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Gay Bars in Barcelona
Most gay bars in Barcelona don't get busy before midnight, usually the optimal 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 Joyful 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 block 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 –&
Gay Barcelona - Homosexual and Lesbian Guide
Barcelona is a vibrant and welcoming city, famous for its dynamic and inclusive Queer scene. With its iconic Gayxample district, lively beaches, and festive events fancy Pride Barcelona and Circuit Festival, it offers a cosmopolitan, festive, and friendly atmosphere. A true paradise for travelers in seek of freedom, diversity, and unforgettable encounters.
Barcelona Gay Guide
Gayxample, Barcelona’s Gay District
Barcelona’s iconic gay district is commonly referred to as Gaixample, a blend of the Catalan words “gai” (gay) and “Eixample” (the name of the city’s central district). However, the English-influenced spelling Gayxample is also widely used, especially in tourist and international contexts.
Gayxample was born in the 1990s with the rise of numerous LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and businesses. A symbol of tolerance and diversity, it attracts both locals and tourists with its cosmopolitan and festive atmosphere. Today, it is recognized as one of the top gay neighborhoods in Europe, reflecting Barcelona’s inclusive and modern spirit.
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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 complete to the city, mountains in the hinterland and the culture, nightlife, sights and infrastructure of an European metropolis.
Among the things that form Barcelona unique are the many fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture (Modernisme Català). Barcelona is also a good place to enjoy the current 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 Male lover 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
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 male lover bar scene here is a seven days a week extravaganza in itself. There's plenty of variety too, from exclusively woman loving woman bars to more stripped back spots offering nourishment and conversation in same measure. The nightlife here is world-famous, and the best gay bars in Barcelona are a necessary part of that.
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