Patroc Barcelona Gay Guide 2021

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Accommodation Tips

Axel Hotel

Gay Hotel. ****, from 70 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

Stylish hetero-friendly gay hotel with modern facilities. Located in the Eixample district in the center of Barcelona, close to the gay bars and clubs. Big roof terrace with pool, lounge bar and view of the Eixample quarter.

@ C. d'Aribau 33
Barcelona 08011

Metro, Bus: Plaza de Universitat

TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel

Gay Hotel. ****, from 60 €

Reviews, Photos & Reservation

The newer, second hotel of the Axel hotel chain in Barcelona. With air-conditioned rooms, modern facilities, rooftop pool & bar and a fitness room.
Only 10-15 minutes to walk to the gay bars.

@ C. de Calàbria 90-92
Barcelona 08015

Metro: Rocafort

Beaches

Platja de la Mar Bella

Clothing-optional beach at the northern end of Barcelona's long seafront.
Popular with gay locals on sunny days, especially Saturday and Sunday afternoon till evening, next to the beach bar (chiringuito).

The beach bar offers food, drinks and cocktails, approx. from April till October (depending on the weather). Check the Facebook page and website of the chiringuito for news and photos.

@ Passeig Marítim de la Mar Bella
Barcelona 08005

Metro: Poblenou

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Platja de Sant Sebastià

Popular town beach, at the end of the Barceloneta quarter, then towards the right. Tended to be mixed and clothing-optional, but is now rather mainstream in summer.

@ Passeig del Mare Nostrum
Barcelona 08039

Metro: Barceloneta

Cafes

Molinet Cafè Antic

Reopened 2021; Thursday, Friday 09:00 – 21:00; Saturday 10:00 – 21:00; Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Cosy, LGBT-friendly cafe-bar in the Poble Sec quarter, filled with antique and vintage furniture.
Various international breakfast options.
Friendly and attentive staff.

facebook.com/molinetcafeantic

@ C. d'Elkano 69
Barcelona 08004

+34 937 63 56 19

Restaurants

Accés

Restaurant with contemporary creative Mediterranean cuisine.
Stylish interior, with transparent kitchen.
Early reservation recommended.

facebook.com/restaurantacces

@ C. d'Aribau 55
Barcelona 08011

+34 930 07 78 39, +34 691 01 56 67 (mobile)

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Casa Jaime

Reopened May 2021; daily 13:00 – 23:00

Popular gay-friendly restaurant in the Eixample quarter, with Mediterranean, Catalan and Spanish cuisine. Moderate prices.
Reservation recommended for weekends.

casajaime.rest

@ C. del Consell de Cent 222
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

+34 931 89 32 22

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El Berro

Reopened 2021; daily 08:00/09:00 – 24:00

No-frills resto-bar with Mediterranean cuisine and a small street terrace.
Good value for money. Menu of the day 10-13 € (13:00 – 01:00).
Popular with gays & friends and open-minded people.

@ C. de la Diputació 180
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

+34 933 23 69 56

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Nikkei 103

Reopened, Tuesday-Saturday 13:00 – 16:00 and 20:00 – 23:00, Sunday 13:00 – 16:00

Restaurant in the gay hotel Axel.
Trendy Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine.

nikkei103.com

@ C. d'Aribau 33
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 931 53 61 21

Bars & Pubs

Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, some places might be closed or opening hours may have changed. Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.

Update 16 July 2021: Barcelona has again a night curfew from 01:00 to 06:00.

Bacon Bear Bar

Reopened 2021; daily 18:00 – 0:30

Large gay bar for bears & friends.

facebook.com/baconbearbar

@ C. de Casanova 64
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

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Believe

Reopened June 2021; daily 21:00 – 0:30

Gay bar at the edge of the Gayxample quarter. With small stage, drag hosts, shows and karaoke.

thebelieve.club

@ C. de Balmes 56
Barcelona 08007

+34 938 55 37 02

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Boxer Cafe Bar

Reopened May 2021; daily 18:00 – 0:30

Cafe-bar in the Eixample ›with the essence of Boxer‹.
With small street terrace.

facebook.com/boxercafebar

@ C. de la Diputació 167
Barcelona 08001

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

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BoysBar

Reopened 2021; Tuesday-Sunday 18:00 – 00:30

Gay music bar in the Eixample quarter.
Mixed, Latino-friendly clientele.

