La Mutinerie

This is theee place to go for all the girls, the gays, non binary baes, bi queens and trans hotties ! I absolutely loved this place They often organize events ranging from drag show, comedy, or just a safe place to meet other queers In any case - you must definitely go and ✨experience✨ la mut’ for yourself ;) ;)

La Mutinerie has a political and social aim that differentiates itself from other commercial LGBTQ+ spaces in Paris and beyond. The people in the space are really cool, and I really enjoyed talking to people and going to events. The drinks I had were also quite good—I liked their cosmopolitans. The bartenders are all super nice and seem quite close. I went six times; it was not too busy earlier in the day, but would often be pretty packed later in the evenings. I was initially drawn to La Mutinerie after my experiences interacting with American tourists who were excited to visit the space, but it is a really diverse bar that brings in people from all over the world. I learned that not only is La Mutinerie a great sit-down bar for dates and grabbing drinks after work, but it also aims to run community-oriented events for people who identify as queer in a variety of ways. Originally, La Mutinerie replaced a previous lesbian bar called Unity that closed. Although I could not find much information online on the history of the space, according to an article from a student at Washington and Lee University, the original owners of La Mutinerie bought the space in 2012 to “keep the legacy of lesbian bars alive." Although La Mutinerie broadly seems to still be perceived and categorized as a lesbian bar by the public, at least based on Google Reviews and my interactions with tourists, the inclusive wording of the La Mutinerie website shows their goals of serving as a space for LGBTQ+ people with a variety of identities. I learned that they do not let in people who present as cis men on Friday and Saturday evenings, when I tried to go in with a group of 8 people on a Saturday—we were not let in because we had a few straight guys. I am ambivalent about this policy; I can understand why it is there to ensure there is enough space for queer-identifying people, but I worry that it could be exclusionary to people with queer identities that may not be immediately apparent. In fact, while waiting outside afterward, I saw someone who basically had to prove to the bouncer that they were not a cis man before being let in with their friend or partner; this does not seem affirming. With that being said, cis men seemed welcome at non-peak times; I saw a group of 4 guys sitting by themselves on a Thursday evening. Overall though, I appreciate the aims of La Mutinerie and enjoyed my experiences there. I was struck by something I overheard the third time I went to the bar: a person said to their friends that “many bars claim to be friendly but people are not nice to you, not here though.”

Good ambiance during the drag show. The Shrek cocktail gave my friend and I food poisoning, we had diarrhea for 3 days.

Don't bother going there if you are a gay cis man, they won't let you in. It's incredible how "queer" "feminist" spaces are so much men-hating. I find funny how people who claim to be particularly discriminated are the ones who discrimimate the most! Of course, if you are a woman who does not think like them, you are not welcome either. Luckily, Paris has a lot of inclusive spaces: this is definitely not one of them.

Was solo travelling in Paris for a few days, wondered in to rest for a little bit. Grabbed a drink at the bar and sat at a table by myself. Within 20 minutes the bartender mentioned to a local that I was there by myself and they should invite me to join their group. Incredibly welcoming, accepting, and just a great place to be. Would honestly highly recommend this place if you're travelling solo

My heart is happy that a space like this exists! It is rare to find a brick & mortar queer joint with an orientation toward women, non-binary, and trans people. They seem to run cool events too though I haven't attended any yet. I came here on a Saturday night as a solo female traveler. I'm queer but femme presenting, and found conversation quickly once going up to the bar before getting absorbed into an existing group (thank God for Brazilians!). There was a nice mix in overall in terms of age and nationality, no problems not speaking much French. I also didn't run into any issues getting in even though I don't have a queer haircut, tattoos, etc. Wanted to leave a review as a solo traveler since going alone was a little nerve wracking but if you're considering it, go!! You got this and it is worth it!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

My partner and I loved the welcoming atmosphere! The bartenders are super friendly, and the vibes were great. Wish there were more places like it!

Ive been once (on a Tuesday) but leaving a review to boost them. I love love loved this place! The vibe, wines, prices, and crowd (community) were perfect.. dare I say immaculate! It’s chill, no frills, but means so much to me and my wife. It’s hard to find queer bars that are not centered around cis-males. This place centers queer, trans, femmes, and community. More places like La Mutinerie please! Can’t wait to go back.

La Mutinerie is EVERYTHING. Not only is it filled with cuties constantly, but the whole team is sincerely committed to making it as safe and comfortable as possible for woman and queer folks. Tip: If you want to cruise and dance, the weekend is the best time. The music is great, everyone is adorable, and the drinks are cheap and strong. However! If you want a more relaxed ambience, come by during the week. They have a lot of different community events (be sure to check the monthly calendar), and you and your date and your date's date can snuggle up into a cozy corner somewhere. Whenever you go, the Mut's team is always helpful and friendly (and many speak english if you need some help or want some tips on where to go for your after party!) My only complaint is that we don't have a Mutinerie in New York!

Cute and small lesbian bar. The bartender was lively and did his best to spray air freshener to mask the B.O. smell from some of the patrons

Came in as a femme couple and the staff were extremely rude and denied me a drink. Maybe you'll have a great time if you *look* gay but this bar has a long way to go with inclusivity.

Great place. Lesbian, queer, feminist, pool table, bar, concert. Very dark and intimate but not classy and unapproachable. Ambience très sympa. Bathroom is perfectly dirty and the bar smells like beer - just as it should be. Happy hour, concerts, movie nights, etc etc etc. Go. True French lesbian queer gem.

Part of my 24hrs in Paris stop I proclaim this as The best lesbian dive bar ever . I have never been to such a gay establishment and I used to live in West Hollywood for several years .Located right in the heart of le maraise this place is easy to miss as there are so many cute shops bars and restaurants surrounding it and it's a quaint yet grungy little bar ala 1990s New York Helmut Lang chic . God I already miss it . Prices for beers were decent and I believe they even have happy hour deals for drafts before 7pm or 730 I forget . I was also pleased they served one my favorite go to beers , delirium tremens , which is a Belgian that's around 8 or 9 percent for about €6 .... not bad . There's a pool table but I must warn you there isn't a lot of seating so I would not recommend coming here with a large group . I came here solo and made a few new friends (e.g - an Irish lesbian corporate lawyer who convinced me to stay an extra night in Paris so that I could check out this amazing jazz club close by ...where I made even more new friends that night !!! ) .

My wife & I (46 & 50 ) visited this cute place on our recent honeymoon. We are definitely older by two decades than the average customer, yet were given a warm welcome , quick service and smiles. Super safe, super queer, so glad this space is there!

Walking by and needing to kill some time while I wait for my wife and her friend to show up for dinner at a restaurant nearby so I decided to step inside for a beer. The bartender rushed from behind the bar to meet me at the door and told me that this was a bar for girls only. I said okay and walked out. And as I walked by the window, I could see plenty of guys in there. What the fuck...