Cactus
Via Leopoldo Rodinò, 8, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy
4.7/5(236)
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The Synopsis
The place in brief
“Cactus is widely celebrated as the best LGBT+ venue in Naples, known for its welcoming atmosphere and extraordinary staff. Visitors praise the engaging music, excellent drinks, and the ease with which one can make new friends in a safe environment. Although some users have expressed reservations about the nature of the venue or the presence of people outside the male target demographic, the majority of guests highly recommend a visit.”
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Place information.
- Price per person10 € - 30 €
- Venue typeGay bar / Club
- Space availabilityVenue structured on two floors
- Extra servicesFree Wi-Fi, smoking area, and mobile charging
Popular opinions
What everyone keeps saying.
What people love
Extremely welcoming and friendly owner and staff
Inclusive, safe, and social-friendly atmosphere
High-quality music selection appreciated for dancing
Well-prepared, generous cocktails with good value for money
Clean and well-maintained environment
Areas for improvement
Reviewers had no notes.
What people notice
Ranked by guest confidence.
Service
95
Wait
90
Drinks
85
Value
85
Atmosphere
80
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Tips for visitors
A few practical notes from recent guests to help you choose with confidence.
Visit the venue during the weekend, especially Saturday nights for the best atmosphere
Ask for Rino, the owner, for a warm welcome and personalized recommendations
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Teddy Simpson
15/05/2026the most amazing club ever
Endre Márton
10/05/2026This was awosome! Rino is just super nice 😚
B Tone
26/04/2026I am so happy that there are gay spaces that are so welcoming, open, and free in Naples!! I came on a Saturday and the vibes were off the charts! I am a cis woman who identifies as queer and I came to the city on a solo trip. I felt truly at home at this club. The people I met were fantastic, the music was exactly what I needed, and the service was friendly and wonderful. I love gay joy!!
Szack
31/12/2025Good place ,friendly atmosphere,the music is nice for dancing ,I love the drink a lot,drink called “ Amaretto sour” become my favorite now .if you look for gay club in Napoli you must visit “Cactus!”
Déia Canada
25/10/2025A must go in Napoli!!! So close to the city center. Great DJ night on a Saturday. Staff is the best, friendly, fun, and awesome atmosphere. All the humans here are next level great. A dance night, with gorgeous humans all around!! The locals receive you like family, and you will have the best experience in the downstairs if life brings you to enjoy some even better time.
Travis Thorn
22/10/2025No text provided.
Charles Dominic Eleosida
06/09/2025Amazing bar! Recommend
Michael Wagner
06/09/2025Amazing. Best in all of Napoli!
Daniel Bochenek
27/08/2025Great club
Nate Vandeweerd
09/08/2025So much fun! Great music!
Peter de Graaff
09/08/2025Super nice bar, loved the music. Expect a real nice gaybar with dance music and possibility for more downstairs ;)
Kyle Ramsay
04/08/2025Great guy at the door but on a Friday night it was empty. :-(
Alen
02/08/2025Very quiet Friday evening but the staff was super friendly.
Artem
27/07/2025My rating isn't very high mainly because of the music – it was quite strange. I didn’t hear a single well-known song; most tracks were in a "habibi" style, which felt out of place. The cocktails were alcoholic but not very tasty — both the flavor and presentation were rather plain and uninspired. The atmosphere wasn’t really dancey either. It felt more like a cruising spot than a party space, with many people just sitting and trying to catch someone’s eye. The dark part of the bar was actually crowded — and not so dark. The crowd was mixed, so if you’re in the mood, you might still have some fun 😈 According to Google Maps and other reviews, this is supposed to be the best gay bar in Naples. If that’s true, I honestly feel a bit sorry for the locals and tourists who don’t have many other options...
Andreas Christofi
26/07/2025Very friendly
Antonis Tziarrides
26/07/2025Fantastic and friendly !
Hector Oropeza
26/07/2025The place it’s perfect to meet people and dance
Robert
24/07/2025Loved it! I got exactly what I came for. Good drinks and good music :)
nickyg299
24/05/2025Chris is super friendly and great for English speakers
Oskar Begger
25/04/2025Cheap drinks, and great fun. Bartenders are amazing offering loads of "fun" and drink along the way. Definitely worth a visit whilst in Naples ;)
Zoltan Korodi
25/04/2025This place is pure magic. The hosts? Total legends. The guests? Like instant friends you didn’t know you needed. Music’s always got that “just one more song” energy, and the drinks? Let’s just say your taste buds will thank you. If you’re in Naples and not at Cactus Bar… what are you even doing?