boysbarbcn.com

@ C. de la Diputació 174
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Urgell, Universitat

+34 651 68 06 43 (mobile)

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Candy Darling

Reopened 2021; daily 18:00 – 0:30

Big trendy queer bar in the center of Barcelona, close to Plaça de la Universitat.
Quite big and with various niches and lounges.

candydarlingbcn.com

@ Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 586
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 678 31 41 39 (mobile)

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Dmen's

facebook.com/dmensbcn

@ C. del Consell de Cent 257
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

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El Cangrejo

Temporarily reclosed

Gay bar with dancefloor and international and Spanish Pop music from the last decades. Usually very well visited and with a fun atmosphere.
Mixed ages.

@ C. de Villarroel 86
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Urgell

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Gingin

Reopened 2021

Gay bar in the Eixample, opposite the Axel Hotel, offering drinks, cocktails and more than 20 different brands of Gin.

gingingaybar.com

@ C. d'Aribau 40
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 937 42 24 46

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Honey

Reopened 2021; Monday-Friday 17:00 – 0:30; Saturday, Sunday 12:00 – 0:30

Small cafe-bar for bears and friends. Located in the Eixample quarter.

facebook.com/honeyfurrybar

@ C. de Muntaner 73
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

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La Casa de la Pradera

Alternative, queer-inclusive bar in the Raval quarter.

facebook.com/lacasadelapraderaraval

@ C. de les Carretes 57
Barcelona 08001

+34 625 23 27 55 (mobile)

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La Chapelle

Small gay bar, decorated with old religious devotional objects.
By day a relaxed cafe-bar, at night quite popular with a 30+ clientele.

@ C. de Muntaner 67
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

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La Federica

Reopened 2021; Thursday-Saturday 19:00 – 0:30; Sunday 17:00 – 23:00

Hipster-friendly bar in the Poble-sec quarter.
With exhibitions and other events.

facebook.com/barlafederica

@ C. de Salvà 3
Barcelona 08004

Metro: Paral·lel

+34 936 00 59 01

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Madame Jasmine

Reopened 2021; Monday-Friday 16:00 – 0:30; Saturday, Sunday 13:00 – 0:30

Queer-inclusive bar in the Raval quarter.
Mixed, open-minded clientele.
Best after 23:00.

facebook.com/madamejasminebar

@ Rambla del Raval 22
Barcelona 08001

+34 934 42 83 01

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Moeem

Reopened May 2021; Monday-Saturday 17:00 – 0:30; Sunday 13:00 – 0:30

Gay and lesbian bar in the center of Barcelona.
Mainly young and middle-aged clientele.

moeembarcelona.com

@ C. de Muntaner 11
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 931 27 53 99

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Museum

Clubs & Parties

Arena Madre

July 2021 temporarily reclosed

Mainstream dance club for gays, lesbians and friends.

While the club venue in Carrer de Balmes is being renovated, the Arena program will temporarily take place at club Safari from Sunday to Thursday.

Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink

grupoarena.com/sala-arena-madre

@ Safari C. de Tarragona 141
Barcelona 08014

Metro: Tarragona, Espanya

+34 934 87 83 42

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Bananas

July 2021 temporarily reclosed

Weekly gay party with Charts, Pop classics and House.
Mainly younger and middle-aged clientele.
Admission: 15 €, incl. 1 drink

bananasparty.com

@ Safari C. de Tarragona 141
Barcelona 08014

Metro: Tarragona, Espanya

+34 610 85 78 17 (mobile)

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Dirty House

Temporarily reclosed

Weekly gay party in the center of Barcelona.
House DJs on the main floor downstairs, Pop on the small 2nd dancefloor.
Admission: 18 €, incl. 1 drink

@ Club City Hall Rambla de Catalunya 2-4
Barcelona 08002

Metro: Catalunya

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El Cangrejo

Temporarily reclosed

Gay bar with dancefloor and international and Spanish Pop music from the last decades. Usually very well visited and with a fun atmosphere.
Mixed ages.

@ C. de Villarroel 86
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Urgell

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The Black Room

Temporarily reclosed

Weekly gay Sunday night in the very center of Barcelona.
House DJs, gogo dancers and shows, muscle guys and lots of naked skin.
Resident DJs: Enrico Arghentini and Rafha Madrid.
Admission: 18 €, incl. 1 drink

facebook.com/The-Black-Room

@ Club City Hall Rambla de Catalunya 2-4
Barcelona 08002

Metro: Catalunya

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Yass!

