About Switchboard
- Bar/
Cafe - Food served
Switchboard in Frankfurt is a welcoming gay-friendly bar and cafe that serves as a cornerstone of the local LGBTQ+ scene. Nestled in the heart of the city, it offers a relaxed atmosphere where friends gather for drinks, coffee, and affordable snacks. Patrons enjoy a cozy interior with group rooms for meetings, a lounge for chilling, and a garden perfect for summer lingering.
The menu highlights regional specialties like homemade quiche, local sausages, hand cheese from the farmers' market, hearty soups, and award-winning wines from nearby vineyards. Hessian apple wine adds a authentic touch. Sundays feature popular cake and coffee afternoons, while evenings bring casual chats, occasional parties, music nights, or art exhibitions. Run by volunteers supporting Frankfurt AIDS-Hilfe, Switchboard combines community spirit with a supportive vibe, providing HIV advice and events for all ages.
What’s on at Switchboard
The regular programme — and the next dates.
Recent Events at this Venue
8 dates
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 19:00 – 24:00
- Wednesday
- 19:00 – 24:00
- Thursday · today
- 19:00 – 24:00
- Friday
- 19:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 19:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 14:00 – 18:00
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