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2. Geneva's own queer cafe/bar
Judging from the number of events alone, Geneva and Lausanne are thriving centers for queer life. In Lausanne, the hotspot "Mad" - a five-story, techno/house venue that the hip have flocked to for over 10 years - has continued a queer event every Sunday for the last 5 years on its basement floor. In Geneva, a group called 360° hosts its own regular event, distinguished by quality beats, and also publishes the French Speaking region’s only LGBT magazine. While these two events are established old favorites, the floodgates have now been opened for new styles of clubs and cafes that have nourished new sizzle for the scene in recent years.
※Le Phare, Geneva's own fashionable queer cafe/bar.
About ten minutes from Geneva station is the cafe/bar Le Phare, which only opened a few years back. Its interior is snazzily decorated, and the atmosphere makes for comfortable lounging around even when on your own. Since it's along an alley a little ways in from the main road, in the summer customers can enjoy time out on the terrace. With numerous sofas and bookshelves, the cafe is popular for its warm, cozy setting and homey charm - perfect for chilling out with friends. Locals are even known to drop by and spend the afternoon lollygagging in plush comfort.
※Le Phare's extremely pleasant terrace, popular with locals.
※The cozy atmosphere suitable for spending time on one's own is an attractive bonus.
At a glance, staff and customers are mostly gay men, but straight and queer folks of all sexes, ages, and persuasions frequent the establishment as well, no doubt attracted by the alternative-yet-cute interior decor. The modern spirit of hetero-friendly is alive and well here.
※Le Phare's friendly owner, Pierre
Le Phare's owner, Pierre, is extremely friendly, and ensures that the café experience is enjoyable for customers in groups, pairs, or solo. The magazine 360°is available on premises, as are numerous LGBT flyers. On your next visit to the area, this is undoubtedly THE place to go check out what's going down in the local queer scene!
★Le Phare
●Open Monday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 2:00 am; Sundays from 5:00 pm
●Address: 3, rue Lissignol 1201 Genève
●℡: +41 (0)22 741 15 35
●Homepage: www.myspace.com
●The University of Geneva's LGBT organization, Think Out, meets here every other Tuesday.
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