Barcelona gay bars
6 of the best homosexual bars in Barcelona
Whether you're new to the municipality of Barcelona or a seasoned local, tracking down the right LGBTQ+ detect can be key to not only a nice night out, but also finding your community in the city.
From dive bars with a DIY soul to somewhere a small more polished, BCN's got something for most. And so, we've handpicked some of the city's most iconic gay bars and queer hang-outs to suit your mood, whether you want a laid-back refreshment or a full-on kingly extravaganza.
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Candy Darling
If you're searching for a bar with a flair for the dramatic, peer no further than Candy Darling. Located on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, this vibrant detect, founded by Javier Meneses and Alex Schoihet, pays homage to the iconic actress with its specify and bold personality.
The bar is famous for its expertly crafted cocktails, which you can savor while soaking in inhabit performances that range from drag shows to circus acts and burlesque. With no reservations required, it's the perfect spontaneous interrupt for a night of uninhibited fun. Its proximity to Plaça Universitat makes
Gay Bars in Barcelona
Most gay bars in Barcelona don't get busy before midnight, usually the top time is between 24:00 and 02:00.
During the Circuit Festival in August partially extended opening hours and days.
Bacon Bear Bar
Daily 18:30/19:00 – 02:30/03:00;Friday, Saturday till 03:00/03:30
Big gay bar for bears and friends.
On Thursdays very popular Content Hour from 19:00 till 22:00.
baconbearbar.com
@ C. de Casanova 64
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
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Believe
Daily 23:00 – 05:00;Friday, Saturday till 06:00
Gay lock at the edge of the Gayxample quarter. With small stage, drag hosts and shows.
Admission: ≈ 12-15 €, incl. 1 drink
thebelieve.club
@ C. de Balmes 56
Barcelona 08007
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia, Universitat
+34 679 11 51 05 (mobile)
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Boxer Cafe Bar
Wednesday-Sunday 18:00/19:00 – 01:30/03:00
Cafe-bar in the Eixample ›with the essence of Boxer‹.
With small street terrace.
instagram.com/BoxerCafeBar
@ C. de la Diputació 167
Barcelona 08001
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
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BoysBar
Tuesday-Thursday 21:00 –&
Barcelona’s gay bars are electric. No matter your sexual preference, you're in for a heck of a night here, one filled with great vibes, amazing drinks and even excel dancing. Barcelona is home to an extremely dynamic LGBTQI+ scene that attracts visitors from all over the world.
The major events on the calendar bring the crowds, but the homosexual bar scene here is a seven days a week extravaganza in itself. There's plenty of variety too, from exclusively female homosexual bars to more stripped back spots offering nourishment and conversation in identical measure. The nightlife here is world-famous, and the best gay bars in Barcelona are a essential part of that.
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About Barcelona and its gay life
For gay travellers Barcelona has been one of the favourite destinations in Europe for the last decades. The city has this perfect combination of a warm Mediterranean climate, beaches within and nearby to the city, mountains in the hinterland and the culture, nightlife, sights and infrastructure of an European metropolis.
Among the things that produce Barcelona unique are the many fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture (Modernisme Català). Barcelona is also a good place to enjoy the up-to-date design that had bloomed after the end of the Franco dictatorship in Spain.
As you can see on our gay maps, the center of Barcelona's gay scene is in the Eixample district (sometimes called the Gayxample neighborhood, or Gaixample in Catalan) with most of the gay bars, hotels and shops in Barcelona.
Annual highlights and queer events in Barcelona are Barcelona Same-sex attracted Pride in July and the Circuit Festival party weeks in August.
For a day at the beach you can go by car or train from Barcelona to the nearby town of Sitges which is quite popular with gay m
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