Edit: Sketchy bar manager has replied. We walked in with empty cans trying to recycle them and this was clearly explained to him. Nice try. Japan doesn't have many public disposal places. Did he expect us to throw them on the street? Anyways, we were going to become a "paying customer", but his horrible attitude and dirty, dark, grungy bar drove us out. Go to Grand Slam down the street. They had no problem simply recycling our cans and welcoming us. What a concept. Much nicer, cleaner bar with great lighting and sound, very friendly locals and travellers, and fantastic free karaoke! We had a great time at Grand Slam instead 🙂 I've never seen such a rude manager, or so I assume. Walk in and an older gentleman tells us we're not welcome. Before we even open our mouth or get into the bar. Very smoky and grungy, with a bunch of questionable regulars that glare when you come in. Don't waste your time - plenty of other gay friendly establishments in the area

As soon as I walked in the bartender tried to upsell me for a bourbon and coke without asking and then charged a small fortune for it! I also found the bathroom really creepy. Probably a hidden camera in there.

Reasons of 2 stars 1. Good location, easy access 2. There was a so unfriendly staff in entrance. We went just 3 minutes outside for take flesh air, cause there is no separation between smoker area and non, so that you will die of no oxigen inside ,so suffocative. We were choked and one of us was not ok of no air. So we went outside. And when we came back, we had to pay the fee for reentrance 1000 yen. Later we saw, that other people go out and come back free. It was not fair. 3. Good music. Hear is not a club for Flirt and hit on. Really club for real music lover. 4. As i mentioned, bad air. Small dance room and so much smoker. 5. soundsystem too powerful for such small room. You get 100% tinnitus afterwards. Its pity, that we have bad impression of this local, even though the music was ok. They should give to the petsonal in the entrance some kind of education of politeness.

Was not in the bar for more than 2 minutes and the bartender told me if I wasn't going to drink I had to leave. Hadn't even had a chance to order a drink. On our way in several guys were leaving saying the place was dead (on a Saturday night). Would not recommend going here.

This is a really neat place to visit. There was a great mixed crowd there (gay, straight, local and foreign). The place is chill and very colorful. Bar tender is super awesome and friendly. Foreigners are welcome there. They have a big drink special that is a fair deal. This is a great gay bar that I would check out. It's a little hard to see from the street, but look for the colorful sign by the hall. See the attached picture.

(Translated by Google) To my friend who goes by, the staff greeted every time and I knew that I was always ignorant of myself. To drive out? Do I have to go forcibly? (Original) 別で行く友達にはスタッフが毎回挨拶していて、自分にはいつも無視だと知った。追い出し？無理して行かなきゃいけないのか？

Very expensive cocktails, very unfriendly barman, very bad ambiance, I will never go back again to this bar

This bar was a surprise. A surprise because when the bar was empty and we had ordered 3 G&Ts, and sat down, the bar-tender/owner (an elderly Australian guy), asked us to collect the drinks. What a first impression! A disagreement then followed when doubles had been served and we had not ordered. Rather than compromise or sell us the single he insisted on the double being standard. Having been in Japan for a while we know this not to be the case. His loss. We were and are in serious party. Ode so we left and will party elsewhere. I do not often recommend that gay bars should not be supported - we need all the bars we can get but this bar-tender/owner hacked us right off. We found a great bar nearby! See my other review !!

Please don't take any of the previous reviews into consideration. All three "Club critics" went to a private party and crappy experience not because of negligence from the club but more so from their organizer. Circus specializes in underground music from ranging from hip hope to techno. Some of the best artist from all four corners of the globe play there constantly and with top quality sound system. Their service is excellent and ticket prices are reasonable if you compare it to other local clubs and events.

Went to this bar on a Saturday night with three friends and was immediately confronted by the owner, who demanded that we either buy a drink or leave, which was rude and unexpected given that we had been in the bar for a grand total of two minutes. I rarely leave reviews, but this encounter was so frustrating that i felt that it was appropriate to take it upon myself to take initiative to leave this comment, in the hopes that it will color others’ decisions to patronize this place (or not) in the future.

