Barcelona Gay Bars

La Chapelle is an exceptionally unique bar in the Eixample gayborhood of Barcelona. It’s a quirky, religious-themed cocktail bar with white-tiled walls adorned with crucifixes, Virgin Mary statues, and Jesus-themed signage. It’s all done in jest, it’s actually quite campy and is very popular with the 30–50’s crowd. La Chapelle is an excellent pre-party venue and discount tickets for Arena Club can be purchased here.

La Chapelle is open from 4 pm until 2.30 am on Sundays to Thursdays and until 3 am, Fridays and Saturdays.

Strass Barcelona is a lively gay bar in the Eixample gayborhood known for nightly drag shows and reasonably priced drinks. Its central location and friendly bartenders make it a go-to spot for pre-party drinks or late-night socializing. The drag performances blend campy humor with audience interaction. It’s a compact, neon-lit space, the crowd is diverse, and the vibe is fun, theatrical, and energetic.

Strass Barcelona is open nightly from 6 pm until 3 am.

Boys Bar BCN is right on the premier gay strip of Carrer de la Diputació in the Eixample gayborhood. Known for its sexy guys, both staff and clients, and fun vibes, this is a popular hangout. House music keeps the party going, and there’s a dark room for that added element of fun. Wednesday is Salsa night, Friday nights the go-go boys perform, and Saturday has house DJs.

Boys Bar BCN is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9 pm until 2.30 am or 3 am on weekends.

Gay’s looking for something a little less polished than the Eixample venues should head to La Casa de la Pradera in El Raval, just south of the gayborhood. Its no-frills decor and €1.20 draft beers make it a budget-friendly hub for pre-party drinks or casual socializing. There aren’t any shows or events here, it’s just an excellent place to hang out and make new friends. The outdoor terrace is perfect for people watching, and the inside bar becomes a dance floor on Fridays and Saturday nights.

La Casa de la Pradera is open Thursdays to Saturdays from 7 pm until 2–3 am and Sundays from 5.30 pm until 11.30 pm. The dancing begins at 11.30 pm Fon ridays and Saturdays.

Set in the bohemian El Raval district, Madame Jasmine leans into unapologetic weirdness — think “pussytails” (cocktails), flea market decor, and impromptu drag performances. Its mixed clientele (queer, trans, straight allies) and activist ethos make it a safe space for misfits. It’s unpretentious and extremely welcoming. Its tiny dance floor and free snacks attract locals and tourists seeking a no-frills, inclusive night.

Madame Jasmine is open Sundays to Thursdays from 7.30 pm to 2.30 am and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 pm until 3 am.

Lo de Carmen in the Poble-sec area of Barcelona 1.5 km south of the Eixample gayborhood is a queer-centric drag hub. Lo de Carmen explicitly centers drag, trans, and non-binary communities, hosting live drag shows and karaoke in a welcoming, activist-aligned atmosphere. It’s not for everyone; however, it attracts a very mixed crowd looking for a safe space. The decor is an Instagrammer’s dream with retro posters highlighted by neon lights.

Lo de Carmen is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 7 pm and closes at 12.30 on Sundays and later as the week goes on.

GinGin in the heart of the Eixample gayborhood is a retro-themed gay bar with pop art decor, you can’t miss the “G I N” letters. The venue is well-known in Barcelona and has a cosy, family-like vibe. The space is small but lively, offering drag shows and strong cocktails to a diverse gay crowd of locals and tourists. Expect friendly chatter and upbeat pop and house music .The staff are exceptionally friendly and are known for making strong cocktails.

GinGin Gay Bar opens nightly from 6 pm until 3 am, and closes slightly later on weekends.

Sky Bar is on the roof of the Adults-Only Axel Hotel, Barcelona’s premier gay property. It’s conveniently located in the Eixample gayborhood on Career d’Aribau. The pool parties are legendary, and the word is that Monday night after midnight is the best time to be there. This is a see-and-be-seen nightspot. On Friday and Saturday nights, DJs are accompanied by drag shows. Be prepared to pay slightly higher drink prices, but you get what you pay for and it’s all worth it here.