July 2021 temporarily reclosed

Popular weekly gay party with Pop and Charts.
Admission: 12-15 €, incl. 1 drink

facebook.com/YassPartyBarcelona

@ Safari C. de Tarragona 141
Barcelona 08014

Metro: Tarragona, Espanya

Cruising & Fetish

Berlin Dark

Fetish-friendly gay cruise club in the Poble-sec quarter. Moderate prices.
Most popular day at the moment is the 1st Sunday of the month (17:00 – 01:00).
Admission: 12 €, incl. 1 drink (15-18 € at special events)

berlindark.com

@ Passatge de Prunera 18
Barcelona 08004

Metro: Poble Sec, Rocafort, Espanya

+34 635 77 39 55 (mobile)

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Black Hole

Bears-friendly gay cruise club with bar, various areas and niches on two levels.
Mainly middle-aged and mature men.
No dresscodes.
(If you don't see a sign of the club outside at the street: the entrance is at the first door left from the main front door with no. 81.)
Admission: 15-20 €, incl. 1-2 drinks

blackholebcn.com

@ C. de Sepúlveda 81
Barcelona 08015

Metro: Rocafort

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boyberry

Gay sex shop with cruising labyrinth over two levels.
Rather young clientele.
On Tuesday themed partys.
Admission: 6.50 – 7.50 € (5 € before 15:00), 2/4 € up to 25/30 years

(Only a few metres away from the ›hetero-friendly‹ gay hotel
TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel.)

boyberry.com/barcelona

@ C. de Calàbria 96
Barcelona 08013

Metro: Rocafort

+34 934 26 23 12

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Night

Reopened May 2021; daily 18:00 – 0:30

Gay bar in the Eixample district. In summer quite popular, especially Thursday-Saturday around 23:00/01:00.
Mixed ages.
At the back with a small cruise area and a few cubicles.

nightbarcelona.net

@ C. de la Diputació 161
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Urgell, Universitat

+34 935 03 17 01

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Nostromo

Shop reopened

Small gay sex shop in the Eixample area.
In the evening video booth cruising in the backroom (admission 6 €).

@ C. de la Diputació 208
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 934 51 33 23

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Open Mind

Reopened May 2021; Wednesday-Sunday 19:00 – 0:30

Large gay cruising club across 2 floors. Clientele 30+ and ready for action.
Dresscode: naked, underwear, fetish – check the Open Mind website for the full calendar.
›Private club‹ – registration with identity card or passport required.
Admission: 22 €, incl. locker and 1 drink

openmindbcn.com

@ C. Aragó 130
Barcelona 08013

Metro: Urgell

+34 934 51 04 79

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XMan Club

Fetish-oriented gay sexclub.
Check the XMan Club website for the weekly program, dresscodes and entrance fees.

xmanclub.es

@ C. de Calàbria 91
Barcelona 08015

Metro: Rocafort

Saunas

Sauna Bruc

Reopened 2021; daily 10:00 – 22:00

Very small gay sauna. With modern wet area, incl. whirlpools.
Popular in the afternoon. Mainly mature clientele, 50–70.
Admission: 10-13 €

saunabruc.com

@ C. de Pau Claris 87
Barcelona 08010

Metro: Passeig de Gràcia, Urquinaona, Catalunya

+34 934 87 48 14

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Sauna Casanova

Reopened May 2021; daily 15:00 – 24:00

Popular sauna in the center of Barcelona's gay area, the Eixample quarter.
In the basement with modern pool area.
Busiest on Sunday afternoon and as well Saturday night when the guys come from the bars and clubs.
Rather young and middle-aged clientele.
Admission: 16-18 €

saunaspases.com/saunacasanova

@ C. de Casanova 57
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

+34 933 23 78 60

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Sauna Condal

Reopened May 2021; daily 12:00 – 24:00

Gay sauna on 3 floors, tucked away in a small alleyway in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Mainly mature clientele, bears and their admirers.
Admission: 14 €

saunaspases.com/saunacondal

@ C. d'Espolsa-sacs 1
Barcelona 08002

Metro: Catalunya, Urquinaona

+34 933 17 68 17, +34 628 33 15 91 (mobile)

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Sauna Galilea

Small old sauna in the Sant Antoni quarter.
Usually not very crowded.