(Translated by Google) My son came to a store as a concert. I will pay a drink charge 600 yen at the entrance, but I was charged for a drink charge when I re-enter. Explanation that the drink charge is necessary is not received at the entrance. (Original) 息子がコンサートをやるというので来店。入り口でドリンクチャージ600円を払うことになるが、再入場の際にまたドリンクチャージを請求された。ドリンクチャージが必要な旨の説明は入場時に受けていない。

Awful. Expensive, impossible to get a drink, terrible music. Totally screwed our group over by telling us way more people could come then could actually fit, by not being prepared to serve that many people drinks, and by not having a dj.

All you can drink party, staff were extremely slow to serve drinks. They ran out of beer after an hour and there was a 30min wait in line to get spirits. Terrible venue. Not worth ¥1000 and we paid ¥3000! Avoid at all costs!

Good acts. But smoky AF. 臭い‼ Catch up to the 21st century! Ban smoking indoors.

Nice club with a good sound system. -1 star for it reeking of cigarettes.

The Australian guy charged us 1600 yen per drink. When I ordered drinks to the other bartender(Taiga) it was 1000 yen. I have been here several times but it is dead compared to 4 or 5 years ago. I will never go again.

Book this place for a large party, was told a larger number of people could attend than would actually fit in the space. Only two bartenders and there was no DJ, just the same one EDM track on loop. Eventually we ended up DJing off an iPhone. No thanks.

Over priced, no cash payments, lighting straight out of unicorn vomit. 1970’s era double entendres from the owner. Avoid at all costs.

Slow service. Ran out of beer halfway through a 2 hour nomihoudai. Expensive. Dirty facilities. Small. No atmosphere. Generally a dismal hole. All the the malaise of a classic dive bar with none of the charm. Avoid at all costs.

Wow, amazed by the unfortunate ignorance of some of the previous reviewers. Since its inception, Circus has been at the forefront of and remains a life force of the underground electronic music scene in Japan. Not only do they regularly book some of the best underground techno/house/juke/bass/ artists from around the world, they also help foster a community for local DJs and help maintain Osaka's underground music scene. A great sound system and attentive sound engineers help make a well-organized night at circus an experience equilavent to the best clubs around the world (at least of a similar size/scale.) If you had a bad experience there, my guess is that whomever was organizing the party is to blame, not the club itself. Anyway, highly recommended for underground music lovers.

Rude entrance. Quite obvious they are not wanting new customers from abroad. Seems like a place where only a few locals are welcome otherwise expect rude service and unwelcoming stares and rude comments. Many other much better bars in the area

(Translated by Google) I'm glad there are many drum and bass events (Original) ドラムンベースのイベントが多くて嬉しい

Rude manager. Full of himself. Always ask the customers to leave review on Google. Well I'm leaving one now. Dirty place. Other places are way better.

Super Friendly Australian guy with adorable dog in a bar. Drinks are great and chats with the owner behind the bar has always been entertaining and many times with insightful conversations. Even Gaga and Lambert been there before!

Great place but the nastiest bartender ever... so bitter and unwelcoming. Despite the staff, the place is crazy colourful and cozy, and the drinks are also great

One of the best club in Osaka !!

Best club in Osaka, especially the music. Very chill people without the typical woman hunting gaijins.

Went on a Monday night and it was a lot of fun, not packed but other groups there. Owner was so nice and really welcomed us ( 2 guys & 2 girls). Drinks were made quickly and not too expensive. The place has so much quirky features and it was a brilliant night.

(Translated by Google) Soft drinks are not 300 yen, but it is very nice except for 500 yen. Sound is good ❗ (Original) ソフトドリンクが３００円ではなく、５００円なとこ以外は、とても素敵です。音も良いです❗

Very vibrant room (as all four bars I visited in this neighborhood can be described), small bar in the corner with karaoke as the main attraction. The cost of a drink seems high (1600 yen), but they are double the size of a normal drink, so I didn’t feel ripped off. Very international, younger crowd when i was there. Asian and western guys both.

Super cute bar, great location, awesome bartender. We'll definitely be back next time we're around. Thank you for a great evening!

