Gay Clubs and Parties in Barcelona

Gay clubs in Barcelona usually don't get busy within the first 2-3 hours of their regular opening hours, then they are often crowded and packed till closing.
Note for budget travellers: Entrance fees often include 1 drink of your choice. To save money you could use the voucher for the more expensive drink you plan to have during the night. Also, flyers or passes can save you about 3 € and can be found in gay bars, cafes and shops.
Unfortunately, gay clubs in Barcelona are also notorious for the thieves who operate in the clubs and have already caused a lot of trouble for many travellers. Often they just observe where people put their wallet after paying at the bars and then they steal it from there later on the crowded dancefloor. Better don't take credit cards, too much money and unnecessary identity cards to the clubs!

  • Arena Madre
  • Daily 24:00 – 05:00
  • [ Arena Madre - Map ] [ Street View: Arena Madre ] C. de Balmes 32 [Metro: Universitat, Passeig de Gràcia]
  • Gay and lesbian mainstream dance club. Rather young clientele.
    Best after 02:00 (and then with long queue).
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  • Arena Classic
  • Fri and Sat night 00:30 – 06:00
  • [ Arena Classic - Map ] [ Street View: Arena Classic ] C. de la Diputació 233 [Metro: Universitat, Passeig de Gràcia]
  • To the right of Arena Madre. Mixed clientele and mixed ages.
    ›Sólo música petarda – Only handbag music‹
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  • DBOY Club
  • Sat from 24:00
  • [ DBOY Club - Map ] Ronda Sant Pere 19-21 [Metro 1, 4: Urquinaona]
  • Website
  • One of the most popular gay clubs in Barcelona. Best after 02:00.
    2 dancefloors: House (with ›muscle corner‹) and Commercial.
    Mixed parties on Friday (DMIX) and Sunday (La Madame).
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  • Martin’s
  • Sat from 00:30 (best after 03:00)
  • [ Martin’s - Map ] Passeig de Gràcia 130 [Metro 3, 5: Diagonal]
  • Website
  • Gay club, popular with guys who like it rather butch, cruisy and bear-friendly.
    Occasionally special parties (also on days other than Saturday) – check the agenda on the club website.
    Entrance: Sat 12-15 € incl. 1 drink
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  • Metro Disco
  • Mon 01:00 – 05:00; Tue-Sun 24:00 – 05:00
  • [ Metro Disco - Map ] [ Street View: Metro Disco ] C. de Sepúlveda 185 [Metro 1: Universitat]
  • +34 933235227; Website
  • Popular daily gay disco and mainstream club.
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  • Souvenir
  • Sunday morning from 06:00
  • [ Souvenir - Map ] [ Street View: Souvenir ] C. del Noi del Sucre 75, Viladecans
    [RENFE train station Viladecans; by car Highway A-16/C-32 exit 50 (Viladecans)]
  • Popular, mixed, gay-friendly After Hour party with lots of muscle guys.
    Located in the suburb Viladecans.
    Entrance: 25 €, incl. 1 drink

    • Video: Souvenir Party April 2006 [open video][close video]

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