7 editor picks in Tokyo.
7 lgbtq+ in Tokyo our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Tokyo nightlife.
AiiRO Cafe in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome is the open-air gay bar marked by a blue torii at the gateway corner of the district. Pavement crowd, mixed friendly.
TipDrinks 700-900 yen, no cover. The street outside fills up by midnight on Fri-Sat, English spoken at the bar.
Arty Farty in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome is the long-running 2F dance bar and its sister Annex. Mixed crowd, pop and house DJ sets nightly, the dance floor.
TipFree entry, drinks 700-1,000 yen. Dance side and bar side connect through the building; pace yourself, no last orders until close.
AiSOTOPE Lounge in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome is the biggest events room in the district. Drag, theme parties, EDM and 80s nights from a dedicated stage.
TipCover usually 1,000-2,000 yen depending on the night. Check the AiiRO/AiSOTOPE Facebook for the calendar; events typically run from 22:00.
Eagle Tokyo in Shinjuku Ni-chome is the Brooklyn-style bear bar that opened in 2016. Behind AiSOTOPE Lounge, beer-and-shots room, mixed bear-leaning crowd.
TipNo cover, drinks 700-900 yen. Open until 04:00 on Fri-Sat; sister venue Eagle Tokyo Blue is on the same block.
Campy! Bar in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome is the loud drag-and-friends room opened in 2013 by celebrity host Bourbonne. Mixed-orientation crowd.
TipNo seating fee unless you book a weekend sofa (1,000 yen). Cash for each round, the queens speak some English.
Dragon Men in Shinjuku Ni-chome is one of the largest clubs in the district. Open dance floor, big stage for drag shows, all-you-can-drink set deals through.
TipCash only. All-you-can-drink set is the standard order; the dance floor opens up after midnight Fri-Sat.
Bar Gold Finger in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome is the lesbian bar that anchors the queer-women scene. Retro decor, library corner of queer books.
TipSaturday nights are women-only; other nights mixed. No cover, drinks 700-1,000 yen, cash easiest.
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