Patroc Barcelona Gay Guide 2021
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Accommodation Tips
Axel Hotel
Gay Hotel. ****, from 60 €
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.
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C. d'Aribau 33
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro, Bus: Plaza de Universitat
TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel
Gay Hotel. ****, from 55 €
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.
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C. de Calàbria 90-92
Barcelona 08015
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.
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.
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Passeig Marítim de la Mar Bella
Barcelona 08005
Barcelona 08005
Metro: Poblenou
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.
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Passeig del Mare Nostrum
Barcelona 08039
Barcelona 08039
Metro: Barceloneta
Restaurants
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 25 October 2020: From today, Catalonia has a night curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 (until further notice).
Accés
Restaurant with contemporary creative Mediterranean cuisine.
Stylish interior, with transparent kitchen.
Early reservation recommended.
Stylish interior, with transparent kitchen.
Early reservation recommended.
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C. d'Aribau 55
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
+34 930 07 78 39, +34 691 01 56 67 (mobile)
Casa Jaime
Popular gay-friendly restaurant in the Eixample quarter, with Mediterranean, Catalan and Spanish cuisine. Moderate prices.
Reservation recommended for weekends.
Reservation recommended for weekends.
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C. del Consell de Cent 222
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
El Berro
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.
Good value for money. Menu of the day 10-13 € (13:00 – 01:00).
Popular with gays & friends and open-minded people.
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C. de la Diputació 180
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Molinet Cafè Antic
Cosy, LGBT-friendly cafe-bar in the Poble Sec quarter, filled with antique and vintage furniture.
Various international breakfast options.
Friendly and attentive staff.
Various international breakfast options.
Friendly and attentive staff.
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C. d'Elkano 69
Barcelona 08004
Barcelona 08004
Nikkei 103
Restaurant in the gay hotel Axel.
Trendy Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
Trendy Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
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C. d'Aribau 33
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Bars & Pubs
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 25 October 2020: From today, Catalonia has a night curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 (until further notice).
Bacon Bear Bar
Large gay bar for bears & friends.
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C. de Casanova 64
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Believe
Gay bar at the edge of the Gayxample quarter. With small stage, drag hosts, shows and karaoke.
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C. de Balmes 56
Barcelona 08007
Barcelona 08007
Boxer Cafe Bar
Cafe-bar in the Eixample ›with the essence of Boxer‹.
Coffees and cakes, beer, drinks and wine.
With small street terrace.
Coffees and cakes, beer, drinks and wine.
With small street terrace.
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C. de la Diputació 167
Barcelona 08001
Barcelona 08001
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
BoysBar
Gay music bar in the Eixample quarter.
Mixed, Latino-friendly clientele.
Mixed, Latino-friendly clientele.
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C. de la Diputació 174
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Urgell, Universitat
+34 651 68 06 43 (mobile)
Candy Darling
Big trendy queer bar in the center of Barcelona, close to Plaça de la Universitat.
Quite big and with various niches and lounges.
Quite big and with various niches and lounges.
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 586
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
+34 678 31 41 39 (mobile)
El Cangrejo
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.
Mixed ages.
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C. de Villarroel 86
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Urgell
Gingin
Gay bar in the Eixample, opposite the Axel Hotel, offering drinks, cocktails and more than 20 different brands of Gin.
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C. d'Aribau 40
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Honey
Small cafe-bar for bears and friends. Located in the Eixample quarter.
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C. de Muntaner 73
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
La Casa de la Pradera
Alternative, queer-inclusive bar in the Raval quarter.
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C. de les Carretes 57
Barcelona 08001
Barcelona 08001
+34 625 23 27 55 (mobile)
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.
By day a relaxed cafe-bar, at night quite popular with a 30+ clientele.
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C. de Muntaner 67
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
La Federica
Hipster-friendly bar in the Poble-sec quarter.
With exhibitions and other events.
With exhibitions and other events.
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C. de Salvà 3
Barcelona 08004
Barcelona 08004
Metro: Paral·lel
Madame Jasmine
Queer-inclusive bar in the Raval quarter.
Mixed, open-minded clientele.
Best after 23:00.
Mixed, open-minded clientele.
Best after 23:00.
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Rambla del Raval 22
Barcelona 08001
Barcelona 08001
Moeem
Gay and lesbian bar in the center of Barcelona.
Mainly young and middle-aged clientele.
Mainly young and middle-aged clientele.
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C. de Muntaner 11
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Museum
Popular music video bar.
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C. de Sepúlveda 178
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Night
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.
Mixed ages.
At the back with a small cruise area and a few cubicles.
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C. de la Diputació 161
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Urgell, Universitat
People Lounge
Gay bar in the Eixample with music and interior from past decades.
Mainly mature and middle-aged men, rather well-groomed style.
Mainly mature and middle-aged men, rather well-groomed style.
