Gaixample, Barcelona’s chic and eclectic gay district, is the place to be for late-night escapades. Home to large cruise clubs and a plethora of smaller, more relaxed venues, the city has something for any gay traveler looking for good music, a friendly atmosphere, and delicious drinks. It’s not uncommon for bars in Barcelona to host live performances, so keep an eye on our event listings for all the latest action.
With a happy hour running until 11.30 pm, BoysBar is the ideal place to begin your night. After taking advantage of the bar's unbeatable drink deals, head to Punto BCN. Punto is a landmark of Barcelona’s gay scene and consistently attracts large and lively crowds. Museum Bar, which gets busy after midnight and has a unique museum theme, is the perfect bar to end your Barcelona gay nightlife experience.

Barcelona Gay Bars
Barcelona's best gay bars can be found in the Gaixample, the city's official gay district
Barcelona · bars in "Gaixample"
Bardaixa
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Carrer Del Parlament 12, 08015 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Bardaixa is a newly opened LGBTQ-owned and run tapas bar and winery in Barcelona.
The establishment serves excellent wine and other beverages paired with tasty tapas and tostadas. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is immaculate! Guests can choose to dine inside or get fresh air with their orders on the terrace. Open every day except Tuesday.
Mon:09:30 - 23:00
Tue: Closed
Wed:09:30 - 23:00
Thu:09:30 - 23:00
Fri:09:30 - 01:00
Sat:10:00 - 01:00
Sun:10:00 - 22:00
Last updated on: 22 Nov 2023
Last updated on: 22-Nov-2023
Plata Bar
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Carrer del Consell de Cent 233, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 32 votes