The owner got really upset and yelled at us after we decided to leave due to no seats during peak hours. We actually planned to come back again later but with this attitude, we aren't coming back again ever.

This was a lovely experience, teavelling alone. Though a quiet night, I felt at ease and hot insights into Japan. Just caught the last train back to Kyoto with huge smile on my face, listening Madame X, all thanks to my time at FrenZ FrenZY!

Great small venue with an amazing sound system.

(Translated by Google) Quite a botch compared to European standards, but I don't think there's anything much better in Japan. Better to dance at home and eat more sushi instead;) (Original) Mit europäischen Standards verglichen ziemlicher Murks, aber in Japan gibt's nix viel besseres glaube ich. Tanzt lieber zu Hause wieder und esst stattdessen mehr Sushi ;)

Love playing here, great sound system and they alway program varying bass music acts

(Translated by Google) I went to see Daniel Avery (Original) Daniel Avery を見に行きました

So crowded. When you pay 3600yens you expect some room to dance. Can’t even move my hand! And what about letting your audience breath?

Ticket fee too expensive (even for Japanese standards). Small venue. Usually good line up.

This place is an absolute gem! Everyone is made to feel welcome and the Ozzie host/owner does a remarkable job in making sure new guests are introduced to other patrons so there is an immediate friendliness amongst all customers. The clientele is a great mix of locals and visitors. Fun music videos, colorful interior, good conversations, new friends, stiff drinks. A must if you are in Osaka and up for a good time. I went almost every night my entire week in Osaka and for sure will be back!

Visited on a Saturday night around 11. Aussie owner was welcoming and friendly, bar was bright and colourful with a nice vibe, good crowd singing karoke with music videos filling the gaps. No cover. Stayed for a few beers (there were three sizes 500, 700, 1000 yen).

I live in Seoul and have been coming here since my first visit to Osaka many years ago. The Australian owner has always been so welcoming and friendly. Coming here is the highlight of every trip. I don’t know why people write such negative reviews - it’s a bar, the rules are simple. Come in, don’t bring in outside stuff, order a drink, sit down, enjoy. People complain about “the doubles and the price,” but you get a giant double jug of booze for 1,600Y. In Japan, one drink for 800 is normal, but even the pour is garbage. It’s expensive for liquor in Japan, that’s a fact. Here the pour is hefty. I have visited several other gay bars in Osaka but none make me feel as welcome or have the same vibe as here. I already can’t wait to come back! 사장님은 너무 친절하고 칵테일은 술이 너무 많다. 항상 붐비고 재밌는 얘기 할 수 있다. 바로 오세요 ㅎㅎㅎ

Comparing to other underground clubs in the world CC is a small but good one. Industrial looks, dark and also the sound system quality is good. However the volume is too high, even with professional custom made earplugs I had a bleep in my ears afterwards.

An real cozy and welcoming place. Added plus is that they speak English. I had had a great evening drinking and chatting.

Visited twice during a trip to Osaka. Received a warm welcome from the owner Sully and his assistant bartender Amos the daschund. Decor is wild with plenty going on to keep you interested, the theme even extends into the toilet! Wide range of spirits available as well as beers and Saki. No cover charge and prices are reasonable. Met a number of other tourists there during both visits and Sully was a wonderful host, encouraging conversation between solo travellers, locals and groups visiting. Music can be whatever you want it to be as they will take requests and Karaoke was a hit with the locals. Definitely stop by and support this bar during your visit to Osaka.

(Translated by Google) The most fun place in Osaka, with a large glass of sake, is the place ☺️ Impressive was the overwhelming voice and power of the owner. Once you go, the more you become addicted, the more you want to go to Frenz Frenzy. The interior of the store is very colorful, and even with LGBT, he has a polite and funny conversation. As far as I know, it's the best #1 store. There are some famous singers in Frenz Frenzy, so I thought that the owner can have a happy time only by striving!! ☆☆☆☆☆ I wanted to give more stars than the stars. (Original) Osakaで一番 楽しい、お酒のグラスが大きい、場所です☺️ 印象的なのはオーナーの元気の声とパワーに圧倒されました。 一度行くと、癖になるほどまたFrenzFrenzyに行きたくなります。 店の内装はとてもカラフルでLGBTに対しても、丁重さと面白い会話をしてくださいます。 私が知る限り一番...ベストNO.1の店です。 FrenzFrenzyには何人かの有名な歌手の人も来てるって事で私はオーナーは努力してこそ幸せな時間が過ごせると思いました!! ☆☆☆☆☆星以上に星をあげたいと思いました。

