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RAIDD

Unique Shower Bar in Town

Paris, France
3.7
1,648 reviews

Neighbourhood

Paris

Category

Bars

Vibe

Cocktails, Dance +1

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About RAIDD

Known for its infamous "shower show," this bar draws a trendy mix of younger locals, adventurous study abroad students, and international visitors, all eager to experience a unique blend of nightlife entertainment​​. Raidd Bar's signature event, the Shower Show, featuring hot, hunky male dancers who perform in a huge aquarium-like tank embedded in the bar's wall, ensuring there's never a dull moment. But it's not just about the eye candy; the bar also hosts themed nights like Disco Tuesdays and Brazilian Wednesdays, keeping the party vibe alive all week long​​. Despite being one of the most popular gay bars in Paris, Raidd maintains a welcoming atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks and a cozy lounge area in the basement, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle above. With no cover charge to enter and a vibrant crowd, it's a great place to mix, mingle, and maybe even pick up a number or two​​. What sets Raidd apart is not just its entertainment but also its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space. The performers, from the male strippers showering hourly in plexiglass stalls to the shirtless bartenders, add to the bar's allure, making it a visual treat. It's a spot where you can expect pop music, boys dancing, and the occasional shower show, all contributing to a lively and engaging atmosphere.

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RAIDD

RAIDD Bar, Rue du Temple, Paris, France

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WhereIs.Gay rating

3.6

1,648 reviews

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    3.4
  • Google Maps
    3.9
  • Yelp
    3.4

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WhereIs.Gay visitor

22 Feb 2021

Hella crowded with pumping music ... but a great place to start a big gay night out in Paris. Raidd Bar is famous for it's full frontal go-go boy shower shows which kick off around midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. They're pretty hot but once you've seen them once the shower gimmick loses it's appeal.

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Breanna S
Breanna S

a month ago

Very disgusting and rude bouncer, refused me a woman entry and refused to tell me the reason. All I did was ask to use the bathroom and he was extremely mean for not reason at all. I had 2 glasses of wine at another bar so I was lively but not belligerently drunk. Him and the manager denied entry and gave absolutely no reason why. A gay bar should be inclusive to women as well as gays and this was a terrible experience and the owner should be ashamed of his staff.

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One of the greatest queer party i ve been to. Authentic pop music, not too much space to dance, mainly men, but still very welcoming. I didn't understand the shirtless employee who asked me if i want to drink with him and me pay for both.

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Charles Froment
Charles Froment

a month ago

Their obsession about limiting noise out on the street led them to adopt a "security" policy that is both dismissive and dangerous to guests. Guests had to queue 10mn+ to leave, during which they let dozens of people in before letting people out. After that we were stuck minutes long in the tiny space between the 2 noise-cancelling doors, the door on the street would not open. After I knocked on the door to be let out (other guests were equally stressed to be retained), I got rudely told off and, why the hell not l, threatened by security staff inside and outside, lecturing me about how important their work is and how I should understand the inside door needs to be closed before the outside one can open (insisting in the meantime on deliberately blocking the inside door open). I had to ask 5 times (always saying please but increasingly raising my voice to be heard) for them to let us out before they did, uselessly pointing to obvious safety issues. Of course we were shouted at by bouncers as we left. These people haven't heard of the Crans Montana incident, or care for guests' safety and well being. After 15 years living abroad it had been somewhat comforting to see that topless waiters remained as unfriendly as ever and mediocre drinks kept at an extortionate price, but now they have managed to make it much worse with totao disdain for guests and safety.bi pray authorities look into such practices to avoid accidents. If you care for yourself, please avoid that place. Note to anticipate bad-faith pushback: I did address staff in French, I had had only 2 beers and if you check my reviews you'll see I am normally very appreciative of places that do their job well and with care. This place simply happens to be the exact opposite.

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Chris Lloyd
Chris Lloyd

6 months ago

an ICONIC gay bar - deffo worth visiting in Paris. Famous for having a naked shower dancer on the bar. Really friendly staff - I particularly enjoyed chatting with Hussein and Cédric who told me all about the bar’s history. GREAT SNACKS THEY SELL TUC BISCUITS !!!!!!!!

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Antoine Da Silva
Antoine Da Silva

2 months ago

I recommend this place for people who wants to have a chill fun time along with a warm welcoming atmosphere from specifically Hussein the barman, we asked him to do us a cocktail that he recommends and we ended up drinking 4 each of those pornstar cocktails, was very communicative and sweet. The place is fun, we spend two nights in a row there during our stay in Paris.

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Richard H.

Richard H.

20 Mar 2025

Cute people nice a beautiful lady passed around glow bracelets she either in the family or an ally so sweet Drinks are pricey compared to la for the strong...

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Nina B.

29 Jun 2026

As a tourist I will not be going back here! I went outside and it was only 1 am and they close at 4 am. Door man was so extremely rude and said we couldn't...

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Ettore M.

Ettore M.

7 Jan 2026

One of the best places to go for cocktails for LGBT's. We went there a few nights while we were there in Paris and the cocktails are really good and they're...

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Last updated
12 February 2024
Listed in
Paris › France
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