Don Moore
01/03/2025First time to Naples and the staff was great. Marco (the DJ) and Gianni were very welcoming and the drinks were strong. The place was also clean. Stopped in ona Friday night and made some new friends. I will be back
Cosmo Glamping
21/02/2025The bar owner is amazing. His name is Rino and he is very friendly. The place is is dark and the drinks are heavy pour and good price.
Roland Marx
14/02/2025Came along on my own without any expectations. But the fantastic staff made me feel welcome from the very first moment. Easy going and a lot of fun!
Salvatore Marrone
07/02/2025Wonderful staff! Great drinks!
Andrew Beaudette
14/12/2024Nice location. Kind owners and great music. Drinks reasonably priced for a night club in napoli
Adam Kalnin
24/11/2024Perfection
Mitchem
15/11/2024Great!
Jay Witkowski
12/08/2024Packed dance floor! Great DJ!
Romeo B
10/08/2024Great place! Great owner! Come enjoy ❤️❤️❤️
Paul Day
09/08/2024Great fun atmosphere, definitely come here if you’re in Naples!
Matheus Carvalho
09/08/2024Great
Dejuno
09/08/2024Great place, great ambient and drinks are fairly priced!
Fabiano Raso
02/08/2024Update: sorry but you are wrong, i reviewed the club for what it was. I was so excited to try this after reading the reviews and find some hot Neapolitan men in here. However, the truth was something else. I love fun and i love seedy places so i’m not one of those who review places without knowing. Firstly, the whole floor downstairs where the darkrooms were was all wet like if it was flooded. The darkroom was empty besides the 2 camp French tourists taking pics of themselves and laughing out loud. The bar upstairs was very quiet and above all, there was even a girl inside!!! Such a shame that this was my experience
MJ S007
12/07/2024Cactus the place to come in Napoli! Gay bar which always delivers men. A must visit Thursday to Saturday ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cary Prud'Homme
28/06/2024Great spot
Jerry
01/12/2023Nice find in Naples! Make sure you stop by when you're in town the staff are super friendly!
Xander Steele
19/11/2023The best club in Naples!!!
Emanuel Steward
19/11/2023Definitely awesome! Needs a dance floor, but the people are Lively :)
Reece Budin
19/11/2023This is what it says on the tin. Free drink with 10€ entry. Not your classic gay bar. But seeing as Napoli is not as good you think, it all tracks.
Gareth Flynn
19/11/2023Had such an amazing time here. Cool environment which really picked up on a Sunday day. The owner is extremely welcoming, djs spectacular and clientele super friendly. Highly recommended.
Christopher Sacra (Chris)
24/09/2023I can’t say enough great things about this place! If I could give them 6 stars, I would. Very friendly staff (and the owner)! So welcoming, friendly and accommodating. English is fine for Cactus. Free WiFi, clean and safe environment. Free coat check and cell phone charging boxes. Great music and strong drinks!
Charlie Watts
23/09/2023Disappointing venue. The music is good but if you are looking for a all male venue is is not the place, they allow lots and lots of females in just to have a good time and party. The drinks are weak and overpriced. The website is very orientated to cabins and dark zones but this isn’t the case downstairs, it’s just a path to the toilets. With the €10 entry fee I would avoid it. To the management, why not just rebrand to a all-LGBT club, invite the girls and make your money.. that way tourists know what they are going to.
Joseph Ligotti
15/09/2023Don’t be intimidated by the door! Reno the owner is amazing, and the place has a super friendly vibe. This coming from a solo American traveler with limited Italian language.
Ludovico Sassolino
14/06/2026Locale molto bello . Sono stato con amici e ci siamo divertiti da pazzi😂🌈
István Szabó
14/06/2026Szuper jó a hely. Jó zene, jó italok, udvarias és korrekt kiszolgálás. Sok kedves emberrel volt, akik nagyon pozitívan befogadoak! Jót buliztunk.
