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The Moon Tropical offers something a little different to the other bars in the area, with a lively Caribbean theme and barmen who are barely dressed. Great value drink offers draw people in, and they stay for an eye full of the staff and pole dancers. The Moon Tropical is particularly busy at weekends, full of colour and music.

The Black Room is a weekly dance club hosted at Club City Hall, attracting a loud, masculine, and super cruisy crowd. The venue is huge, spread over three floors and including a large dance floor, outdoor terrace, and of course the dark room. People who come to The Black Room are looking to party hard so prepare yourself for loud music, lots of drinks, and attractive go-go dancers.

Candy Darling has its roots in queer activism and strives to include all identities. There's something for everyone to enjoy here and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Sit back and watch shows each night, from drag to circus and burlesque. There's also a mini disco room and all sorts of queer art adorning the walls. To go with your drinks, be sure to try a Bikini Darling, the local name for a ham and cheese toastie that's a speciality here.

Dmens is located in the heart of Eixample. This is one of the newer gay bars in the area, run by the popular Moeem and Grupo Arena. Entry is free and the bar opens earlier in the evening that most other places in the area, so you can start your night early with plenty of drinks and party till morning. The space is small but beautifully lit with neon lights, complete with a bar serving cocktails, plus DJs and dancing.

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.

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.