@ C. de Calàbria 59
Barcelona 08015

Metro: Rocafort, Sant Antoni, Poble Sec

+34 934 26 79 05

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Sauna Thermas

Reopened May 2021; Monday-Thursday 15:00 – 21:30; Friday-Sunday 15:00 – 23:00

Safe environment for rent boys and their clients.
Modern and nice facilities, including a large whirlpool.
Admission: 16-18 €

saunaspases.com/saunathermas

@ C. de la Diputació 46
Barcelona 08013

Metro: Rocafort

+34 933 25 93 46

Shops

Barcode

Reopened

Small shop with beachwear and sportswear for men.

@ C. del Consell de Cent 233
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

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Boxer

Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 21:00

Big fetish store in the Eixample quarter.
Leather, rubber and neoprene as well as sportswear, beachwear and clubwear.

@ C. de la Diputació 182
Barcelona 08001

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

+34 936 81 71 52

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boyberry

boyberry.com/barcelona

@ C. de Calàbria 96
Barcelona 08013

Metro: Rocafort

+34 934 26 23 12

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ES Collection / Addicted

Reopened

Beachwear, underwear, sportswear and T-shirts.

@ C. del Consell de Cent 218
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

+34 934 51 53 15, +34 645 70 22 87 (mobile)

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Librería Antinous

Monday-Friday 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:30, Saturday 12:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:30

Gay and lesbian bookshop in the Eixample quarter.
Fiction, comic books, photo books and children's books.

facebook.com/libreriaantinous

@ C. de Casanova 72
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Urgell

+34 933 01 90 70

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Librería Cómplices

Monday-Friday 10:30 – 20:00; Saturday 12:00 – 20:00

Lesbian and gay bookstore in the Barri Gòtic quarter, since 1995.
Books (some in English), comics and magazines.

libreriacomplices.com

@ C. de Cervantes 4
Barcelona 08002

Metro: Liceu

+34 934 12 72 83

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Nostromo

Shop reopened

Small gay sex shop in the Eixample area.
In the evening video booth cruising in the backroom (admission 6 €).

@ C. de la Diputació 208
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 934 51 33 23

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Odd Kiosk

Daily 08:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00

Queer-inclusive street kiosk in the Eixample quarter. In addition to newspapers, coffee and drinks, they offer also magazines and books on art, design, architecture and fashion.

instagram.com/oddkiosk

@ C. de València 222
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat, Passeig de Gràcia

+34 653 98 76 48 (mobile)

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Ritual

Men's fashion: shirts and T-shirts with applications, trousers and beachwear.

facebook.com/RitualmodaMasculina

@ C. de Muntaner 58
Barcelona 08011

Metro: Universitat

+34 934 51 91 68

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Zeus

Small gay sex shop in the Raval quarter. Friendly service.
Toys, fetish accessories, lubes etc.
With small cruising corner in the back.

@ C. de la Riera Alta 20
Barcelona 08001

Metro: Sant Antoni, Liceu, Universitat

+34 934 42 97 95

Services

Centre LGTBI de Barcelona

Municipal service of the Barcelona City Council, managed by the Platform for LGBTI Entities in Catalonia.

ajuntament.barcelona.cat/lgtbi

@ C. del Comte Borrell 22
Barcelona 08015

Metro: Sant Antoni, Paral·lel, Poble Sec

+34 938 80 51 11

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BCN checkpoint

Free and anonymous HIV and STI detection tests and sexual health information.
PrEP consulting and tests available (since 2020 including medication if you have the Spanish 'Tarjeta Sanitaria').
Appointments by phone.

bcncheckpoint.com

@ C. del Comte Borrell 164-166
Barcelona 08013

Metro: Urgell

+34 933 18 20 56

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Historia LGBT de Barcelona

History of the queer movement in Barcelona since the late 1960s.
(English and Spanish)

visitgaybarcelona.com/historia-gay

@ Barcelona

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Under Pressure Massage

Julien offers relaxing massages, deep tissue massages, sports massages, Thai massages, Ayurvedic massages and more.
All with organic oils and for reasonable prices.
English, French and Spanish spoken.
By appointment only.

upmassagebarcelona.com

@ C. de Roger de Llúria 110 (etlo 7)
Barcelona 08037

Metro: Diagonal

+34 675 40 79 33 (mobile)