Barbanarama

Located in the heart of gay Madrid, this is a men's only dance bar with lots to offer. There's a huge dance floor and full bar plus loads of cruising spaces. Take advantage of a labyrinth, cabins, and adult videos playing on large screens. Strong is always busy but it's particularly packed for parties every Saturday night. There's no dress code as such but clothes don't tend to be an issue for long…

Step Madrid (formerly known as The Paso) is an institution on the Chueca gay scene, having been catering to the bear community for years. It's busy all week but particularly at weekends, when a fun and friendly crowd flocks to the bar and music videos are playing on large screens. There's no attitude here so everyone can feel comfortable, including in the small dark room in the back of the bar.

Hidden away below street level, Why Not is a popular destination for people looking for a few drinks before a night out. An atmospheric interior complete with wood panelled walls houses a bar serving quality cocktails, and the space is generally packed with a mixed crowd. Unique and striking decor make this a memorable and popular bar, and the music is a mix of Spanish and international songs from pop to disco.

This popular cruise bar in Chueca has a host of modern facilities for you to enjoy. Have a couple of drinks at the bar before exploring two floors of fun full of guys. Dark cruisey spaces, steamy wet room, and private cabins are just some of the things on offer here. There are also peep holes, a maze and of course the popular showers.

A favourite cruising spot in Madrid, Boyberry is the place to go for cheap drinks and a super friendly but hot atmosphere. It offers something different to classic dark cruising spaces, bringing a refreshingly modern twist to the scene. Boyberry offers the usual favourites such as peep holes, cabins, and darkroom but alongside these you can find an adult shop and full bar with friendly staff.

Truco is a super popular lesbian bar in the heart of Chueca, the ideal location to start a late-night lesbian bar crawl. The bar itself is open only to women, creating a safe and always friendly environment, while out on the terrace a mixed but equally friendly crowd gathers. Drinks are reasonable and the music caters to lovers of reggaeton to dance. The bar is loud and lively, with fun-loving crowds packed into a relatively small space.