Latin America’s biggest city has something for everyone: bears, twinks, daddies, hipsters, and even business travelers. (Look for a ☆ symbol to find the best-of-the-best on our list.)
Outside of bars and clubs, check out our guide to SP’s restaurants, saunas, and places to stay. Also try the VamosGay Google Map to gay São Paulo.
ABC Bailão
Discotheque remains the most popular option for men over 50.
Rua Marquês de Itu, São Paulo view map »
Aloka Club (formerly A Lôca)
Follow that fabulous line down Frei Caneca to one of São Paulo’s most popular clubs. Highly recommended on Thursdays and Sundays.
R. Frei Caneca 916, São Paulo view map »
Auê ☆
A queer-friendly party space with lots of LGBT dancing. Check the Auê instagram for upcoming parties.
R. São Domingos 90, São Paulo view map »
Blue Bar
Bear / daddy bar energy on Rua Bento Freitas. Check Instagram for the nightly vibe.
Rua Bento Freitas 82, São Paulo view map »
Blue Space ☆
It’s not a true drag show unless it’s at Blue Space! Huge venue with multiple “rooms.”
Rua Brigadeiro Galvao 723, São Paulo view map »
Bordão Karaokê
Popular gay karaoke bar near Marechal Deodoro. Go for sing-alongs and easy bar energy.
Rua Tapajós 432, São Paulo view map »
Bar da Lôca
The unofficial “waiting room” for A Lôca, the megaclub next door.
Rua Peixoto Gomide 106, São Paulo view map »
Bar do Netão
Huge and friendly gay bar in the “Old Downtown.” Great for groups.
Rua Augusta 584, São Paulo view map »
Barouche
This is a great starting point for your evening in the gayborhood of Arouche.
Rua Fradique Coutinho 361, São Paulo view map »
Bar Fama
A trashy good time for those who consider “trashy” a compliment. Check out our review of Bar Fama, and see a list of their parties.
Largo do Arouche 70, São Paulo view map »
Bar Queen
Do you like male strippers? You can actually just have a drink, or stay for full show. Best on weeknight nights.
Rua Augusta 128, São Paulo view map »
Bar Verde
Inexpensive place for young gay paulistanos to party.
Rua Peixoto Gomide, 145, São Paulo view map »
Caberet da Cecilia
Retro-chic bar, plus small intimate stage which is home to live musical performances and burlesque-inspired erotic shows.
Rua Fortunato 35, São Paulo view map »
Caneca de Prata
The bar itself is very small, but Caneca de Prata is all about the sidewalk outside, which is literally overflowing with daddies, bears, and their admirers.
Avenida Viêira de Carvalho 63, São Paulo view map »
Casa Fluida
Gender fluid overflows at this festive bar every letter of the LGBTQIA spectrum. Also features regular art installations to complement the more traditional drag shows and gender bending performances.
R. Bela Cintra, 569, São Paulo view map »
Club Yacht ☆
Good looking young men work the dance floor. And the clothes check. Literally.
Rua Treze de Maio 303, São Paulo view map »
D-Edge ☆
The best electronica club in Brazil goes queer every Friday
Av. Auro Soares de Moura Andrade 141, São Paulo view map »
Eagle São Paulo
After a couple of successful years in the Consolação neighborhood, the Eagle has found a hotter address right on Augusta Street. We haven’t visited the new location to write a review yet, but you can get more info from the Eagle SP Facebook page.
Rua Augusta 620, São Paulo view map »
Espaço Desmanche
College-age guys and girls flock to the various parties hosted at this Augusta Street nightspot. Check out their calendar of events for an updated list.
R. Augusta 765, São Paulo view map »
High Club ☆
The legendary co-founder of The Week (RIP) returns with epic parties at his latest venture High Club. Highly recommended for international DJs and shirtless dancing.
R. João Rudge, 115, São Paulo view map »
Hitch Bar
This stylish Pinheiros bar offers great drinks and a revolving calendar of events from themed playlists to karaoke. The Alfred Hitchock decor makes this an Instagram worthy way to have drinks with friends..
Rua Cardeal Arcoverde 1736, São Paulo view map »
Hot House SP
Probably the raunchiest a bar can be with out crossing over into sex and saunas listings. Hot House is a small stripper bar. Their website has a calendar of events.
Rua Nestor Pestana 27, São Paulo view map »
Hunter
Party space in Santa Cecília hosting pop / funk / electronic nights and themed events. Check Instagram for the schedule.
Avenida São João, 1570, São Paulo view map »
Igrejinha
Editor’s Choice for best Thursday night for four years in a row. Read more about Igrejinha and it’s nightly parties.
Rua Fernando de Albuquerque 302, São Paulo view map »
Jerome ☆
Excellent choice for nightlife. Jerome is that rare mix of an A-list crowd and dance your ass off fun.
Rua Mato Grosso398, São Paulo view map »
K Entre Nós
One of the newer bear / daddy bars on Rua Bento Freitas. Friendly crowd and late-night drinks.
Rua Bento Freitas 148, São Paulo view map »
Mayfair Lounge Club
Chic Friday night option in Sao Paulo’s upscale Jardins neighborhood. A great new addition to the scene .
Alemeda Campinas 1631, São Paulo view map »
Paris 6 ☆
Classic diner-style restaurant on busy Rua Haddock Lobo. Late night too.
Rua Haddock Lobo 1240, São Paulo view map »
Selva Club
Young crowd. Old enough to drink … they do drink! Selva hosts a number of parties and always full of high-energy Paulistanos. Straight, gay, whatever.
Rua Augusta 501, São Paulo view map »
Soda Pop Bar
Hunting bears has never been easier. Read our review of Soda Pop Bar, it’s a very popular spot for early evening hangouts.
Av. Viêira de Carvalho 43, São Paulo view map »
Tokyo
If you want a full weekender with an LGBT friendly crowd, Tokyo is a great choice. The club has 5 (!) floors of fun.
Rua Major Sertório 110, São Paulo view map »
Up Cozinha & Bar ☆
Chill on the terrace with eclectic Brazilian cocktails and tapas. Great early evening option, plus fantastic afternoon hang on Sundays.
Rua Bela Cintra 502, São Paulo view map »
Woof Bar
Woof (with the extra “o”) draws a laid-back mix of bears, daddies, and their fans.
Av. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho 31/35, São Paulo view map »
Zig Bar
If you have money to spend, Zig is an elegant choice. Upstairs bar is great for cocktails.
Rua Álvaro de Carvalho 190, São Paulo view map »
Gone but not forgotten (the places below are permanently closed)
Cantho Dance Club
⛔ CLOSED — Popular dance club. Not too young. Not too old.
Largo do Arouche 23, São Paulo view map »
Danger Dance Club
⛔ CLOSED — Always packed dance club with a loyal following of young men of color. Get more info on Danger from our review.
Rua Rêgo Freitas 470, São Paulo view map »
Lekitsch
⛔ CLOSED — Very popular destination to have a cocktail in the bohemian downtown region known as Praça Roosevelt. Lekitsch is surrounded by independent performance spaces, and a dozen other cool nightspots.
Praça Franklin Roosevelt 142, São Paulo view map »
The Week
⛔ CLOSED — Still one of the most-searched gay clubs in São Paulo, years after shutting its doors. For big-ticket parties from the same world, watch what’s happening at High Club.
Barra Funda, São Paulo view map »