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Named after the iconic trans actress from Andy Warhol’s Factory, this bar offers a variety of different experiences. When the show is finished, the seats are moved aside at the weekends to reveal a dance floor, where pop DJs play till the early morning.

It is also both a bar and café serving food from midday onwards. La Carrà also serves pizza, tapas, and coffee, along with an extensive cocktail and shot list.

Elivira Cafe

This “Queer Monster Bar” is inspired by the iconic Mistress of the Dark, Elvira herself. There are either tables or loungers to relax at/on and enjoy their cocktails and finger food, while simultaneously perfecting a tan and eyeing Barcelona’s trademark muscled bodies parading around the beach.

The vibe is no-nonsense, with perhaps the most welcoming bar staff and clientele in town. Zebra print walls, free nail varnish at the bar, and an unapologetically queer crowd complete the atmosphere, with friendly bar staff and local legends like Monica de Raval frequenting the place. Self-dubbed as The Genderfuck House, Madame Jasmine embraces mamarracheo and monstrosity as an act of freedom, while hosting some of the wildest parties in the city. 

El Cangrejo (the crab) is known for 80s nights and drag shows, and if you remember the 80s and have ever seen a drag show, you'll know it can be quite hard to tell the difference.

Because this spot, also located in the Gaixample area, specifically on Villarroel with Diputació, you can enjoy a drag show every single night from 11:30pm. Café Bar Punto opens every day, but gets especially busy around 11 pm on the weekends. Here you’ll find the vast majority of Barcelona’s gay bars, as well as all those comforting shops selling harnesses and Aussiebum underwear, which are the mark of all gay neighborhoods the world over.

However, Gayxample does not have the monopoly on gayness in Barcelona.

Barcelona has its own distinctive culture, iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia, mind-blowing Gothic architecture, gorgeous parks, a bustling promenade running alongside busy beaches full of beautiful people, tapas with a Catalan edge and – naturally – some spicy nightlife. It’s less polished than Eixample, but its authenticity draws many who want to connect more deeply with the city’s LGBTQ+ spirit.

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Barcelona Pride: A Coastal Celebration of Love

Barcelona Pride, held in late June or early July, is one of Europe’s most joyful and accessible celebrations. Barcelona is home to an extremely dynamic LGBTQI+ scene that attracts visitors from all over the world.

The major events on the calendar bring the crowds, but the gay bar scene here is a seven days a week extravaganza in itself.

El Raval has long been home to Barcelona’s artists, immigrants, and queer creatives, creating a rich blend of expression and activism.

Expect drag shows, feminist bookstores, gender-nonconforming bars, and a come-as-you-are atmosphere that defines its inclusive charm. Come as you are, and let Barcelona show you what pride feels like all year round.

The sheer size of Barcelona’s gay scene is often overlooked by those seeking an LGBTQ+ getaway, but with a diverse collection of gay clubs, a history of radical activism, and a booming LGBTQ+ population, there are few places more suited to a fabulously queer city break.

La Federica is technically not in Raval but in the adjacent area of Poble Sec. On the weekends, it is one of the busiest bars in the area, full of hot hipsters and just down the road from Apolo, a popular club option for LGBTQ+ people in Barcelona.

Bonus Round: Down by the Sea

Chiringuito BeGay

Further yet to the south – right on the beach, in fact – there’s another popular gay bar worth a mention.

Small but mighty, it’s a favorite in the Barcelona gay neighborhood scene.

BoysBar BCN: Younger, upbeat, and cheeky—this is a great spot to start a night out with international flair.

Metro Disco BCN: A legendary basement club with multiple rooms and a famously shirtless dance floor.

Combining Barcelona and Sitges is one of the most popular twin-center itineraries for gay travelers, and offers the perfect blend of high-brow cultural stimulation and shameless gay fun.