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Gay friendly dance bar in the meat packing district, Baggen (previously Bakken) attracts a younger crowd and can get very busy on weekends. Fun music and good vibes, worth checking out away from the city centre.

SLM - Scandinavian Leather Men - is a large gay fetish club. Membership required, available on the door. Open weekends only, often with theme nights. it is best to check the website for any dress code when you plan to visit.

Jolene is a relaxed bar in the meat packing district of Copenhagen and attracts a mixed crowd. Often has events at weekends and is very gay friendly. It's a popular spot for those seeking independent electronic music, including house, dub, and techno, as well as live rock bands.

Vela is a cosy lesbian bar in Vesterbro with great cocktails and fussball. Vela also hosts several cultural events such as poetry and literature evenings, live music, speed-dating and much more. Vela is open late into the morning.

Copenhagen's oldest gay bar, popular with a mixed crowd. Often hosting shows or entertainment, check with the bar. If you're visiting around Easter or Christmas, it's worth a visit to see their impressive decorations. Can get very crowded at the weekends, not a great choice if you're a non-smoker.

Fun disco bar with dance floor and DJ. The main gay night club in Copenhagen that is open regularly. Never Mind can get very busy later on, popular as last stop before heading home in the small hours. Note the change of address in the past few years.