A gay bar and many regulars' tables in Brandenburg!
In the northeast of Germany is the state of Brandenburg, which is known especially for its historic cities such as Potsdam and Cottbus, as well as for its extensive cultural heritage. Culinary lovers also get their money's worth in Brandenburg, as the state has countless potato specialties to offer in addition to Spreewald gherkins and Märkische liverwurst. However, the search for a gay bar in Brandenburg is somewhat challenging.
La LEANDER - the only gay bar in Brandenburg
In fact, Brandenburg has only one gay bar. The "
La LEANDER"is located in the Holländisches Viertel in Potsdam and has been attracting the state's queer community since 1998. The audience is mixed and so you will meet not only gay men, but also women and transgender people in this gay bar in Brandenburg. In addition to a variety of coffee and tea specialties, you can also expect first-class cocktails at La LEANDER. In addition, snacks are also offered in this gay bar in Brandenburg. The interior of this bar impresses with a distinctive mix of styles and invites you to linger.
Togetherness and diversity at La Leander
For its regulars, La LEANDER in Potsdam is much more than just a bar. It is a place of encounter and also of refuge. Above the bar is a residential group for people who have sought refuge - at La LEANDER they have found it and can sort out their lives anew there. For more than 20 years, the owners of this gay bar in Brandenburg have taken care of both the physical and mental well-being of their visitors. Here everyone can be as he feels, because acceptance is capitalized in this gay bar in Brandenburg.
Gay Bar Alternatives
The fact that there is only one gay bar in Brandenburg does not mean that you as a gay man can only meet like-minded people at this location. Quite the opposite! In Brandenburg there are a number of regulars' tables and parties that are organized for the queer community. You can find them all over the state, sometimes even at different locations. It is advisable that you inform yourself in advance about upcoming events.
As far as alternatives to a gay bar in Brandenburg are concerned, you will find what you are looking for in Cottbus. Here, for example, the BTUqueer-Stammtsich takes place weekly. Every Thursday, queer people meet at Zelig in Friedrich-Ebert-Straße to exchange ideas with each other. Furthermore, the organizers of the Stammtisch also organize leisure activities such as game nights or visits to the cinema.
Another regulars' table for the LGBTQ community can be found at the Regenbogenkombinat in Cottbus. The Regenbogenkombinat is located at the Gelsenkirchener Platz and belongs to the CSD Cottbus. It is a contact point for people who need advice and support around topics like sexual health, sexual orientation or coming out. In addition, the Regenbogenkombinat regularly hosts events for the LGBTQ community, such as the monthly regulars' table, where you can meet new people and exchange ideas with them.
Gay bar or regulars' table?
Whether you choose "La LEANDER" or one of the numerous LGBTQ regulars' tables or want to visit all of the suggested locations is up to you!
If you're looking for a little more diversity, take a look at the gay bars in Berlin!