It is such a cute place and staffs are really friendly and it is a good crowd too will definitely go back

Fun and friendly atmosphere, great music and drinks (served in colourful oversized glasses), and a wonderful host (Sarichan). The best gay/foreigner-friendly bar in Osaka. I've been a regular since 2004.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful owner, who is loved by customers, smiles and carries fried chicken. My favorite shop (^^) (Original) お客さんにめちゃめちゃ愛されている美人オーナーさんが笑顔で、フライドチキンを運んで来てくれる、 大好きなお店です(^^)

I thought i reviewed this year's ago! Haha! Great and very welcoming bar. Sully the owner is very funny and always chatty. The drinks are very generously poured and the vibe, weather packed or quiet is always fun. We'll always be back! 4 finger whiskey please! :)

I went on a school night (Sunday) and it was nearly empty at first. The place is tiny but the decor is something to check out! . The owner is friendly and full of stories. Drinks are relatively higher but they are strong. Beers was very chilled. Other patrons gradually came in later in night. Will definitely return when I'm back in Osaka.

We were only in Osaka during the week, but even so, the bar was lively and animated with foreigners and locals getting to know each other at the bar counter. The barman is adept at keeping the conversation flowing and bringing people together. This bar is infused with personality: kitschy and clever. We'll be back!

What a great place! As soon as we opened the door, sully the owner greeted us with a great smile and welcoming atmosphere. This bar is super fun and it’s guaranteed to make your night even better. Definitely recommend it! Amazing gay, LGBTQ place in Osaka

Cool spot! Intimate dance floor and cute bartenders.

Really great club for enjoying music and dancing (not "partying"): people are chill and unpretentious, the sound system is high quality and the room is pretty dark, so don't expect a lot of communication and sleazy interactions on the dancefloor. The volume is definitely a notch too high though, to the point communication is hard even in the room adjacent to the dancefloor. Would be also nice if there was a dedicated smoking area just like there is at the Circus Club in Tokyo. On the plus side, unlike the Circus in Tokyo, this one allows for re-entry at the cost of one drink ticket, which is no big deal since you probably were gonna buy one anyway.

Really fun place, karaoke, good drinks and good vibes. The owner was incredible. Definitely recommend, especially for those not from Osaka wanting to try the night life

Fantastic queer bar in Osaka with karaoke, friendly diverse crowd and yum drinks. The owner was looking after everyone all night and also helped us out with some translation issues when we were leaving, you can tell they love hosting and making sure everyone has a great time.

Incredible little gay bar! probably the best in Osaka. Great music and atmosphere.

The best little gay bar in Osaka, by far! Karaoke, great music, fair prices. The owner is hilarious and an all around great man. A must-visit for LGBTQ+ people in Osaka!

I had a lot of fun, the decor was amazing and Sully (the bar owner) is such a funny guy 🙂

Fantastic little place. Very welcoming and cozy. Can recommend for the people who enjoy a bit more of a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

Really fun bar! The owner is a great host and the atmosphere is great. Locals and foreigners alike have fun here.

Was there last week and was served by Scott who was an absolute gem. He was friendly and kind and even whipped up his own unique cocktail for us to try. The bar is fun and upbeat. Worth a visit for sure!

Friendly Aussie bartender. Small bar, but most bars in the city are rather small. Most foreigners go to this place. I would highly recommend it. Please note that cash is not accepted.

10/10 recommend. The owner is sweet and very considerate of patrons. The drinks are large and tasty as well. I recommend if you’re going to be out on the town hitting this place up first and enjoy some drinks,karaoke, and meeting friendly people.

