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El Cangrejo Eixample

El Cangrejo Eixample

El Cangrejo Eixample, Carrer de Villarroel, Barcelona, Spain

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.

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