Bears Bar

El 12 Club is a relatively new bear club in Chueca. It hosts some brilliant live music covering a range of genres from house and pop to techno and funk. There is also a line-up of talented house DJs who bring the club to life every night. El 12 features two distinct spaces, El Bar and El Puticlub, where you start your night or dance till morning.

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…

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.

RICK'S is a popular pre-clubbing bar with a Moroccan vibe inspired by the film Casablanca. The walls are filled with quirky themed decoration, the elsewhere in the bar you'll find pool and foosball tables. A mixed aged crowd generally descends on the bar in the early hours for drinks and dancing with a soundtrack of chart-topping music.

Studio 54 pays tribute to the legendary Manhattan Club by bringing something truly unique to the Chueca gay scene. Statement crystal chandeliers above the dance floor set the tone, coupled with the latest dance music and the occasional retro twist. House DJs know exactly what to play to appeal to Studio 54's diverse and fun-loving crowd. This is the perfect place to dance and make new friends in a club designed like no other in the city.

YOU&ME is a modern dance club and music bar that's only been around in Chueca for a couple of years but is already popular with a generally younger crowd. Whether you're looking for a fun and casual night out to meet new people, or you want to hire somewhere for an extravagant private function, this is the place for you. It's a brilliantly designed space in the heart of the gay scene.