Gran Canaria Gay Bars

Coco Loco is on the second floor of the Yumbo Centre and is known to be a vibrant party bar primarily for the younger crowd. Drag and Go-Go shows are popular events. The music is pop and current top 40, there are dedicated 80s and 90s hours most nights. Coco Loco is also known for having low drink prices, which is another drawcard for younger gays.

Coco Loco opens every day from 10 pm until 4 am and is very popular when the other bars close.

Sister bar to the one in Sitges, Parrots Pub GC Yumbo Maspalomas in the Yumbo Centre caters to a diverse gay crowd. It has over 50 cocktails on offer, some of them house specialties. It has an extremely welcoming environment, and visitors state it’s a bar they want to return to. Entertainment includes music vidéos, drag, and Go-Go dancers. Parrots Pub GC Yumbo Maspaolomas is well-known for supporting local events like Winter Pride Maspalomas

Parrots Pub GC Yumbo Maspalomas is open daily from 7 pm until 2.30 am.

Unlike some of the other Yumbo Centre bars with great big spaces, Bar Junior is a cozy, more intimate venue. It’s well-known for having a wide range of cocktails, served by some of the friendliest staff in GC. Bar Junior has pop-up events including cocktail tastings, karaoke and Spanish dance nights. It’s advisable to book these events in advance via the website as it can reach capacity.

Bar Junior is open daily from 7 pm until 3 am.

In 2024 Bar Peppermint celebrated it’s 12th birthday at the Yumbo Centre. This cozy little bar on the ground floor has a friendly welcoming vibe, handsome bar staff and hosts karaoke nights, dance parties and the occasional drag show. It’s a popular bar to meet and make new friends.

Bar Peppermint is open from 7.30 pm until 2.30 am every night.

Ricky’s Cabaret Bar is easy to find on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centre, it’s opposite Burger King. It’s the longest-running cabaret and drag bar in Gran Canaria, and has been entertaining gay locals and visitors for decades. The cabaret shows feature comedy, glamour, and audience participation. The karaoke and games start around 8.30 pm with shows from 10.30.

Ricky’s Cabaret Bar is open nightly from 8 pm until 4 am.

Sparkles Show Bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Centre is an award-winning comedy drag show venue. Every night the bar hosts karaoke from 9 pm followed by drag performances at 11. There are other games events, and drink promotions every night. It also hosts special events during Winter Pride. If you only get to see one drag show in GC, make sure it’s at Sparkles Show Bar.

Sparkles Show Bar opens nightly at 8 pm and closes sometime after 2 am.

Bärenhöhle, known as the Bearcave is Gran Canaria’s longest-operating venue for bears and their admirers. The owner Paul has on display one of the largest collections of teddy bears, numbering into the hundreds. The vibe here is chilled, laid-back and extremely welcoming. It’s a great place to start your night before exploring other Yumbo Centre venues.

Bärenhöhle is open daily from 7.30 pm until 2.30 am, happy hour runs from open until 9 pm.

Terry’s Show Bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Centre was the pioneer in bringing classy drag shows to Gran Canaria. Over the years the venue has featured some of the top names in drag and people flock from across the globe to see them. There’s a different show each night so if you’re in GC for a few nights, be sure to go back.

Terry’s Show Bar is open daily from 9 pm until 3 am, with shows beginning around 10.30 pm.

Copacabana is the newest gay bar in the Yumbo Centre it opened in 2023 at the former Bar Diamonds shop. The friendly welcoming vibe has proven to be a hit ever since and the venue hosts socials and has pop-up drag events. It also partners with Winter Pride and Maspalomas Fetish Pride. It offers up specialty cocktails and bar food.
Copacabana opens daily from 11 am, just in time for brunch—try the paninis—and closes at 3 am.

Fiction Bar on the ground floor of Yumbo Center is a bar that promises loads of fun. Near naked bar staff serve specialty cocktails, there are two darts boards, board games and shisha. Bar snacks are also available. The venue celebrates Winter Pride and hosts parties like Halloween and Christmas.

Fiction Bar is open from 10 am to 4 am daily. Two-for-one drink specials are on offer during happy hour.

Anyone looking for some traditional British food in Gran Canaria can head to Buddies Bar in the Yumbo Centre. It has monthly food and drink specials. The venue has quiz nights, karaoke, bingo, and live music, and hosts social evenings and charity events. The highlight of the week is the Sunday Roast dinner. There’s an outdoor terrace for people-watching and the bar plays the best music that encourages visitors to dance.

Buddies Bar is open daily from 10 am until midnight.

Adonis Bar on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centre will celebrate 30 years in 2026. The venue has a cozy terrace and an extensive drinks menu including coffees and smoothies. On taps is has German beers harking back to its German heritage. The bar gets a broad clientele of all nationalities and ages. It’s a very welcoming vibe. It’s not a show bar, just a place to unwind and make new friends.

Adonis Bar is open daily from 6.30 pm until 2.30 am.

Gran Latino is an evening cafe that serves up specialty coffees and latino-style food including tapas and crepes. There’s also burgers, sandwiches, and other bar favorites. An extensive drinks menu offers specialty cocktails and liqueurs. The bar staff are very handsome and extremely welcoming. The venue gets a diverse crowd of locals and tourists. Latin music is played all night.

Gran Latino Cafe is open from 6 pm until 2 am nightly.

Blue Havana Lounge is a Cuban-themed bar on the ground floor of the Yumbo Centre. It stands out with its Cuban flair, offering a wide range of premium cocktails and luxury brands. The bar hosts live music and theme parties, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. The venue partners with Seagram’s and Aperol and hosts parties where drink discounts are standard. Shisha service is available on the heated terrace.

Blue Havana Lounge is open nightly from 5 pm until 1 am.

For a big gay night out in the Yumbo Centre, head to Centre Stage Bar on the ground floor where you can sing your heart out to your favorite show tunes. As kitschy as it sounds, it draws a huge crowd every night and has become one of the most popular venues in the Centre. It has a very welcoming vibe and solo travelers have been known to rave about how comfortable they feel there.

Centre Stage is open nightly from 9 pm until 4 am.