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Barcelona gay cruise clubs’ action is hot and happening. Two of the dance clubs, Arena Xperience and Safari Disco Club (on Sunday nights), have darkrooms, and there are another six dedicated cruise clubs. All of them except Night Barcelona and Erotic Palace are fetish clubs with strict dress codes and a members-only entry — you can join on the night with a photo ID.
The clubs are in the Eixample gayborhood and the adjoining hub of SSants-Montjuïc. Only one, The Basement Club, is in the bohemian area called El Born, 1.5 km to the east.
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Men Factory is a private gay cruise and fetish club in Barcelona’s Eixample gayborhood), offering darkrooms, glory holes, slings, and cabins for discreet encounters. Its industrial-chic decor and strict dress codes cater to fetish enthusiasts. The dress code is: leather, rubber, underwear, or naked. Try to avoid casual streetwear or brand-heavy clothing
Men Factory is open from 10 pm every night, closing at 5 am weekdays and 7 am weekends. It’s a members-only club, but you can join on the night with a photo ID. Entry is €1,5, which includes one drink. It’s a cash-only venue.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Leather Bar, Bar, Relaxing Cabins - free
The Basement Club, rebranded from Club Black Hole in June 2022, is Barcelona’s largest gay cruise and fetish club. It’s located in a basement space in El Born, Barcelona’s bohemian district, just over 1 km east of the Eixample gayborhood. It caters to mature crowds (30+) with slings, glory holes, cabins and dark rooms. The vibe is discreet cruising with industrial-chic aesthetics. There’s a strict dress code: leather, rubber, underwear, or naked, no casual streetwear or brand-heavy clothing allowed.
The Basement Club is open four nights a week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 pm until 11 pm. It’s gay men only Tuesdays to Saturdays and mixed on Sundays. It’s a cash-only venue.
Facilities: Dancing, Cruise, Leather Bar, Bar
Erotic Palace Barcelona is an old-school adult sex shop selling dildos and other sex toys with a backroom for cruising. It’s in the Sants-Montjuïc hub just south of the Eixample gayborhood. Inside, you’ll find a darkroom, glory holes, cabins, and slings. There’s no strict dress code or themed events, it’s designed for spontaneous hook-ups.
Erotic Palace Barcelona is open daily from 10 am until midnight, and it’s known to be busy at night and all weekend.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Bar, Relaxing Cabins - free
Rectum is a private gay fetish cruising club for men only, located in the Eiample gayborhood, a couple of doors away from Believe Dance Club. It caters to a mature gay crowd seeking immersive fetish experiences. Inside, you’ll find darkrooms, glory holes, and play cabins equipped with slings and other fetish gear. Condoms and lube are also provided for safe play. Regular weekly events include: Back Anal Fridays, Bear Party Saturdays, Dominicus Sundays, and Dirty Mondays.
Rectum is open Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays from 5 pm until 10 pm and Saturdays from 10 pm until 5 am. Entry is restricted to members only, but you can register at the door witha photo ID.. The entry fee is €15, which includes a drink.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Leather Bar, Bar, Relaxing Cabins - free
Berlin Dark is a hardcore fetish cruise club for men only located in the Poble-Sec district of Barcelona, just south of the Eixample gayborhood. The vibe here blends sleaze culture with no-frills cruising. Its industrial vibe and play areas cater to leather, rubber, and skinhead enthusiasts. There’s a strict dress code: leather, rubber, sportswear, military, jeans, or plain T-shirts. The venue asks that you avoid fashionable attire and cologne. There’s a darkroom and play areas, and condoms and lube are available at the bar.
Berlin Dark is open from 11.30 pm until 2.30 am Tuesdays to Thursdays and closes at 3.30 am Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays it’s open from 9.30 pm until 1.30 am. Wednesday is open night, where bi and trans people are welcome. The cover charge is €15, which includes one drink.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Leather Bar, Bar, Free condoms & lube
Club Open Mind is a hardcore gay cruise and fetish club for men only. Its members-only policy and industrial vibe cater to leather, rubber, and BDSM enthusiasts, with a focus on no-frills cruising and unrestricted exploration. The venue has darkrooms, slings, glory holes, piss zones, cabins, lockers, and condoms and lube dispensers The strict dress code means: leather, rubber, military, uniforms, or naked, and to avoid brand-heavy clothing or flip-flops
Club Open Mind is open for men only on Thursdays from 10 pm until 3 am, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 pm until 7 am. Sunday nights are masked party nights, and everyone is welcome, from 7 pm until 2.30 am. It’s a members-only club, and you can join at the front door; photo ID is required.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Leather Bar, Bar, Relaxing Cabins - free, Lockers, Free condoms & lube
Night Barcelona is a popular gay cruising bar in the Eixample gayborhood, blending lively socializing with discreet play areas. Unlike the other cruise bars, this isn’t fetish or hardcore, everyone is welcome here. It’s a more relaxed, no-attitude venue. You’ll find a darkroom, cabins, and glory holes, The venue is known for having cheap drinks, even more so on Thursday nights’ happy hour from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Night Barcelona is open every night from 6 pm, and closes at 2.30 am on weekdays and 3.30 am on weekends. It’s men only every night except Sunday, when everyone is welcome.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Bar, Relaxing Cabins - free
Safari Disco Club is a vibrant gay nightclub in the Sants-Montjuc area of Barcelona, just south of the Eixample gayborhood. It’s renowned for its high-energy parties, with diverse music styles. With a capacity of over 900 people and multiple rooms, it hosts themed events, live performances, and DJ sets. Its mix of pop hits, Latin beats, and electronic music, combined with dazzling light displays and spacious dance floors, creates an unforgettable experience. The venue is also home to TANGA! Party and YASS Barcelona gay events.
Safari Disco Club is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from midnight until 6 am. Entry is €10, which includes one drink.
Facilities: Dancing, Dark Room, Bar, Music
Arena Xperience in the Eixample gayborhood is Barcelona’s largest gay club, You’ll find a spacious dance floor, a state-of-the-art sound system, and high-energy atmosphere every night. Its mix of drag shows, striptease performances, darkroom with lockers, and VIP areas (with bottle service) makes this the ultimate gay clubbing destination. Each night has a different drag theme, for example, Vegas Night on Mondays and Tribute Night every Thursday.
Arena Xperience is open every night from midnight until 5 am, or 6 am on weekends. Entry is €20, including a drink, unless you’ve picked up a free-entry voucher from one of the gay bars.
Facilities: Drag Show, Dancing, Dark Room, Bar, Live music, Music, Lockers
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.
Facilities: Dancing, Dark Room, Bar, Music
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