El Cangrejo Eixample

The Basement Club is one of the best-known gay cruise and fetish clubs in Barcelona. It's a members only club so you'll have to buy a membership at the door. Once you're inside you can expect a heavy industrial theme and large facilities including cages, private cabins, cinema lounge, showers, and wrestling area. Dress codes vary from underwear to leather and military, depending on the night.

BeGay is one of the most iconic beach bars in all of Barcelona, and the only gay one. This beautiful section of La Mar Bella nudist beach is elegant yet attitude-free, serving up a delicious menu of Mediterranean and international cuisine. Head to be bar for refreshing mojitos or BeGay's famous protein shakes. Enjoy all your food and drinks on the shaded terrace or in hammocks by the sand.

This is a bar that welcomes the entire LGBTQ+ community, located in the historic center of the city, and has been serving a super mixed crowd for over 10 years. They offer good food, beer on tap to enjoy outside on the terrace, and a generally relaxed place to hang out with friends. Inclusive and slightly alternative vibes attract a wonderful range of people and give the bar a real community feel.

Barcelona's iconic rooftop gay bar is located above the famous Axel hotel. From this incredible vantage point you can see the best views of the city through day and night. The space is designed to be sophisticated yet laid-back, a romantic place where you can enjoy cold beers and cocktails under the sunset. During summer there's even a heated pool and spaces to sunbathe.

This small space is packed with personality, mainly because you can hardly see the walls for religious artifacts and decorations. La Chapelle is certainly quirky, a place like no other in the city to enjoy cocktails with an equally quirky crowd. Drinks are reasonably priced, so the bar space is always busy, creating a cosy feel inside. Out on the terrace you can get some air and watch the night unfold.

Gingin is a relatively new gay bar in Eixample, located just across the road from the famous gay Axel Hotel. The bar is already popular place with people of all ages, thanks to strong drinks served by friendly staff known as Ginboys. Gin and tonics are their speciality, made with a huge range of gins and all enjoyed in a cosy space with a unique and welcoming atmosphere.