Night Barcelona

Colourful, political and proudly queer, Lo de Carmen offers something refreshingly different from the predominantly male bar scene in Gaixample. Drag, karaoke, DJs and community events feature regularly, with an especially welcoming approach to trans, non-binary and gender-diverse guests. The venue sits on Paral·lel between Sant Antoni and Poble-sec, away from the main Eixample cluster but close to the more alternative LGBTQ+ scene around venues such as La Federica and Bar Rufián. The crowd is broad, creative and local-feeling, mixing queer women, gay men, trans and non-binary people rather than aiming at one particular demographic.

Open Mind is one of Barcelona's most popular gay cruise and fetish clubs, offering a space to play without limits. You'll have to buy a membership at the door to access this exclusive club, and once you're in you'll find it full of guys with all sorts of interests. Visit on themed nights to find your crowd as the club caters to everything from leather to military. There's also a super popular "no dress code" night amongst other dress code events.

Drag is very much the heart of Strass Barcelona, with shows running regularly through the week alongside music, drinks and the occasional bingo session. The style is fun and accessible rather than high-concept, making this a good choice when you want traditional Barcelona drag entertainment without committing to a big club night. The Villarroel address puts Strass firmly inside Gaixample. The Moon Barcelona is only a few doors away, while El Cangrejo, Bacon Bear Bar and several other gay venues are within an easy walk. The crowd mixes locals and tourists across a broad age range, with evenings often starting fairly relaxed before becoming much livelier later on.

Honey Bears Barcelona is a small but energetic cafe bar in Barcelona catering to bears and their admirers. Conveniently located in Eixample, Honey is a popular meeting place for the bear community, whether that's for casual drinks with friends or as a place to meet your latest date. They offer a great drinks menu as well as a carefully curated playlist to make this place feel like your new home in Eixample. You're always welcome.

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.

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.