Bar Rufian

This stand-out cafe style bar has a sexy twist. You'll find sporty guys, topless barmen, and people from various fetish communities gathered in the bar or outside on the street terrace. The kitchen here cooks up great food such as cakes and all your favourite bar snacks. Boxer also makes some of the best cocktails around.

Believe Club is a drag cabaret and disco bar in the heart of the fabulous Eixample gay district. Drag shows and live music nights are regularly hosted here so there's something different going on almost every night. The disco club is open every day until morning so you can dance the night away. Believe is built on good music, kitsch, and karaoke, ideal for Barcelona's camp gay crowd.

One of the newer additions to Gaixample, HBB Barcelona combines a daytime café and casual food spot with a friendly gay bear bar once evening arrives. There’s also a street terrace, making it an easy place for coffee, food or a relaxed first drink before things get busier later. The location could hardly be more central to Barcelona's gay scene. La Sastrería is virtually next door, with DMEN'S, Priscilla and numerous other LGBTQ+ venues within a few minutes' walk. Bears and admirers form the core crowd, but the atmosphere is deliberately inclusive and noticeably more easy-going than a specialist fetish bar.

Located in the popular Poble-sec quarter, La Federica is a place with personality. Unique and specially chosen vintage furniture fills the space, creating a perfectly eclectic vibe where you can sit back and enjoy your surroundings. The menu has something for everyone, including speciality gin and tonics, cocktails, and wines. The drinks are strong and accompanied by delicious bar snacks. On weekends there are events such as themed parties, exhibitions, and drag shows.

Imperial is a substantial two-level gay and queer fetish club combining music and socialising upstairs with a much more adventurous cruising area below. Across roughly 600 square metres you'll find bars, a dance floor, chill-out areas and an extensive play zone with cabins and other fetish facilities. It's right in Gaixample on Aribau, opposite the Axel Hotel and just along from Gingin, so it slots easily into a night around the surrounding gay bars. Events vary considerably, from general LGBTQ+ parties to leather, underwear and kink-focused nights, attracting gay men and a broader sex-positive queer crowd. Check the night's theme or dress expectations before visiting.

El Cangrejo is a small but classic late night gay bar with a brilliant energy, the best place to dance to a mix of old and new Spanish music too. Everybody loves to sing along, creating a really fun and welcoming atmosphere where everyone can drink together. Entrance is free and you can stay to party till the early hours with a truly mixed crowd of all ages and genders.