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Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 651, 08010 Barcelona

• Historic luxury hotel in Eixample
• Large elegant rooms and marble bathrooms
• Rooftop garden and pool with city views
• Amar restaurant and Bluesman Bar for evenings
• Spa with temazcal ritual
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Address: Gran Vía de las Cortes Catalanas 559, 08011 Barcelona

• Contemporary 4-star on Gran Via
• Rooftop plunge pool and Sky Bar
• Comfortable rooms, some with jacuzzi or terrace
• Small spa for quick downtime
• Handy base for Eixample and Sant Antoni
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Address: Carrer de Bergara, 11, 08002 Barcelona

• Rooftop pool with Montjuïc views
• Modern rooms, best on higher floors
• Lobby bar and generous breakfast
• Seasonal rooftop drinks
• Steps from Fira, metro and airport bus
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Address: Carrer d’Aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona

• Design-led boutique in Eixample
• Compact rooms, comfy beds, blackout blinds
• Seasonal rooftop pool and bar
• Friendly team and reliable breakfast
• Walkable to key shopping and dining streets
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Address: Carrer d’Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay-focused hotel in the heart of Gayxample
• Modern rooms; some with terrace
• Rooftop Sky Bar with pool and jacuzzi
• Sauna, treatments, and a compact gym
• Steps from Barcelona’s gay nightlife
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Address: Carrer de Casanova 64, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay bar for bears and their admirers
• Located in Barcelona’s gay district
• Friendly, welcoming staff and relaxed vibe
• Promos and happy hours (especially Thursdays)
• Good start point before later nightlife
• OpenSun–Wed 6:30pm–2:30am, Thu 7:00pm–2:30am
• Fri–Sat 6:30pm–3:30am
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Address: C/ del Parlament, 12, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona

• Gay-owned tapas and wine bar in Sant Antoni
• Vermut wines tostadas and classic tapas
• Warm service and a talk-friendly vibe
• Small interior plus terrace tables
• Good pre-night stop before the clubs
• Open: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30am–11pm
• Sat 10am–1am, Sun 10am–10pm Closed Tue)
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Address: Carrer de Balmes, 56, 08011 Barcelona

• Nightly drag shows and party vibes
• Pop/Latin/house with fast turn to dancing
• Friendly door and swift bar service
• Presale often includes a drink
• Livelier after 12am on weekends
• Open: Daily 11pm-5am, Fri, Sat 11pm–6am
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Address: C/ de la Diputació, 203, 08011 Barcelona

• Madonna-themed gay bar in Eixample
• Pop videos, sing-along anthems, playful cocktails
• Friendly staff and fan-service décor
• Lounge early, lively late on weekends
• Easy hop to nearby Believe venues
• Open: Wed–Thu 6pm–3am, Fri–Sat 6pm–3:30am
• Sun 6pm–3am, (Mon–Tue closed)
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Address: Carrer de la Diputació, 167, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay bar with Boxer vibe in Eixample
• Small red-lit room plus lively terrace
• Pop and house soundtrack with easy service
• Men’s crowd with friendly locals and visitors
• Peaks after 10pm on weekends
• Open: Tue–Wed 6pm–1:30am, Thu 6pm–2am
  Fri–Sat 6pm–3am, Sun 6pm–1:30am (Mon closed)
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Address: Carrer de Calàbria, 96, 08015 Barcelona

• Men-only gay cruise bar and shop
  Cabins video booths dark zones upstairs
  Locker system and clear house rules
  Quiet early busier from late evening
  Near Rocafort metro between Eixample and Sant Antoni
• Open: Mon–Thu 3pm–1am, Fri–Sat 3pm–3am, Sun 3pm–1am
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Address: Carrer de la Diputació, 174, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay bar in Eixample’s nightlife strip
• Go-go dancers, DJs, party energy
• Compact room plus street terrace
• Pop/house and weekly themes
• Best after 11pm on weekends
• Open: Tue–Thu 9pm–2:30am, Fri–Sat 9pm–3am, Sun–Mon closed
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Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 586, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay-friendly bar with shows and DJs
• Art on the walls, lounge up front, mini dance room
• Good cocktails and easy service
• Mixed locals and visitors, busy late
• Near Plaça Universitat, handy for Gaixample
• Open: Sun–Thu 7pm–2.30am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am
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Address: C. del Consell de Cent, 257, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay bar on Consell de Cent in Gaixample
  Neon look DJs and drag pop-ins
  Friendly staff and wallet-easy drinks
  Men’s crowd with locals and visitors
  Best from late evening on weekends
• Open: Fri–Sat 7pm–3am
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Address: C/ de Montserrat, 9, 08001 Barcelona

