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At Gaixample, Arena CLASSIC is part of the well-known Arena group and attracts a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd, dancing to pop, disco and chart hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as Eurovision songs and remixes. There is a large dance floor, several bars, a lounge corner and a stamp for free admission to other arena clubs.
At Gayxample, the BELIEVE Club combines drag cabaret and disco bar. Drag queens, dancers and magicians perform under neon lights, plus live music nights, theme parties and karaoke nights. The music ranges from reggaeton to underground beats to pop. Admission is free, and it opens in the early evening.
Located in the Eixample district, Boys Bar BCN is aimed at men who want to dance and party. The compact furnishings with atmospheric lighting offer space indoors as well as on the terrace. Offerings include cocktails, rotating theme parties, as well as go-go dancers and live shows. There is happy hour every day until 11:30 p.m.
El Cangrejo is a bar in the center of Barcelona with a cozy bar area and a dance floor that is especially busy on weekends. Golden crab elements and nautical accents give the room a maritime charm. Cocktails are accompanied by drag shows and music from the 70s, 80s and Spanish hits. The mixed crowd usually fills the place only after midnight.
In the Eixample, one of the liveliest queer neighborhoods in the city, lies the Moeem Barcelona. Bar stools, sofas and a dance floor make them just as suitable for quiet drinks as they are for long nights. The menu includes gin and tonics as a speciality alongside mojitos, accompanied by pop, reggaeton and Latin American sounds. There are regular happy hour sessions and queer events.
The Priscilla Cafe in the Eixample focuses on kitschy and poppy decorations with neon lights and retro posters, inspired by the film 'Priscilla – Queen of the Desert'. During the day there is coffee, tapas and pizzas, in the evening cocktails, music and drag shows. Themed events and free tickets to nearby clubs make it a relaxing way to start the night.
One of the popular gay bars in the Eixample is the Punto BCN. On the spacious area there is a modern bar zone and a mezzanine level with tables, chairs and pool table. Poppy Spanish dance music gets a rather young crowd dancing, the place fills up early. It is operated by the team of arena clubs.
Located in the Sants-Montjuïc district, the Safari Disco Club seats over 900 people on two large floors with powerful sound and dynamic lighting. The program mixes pop, Latin and electronic beats, plus theme nights, live performances and DJ sets until the early hours of the morning. Events such as the TANGA! Party and YASS Barcelona. Several bars, VIP areas and a smoking terrace round off the club.
Located on the seventh floor of the Axel Hotel in the Eixample, the Sky Bar offers panoramic views of the city, which is special at night. Leather chairs, velvet sofas and a pop bar with coloured condoms under illuminated glass characterise the ambience, plus a pool, jacuzzi and terrace. Cocktails, DJ sets, drag shows and an international, mostly gay audience are part of it.
Located in Barcelona's Eixample district, the Bacon Bear Bar is a meeting place for bears, daddies, chubbies and their admirers. At Super Tardeo, two San Miguel beers are available at a reasonable price from 6 to 10 p.m., except Thursdays and Sundays. On Thursdays, Happy Bacon Day attracts visitors with snacks, and on Sundays there are special offers. In addition, there are cocktails, beers and good music.
Bar Rufián in the Poble-sec district focuses on eclectic vintage décor with high ceilings. The menu includes vermouth, craft beers and premium spirits, as well as tapas and sandwiches. On weekends, music and conversations keep things busy. The venue attracts a mixed, alternative crowd, including from the LGBTQ+ community.
Located in Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighborhood, Bardaixa is an LGBTQ-run tapas and wine bar. The offer includes wines, Spanish tapas and tostadas, and meals are eaten indoors or on the terrace. Unlike typical nightspots, the focus is on lunch and evening hours with wine pairings. The staff is considered friendly, the restaurant gay-friendly.
Located in Barcelona's Eixample district, Blunit is a small gay bar decorated in the style of Antoni Gaudí, using neon and a terrace. Cocktails are available from 6 euros, shots from 1.50 euros, drinks from 3 euros. For nearby clubs such as Arena or Metro Disco, free tickets and discounts are available. DJ sets and terrace service are part of it.
Chiringuito BeGay is a beach bar-café located on Playa de la Mar Bella in Barcelona, a well-known nudist beach. As an openly gay beach bar, it offers hammocks in the sand, a shaded terrace and chill-out areas. The menu includes mojitos, protein shakes, juices and Mediterranean and international dishes. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented.
In the Raval district of Barcelona, Churros con Chocolate is a monthly party at Sala Apolo. Pop, dance, urban and queer electro-pop will be played on three dance floors, and there will be drag shows, burlesque and national artists on stage. At snack time, churros with chocolate is served. The party lasts over twelve hours; early guests get in for free and can win prizes of up to 300 euros.
Retro-inspired design with pop art, leopard print and bright 'G I N' letters is the focus of the GinGin Gay Bar in Barcelona's Eixample gayborhood. It is known for around 20 types of gin and cocktails prepared by attentive staff. There are drag shows and live entertainment on a regular basis. Despite its compact size, there is a family atmosphere with pleasant music.
Holmes Place Balmes is a fitness and wellness club located on Calle Balmes in Barcelona's Eixample district. In addition to modern training facilities with experienced trainers and personal coaching, there is a spa offer as well as advice on nutrition and health. The location is a few minutes' walk from Passeig de Gràcia.
In the Gayxample, La Chapelle stands out for its religious decoration: crucifixes and sacred objects adorn the walls. The deliberately narrow interior quickly gets guests talking, while low prices for good cocktails ensure a steady rush. The terrace offers time-out, and there are often discount vouchers for well-known clubs here.
Located in Barcelona's Poble-sec district, La Federica features eclectic vintage furniture. The operators Albert Villaplana and Albert Macaya provide an inviting atmosphere. There are gin and tonics, wines and draft beers, as well as snacks such as tortilla de patatas, aged ham from Can Gori and cheese from the Pyrenees. In addition, there are theme parties, drag shows and art exhibitions.
Located in the Poblenou district, Madame George was decorated by designer Daniel Spinella with crystal chandeliers, extravagant wallpaper and retro furniture. On weekends, DJ sets to vintage soul and funk are played, occasionally drag shows. The menu includes classic cocktails, sours, Caribbean rums and rare whiskies. The saloon 'The Snug' can accommodate up to 15 people.
Gay bars in Barcelona are concentrated in Gaixample, the gay heart of the city in the left part of the Eixample. Around Carrer del Consell de Cent and Carrer de Muntaner, there is one bar next to the next, plus clubs, cafés and trendy shops in a small space. During the day, the district looks like a normal residential district with the typical checkerboard grid of the Eixample. In the evening, the streets fill up, and on warm nights the action extends to the sidewalks.
The spectrum ranges from relaxed cocktail bars to cruising bars to larger clubs that open late and run into the morning. In Barcelona, people go out late anyway, and many shops don't really get going until after midnight. With the Pride at the end of July and the Circuit Festival at the beginning of August, there is plenty of program in the summer, then the scene is international and full. If you like it quieter, you will also find queer-friendly addresses outside the Gaixample, for example in Gràcia or on the beach of Barceloneta. The following bars and clubs give you an overview of where you can best land depending on your mood.