Travelling when non-binary can be complicated for people to choose a gender they don’t identify with, just to buy tickets and board a plane. Fortunately some progress has been made.
Two airlines have introduced non-binary options when buying tickets. Now if you buy a ticket with United Airlines you are not limited to M (male) or F (female), instead you can choose U (undisclosed) or X (unspecified). Air Italy offers M, F and X. Both airlines offer Mx as a title.
These changes come following the approval of non-binary options by the industry group Airlines for America The group includes American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines, and the International Air Transport Association, which represents most of the world’s airlines. Several other airlines are expected to follow suit, including Delta.
These changes are they ensure that the ticket reflects the ID of the passenger. Several US states, including Oregon, Colorado and California, and a number of countries legally recognise a non-binary gender and offer government ID, including passports, to reflect this.
As having the correct gender on the ticket does not guarantee that airline staff won’t accidentally misgender the passenger, United Airlines completed their initiative with employee training focussed on preferred pronouns and the persistence of gender norms.
Airlines are not the only type of company embracing non-binary options for customers. The bank HSBC UK added ten non-binary titles this year, with clients free to choose whichever they prefer. The titles are Mx, Ind, M, Misc, Mre, Msr, Myr, Pr, Sai and Ser.
So you’re heading to Paris and would like to party with some other queer ladies and nb folk. You’ve used up all your Tinder swipes for the day but you know there are even more amazing people out there to meet.
Maybe you’ve even been told that the Marais is disappointing because your friend visited and only came upon the numerous bars aimed at a male audience. Don’t worry, we’re here to help!
Here you’ll find five bars that are focused on lesbian and generally queer clientele. We’ve also provided the five bars on a map below so you can do a queer lady pub crawl!
La Mutinerie is a feminist, queer space which has a variety of events. When you walk up to the bar you’ll see dildos hanging up as decoration and even a pic of Beyoncé using a device to pee standing up. This bar is focused on being an open space for queer women, nb and trans folks. Events are varied, in addition to the many nights with DJs, you could also find a self-defence workshop, a sex party, flash tattoos, etc. You can check out their latest events on their website or Facebook page.
The drinks are reasonably priced and the bar gets crowded with people dancing on weekends. The only downside is it closes a bit earlier (1:30am) than some of the others on the list so if you want to party to dawn definitely get some dancing in here before checking out the ones open later (3W Kafé and le So What).
Le Bar’Ouf is right next door to la Mutinerie so you can easily check them both out. It is the quieter one of the two and while there is a mix of clients in both, the average age is probably more thirties than twenties in here.
You can usually find a free table to sit and the music is low so it’s perfect if you want to be able to talk to friends rather than dance. There is also a pool table if you like to play.
It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm to 1 or 2am.
The name of this bar comes from Women With Women but it’s pronounced in French – “Trois Double Ve”. It has a mixed crowd, you can come here with guy friends without an issue.
The drinks are more expensive here than in la Mutinerie or le Bar’Ouf. It is, however, also open much later so if you head here after the other two are closed on a weekend there should definitely be some people. It might be a bit emptier otherwise.
It has some events such as karaoke. It’s open until 6:30am on weekends and late on weekdays too.
This bar would be hidden if you didn’t know where to look as they have kept the sign saying it is a Boulangerie (Bakery).
It is small but open until 5am on weekends and you will find people dancing if you head here when the other bars close. It is also a one-minute walk from le 3W Kafé so you can check both out to see which one is best for you.
The drinks are a little more expensive than le Bar’Ouf and la Mutinerie and the crowd would average a little older than la Mutinerie although there is a mix of ages due to it being open so late.
This bar is the newest on the list, having opened in 2018. It is one big room with a downstairs area, making it bigger than some of the others. There are events such as speed dating and musical blind tests. Drinks are averagely priced. There is some food served.
You could go here for a drink and to hang out with friends but if you want to dance the other bars would be a better bet.
It’s open until 2am Friday and Sunday.
Map to Lesbian Bars in Paris
Coming soon – a guide to regular parties in Paris so you can enjoy dancing until dawn with thousands of women!
