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Best Barcelona gay bars

1. Candy Darling

Named after the iconic trans actress from Andy Warhol’s Factory, this bar offers a variety of different experiences. Pop, dance, and contemporary RnB.

  • PEOPLE LOUNGE: ADDRESS: Carrer Villarroel 71.

    We recommend avoiding walking alone too far after dark, especially if you’ve had a few too many mojitos.

    Finally, be respectful of the local scene. The tiled interior has a few comfy armchairs within, but you’ll have to kill to get one as it gets extremely full. Being part of the Arena group, they are the starting point for those wishing to move on to Safari or the Arena clubs in the same chain – mostly because you can get discount entry flyers at the bar.

    La Chapelle

    If you’re looking for something with an edge in L’Eixample, you can’t do better than this oddity of a bar.

    Most importantly, though, it is the place to go to see the best drag shows in Barcelona – during the winter months there is also drag lunch bingo. A cozy and kitschy local favorite known for its drag shows, theme nights, and friendly crowd. NEIGHBOURHOOD: Montjuïc (Poble Espanyol). The drinks are cheap, including different promotions like 2-for-1s on Thursdays and the second beer free on Fridays.

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    The Sky Bar is a bit on the pricey side, but then – if we’re being real – you’re paying for the view and the company, both of which are well worth it.

    Bacon Bear Bar

    Bears have gotta eat, and Bacon Bear Bar is the classic hangout in Barcelona for the hirsute and their admirers – although there’s no actual food, just a lot of meat.

    ADDRESS: Carrer Consell de Cent 257. Perfect for a relaxed drink before diving into the best gay bars in Barcelona later in the evening.

    Barcelona’s Best Gay “Disco-Clubs”

    When you definitely want a drink with at least an OPTION to dance. On its surface, it is a lively men-only bar with loud house music and regular benefits such as a happy hour on Thursdays.

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    An elegant lounge.

  • PRISCILLA CAFÉ BAR. ADDRESS: Carrer de Casanova 94. ADDRESS: Carrer Muntaner 11. Both of these parties are in the ‘afternoon’ to get you warmed up for the real party that starts later at City Hall (read below)
  • CITY HALL. Here you’ll find the vast majority of Barcelona’s gay bars, as well as all those comforting shops selling harnesses and Aussiebum underwear, which are the mark of all gay neighborhoods the world over.

    However, Gayxample does not have the monopoly on gayness in Barcelona.

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    Barcelona’s Best Gay Clubs

    1. ARENA. METRO: Urgell, linea rossa L1. Owned by the same people as its sister bar in Raval, here you’ll be able to dance to modern hits and Spanish music just the same. ADDRESS: Carrer Nou de la Rambla 113. It is without a doubt one of the most unique cocktail bars in the city, since you don’t usually find a gay bar bedecked with crucifixes and Catholic imagery.

      Think again, my friend.

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    Thanks for subscribing! As juxtaposed with the gay world as this may seem, it just adds to the atmosphere, and indeed there’s always a pleasant atmosphere in La Chapelle with friendly attractive bar staff and an even friendlier crowd drawn in by the novelty interior and reasonably priced drinks.

    It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with locals and visitors alike.

    Then there’s Circuit Festival, one of the largest international gay events in the world. That’s just the calm before the glittery storm.

    If you’re exploring alone, you’ll find the best gay bars in Barcelona are friendly and easy to socialize in.

    AREA: Eixample.