Ankara has a considerable gay life whereas the gay
nightlife is indeed not as colorful as it should be.
Several gay bars and clubs have been opened and closed in Ankara
since late 90's. Here are the few exclusively LGBT venues in Ankara at the moment:
Savoy Bistro
(16:00-24:00)
Konur Sokak No: 8, Kat:4 (4th floor), Kizilay,
Ankara
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and more
Bistro Savoy is a homely cafe & bar welcoming LGBT+ people
from all kinds and ages. It is located on a busy shopping
and
night-life street called Konur Sokak in Kızılay district, Ankara.
The venue has a friendly and cosmopolite atmosphere and
offers typical facilities and activities such as food,
dance shows, live music and party organizations.
Sixtiees Club (22:00-05:00)
Tunali Hilmi Cad. No: 96 / 1, Kavaklidere, Ankara
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and more
The longest lasting gay night club
in Ankara catering exclusively to LGBTQ
clientele, Sixtiees Club is offering activities such as
bar, dancing, DJ performances, karaoke and miscellaneous shows. It usually gets busy after
midnight, especially on Saturday nights.
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or remove any venues.
Ankara’s nightlife is vibrant and diverse, catering to
various tastes and preferences. Kızılay, a central
district, is a hub for nightlife. From May to September,
cafe terraces, gardens, and open courtyards come alive
after dark. Whether you’re into jazz clubs, beer
gardens, or classic bars, Ankara has something to offer
for everyone. Here are some of the popular regular
(non-LGBT) venues that we recommend, along with their
Google Maps link.
Alerta Pub - Olgunlar Cd. No:18, Çankaya
Vortex Art Club - Tunalı Hilmi Cd. No:99, Çankaya
Dubh Linn Bar - Tunalı Hilmi Cad, Bülten Sk. No 9,
Çankaya
Telve Bar - Inkilap Sk. No:6 D:C, Çankaya
Always Rock Bar - Inkilap Sk. No:5/11, Çankaya
Nirvana Night Club - Mithatpaşa Cd. 56, Kizilay.
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or remove any venues.
Some erotic movie theaters are frequented by local gay
men even though they are not necessarily very
gay-friendly venues. These cinemas are open during the
day time, roughly between 11 a.m and 9 p.m. Majority of
visitors would be middle aged and mature men though
younger guys might also visit often. They would be
busier on Saturday afternoons and all day on Sundays. It
might be hard to locate them on your first visit,
because they mostly don’t have visible signboards on the
main streets and the entrance doors are inside
passageways or back streets. So, you need to look a
little carefully to find them.
Attention: The places listed in this category are
not gay venues. Their staff isn't always very gay-friendly either. They are open to the general
public, and they can also be visited by heterosexual
men. For these reasons, discretion and confidentiality
are recommended.
Eti Sinemasi -
Şehit Gönenç Cad. Eti Apt. No: 45. Maltepe, Ankara
Kerem
Sinemasi -
G. Mustafa Kemalpasa Bulvari, No: 40, Cankaya
Efes Sinemasi - Izmir
Caddesi, No: 16, Demirtepe, Kizilay, Ankara.
Recently Closed - Following venues has been closed in recent years
Atlas Sinemasi - Ulus, Ankara.
Uzay Sinemasi - Cebeci, Ankara.
Baskent Sinemasi - Maltepe, Kizilay.
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Some saunas and hammams are visibly frequented by local
gay men even though they are not necessarily very
gay-friendly venues. These venues are open during the
day time, roughly until around 10pm. Unlike the gay bars
and clubs, the majority of clients in these bathhouses
would be middle aged and mature men.
Attention: The places listed in this category are
not gay venues. Their staff isn't always very gay-friendly either. They are open to the general
public, and they can also be visited by heterosexual
men. For these reasons, discretion and confidentiality
are recommended.
Efes Hamami
Denizciler Caddesi, Ulus, Ankara.
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for reviews, location map and more
Eynebey Hamami
Adnan Saygun Caddesi, No
11, Ulus, Ankara.
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for reviews, location map and more.
Baskent Hamami
(CLOSED)
Uzunyol Sok 49/C,
Altindag, Ankara.
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for reviews, location map and more
Yeni Ay Hamam (CLOSED)
Plevne Cad.
No 60, Demirlibahce Mh. Ankara
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for other historical and touristic Turkish baths in
Ankara
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Cruising spots are not as crowded as they once used to be
before the Internet era, especially after mobile apps
became popular. Although there may still be some gay men
in these places, usually after dark; it is advisable to
be a little cautious especially in parks and secluded
beaches. It is recommended that you do not carry very
valuable items or large amounts of money with you, just
in case. Here are some possible outdoor cruising areas in Ankara:
Güven Park
Genclik Park
Ataturk Bulvari
Seymenler Park
Yüksel Caddesi
Opera Koprusu
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Kaos GL :
Kaosgl.com/
Pembe Hayat:
Pembehayat.org/
17 Mayis Dernegi:
17mayis.org/
Click here for detailed information about
gay
life in Turkey, solidarity movement and LGBTQ
solidarity organizations.
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