Great bar for English speakers or anyone that wants to meet foreigners in a small setting. Drinks are great and the owner is friendly (along with his dog) made me come back twice during my stay in Osaka

My partner and I had a blast at Frenz Frenzy. This place has great atmosphere and the owner Sully is lovely, funny and extremely helpful!

Really friendly place with a great owner and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a LGBTQ friendly bar !

Went there a few years ago and just now reminiscing about what a fun and random visit we had there.

I come back 7 years later in 2023, 4 nights straight , I always have good times here, can always find someone who can talk to. This is this place where I have the best memory in Osaka. The boss here is so nice and always be welcoming. I will miss this place. And would definitely come back again!!

best of best!

A place that made my stay in Japan very fun and quite enjoyable.

Went with a small group of friends. The owner welcomed us, made sure we were comfortable, and introduced us to others in the bar. Within a short time, we were singing to songs we requested, and joined in with other groups sitting at the bar and on the comfy benches and pillows.

(Translated by Google) Love it!!!! Taiwan friendly! ! ! Foreigners can easily drink in Japan! ! The boss is Australian! ! ! WiFi charging station is available! (Original) Love it!!!! 台灣友善！！！外國人在日也能輕鬆喝！！ 老闆是澳洲人！！！ 充電座WiFi齊備！

Super cute place the owner/ bar tender is super nice Aussie guy, karaoke like anywhere in Japan, good vibe, friendly for foreigners, drinks little pricey but credit card are accepted

Excellent bar in Osaka. The owner makes you feel right at home.

Nice and cozy

The bartender/owner was very rude and unwelcoming. The bar was very very quiet too (on sat night). Do not go there, waste of your time and money.

Bar owner was very friendly, and drinks were HUGE. Once the Karaoke started we were already drunk, which is the best way to do Karaoke.

The bar owner is great, so is the bar. Really enjoyed the trip in Osaka and the bar makes the trip even better. Wish I could be there again in the weekend.

Not a gay club

This bar was such a fun place! We met locals but also the bar tender speaks English so found it easy to order drinks, etc. All drinks are a flat price and the bartender will give you suggestions for drinks and make whatever you ask for. We even ended up with a few rounds of karaoke! Great for LGBT couples or friends:)

Friendly. Chill. Welcoming. Colorful.

(Translated by Google) The highest peak among the Jaco that I have mentioned so far, such as staff's correspondence, PA, good sound output etc. (Original) スタッフさんの対応、PA、出音の良さなど、これまで言ったハコの中でも最高峰

Had a bunch of fun. Met some good people. Tall drinks and prices aren't so bad

GREAT underground club in 2F :) Could be in London. Industrial style, dark. Most drinks 700 yen. Probably the best soundsystem in Osaka, bring earplugs. Can get full. Only 4 stars because it has only one floor, only few lockers, so be early.

Great place. Really nice to foreigners🤝. Saw Mallgrab here and he was mint. 👌

Great speaker system and good solid DJs coming through on weekends. Some local talent on show as well. Sometimes special events on off days. Ignore the comments about all you can drink etc... This is a DJ and music club.

The midmight music is great specially during the weekend

Great intimate venue, techno night I went to wasn't too crowded, everyone had space to dance. Also being a foreigner, I felt welcome there, the locals and staff were friendly! Great sound system, great night :)

My favorite club in Japan, good line-up and even greater atmosphere! I've made great friends and spent many unforgettable nights there.

Too much cigarette smoke to enjoy the great DJ

(Translated by Google) It's not a big club, but it's played by top DJs from around the world. A club that represents the underground scene in Osaka, which is a favorite. Circus is not the biggest club, but represents Osaka's underground scene. Top DJs from all over the world plays at this place. (Original) 決して大きいクラブではないが、世界各国の トップDJがプレイする。通好みの大阪のアン ダーグランドシーンを代表するクラブ。 Circus is not the biggest club, but represents Osaka's underground scene. Top DJs from all over the world plays at this place.

Best Techno place in Osaka!

Is legal to pack so many people in such a small place? no space for dancing, it's like being in Japanese metro at rush hours

Sick venue