Just in time for São Paulo Pride 2024! Here is the up-to-date list of the city’s gay (and gay-friendly) bars and clubs.
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
Recommended for the over 50 crowd. It’s not specifically a “daddy bar” but the Bailao is a legendary spot for the mature and their admirers. The crowd loves to dance and the DJs supply a steady stream of classics.
Rua Marquês de Itu 182, São Paulo view map »
Aloka Club
The queen of clubs (formerly named A Lôca) continues to reign over the area known as Frei Caneca (or as the locals call it “Gay Caneca.”) Creative line-up of DJs and a young crowd.Read our full review »
Rua Frei Caneca 916, São Paulo view map »
Auê São Paulo ☆
Highly recommended for nightlife in Frei Caneca! Great music and multiple floors. Very popular with groups of guys. Check out Aue’s Instagram for a great sample of what to expect.
R. Barbosa Rodrigues, 46,, São Paulo view map »
Bar Fama
A trashy good time for those who consider “trashy” a compliment. Read our full review of Bar Fama‘s strippers and weekend parties.
Rua Frederico Abranches 29, São Paulo view map »
Bar da Lôca
The open-air bar next to the dance club A Lôca. Read our full review for more info
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Bar do Netão
Underground beats, retro-grooves, and punk make this Augusta bar the place party. Check the Bar do Netao Instagram for their calendar.
Rua Augusta 584, São Paulo view map »
Barouche
Stylish, yet simple addition to the Largo do Arouche neighborhood. Sidewalk tables are a popular early-evening option.
Largo do Arouche, 103, São Paulo view map »
Bar Queen
Festive strippers and drag in the heart of the gay Largo do Arouche neighborhood.
Rua Vitória, São Paulo view map »
Bar Verde
Inexpensive spot with a young crowd. On a street full of bars in case you’re in the mood to bar crawl.
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Blue Space ☆
Brazilian transformistas are some of the most exquisite drag performers in the world, and Blue Space is where you can find the best of the best every weekend. Read more about them (and the club’s epic gogo boys) in our full Blue Space review.
Rua Brigadeiro Galvão 723 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 »
D-Edge ☆
The best electronica club in Brazil goes queer every Friday
Av. Auro Soares de Moura Andrade 141, São Paulo>map view map »
Danger Dance Club
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 »
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 »
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.
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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 »
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 »
Lekitsch
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 »
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 94
As a visitor, you may look into the window of Paris 94 and have to decide. It looks like a fun hot time, but it’s sort of sketchy.If you’re feeling brave, prepare for a fun sweaty night on the bar/club’s small dance floor.
Av. Viêira de Carvalho 94, 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
Multiple floors with multiple parties. Popular nights feature everything from hip-hop to Brazilian beats. Tokyo’s “sunset” parties are Sunday afternoon treats.
Rua Major Sertório 110, São Paulo view map »
Up Cozinha & Bar ☆
Chill out on the terrace with eclectic Brazilian cocktails and tapas.
Rua Antônio Carlos 395, São Paulo view map »
Woof Bar
New addition to the strip of bear and daddy bars on Avenida Viêira de Carvalho. Even though it’s a bar, not a club, there’s a line-up of DJs.
Av. Viêira de Carvalho 31, São Paulo view map »
Yacht ☆
Nautical-themed club for the cool kids. Wednesdays are recommended. Read our full review of Club Yacht for more details.
Rua Treze de Maio 703, São Paulo view map »
Zig
Venues where you may find everything from a Madonna album release party to “Kevin” a monthly hardcore sex party. We’ll need a few more visits to Zig for full reviews. But, try either of the 3 locations if you’re curious.
ZIG Club @ Alvaro de Carvalho 190, São Paulo, Brazil view map »
ZIG Duplex @ Rua araújo, 155, São Paulo, Brazil view map »
ZIG Studio @ Avenida Pacaembu, 33, São Paulo, Brazil view map »