EMILIO JOSE CHECA HINOJO
03/05/2026El mejor sitio de Nápoles. Alguien se llevó mi bebida y los camareros amablemente me dieron otra. Recomendable 100%. Buen rollo, buena música y muchas opciones de pasarlo bien. Gianny es el más profesional y mejor persona. Gracias, volveremos cada vez que vengamos a Nápoles.
antonio fattore ranaulo
17/04/2026Rino, mi ha fatto sentire a casa, veramente una persona eccezionale. I drink migliori che abbia mai bevuto ma per davvero. Consiglitissimo.
Nicholas Di Domizio
12/04/2026Locale top, musica e ambiente ❤️
Alessandro Ballaris
08/04/2026No text provided.
Stefano
03/04/2026Molto gentili ,cortesi ,bel club ciao
Giuseppe Messuti
15/03/2026Fantastica atmosfera
José Gonçalves
20/02/2026No text provided.
Blaz Andoljsek
20/02/2026No text provided.
David Marotta
07/02/2026Serata TOP, il Dj una Bomba Consiglio caldamente la serata del sabato!
Alfonso Martinez
05/01/2026Un local increíble con personal maravilloso . RINO su propietario consigue crear un ambiente cercano, muy muy muy recomendable
Fabio Amato
19/12/2025No text provided.
Edoardo Banchi
19/12/2025Ambiente piacevole e personale molto alla mano e il proprietario un super host! Chiedete di Rino, non ve ne pentirete!
Croce Amica
18/12/2025Un bel locale 🌈 🏳️🌈
Armando
15/11/2025No text provided.
galand franck
02/11/2025Super sympathique ! Chaude ambiance !
DjMissDoubleA
31/10/2025Luogo ideale dove poter far conoscenza. Ottimi drink, ambiente tranquillo e pulito. Musica Top. Consigliato
Julieta Rosalez
25/10/2025Muy buena atención. Adopto para mujeres Gianni y antonella.
thomas smith
20/10/2025No text provided.
michele tancredi
18/10/2025Sono stato ieri sera, locale carino ma un po' troppo in vista secondo me. c'era poca gente con cui poter fare una conoscenza decente Una cosa che non capisco è cosa ci facesse una donna alla cassa essendo un club only men , devo dire anche poco simpatica.
Mauro Ilardi
26/09/2025Club stupendo
Francisco Maturet
21/09/2025Único bar gay para echarte unas risas y bailar
AL Travel
14/09/2025Fajne miejsce Wejście kosztuje 10€ Drinki po 8-9€
dave dave
12/09/2025Pulito , accogliente….ben frequentato
M
06/09/2025Scheinbar eindeutig Cruising-Club, weniger Gay-Bar im klassischen Sinne. Wir waren nicht im Cruisingbereich, aber so wie man angeguckt wird, geht da bestimmt so einiges, wenn man Spaß dran hat. Publikum eher Typ Bär, aber gemischt. Musik eher seltsam bis nervig (einmal Jambaklingelton-artiges Schlumpfvideo), Getränke schwach alkoholisch. Aber die gay party Szene in Italien ist leider allgemein sehr unterentwickelt, also supportet wenigstens das, was da ist.
Navar Azzawi
09/08/2025الاونر جدا حبوب المكان جدا راقي واتموسفسر جميل جدا
Sari Adnan Freitekh
08/08/2025No text provided.
Fabrizio Consiglio
01/08/2025Proprietario top, locale bello e musica bella!
Graziano D'angelo
01/08/2025No text provided.
Luud Peeters
25/07/2025No text provided.
Alejandro
23/07/2025Si no van , mucho mejor , hacedme caso
sam153687
18/07/2025un localino veramente meraviglioso con un sacco di musica da poter ballare e divertirsi drink ottimi e soprattutto un luogo sicuro e tranquillo dove potersi divertire e fare qualche chiacchierata in tranquillità e anche conoscere nuove persone purtroppo l’ho conosciuto troppo tardi, ma sono sicuro che Marcolino il DJ/Barman d’assalto e Rino vi sapranno sorprendere con una serata unica un saluto da Samuele (il ragazzo dallo stile indefinito)
Charbel Doumani
06/07/2025No text provided.
