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Gay Bars in Barcelona: Here you'll find sexy guys and the best drinks & cocktails

Published November 5, 2019

Barcelona is one of the hottest gay hot spots in the world and thrills its queer visitors all year long. The city fascinates with its amazing gay bar culture and high amount of LGBT bars and pubs. Whether it's a funny drag bar, a cruising labyrinth or a chic cocktail lounge: Catalonia's bustling metropolis has something for every taste.

Night Barcelona - Tips and recommendations for gay bars in Barcelona

Gayxample- Barcelona's gay epicenter

Right in the middle of the beautiful city center you will find the gay heart of Barcelona. The district, which is actually called L'Eixample, is often referred to by the community as Gayxample, which is due to the large number of terrific gay bars, hotels and clubs here. As a gay visitor, you will sooner or later be attracted to this colorful district. L'Eixapmle is perfect for gay bar-hopping and getting to know many different locations.

Punto BCN - Tips and recommendations for gay bars in Barcelona

Enjoy the city´s funniest bars

In the middle of the Gayxample one also finds the Gay bar Punto. In the Punto BCN the party evening begins with many gay tourists. Our tip: When ordering at the bar, ask for discounts or free tickets for the Grupo Arena parties.

Punto BCN - popular gay bar of the Grupo Arena in Barcelona
Punto BCN
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Most of Barcelona´s queer bars get really crowded around midnight. The later it gets, the louder the music becomes. Later on, people start dancing and rock the small dance floors. The well-known Atame Bar Musical is one of the hottest gay bars in Barcelona and has been a source of fun for years. Talented drag queens heat up the guests with fast-paced show numbers.

ES Collection Store Barcelona
ES Collection Store Barcelona
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If you like good cocktails in a stylish atmosphere, then Plata Bar is the right place for you. Good-looking drinks are perfectly prepared and served here by good-looking bartenders here.

Plata Bar: popular cocktail gay bar in Barcelona
Plata Cocktail Bar Barcelona
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Drinks, cruising & men only

The notorious gay location Berlin Dark Barcelona is one of the best cruising hot spots ever. The location impresses with generous rooms and changing fetish events.

Berlin Dark Barcelona Cruising and fetish bar in Barcelona
Berlin Dark Barcelona
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Cozy BoysBar BCN is one of the most popular haunts for local boys and men as well as tourists from all over the world. There is also a dark room and plenty of corners where you can have fun and have a great time.

BoysBar BCN - Popular gay bar in Barcelona's gay district
BoysBar BCN
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Happy Hour Highlights in BCN

Every day of the week another gay gay bar attracts with great deals and fun-happy hour offers. Trendy GinGin Gay Bar is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists from all over the world. Every Tuesday from 5 pm, the location attracts guests with a seductive 2 for 1 happy hour. Then there is a free top up drink for each drink.

2 X 1 Happy Hour Tuesday at the Gingin Gay Bar Barcelona
2 x 1 @ GinGin Gay Bar
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GinGin Gay Bar - Tips and recommendations for Gay Bars in Barcelona

Popular Bar Night Barcelona thrills its visitors every Thursday. Then there is from 18: 00h-21: 00h an always well-attended happy hour that shouldn’t be missed.

Happy Thursday @ Nightbarcelona - Happy Hour on Thursday in Barcelona
Happy Thursday @ Nightbarcelona
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References

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