• Gay bar in Raval with drag and Spanish pop
• Historic venue, kitschy décor, local crowd
• Drag shows Fri–Sat, social drink scene earlier
• Alternative vibe, less polished than mainstream clubs
• Best arrive early to beat crowds and queues
• Open: Fri–Sat 11pm–3:30am
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Address: Carrer de Villarroel 86, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay bar with drag and Spanish pop
• Tiny room, big personality, fast-filling floor
• Friendly team and easy prices
• Mixed local and visitor crowd
• Best late; expect a queue on weekends
• Open: Fri–Sat 10.30pm–3am
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Address: C/ Consell de Cent 275, 08011 Barcelona (Eixample)

• Goth-styled gay-friendly bar in Eixample
• Neon glow, dark camp, cozy corners
• Cocktails with a showy twist
• Alt-pop and themed nights
• Lively from late evening
• Open: Mon–Thu 5pm–3am, Fri–Sat 5pm–3:30am, Sun 5pm–3am
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Address: Carrer d'Aribau, 40, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay-friendly gin bar in Eixample
• Signature G&Ts and well-made classics
• Calm early, livelier later
• Skilled bartenders, fair prices
• Easy pre-club meet-up near Aribau
• Open: Mon–Thu 6pm–1am, Fri–Sat 6pm–2:30am, Sun 6pm–1am
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Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 73, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay bear bar in Eixample
• Casual vibe, fair prices, friendly staff
• Pop soundtrack with throwback hits
• Happy-hour style promos on some nights
• Best from late evening on weekends
• Mon 6pm–3am, Tue 6pm–2:30am, Wed 6pm–3am, Thu 6pm–3am
• Fri 6pm–3:30am, Sat 6pm–3:30am, Sun 6pm–2:30am
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Address: C/ d'Aribau, 46, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay private club with bar and cruising
  Registration needed before entry
  Themed nights and occasional dress codes
  Stylish rooms, friendly team, men-focused crowd
  Lively late, good Thu–Sat
• Open: Tue–Sun 9pm–3am, (Mon close)
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Address: Carrer de les Carretes, 57, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona

• Gay bar with drag bingo and karaoke
• Kitschy décor and cheeky hosts
• Spanish pop and diva anthems
• Friendly crowd, easy prices
• Best late on Fri–Sat
• Open: Tue–Thu 7pm–2am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am, Sun 7pm–2am
• (Mon closed)
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Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 67, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Tiny gay bar with camp church vibe
• Friendly team, easy prices, pop soundtrack
• Great warm-up before bigger nights
• Mixed locals and visitors
• Busy from late evening on weekends
• Open: Mon–Thu 4pm–2:30am, Fri–Sat 4pm–3am, Sun 4pm–2:30am
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Address: C/ de Salvà, 3, 08004 Barcelona

• Gay-friendly bar in Poble-sec
• Vintage look, art, and good cocktails
• Pop and disco with occasional shows
• Friendly team and fair prices
• Busy from late evening on weekends
• Open: Wed–Thu 7pm–2am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am
  Sun 4pm–1am, (Mon–Tue closed)
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Address: C/ del Consell de Cent, 245 bis, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

• Gay bar with nightly drag and DJs
• Lively room, friendly staff, quick service
• 2-for-1 Wednesdays early evening
• Mixed locals and visitors, fun crowd
• Best after 11pm on weekends
• Open: Daily Mon–Sun 7pm–3am
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Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 34, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay bar tribute to Raffaella Carrà in Gaixample
• Camp look drag hosts and pop-Italian disco vibes
• Friendly staff cocktails and shots
• Compact space that fills from late
• Good pre-club stop near other Believe spots
• Open: Mon–Thu 5pm–3am, Fri-Sat 5pm–3:30am, Sun 5pm–3am
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Address: 104, Avinguda del Paral·lel, Superilla Sant Antoni, Eixample, 

• Gay-friendly drag bar on Paral·lel
• Karaoke, pop hits, themed shows
• Friendly team and wallet-easy drinks
• Small room that gets lively late
• Handy pre- or post-Apolo stop
• Open: Wed–Thu 7:30pm–3am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am
• Sun 5pm–1am, (Mon–Tue closed)
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Address: Rambla del Raval, 22, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay-friendly bar in El Raval
• Kitsch look, drag and karaoke nights
• Pop soundtrack, lively late
• Friendly team, fair prices
• Small room, terrace out front
• Open: Mon–Thu 7:30pm–2:30am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am,
• Sun 7pm–2:30am
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Address: Carrer d'Aribau, 55, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Cheeky gay bar in Gaixample
• Pop bangers and camp drag moments
• Small room, lively late
• Fair prices and chatty crowd
• Good pre-club energy
• Open: Thu 7pm–2am, Fri–Sat 7pm–3am, Sun 7pm–2am
• (Mon–Wed closed)
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Address: Carrer de Muntaner, 11, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay bar with pop/reggaetón and DJs
• Social early, party vibe late
• Fast service, fair prices, lockers
• Mixed ages, locals and visitors
• Close to the Gaixample nightlife run
• Open: Thu–Mon 6pm–2:30am, Fri–Sat often to 3am
• (Tue–Wed closed)
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Address: C/ d'Elkano, 69, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona

• Mixed café-bar in Poble-sec
• Leafy patio and vintage interior
• Brunch classics, good coffee, spritz
• Relaxed vibe, fair prices
• Handy pre-Apolo pit stop
• Open: Wed–Sun 8am–4pm, (Mon–Tue closed)
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C. del Consell de Cent, 273, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Popular gay bar in the Eixample quarter.
• Features camp decorations, a street terrace, and tapas.

