El Punto BCN
EIixample
El Punto BCN is a classic gay disco and said to be the oldest gay bar in town. It attracts mostly the 30+ and some bears and daddies. Things get going here earlier...
- LGBTQ
- Pub
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Mary Boone
Eixample Esquerra
Mary Boone isn't a gay bar per se or even a bar per se, It's more like a stage set for how Mary Boone - the power art dealer in New York City in the 80s - might...
- LGBTQ
- Bar
Sor Rita Bar
Gothic Quarter
With a kitschy retro decor inspired by Pedro Almodovar, Sor Rita is the kind of place to kick back with an affordable cocktail or a beer surrounded by leopard...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
- 2
Plata Bar
Eixample
A trendy cocktail bar with a popular corner terrace, PlataBar is the place to see and be seen. Hot bartenders, cool drinks and a crowd over age 25.
- For Men
- Bar
- 1
Bar 33/45
El Raval
Bar 35/45 is a hip cocktail bar with electronic music for a young crowd. Named for the old vinyl records, the bar has tapas, art exhibits, WiFi and comfy couches.
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
La Monroe
Raval
Officially La Monroe is the bar at the Filmoteca de Catalunya, but evenings its plaça-side terrace is filled with more than fans of art cinema. Location, atmosphere...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Bar
Moeem Barcelona
Eixample
A good place to hang out with friends gay or straight, Moeem is a small cocktail bar that attracts a youngish crowd and university students. Good prices on the
- LGBTQ
- Lounge
Moog
La Rambla
On the small side for a nightclub, Moog has underground techno and house in the low-ceiling downstairs and an upstairs "mirror room" for the classics. One of the
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
The Black Room
Plaça Catalunya
The Black Room is a naughty Sunday party that goes on at Club City Hall in an open courtyard, on a sweaty dance floor and in a very dark cruising area upstairs. It's...
- For Men
- Party
Axel Hotel bars
Eixample
The gay-only Axel Hotel has two bars to check out. Even if you're not staying in the hotel, you can sip cocktails in the Sky Bar upstairs on the terrace on warm...
- LGBTQ
- Bar
Pervert Club Saturdays
City Center
Pervert Club is a weekly party thrown by the Matinée Group that organizes circuit parties and festivals. Doors open Saturday midnight and close six hours later. In...
- For Men
- Nightclub
Aire Sala Diana
Eixample
Aire Sala Diana, part of the Arena Group, was designed for the lesbian community and remains one of the best lesbian clubs in town. It mixes Latin, mainstream and...
- For Women
- Nightclub
- 1
Metro Disco Bcn
Eixample
Recently renovated, Metro Disco is full of good looking guys drawn by the dark room, pool table and cruising area. Parties feature go-go dancers, strippers and...
- For Men
- Nightclub
- 1
La Sue BCN
Gaixample
Whether you want to chill out after a hard day on the tourist trail or heat up for a night on the town, La Sue BCN is the cozy living room bar where lesbians of all...
- For Women
- Bar
Arena Sala Madre
Eixample
The first of the Grupo Arena of bars and discos - and the only one still mainly gay, Arena Sala Madre features electronic, dance and house music, including hand-bag...
- LGBTQ
- Nightclub
Botànic Bar Café
Eixample
Flying the rainbow flag, Botànic Bar Café has a pleasant open-air courtyard outback, habit-forming cocktails and a British owner. It recently added an organic
- LGBTQ
- Café
Otto Zutz Club
Gràcia
Otto Zutz opened on three floors of a former textile factory back in 1985 and survives a generation later. It's one of the few club in town that has hip hop. There's...
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Night Barcelona
Eixample
Night Barcelona has photography exhibits, dark room, cabins, glory holes and cruising area. Happy Hour is Thursdays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Condoms are free as is the
- For Men
- Bar
Atame
EIixample
Atame attracts a young - mostly guys - gay crowd that appreciates the somewhat campy vibe and the risqué drag show on Sundays. Its decor is cool minimalist - almost...
- LGBTQ
- Pub
El Cangrejo
Eixample
The El Cangrejo in Eixample is a very local little queendom - local boys, local music, local fun. The same owners have Museum and Museum Retro.
- For Men
- Bar
Tarantina
Gaixample
Tarantina is a super-cool weekly Saturday night cocktail/dance party for lesbians. Set up cabaret style, it opens with various kinds of performances and then
- For Women
- Party
La Rosa
Sant Gervasi
La Rosa is a longtime favorite among lesbian bars, a good place to meet up with girls of all ages and listen to music, which varies according to the night.
- For Women
- Bar
La Melon BCN
La Melon BCN is a circuit party for a trendy crowd of women, usually held on the first Saturday of the month but best to check the Facebook page for details.
- For Women
- Party
Girlicious
City Center
Advertised as a new concept in lesbian parties, Girlicious is a monthly dance party put on by the Matinée Group, the circuit party organizers, as a warm-up to the...
- For Women
- Party
Sauna Galilea
Sant Antoni
Sauna Galilea has over 600 square meters (nearly 2,000 sq. ft) spread over four floors with sauna, steam, jacuzzi, professional massage, gym, private cabin with TV...
- For Men
- Sauna
Sauna Casanova
Gaixample
Because the cozy Sauna Casanova is open 24/7, it can get crowded when other saunas close on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Recently redone, it has sauna, a very dark...
- For Men
- Sauna
Tarantos
Gothic Quarter
Opened in 1963, Tarantos is one of the oldest flamenco shows in town, showcasing top talent at performances at 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm and 10:30 pm. No food is served, but
- LGBTQ-friendly
- Nightclub
Arena Dandy & VIP
Eixample
Part of the Arena Group, Arena Dandy & VIP feature music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Dandy attracts the youngest crowd of the Arena family with a growing number
- LGBTQ
- Nightclub
Bacon Bear
Eixample
The Bacon Bear Bar is full of friendly, hairy bears of all ages, particularly during the 7 p..m. - 10 pm Thursday Happy Hour when there's also a spread of nibbles.
- For Men
- Bar
Boyberry
Eixample
Boyberry, like its twin in Madrid, is combo cruise bar, sex shop, video club and Internet café (free and no time limit). It's also an information center about the...
- For Men
- Bar
