising, and even intriguing odos (the Greek word for “street”) spots for those seeking something off the beaten path.
Best Areas to Examine for Queer Nightlife in Athens
When it comes to queer nightlife, Athens has its hotspots, each with its own distinct vibe:
- Gazi: Often considered the epicenter of Athens’ nightlife,
LGBT+ Hotspots in Athens
The Athens LGBT+ clubbing scene is concentrated in the area of Gazi. Here you'll find somewhere for every taste and inclination, from underground trance clubs to bear bars, cruisy saunas or cheeky kingly extravaganzas. The cafés on Gazi square (around the Keramikos metro station) also tend to be gay-friendly and are open all day long. Not far from Gazi is the neighbourhood of Metaxourgio, which also has some gay-friendly places to eat and drink but less of a clubbing vibe. The hip area of Ano Petralona compensates for its lack of dance clubs with tasteful restaurants and bars, and is also a popular option for drinks before heading into Gazi to party. The charming Platia Agias Irinis, a square near Monastiraki, is a great spot for a relaxed coffee shatter or lunch, but is also a favourite haunt for local gay men and women. Hanging out along Archelaou Street in Pangrati can lead to some interesting acquaintances with locals. In the summer, the coves near Vouliagmeni, on the Athens Riviera, called Limanakia welcome nudists of any sexual preference, but they're
Out &#; About in Athens-LGBTQ Spicy Spots
Until recently, Athens was merely a pit interrupt on the lgbtq+ map for LGBTQ travellers on their way to the freedom and open-mindedness of gay-friendly Mykonos. Thanks to some pioneering bars, clubs, restaurants and Gen Z’s refusal to be narrow-minded or categorised by gender or sexual favor labels, the Athenian LGBTQ scene is finally OUT in the open. Elena Panayides shares the entrepreneurial spirits unfurling the rainbow flag in downtown Athens.
Shamonette
The daughter of Shamone this brand-new all-day cafe, bar, restaurant has brought Sunday drag brunches to Athens in a beautiful and cosy downtown space filled with colour and good vibes.
23 Nikis Street, Tel: +30 21 , Fb : Shamonette
Shamone
Popular weekend nightclub with kingly shows, live performances and regular themed parties.
Shamone attracts a very diverse party crowd occupied of energy and good cheer. A great option to start the darkness before heading on to Sodade2.
46 Leoforos Konstantinoupoleos, Athens, Tel: + , Fb: Shamone Club
Sodade2
The celebrated 15 year
Shamone was born in February 10, in Kypseli Athens named as Sevasti Georgiou. Only child of a mother teacher and a father flamboyant performer. Winter a couple of months before dictatorship her father disappears after a distant trip to the Caribbean’s. Possibly Castro’s Cuba. Extended depression till the age of Summer her mother gets in a fresh relationship. Sevasti leaves Greece and installs to Montreal. She takes the label Chevonne and works in a pet shop and later as a pup whisperer. As a gifted dog whisperer she takes a job in a circus. Her poodle shows became very popular and starts touring all over. During the tour she dates with a producer of the porn industry and gets promoted as a pornstar changing her name to Shamone. Shamone makes movies in 7 years. Among them her blockbusters “Shamone’s dogy trap”, “Shamone’s fuck out”, “Shamone and the dogy style”, “Shamone bites and lust”…
As a winner in A.V.N. awards at best sex scene category she becomes a must of every extravagant party. In Michael Jackson releases the punch single Bad singing “Shamone Shamone, lay it on me all right…” At th