Gay Barcelona

Barcelona's open and liberal attitude unsurprisingly attracts LGBTQ+ travellers from all over the world to this part of northeast Spain. Alongside this generally inclusive culture and a long list of sights to see, from beaches to art and architecture, Barcelona also has a thriving gay scene with plenty to do. At its heart is Eixample, also known as Gayxample or Geixample, where you'll find most of the gay bars, clubs, and cafes. Together with the Gracia district, Eixample provides a safe yet lively space to explore the gay side of Barcelona, whether that's cute independent shops or adult clubs.

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Barcelona Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Arena Sala Madre

Dancing, Drag

Arena Madre, the mother of all the Arena Group clubs, is open every day throughout the year and always offers an atmosphere full of fun and personality. It's been open for over 20 years, letting people party until the sun rises on a dance floor fuelled by the best local DJs and the latest hits from the pop and house charts.

Chiringuito BeGay

Cocktails, Outdoor Seating, Food

BeGay is one of the most iconic beach bars in all of Barcelona, and the only gay one. This beautiful section of La Mar Bella nudist beach is elegant yet attitude-free, serving up a delicious menu of Mediterranean and international cuisine. Head to be bar for refreshing mojitos or BeGay's famous protein shakes. Enjoy all your food and drinks on the shaded terrace or in hammocks by the sand.

Priscilla Cafe

Drag, Food

Pricilla is located in the heart of Eixample, offering all your favourite things about a Barcelona gay night out all in one place. There's plenty to eat, delicious drinks to sample, and spectacular drag shows to watch. For a more relaxed experience, grab a coffee and just sit back and enjoy the music. As the name suggests, Priscilla Cafe is designed to make you feel like the Queen of the Desert, with unique decoration and a fabulous fun atmosphere.

Club Black Hole

Men Only, Fetish, Cruising

Club Black Hole is one of the best-known gay cruise and fetish clubs in Barcelona. It's a members only club so you'll have to buy a membership at the door. Once you're inside you can expect a heavy industrial theme and large facilities including cages, private cabins, cinema lounge, showers, and wrestling area. Dress codes vary from underwear to leather and military, depending on the night. Every Tuesday night is open to all genders and identities.

Museum Bar

Younger Crowd

Museum certainly lives up to its name, as it's full of statues and paintings specially chosen to create and old-fashioned and atmospheric space. In contrast, the bar is also full of flatscreen TVs and crowds of young and trendy gay guys. They come for the drinks and the free entry passes to the nearby Metro Disco available at the bar. Everything here is over the top in a surprisingly tasteful way that keeps Museum trendy.

DMEN'S

Cocktails, Dancing

Dmens is located in the heart of Eixample. This is one of the newer gay bars in the area, run by the popular Moeem and Grupo Arena. Entry is free and the bar opens earlier in the evening that most other places in the area, so you can start your night early with plenty of drinks and party till morning. The space is small but beautifully lit with neon lights, complete with a bar serving cocktails, plus DJs and dancing.

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Recommended gay friendly hotels in Barcelona

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4* Axel Hotel Barcelona

The area around the adult only Hotel Axel Barcelona is known as the Geixample because of its lively gay scene. The staff has knowledge of the local gay scene, and the hotel is hetero-friendly too. Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, this design hotel is close to Passeig de Gracia's exclusive boutiques. The Axel Hotel's 500mÂ² Spa Centre includes a hydromassage pool and saunas, and the modern rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs. The Axel's Sky Bar features a large swimming pool, a terrace with a hot tub and a cocktail bar. Here you will find parties, art exhibitions and shows. The Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa offers easy access to the Ramblas, the Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter. The hotel occupies an attractive 19th-century building.

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4* TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel

Offering a heated rooftop pool with a large sun terrace, the 4* superior TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is located in the heart of the gay district of Barcelona, 2 km from Barceloneta Beach. The hetero-friendly hotel offers a hot tub and on-site private parking. There is also a 24-hour reception and guests can get information on the gay scene and the city at the on-site tour desk. On the rooftop guests will also find the Sky bar, gym, steam bath and a massage room. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. A safety deposit box and a universal phone charger are also provided. Guests can sample a drink at the rooftop bar, whilst taking in stunning city views or enjoy the delicious cocktails served in the Lounge Bar. A buffet breakfast is available and free high-speed WiFi access is provided throughout. Staff can give information about the surrounding area, which is known as "Gayxample" because of its lively gay nightlife. The hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Rocafort Metro Station and Placa d'Espanya, with direct buses to Barcelona Airport, is a 10-minute walk away. ParalÂ·lel, with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres is 1.3 km from TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel.

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