Gay bar
Dresden
The Pickup is the gay cruising bar in Dresden's Neustadt – for more than twelve years, daily from 9 pm. Bar, darkroom, porn lounge and parties, right in the heart of Saxony's queer scene.
- Hours
- Dailyfrom 9 pm · Fri/Sat until 5 am
- Monday
- Rules offopen to everyone
- Entry
- €6.00= credited against drinks
- Minimum age
- 18ID check
Gay nightlife in Dresden
The Äußere Neustadt is Dresden's nightlife district – and the centre of Saxony's queer scene. Between Alaunstraße, Louisenstraße and Bischofsweg, bars, pubs and clubs sit side by side.
Right in the middle, at Jordanstraße 2, you'll find the Pickup: a gay bar for men who are after more than just a beer. Bar at the front, porn lounge, darkroom, sling and glory hole at the back.
The club
In Dresden's Neustadt for more than twelve years. Bar at the front, darker further back. Lockers for valuables and clothes on site.
01Bar
Arrive, grab a drink, look around. Your entry fee is credited against your drinks.
02Porn lounge
HD TV, sofas, a drink in your hand.
03Darkroom
For cruising. Lights off, phone away.
04Sling & glory hole
For those who know why they're here.
Opening hours
Changes on public holidays are shown here and in the live status at the top.
Drinks
- Beerfrom €4.20
- Long drinksfrom €7.90
- Cocktails on icefrom €8.50
- Shots & herbal liqueursfrom €2.40
- Wine 0.25 lfrom €4.50
- Soft drinksfrom €2.70
Bartender's pick: Ficken · €3.90
More Pickup
Everything you want to know before your first night.
MondayOpen to everyone
Underwear & Naked2nd Sunday · 5 pm
Masked4th Sunday · 5 pm
Drinks menu120 drinks · from €2.40Gay Dresden – FAQ
What people want to know before their first visit.
Which gay bars are there in Dresden?
There are several queer bars in Dresden's Neustadt. Pickup Men's Club at Jordanstraße 2 is a gay cruising bar for men with a darkroom and porn lounge. If you're after more of a café, we recommend Café Bar Valentino.
Is there a darkroom in Dresden?
Yes. The Pickup in Dresden's Neustadt has a darkroom, a porn lounge with HD TV, a sling and a glory hole – daily from 9 pm.
Where do gay men go out in Dresden?
The centre of Dresden's queer scene is the Äußere Neustadt around Alaunstraße, Louisenstraße and Bischofsweg. The Pickup is right in the middle, on Jordanstraße.
Is the Pickup open to tourists?
Of course. Anyone visiting Dresden – from Saxony, the rest of Germany or abroad – is welcome. 18+ with ID.
Are there gay parties in Dresden?
Yes. The Pickup hosts Underwear & Naked every 2nd Sunday and Masked every 4th Sunday, both with entry from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
Directions
Dresden Neustadt