2017 Audience Awards
5 Star Winner

2018 Audience Awards
5 Star Winner

2019 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner

2020 Audience Awards
3 Star Winner
Fun, lively funky styled gay cocktail bar in Barcelona. Plata Bar's sun terrace is the perfect spot to sit, sip cocktails and gaze at the hot selection of men.
Open from 9pm.
Weekday: Mon-Tue: Closed; Wed-Thurs: 9pm-1.30am; Fri: 9pm-2.30am
Weekend: Sat: 9pm-3am; Sun: 9pm-1.30am
Last updated on: 8 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 8-Sep-2023
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Boys Bar BCN
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Carrer de la Diputació, 174, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 29 votes
Relatively small but modern gay bar in Eixample gay district. BoysBar has good-looking go-go dancers, great cocktails, music and shows. Happy Hour Every day until 23:30. Closed on Mondays and Sundays
Nearest station: Urgell
Blunit
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Carrer de Muntaner 24, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 7 votes
Cosy gay bar with terrace, reasonably priced drinks, good music and attentive staff. Blunit offers free tickets and discounts to popular gay venues such as Arena, Metro Disco, etc.
Located near to Plaza de Catalunya. Closed on Sundays.
Nearest station: Universitat
Bacon Bear Bar
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Carrer de Casanova 64, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 81 votes
The name says it all. Bacon Bear Bar one of Barcelona's most popular hangout for bears, daddies, chubby men and their friends.
Reasonably priced drinks and a friendly, no-attitude atmosphere.
Nearest station: Universitat, Urgell
The Moon
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Carrer de Muntaner 6, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 16 votes
New gay bar in Barcelona's Eixample gay district, with Caribbean-style decor and shirtless barmen and pole dancer.
Nearest station: Universitat
GinGin Gay Bar
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Carrer d'Aribau 40, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 13 votes
New gay bar in Barcelona, located opposite Axel Hotel in Eixample gay district.
Nearest station: Universitat (L1, L2), Plaça Catalunya (L1, L3), Passeig de Gràcia (L4, L3, L2)
Weekday: Mon-Thurs: 5pm-2.30am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 5pm-3am; Sun: 5pm-2.30am
Last updated on: 8 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 8-Sep-2023
Priscilla Cafe
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Carrer de Muntaner 73, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 9 votes
New drag cafe bar in Gaixample, serving drinks, pizzas, light meals, with good music from 6pm to 3am everyday.
Nearest station: Universitat
Weekday: 10am-3am
Weekend: 10am-3.30am
Last updated on: 8 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 8-Sep-2023
BELIEVE Club
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Carrer de Balmes 56, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 9 votes
The most famous drag queen club and entertainment venue in Barcelona's "Gaixample". BELIEVE Club features live music, karaoke, drag queen hosts and shows.
Weekday: 11pm-5am
Weekend: 11pm-6am
Last updated on: 8 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 8-Sep-2023
Sky Bar @ Axel Hotel
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Carrer d'Aribau 33, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 17 votes
This chic rooftop terrace bar, perched on the top of Axel Hotel is the place to see and be seen.
Sky Bar is open from June onwards through the summer. A place to chill out with excellent cocktails, great company, lounge music and nice city views. Call to reserve a table.
Nearest station: Universitat
Weekday: 7:30pm-3am
Weekend: 7:30pm-3am
Last updated on: 11 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 11-Sep-2023
La Chapelle
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Carrer de Muntaner 67, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 16 votes
This cosy gay bar with terrace, located next to Punto BCN. is great for those who want to relax with a drink and watch the local 'wildlife' walk buy.
Sip on one of their speciality cocktails as you watch the gay crowds head for the big bars and clubs. Inside, the bar is decorated with old religious objects.
Weekday: 4pm-3am
Weekend: 4pm-3am
Last updated on: 11 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 11-Sep-2023
Bar Rufián
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Nou de la Rambla 123, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 6 votes
LGBT-popular café bar, located in the Poble-sec neighbourhood. Bar Rufian's unique space with rugged interiors and high ceiling attracts a good mix of fun, artsy crowd.
Nearest station: Paral·lel
Weekday: 6pm to 2am. Closed Monday
Weekend: 7pm-3am
Last updated on: 11 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 11-Sep-2023
El Cangrejo
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Carrer De Montserrat 9, 08001 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 18 votes
Fun, very glittery & lively dance bar, open Fridays and Saturdays. El Cangrejo has a bar area and dance floor and plays a mixture of 70's, 80's and Spanish hits. Guests can also catch drag queen performances.
Popular with locals, although the place doesn't get busy until after midnight. Great place for cocktails.
Nearest station: Urgell
Punto BCN
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Carrer de Muntaner 63, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 33 votes
One of the city's largest and most established gay café bars, run by the management of Arena clubs. Punto has a large modern bar area and a mezzanine with tables, chairs a pool table.
Popular with a younger crowd. This place gets busier earlier than many other bars.
Nearest station: Universitat
Pink Corner
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Carrer Balmes 52, 08370 Calella, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Pink Corner is a gay bar and terrace in the LGBTQ+ centre of Barcelona. It's part of the Believe Group BCN, the leading creator of gay nightlife areas and entertainment in the city.
The bar is quaint and cosy, with colourful decor that matches the fruity cocktails they serve, best enjoyed while watching drag queens take the stage.
Weekday: 8am-3am
Weekend: 8am-3am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Blond Ambition
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Carrer De La Diputació, 08370 Calella, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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A bar that is a tribute to the Queen of Pop herself, Blond Ambition is a Madonna-themed space decked out in her paraphernalia. But the bar is not just for Madonna fans, they also feature odes to Britney, Lady Gaga, and other pop icons.
Weekday: Mon-Tue: Closed; Wed-Thu: 6pm-3am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 6pm-3.30am; Sun: 6pm-3 am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
La Carra
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Carrer De Muntaner 34, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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A tribute to iconic Italian singer and dancer Raffaella Carra, La Carra is a vibrant gay bar filled with portraits of the superstar. It's a cosy bar and restaurant that serves pizza, tapas, coffee and an extensive bar menu.
Weekday: 5pm-3am
Weekend: 5pm-3am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Elvira Cafe
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Carrer Del Consell De Cent 275, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Elvira Cafe is a goth-themed gay bar in Barcelona. The decor is dark, only marginally lit by dark neon lights, making it perfect for the goth gays.
The bar serves small plates and an extensive selection of cocktails.
Weekday: 5pm-3am
Weekend: 5pm-3.30am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Honey Furry
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Carrer De Muntaner 73, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 1 votes
