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Copenhagen Gay Guide<br />
Despite not being one of the biggest<br />
cities in Europe, Copenhagen still has<br />
a diversified gay scene. The majority<br />
of the places are situated in the streets<br />
around Copenhagen City Hall and the<br />
beginning of Strøget – the pedestrian<br />
street. It is very easy getting around<br />
from one place to another as most<br />
gay bars and clubs are within walking<br />
distance.<br />
According to Danish law, smoking<br />
restrictions apply at most bars, cafés,<br />
restaurants and nightclubs. Smoking<br />
is only allowed in designated smoking<br />
areas as well as in bars with a serving<br />
area of less than 40 square metres.<br />
This means that in half of the bars<br />
you are free from smoke, and in the<br />
other half of the bars you are free to<br />
smoke. On page 60 you can see the<br />
smoking policy at the different bars<br />
and clubs, and choose for yourself<br />
whether you prefer to party with or<br />
without cigarettes.<br />
Bars and cafés<br />
Centralhjørnet is the oldest gay bar in<br />
Copenhagen. But old does not mean<br />
dull and boring. It is one of the liveliest<br />
pubs on Copenhagen’s gay scene. Both<br />
young guys and more mature men are<br />
having fun here. Centralhjørnet presents<br />
live entertainment every Thursday.<br />
Can-Can is a gay bar with a long tradition<br />
behind it. It is a small and oblong<br />
bar, which is very popular amongst its<br />
many regular guests. The service is<br />
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good and most guests are easy to get<br />
in touch with.<br />
Café Intime is situated in Frederiksberg<br />
and it has an atmosphere of<br />
forgotten time with leaded windows,<br />
dark red walls and brass candlesticks.<br />
Café Intime is mostly a gay and lesbian<br />
bar but some straight people come<br />
there as well.<br />
Code is the new venue on Copenhagen’s<br />
gay scene. It’s a lounge bar<br />
and a café with shows and other entertainment<br />
every Wednesday night.<br />
Every Friday and Saturday night a DJ<br />
is mixing hits to please the guests at<br />
this popular bar.<br />
Oscar is a bar and cafe that faces Copenhagen<br />
City Hall. Oscar is a popular<br />
choice and is normally busy during the<br />
day as well as in the evening. It has a<br />
DJ playing every Friday and Saturday<br />
night.<br />
Chaca is a lesbian bar and café but<br />
gay men and straight guests are also<br />
welcome. It’s located next to many<br />
gay venues in Copenhagen’s main gay<br />
street – Studiestræde.<br />
Jailhouse has bartenders in uniform,<br />
barred windows and small cells<br />
where guests can sit and enjoy a beer<br />
together with their friends. Jailhouse<br />
is filled with lots of customers and it<br />
often hosts special events.<br />
Men’s Bar only admits entrance to<br />
men. However, there is no strict dress<br />
code so feel free to show up in the clothes<br />
you prefer. Shots and drinks are<br />
among the cheapest in town. A special<br />
attraction is the free brunch every first<br />
Sunday of the month.<br />
Masken Bar is famous for its mixture<br />
of younger, more mature, and lesbian<br />
customers. Masken has a very easygoing<br />
atmosphere, meaning it is very<br />
easy to get into contact with the other<br />
customers.<br />
Cosy Bar is a sparkling place both<br />
during the nights and the early morning<br />
hours. Cosy Bar is well-known as a<br />
very good place to pick up guys, either<br />
by the long bar or at the dance floor.<br />
DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night.<br />
Never Mind is another night bar<br />
open until very late. Here you can listen<br />
to Eurovision Song Contest hits<br />
and many other cheerful pop songs.<br />
It is just opposite the entrance to Copenhagen’s<br />
most busy cruising park,<br />
Ørstedsparken.<br />
Amigo Bar is located in Frederiksberg,<br />
only a short taxi ride or a tenminute<br />
walk from the other gay bars<br />
in the city centre. Gays, lesbians and<br />
straights hang out at Amigo Bar.<br />
Kafe Knud is a nice little café for HIV<br />
positive men and women. Kafe Knud<br />
is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and<br />
Thursdays.<br />
Dunkel has dj’s and attracts a<br />
younger gay crowd along with alternative<br />
straights.<br />
Vela is located on Vesterbro and<br />
especially attracts lesbian customers.<br />
Dance venues<br />
Copenhagen has gay dance clubs and