Arsen Vasquez
06/07/2025No text provided.
Marialuisa Notarianne
25/04/2025Dietro una porta nera si nasconde un mondo che va scoperto! All' insegna dell' ottima musica e cocktail top! Non siate timidi andate all" esplorazione!
Elliott Currie
28/03/2025No text provided.
Domenico Ippolito
23/03/2025No text provided.
Mery Scala
27/02/2025Un servizio fantastico e il barista è bellissimo 😍 Consiglio di andarci! Ci siamo divertiti! Staff molto affabile e con cui puoi scambiare delle chiacchiere
utente segreto
14/02/2025Stupendo
Massimo DD
25/12/2024No text provided.
Jared Flood
09/11/2024No text provided.
Rafael Guimerà
24/10/2024Un buen lugar para socializar, para bailar gracias a la buena música de Sorrentino y para dar un paseo agradable por la zona oscura 😉
Galo Sanchez
24/10/2024Un local acogedor con muy buena música, seguro y con bebidas y cócteles buenos. Casi lo único en Nápoles para el colectivo lgtbiq+. Sótano para los que busquen marido. 😂🤣😅😆
Mattia Cadeddu
13/10/2024Locale super! Consigliato per passare una bellissima
Rocco Coletta
12/10/2024Locale situato a fianco di un ristorante ( privacy ? 0 ) Ingresso bar piccolo e strettino, bella musica, salina fumatori, piccino. Al piano di sotto c'è la dark ! Piccolina, soffitto incrostato talmente tanto che pensavo venisse giù. Pochissimi clienti. Niente riviste gay da leggere. Ambiente che non posso definire purtroppo. Dai video sembrava grandino e con tanti clienti e pensavo avesse 3 piani. Invece nulla
Marco Francalanci
27/09/2024No text provided.
André Macedo
27/09/2024Melhor lugar em Napoli para dançar e se divertir !! O proprietário é muito simpático e atencioso !!
Robert Mambel
20/09/2024Der Club hat mir sehr gefallen ! Das Personal ist sehr nett , viele Leute dabei mit Lust Spaß zu haben! Bis nächstes mal!!!
Valeria Gallotta
31/08/2024Proprietario e staff meravigliosi, ti fanno sentire a casa.
Giovanna Belcastro
31/08/2024Pazzeschi. Rino è un padrone di casa speciale, i ragazzi dietro al bancone sono i migliori. Locale al top. ❤️
Reloj de Arena
28/08/2024Bellissimo locale LGBT+, prezzi dei drink assai contenuti. Ottima musica e bella clientela.
Marc-Antoine Richard
09/08/2024No text provided.
Jóse Mirón
09/08/2024No text provided.
MARIO
09/08/2024No text provided.
I B M
09/08/2024Faboloso servizio. Buon ambiente e ragazzi. Buon posto x andare se sei a Napoli.
Manuel Fernandez
05/07/2024No text provided.
Gio ros
29/06/2024No text provided.
Daniel S
29/06/2024Perfekter Service! 😘😘😘
Cristian Comino
22/06/2024Nuovo ed raffinato club LGBT nel cuore di Napoli. Un po' piccolo rispetto ad altri club nazionali del genere... ma l'atmosfera è assolutamente accogliente e inclusiva! Ottimi drinks serviti da baristi simpatici e propositivi (Ottimo il loro "Cactus drink" 🌵). Molto bella e coinvolgente la selezione musicale del sabato!! Clientela giovanile, anche straniera, e molto socievole! Disposto su due piani, è dotato di sala fumatori spaziosa, camerini di varie dimensioni, dark-room forse "poco dark".. ma molto frequentata!!! 😏 Un aspetto un po' negativo, dover percorrere tutta la zona cruising al.puano inferiore per raggiungere i bagni, cercando di schivare a volte situazioni "compromettenti" e avances indelicate!! 🙆🏻♂️
Matze Atze
12/06/2024Hallo Leute, wer Lust hat einen außergewöhnlichen Club zu besuchen, dem empfehle ich Cactus in Neapel. Die Belegschaft ist super freundlich, die Gäste sind bunt gemischt und die Getränke sind sehr gut gemacht. Preis Leistung ist top. Ich war an einem Freitag dort und es war nicht zu voll. Man kann sich gut mit den Einheimischen Leuten und den Touristen unterhalten. Am Samstag legt ein DJ super Musik auf und man kann Tanzen. Samstags ist der Club sehr gut besucht. Das Publikum ist bunt gemischt und ich muss sagen, dass wirklich jeder sehr nett und zuvorkommend war. Der Club verfügt über einen Raucherbereich, was es für Raucher sehr angenehm macht. Vielen herzlichen Dank für die nette Zeit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mirko Marrone
12/06/2024No text provided.
