Barcelona gay bars
Gay Bars in Barcelona
Most gay bars in Barcelona don't get busy before midnight, usually the foremost 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 Cheerful 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 liking, you're in for a heck of a night here, one filled with great vibes, fantastic drinks and even better dancing. Barcelona is home to an extremely dynamic LGBTQI+ scene that attracts visitors from all over the world.
The major events on the calendar deliver the crowds, but the gay lock scene here is a seven days a week extravaganza in itself. There's plenty of variety too, from exclusively lesbian bars to more stripped support spots offering meal and conversation in equal measure. The nightlife here is world-famous, and the best gay bars in Barcelona are a vital part of that.
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6 of the top gay bars in Barcelona
Whether you're recent to the metropolis of Barcelona or a seasoned local, tracking down the right LGBTQ+ see can be key to not only a good darkness out, but also finding your people in the city.
From dive bars with a DIY essence to somewhere a little 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 crave a laid-back slurp or a full-on drag extravaganza.
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Candy Darling
If you're searching for a lock with a flair for the dramatic, look no further than Candy Darling. Located on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, this vibrant spot, founded by Javier Meneses and Alex Schoihet, pays homage to the iconic actress with its call and bold character.
The bar is famous for its expertly crafted cocktails, which you can enjoy while soaking in live performances that range from drag shows to circus acts and burlesque. With no reservations required, it's the perfect spontaneous stop for a night of uninhibited fun. Its proximity to Plaça Universitat makes
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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 close to the city, mountains in the hinterland and the culture, nightlife, sights and infrastructure of an European metropolis.
Among the things that make Barcelona unusual are the many fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture (Modernisme Català). Barcelona is also a good place to like the modern design that had bloomed after the end of the Franco dictatorship in Spain.
As you can observe 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 lgbtq+ events in Barcelona are Barcelona Gay 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 lgbtq+ m