Sky Bar is open nightly from 7.30 pm until 3 am.

Punto BCN is in the Eixample gayborhood on Carrer de Muntaner. It’s a large venue, attracting a diverse crowd from twinks to bears, and plays mainly Spanish dance and pop music. Wednesday is a double fun night where your friend drinks free for every drink you pay for. The tapas menu is a crowd-pleaser. As Punto BCN is owned by the same management as Arena, often free tickets to the club are available at the bar, making this venue the perfect pre-party destination.

Punto BCN is open every night from 6 pm and closes around 2.30 am or slightly later on weekends. Wednesday’s double fun runs from 6 pm until 11 pm.

The Moon Tropical Barcelona in the Eixample gayborhood is a Caribbean-themed gay bar with tropical decor (think palm fronds and neon lights) with a small dance floor. The vibe shifts from relaxed early evenings to lively late-night energy, fueled by Latin music (reggaetón, salsa) and pole dancing. Expect a mixed gay crowd keen to see the shirtless bartenders, and if they’re in the mood may offer discount drinks for an Instagram tag,

The Moon Tropical Barcelona opens nightly at 5 pm, weekdays it closes around 2.30 am and 3 am on weekends.

Plata Cocktail Bar has been serving specialty cocktails in Barcelona since 1917. It’s located in the Eixample gayborhood on Carrer del Consell de Cent. The crowd is stylish adults, and while it’s not officially a gay bar, it certainly gets a high number of clientele. Be sure to have your phone camera ready, the drink presentations are Instagram-worthy.

Plata Cocktail Bar is open 3 days a week from 9 pm, it closes at 1 am on Thursdays and 2.30 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Madame George Lounge Bar is a classic vintage-style high-end cocktail bar in the Poblenou district around 10 minutes in a taxi from the Eixample gayborhood. Adorned with crystal chandeliers and eclectic decor, the vibe shifts from relaxed and intimate on weekdays to lively and social on weekends. It attracts a cosmopolitan crowd and there are drag shows on select nights. Specialty cocktails, are the main drawcard here, word has it the lychee-tini with vanilla-infused vodka is a must-try.

Madame George Lounge Bar is open every night from 6 pm and closes between 2 am and 3 am as the week becomes the weekend.

La Federica is in the working class neighborhood of Sants-Montjuïc, just south of the Eixample gayborhood and is well-known for it’s high-energy and campy drag shows. The venue sells tapas style food, and has a rotating art exhibition. Rumor on the street is that the handsome bartenders are heavy pourers, especially of their specialty cocktails. Every second Saturday they’re dressed in Sailor-Moon theme.

La Federica is open five nights a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 pm until 2 am, and 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sundays it’s open from 4 pm until 1 am.

El Cangrejo Eixample is in the gayborhood on Carrer de Villarroel. It’s a small venue with a nautical/sailor theme (gold crab decor) and the feel is electric energy. It’s a fun, slightly campy vibe, with music from the 70s and 80s; don’t be surprised to hear people singing-along from the dance floor. It gets a really mixed crowd from twinks to beardy Catalans.

El Cangrejo Eixample is open Friday and Saturday nights from 10.45 pm until 3 am. Get there early as the dance floor gets packed by 1 am.

Moeem Barcelona is a cozy bar in the Eixample gayborhood on Carrer de Muntaner. It has a one-room layout with an L-shaped bar and a dance floor, which gets very packed by 1 am. The crowd is predominantly gay men in their 20s, and university students enticed by low drink prices. DJs play pop, reggaetón, and dance tracks. There are two themed nights: on Thursdays, there’s DRINS&ÑAM which is an LGBTQ+ after-work event with snacks and drink deals); then Sunday is bingo night.

Moeem Barcelona is open nightly from 6 pm and closes at 2.30 am and 3 am on weekends.