Located in the gay neighbourhood of Eixample, Honey Furry is a gay bar that caters to the bear community. Honey has a cosmopolitan atmosphere that makes guests feel relaxed and at home.
Weekday: 6pm-3am
Weekend: 6pm-3.30am
Last updated on: 18 Oct 2023
Last updated on: 18-Oct-2023
Titanic Bar
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Carrer De Muntaner 34, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Titanic Barcelona is, as its name suggests, a Titanic-themed gay bar in Barcelona. It boasts of an understated, luxurious-looking interior decor in reference to the movie. Guests can enjoy the wine and cocktail menu until the wee hours of the morning.
Weekday: 6am-3pm
Weekend: 6am-3.30pm
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Boxer Cafe Bar
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Carrer De La Diputació 167, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Boxer is a gay bar and cafe that serves great beer. The staff is friendly, offering great service and the atmosphere is relaxed, with nice decor and overall ambience.
Weekday: 6pm-1.30 am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 6pm-3am; Sun: 6pm-1.30 am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Candy Darling
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Carrer De La Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes, 08490 Tordera, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Located just next to Plaça de la Universitat, Candy Darling is a gay bar and a safe space for queer freedom. Named after the transgender icon who starred in several Andy Warhol films, the bar pays tribute to queer activism. Inside, the lovely decor includes different pieces of queer art, from murals to installations.
The bar is quite spacious, serving savoury small plates and quirky cocktails.
Weekday: 7pm-2.30am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 7pm-3am; Sun: 7pm-2.30am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Dmen's Gay Bar
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Carrer Del Consell De Cent 257, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Dmen's Gay Bar is a quaint and intimate space that is part of the Moeem Barcelona Group. The night comes alive at this neon-lit gay bar, which offers delicious cocktails alongside energetic music from rotating DJs.
Weekday: Mon-Wed: Closed; Thurs-Fri: 10pm-3am
Weekend: Sat: 10pm-3am; Sun: Closed
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
La Casa de la Pradera
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Carrer De Les Carretes 57, 08001 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Located in Raval, Barcelona's historic centre, La Casa de la Pradera is a vibrant late-night gay bar that has been serving great finger food and beer for over 10 years.
Weekday: Mon-Tue: Closed; Wed-Thurs: 7pm-2am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 7pm-3.30am; Sun: 5.30pm-12am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
La Sastreria Cafe
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Carrer Del Consell De Cent 245, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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One of the newer gay bars in the Eixample gay neighbourhood of Barcelona, La Sastreria offers great entertainment and great vibes. With weekly drag shows and tasty drag brunches, it's become a trendy spot for the local gay community.
Weekday: 5pm-3am
Weekend: 5pm-3am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Lo de Carmen
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Avinguda Del Paral·lel 104, 08015 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Lo de Carmen is a "queer, drag trans, non-binary bar" with friendly staff and even friendlier customers. The neon red-lit interiors feature plush seats and tasteful decor. They serve great drinks, best enjoyed as you catch drag performances and other live entertainment. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Weekday: Mon-Tue: Closed; Wed-Thurs: 7pm-3am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 7pm-3.30am; Sun: 7pm-3am
Last updated on: 12 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 12-Sep-2023
Maricon
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Carrer D'aribau 55, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Located at the edge of the gay neighbourhood of Eixample, Maricon dubs itself as a "gay ghetto-friendly bar." It has unique, playful interiors, fairly-priced drinks, and great service. Come earlier in the evening and you can snag a table, but closer to midnight, the furniture gives way to the dance floor.
Weekday: Mon-Tue: Closed; Wed-Thurs: 8.30pm-2.30am
Weekend: Fri-Sat: 8pm-3am; Sun: Closed
Last updated on: 25 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 25-Sep-2023
Strass Barcelona
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Carrer De Villarroel 68, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Strass Barcelona is a gay bar with fun drag shows every night. The bartenders add more fun to the atmosphere, catering to customers and serving reasonably-priced drinks. A great place to visit for a night out in town with friends.
Weekday: 6pm-3am
Weekend: 6pm-3am
Last updated on: 13 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 13-Sep-2023
Teddy Bar
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Avinguda De Roma 155, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Teddy Bar is a cosy spot for bears and chasers in Barcelona. It's the perfect bar to grab a refreshing beer or a delicious cocktail at the end of the day or a long week. They offer 2-for-1 drinks on Sunday nights. Closed on Mondays.
Weekday: Mon: Closed; Tue-Fri: from 5pm
Weekend: Sat-Sun: from 6pm
Last updated on: 13 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 13-Sep-2023
Barcelona · gay bars outside Eixample
Moeem Barcelona
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Carrer de Muntaner 11, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 12 votes
Moeem is a friendly bar for gays, lesbians and friends that servers inexpensive drinks. Popular with young crowd and university students.
Located just outside the "Gaixample" gay district.
Nearest station: Universitat (Line 1, Line 2)
Museum Bar
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Carrer Sepúlveda 178, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 21 votes
Museum is a video/music bar with a unique museum theme that attracts a friendly gay crowd and gets busy after midnight.
Great place for a drink before heading out to a club - Metro Disco is just across the street.
Nearest station: Universitat, Urgell
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Madame George
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Carrer Pujades 179, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 19 votes
Stylish cocktail lounge bar in an elegant atmosphere, attracting a mixed crowd. Madame George's friendly, vibrant atmosphere is great for making friends.
The cosy lounge area and bright sun terrace are great places to relax and unwind in, too. Guests can also catch drag performances and DJ nights.
La Federica
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Carrer de Salvà 3, Barcelona, Spain
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Based on 5 votes
Cosy and friendly bar La Federica by Albert's serves a selection of cocktails, wine, tapas and hosts regular exhibitions and special events. It has a large gay crowd with drag performers almost every night.
The bar is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is located in the Poble-sec neighbourhood.
Nearest station: Paral·lel
Weekday: 7pm-2am Wednesday to Thursday
Weekend: 7pm-3am Friday and Saturday; 7pm-1am Sunday
Last updated on: 20 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 20-Sep-2023
Madame Jasmine
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Rambla Del Raval, 08001 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Reminiscent of old-school LGBTQ+ bars, Madame Jasmine is a cosy, quirky gay bar that has become an institution of beauty, freedom and alcohol. The bar staff are friendly (and nice to look at), the music is fantastic, and the drinks are great.
Weekday: 7pm-3am
Weekend: 7pm-3.30am
Last updated on: 13 Sep 2023
Last updated on: 13-Sep-2023
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