Evan Jones
08/06/2024No text provided.
massimiliano spadafina
06/06/2024Se penso ad un locale ''giusto'' dove passare il dopo serata penso al Cactus.... Bella struttura, bell'atmosfera, bella gente! Sia il piano terra che il piano meno 1 offre cio' che si cerca...con questo ho detto tutto....C'è il buon bere, c'è la buona musica, c'è la bella gente e c'è anche quasi sempre la giusta Compagnia. Complimenti a chi lo gestisce perche' sa l'utenza cosa cerca e sa che la trova. Chapeau
Oscar Silva
23/05/2024Es casi lo único de ambiente gay hay en Nápoles. Contactamos con el local por whatssap y fueron muy amables con nosotros. Fuimos el sábado desde las 23:30 a las 2:30 y nos divertimos un montón. Quizas las copas algo caras para el tamaño del vaso, pero cuando estas de vacaciones que mas te dá, lo importante es la diversion. Muy buena musica y ambiente genial. Si estas de vacaciones en Nápoles y quieres pasártelo bien no dudes en ir.
Mehdi
16/05/2024Ambiance super sympas, bonne clientèle et personnel très accueillant. Je recommande vivement
Ricardo Fuenmayor
03/05/2024No text provided.
Andrea Cimmino
26/04/2024No text provided.
Staffan Svensson
26/04/2024No text provided.
marco triboni
25/04/2024No text provided.
Giannis Tsakos
29/03/2024No text provided.
Luigi Fusco
29/03/2024No text provided.
Vehbi Ersavaş
23/03/2024No text provided.
Valerio Vallefuoco
21/03/2024No text provided.
Marc Rutten
16/03/2024No text provided.
Fabio Verde
16/03/2024Bel posto Il proprietario è molto accogliente
Luciano Scuderi
10/03/2024Locale molto bello, atmosfera accogliente, personale Gentile! Molto ben frequentato! Assolutamente consigliato +++
Alessandro Nucci
10/03/2024No text provided.
Ferdinando Loffredo
29/02/2024È un posticino tranquillo e puoi incontrare belle persone.❤️
Daniel Bauer
25/02/2024No text provided.
alfonso peccatiello
20/02/2024Locale tranquillo e accogliente con bella musica e serate organizzate
Gian Paolo Bocchetti
02/02/2024Personale simpatico e club accogliente
Urko Torres
19/01/2024Muy majo el dueño y muy simpático! Pero la noche que fui no había mucha gente
Rodrigo Coelho
29/12/2023No text provided.
Marco
29/12/2023Bel posto, in zona centrale, buona musica e bella gente!
Produção Local
29/12/2023Boa opcao de bar em Napoli
marcello luongo
23/11/2023Il migliore locale attualmente presente a napoli, per pulizia, ottimi i cocktail ed il personale è cordiale e socievole :)
Dylan Goodrich
19/11/2023No text provided.
P GE
14/10/2023Siamo stati ieri sera per la prima volta, ovviamente all'inizio può esserci dell'imbarazzo, ma il proprietario ha saputo subito metterci a nostro agio. Locale pulito, accogliente e molto caratteristico.
loane monteyne
06/10/2023pour une 1ere c’était génial, les serveurs sont accueillant et chaleureux, bon service et bonne musique !! :)
Ambra Rotondo
24/09/2023Dedo e Angelo top 🥰🥰
Chiara Grimaldi
24/09/2023Ottimo luogo per divertirsi con gli amici
Gianny Dedo
24/09/2023No text provided.
marco milioti
24/09/2023No text provided.
Andrey Eitan Brook
23/09/2023No text provided.
ghislain bertholle
16/09/2023Cocktail généreux Ambiance fantastique !!!!
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