Daily 11:00/12:00 – 02:30/03:30

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• Black Box Disco  - Part of the Arena Group, Black Box specializes in House, Nu Disco and Funky, Techno and Electronic Music.
• A dance club for bears and leather lovers, they also host the CRU Fetish Disco. 
• Located in the gay district on Carrer de la Diputació, 233
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C/ de Sepúlveda, 178, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

• Trendy music video bar with a dancefloor
• Best vibes after 1:00 AM
• Attracts a lively crowd of 20s and 30s
• Lots of pretty guys
• Check out their Instagram for more

Friday, Saturday 23: 00 – 03: 00

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Carrer de la Diputació, 161, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay bar in the Eixample district.
• Popular during summer, especially Thursday-Saturday around 23:00-01:00.
• Mixed ages.
• Features a small cruise area with a few cubicles at the back.

Daily 18:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00

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Carrer d’Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Located on the rooftop terrace of the gay hotel Axel.
• Lounge bar with a view of the Eixample quarter.
• Open to the public in the evening.

Daily 20:00/21:00 onwards

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C. de Villarroel, 68, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• LGBT bar with daily drag shows (free entry).

Daily 18:00 – 02:30/03:00

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Av. de Roma, 155, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

• New gay lounge bar for bears, daddies, chasers, and friends.

Daily 18:00 – 02:30/03:00

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C. de Villarroel, 60, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Gay bar with Caribbean-inspired interior and decoration.
• Small dance floor with South American-influenced music.
• Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s.

Daily 17:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00

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C/ de Muntaner, 34 Bis, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

• Small wine and cocktail bar decorated with references to the movie Titanic

Tuesday-Thursday 18:00–02:30/03:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00–03:30; Sunday 18:00 – 02:30/03:00

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C/ del Consell de Cent, 319, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona

• LGBT-friendly cocktail bar close to Passeig de Gràcia.

Tuesday-Thursday 18:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 03:00;            Sunday 18:00 – 24:00

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Passatge de Prunera, 18, 08004 Barcelona, Spain

• Fetish-friendly gay cruise club in the Poble-sec quarter.
• Moderate prices with the most popular day being the 1st Sunday of the month (18:30~ 02:30).
• Admission: 12 €, incl. 1 drink (15-18 € at special events).

Tuesday-Thursday 22:00 – 02:30/03:00;                                                  Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00/03:30; Sunday 21:30 – 01:30/02:00

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Carrer De La Diputació 182, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

• Gay cruise club with bar, lockers, cubicles, slings and more.
• Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink.

Monday-Friday 12:00 – 23:00; Saturday, Sunday 15:00 – 24:00

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Carrer de Balmes, 65, Bajos 2 08007, Barcelona

• Gay cruising club at the edge of the Gayxample quarter.
• Very bears-friendly with themed parties.

Monday-Friday 12:00 – 23:00; Saturday, Sunday 15:00 – 24:00

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C/ d'Aragó, 130, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

• Large gay cruising club across two floors with clientele aged 30+.
• Dress code includes naked, underwear, fetish.
• Admission: 22 €, incl. locker and 1 drink (entrance fee cash only). Registration required.

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C/ de Lluís el Piadós, 4, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona

• New location of the former Black Hole opened in June 2022.
• Features a cash desk and lockers on the ground floor, small bar and big cruising area
with slings, gloryholes, wet area etc.
• Mainly middle-aged and mature men.
• Admission: 16 €, incl. locker and 1 drink (entrance fee cash only).

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 17:00 – 23:00

Carrer de Calàbria, 91, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

• Small fetish-oriented gay sex club.
• Check the website for weekly program and dress codes.
• Admission: 10-15 €.

Friday, Saturday from 22:00 – 05:00; Sunday from 19:00 – 02:00

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19-21, Ronda de Sant Pere, la Dreta de l'Eixample, la Salut, Barcelona

• Large Gay Club by Grupo Arena for gays and friends in the center of Barcelona.                                                                                              • 2 dancefloors: Pop, Charts, Commercial remixes, House. 

See website for events and opening times

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C. de Balmes, 52, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

• Queer Bar & Terrace for everyone in the heart of the LGTBIQ+ center of Barcelona.

Daily 8pm till 3am

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Rambla de Catalunya, 4, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

• Vibrant Sunday night gay dance & cruise event with DJs, lighting effects, a dark room & a terrace.

Sunday 11pm till 5am

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Carrer de Muntaner, 65, 08011 Barcelona, Spain

• Relaxed gay bar, perfect for a chat with friends.

Tuesday to Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30/3:00 a.m.

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