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Step Madrid

Step, Costanilla de Capuchinos, Madrid, Spain
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.
Bear, Cruising
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Popular bars in
Madrid
El 12 CLUB
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.
Bears Bar
As the name suggests, this is one of the most popular meeting places for Madrid's bear community and their admirers. Expect a variety of masculine guys and large crowds packed into a relatively small space. There's no better way to find what you're looking for in Chueca, and there's 2 for 1 drinks offers every night until midnight to get you started.
HOT Bears Bar
HOT has a strong legacy as one of the first bears bars in Spain. It remains super popular and a place for Madrid's bear community to come together over a drink and continue their night together in the large and cruisey dark room. DJs provide the entertainment each night, and alongside great service and a fun crowd, they keep the bar at the top of the list for local bears.
STRONG
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…
D'Mystic
D'Mystic is a cafe and cocktail lounge with a stylish and modern feel. It welcomes a mixed clientele who visit for delicious drinks in a laid-back space that lends itself to a good catch up with friends. Alternatively, meet new people and bond over a strong cocktail, stay out late, and experience the best of Madrid on the lively Calle de Gravina.
Shower & Bar
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.
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