Maybe you wonder why this list of gay bars in Rome is so short.
One reason is that pure bars just for drinking and socializing
are less common in Italy.
When Italians meet their friends, for instance, eating together plays a more important role.
If they go out to the gay scene later on, it's rather to the
parties or
cruise clubs.
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 14 January 2021:
The currently existing nationwide restrictions on public life in Italy (including the night curfew from 22:00 to 05:00) have been extended until 5th of March 2021.
Gay bistro-cafe and cocktail lounge. Its street terrace – from which you can see a part of the nearby Colosseum – is very popular and busy in the late evenings, especially on Friday and Saturday. Rather young and middle-aged crowd.
During the day mixed clientele, mainly tourists.
Upmarket gay-friendly Bed & Breakfast on the second floor.
Rome's bear's den near the central station Termini.
With basement bar, music and smoking room.
ARCO/Anddos membership card required (can be acquired at the entrance).
Next to the cafe-bar Coming Out near the Colosseum.
With popular street terrace.
Cafe and restaurant with mostly tourists during the day, bar with a rather gay clientele in the evening and at night.