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C. de Villarroel 71
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Urgell
Plata Bar
Cafe-bar and cocktail lounge. With small street terrace.
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C. del Consell de Cent 233
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Priscilla
Popular gay bar in the Eixample quarter.
With camp decoration and street terrace.
With camp decoration and street terrace.
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C. del Consell de Cent 273
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Punto BCN
Popular place to have a drink and a chat. Has served the gay scene for many years.
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C. de Muntaner 65
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Sky Bar @ Axel Hotel
The terrace of the gay hotel Axel – with lounge bar and view of Barcelona's Eixample quarter – is open to the public.
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C. d'Aribau 33
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
The Moon
Gay bar in the center of Barcelona. Interior and decoration with a touch of Caribbean.
At the weekend best after midnight.
Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s.
At the weekend best after midnight.
Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s.
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C. de Muntaner 6
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Versailles
The name says it all: the entire bar is decorated in the style of the royal palace of Versailles in France.
Modern lounge atmosphere, though.
Modern lounge atmosphere, though.
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Passatge de Valeri Serra 3
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Wings House
New cocktail bar in the Eixample quarter.
With street terrace.
With street terrace.
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C. Consell de Cent 220
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Clubs & Parties
See also our overview of upcoming Irregular Parties and Events in Barcelona.
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 25 October 2020: From today, Catalonia has a night curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 (until further notice).
Arena Madre
Mainstream dance club for gays, lesbians and friends, located in the center of Barcelona. Best after 02:00.
Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink
Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink
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C. de Balmes 32
Barcelona 08007
Barcelona 08007
Metro: Universitat, Passeig de Gràcia
Arena Classic / Aire Chicas
To the right of Arena Madre. Until 02:00/03:00 lesbian party (Aire Chicas), afterwards mixed clientele: lesbians, gays and friends. Mixed ages.
Music: Commercial remixes (both international and Spanish songs)
Admission: 6-12 €, incl. 1 drink
Music: Commercial remixes (both international and Spanish songs)
Admission: 6-12 €, incl. 1 drink
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C. de la Diputació 233
Barcelona 08007
Barcelona 08007
Metro: Universitat, Passeig de Gràcia
Bananas
Weekly gay party with Charts, Pop classics and House on two dancefloors.
Mainly younger and middle-aged clientele.
Admission: 12-15 €, incl. 1 drink
Mainly younger and middle-aged clientele.
Admission: 12-15 €, incl. 1 drink
@ Tango
C. de la Diputació 94
Barcelona 08015
Barcelona 08015
Metro: Rocafort, Urgell
+34 610 85 78 17 (mobile)
Dirty House
Weekly gay party in the center of Barcelona.
House DJs on the main floor downstairs, Pop with DJ Hidroboy and guest DJ on the small dancefloor.
House DJs on the main floor downstairs, Pop with DJ Hidroboy and guest DJ on the small dancefloor.
@ Club City Hall
Rambla de Catalunya 2-4
Barcelona 08002
Barcelona 08002
Metro: Catalunya
El Cangrejo
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.
Mixed ages.
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C. de Villarroel 86
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Urgell
The Black Room
Weekly gay Sunday night in the very center of Barcelona.
House DJs, gogo dancers and shows, muscle guys and lots of naked skin.
Admission: 18 €, incl. 1 drink (discounts with e-flyer/pass before 24:00/01:00)
House DJs, gogo dancers and shows, muscle guys and lots of naked skin.
Admission: 18 €, incl. 1 drink (discounts with e-flyer/pass before 24:00/01:00)
@ Club City Hall
Rambla de Catalunya 2-4
Barcelona 08002
Barcelona 08002
Metro: Catalunya
Yass!
Popular weekly gay party with Pop and Charts.
(On the small second dancefloor House.)
From 02:00/03:00 usually very crowded (with queues at entrance, cloakroom, bathrooms etc.)
Admission: 12-15 €, incl. 1 drink
(On the small second dancefloor House.)
From 02:00/03:00 usually very crowded (with queues at entrance, cloakroom, bathrooms etc.)
Admission: 12-15 €, incl. 1 drink
@ Safari
C. de Tarragona 141
Barcelona 08014
Barcelona 08014
Metro: Tarragona, Espanya
Cruising & Fetish
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 25 October 2020: From today, Catalonia has a night curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 (until further notice).
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)
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)
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Passatge de Prunera 18
Barcelona 08004
Barcelona 08004
Metro: Poble Sec, Rocafort, Espanya
+34 635 77 39 55 (mobile)
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
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
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C. de Sepúlveda 81
Barcelona 08015
Barcelona 08015
Metro: Rocafort
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.)
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.)
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C. de Calàbria 96
Barcelona 08013
Barcelona 08013
Metro: Rocafort
Night
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.
Mixed ages.
At the back with a small cruise area and a few cubicles.
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C. de la Diputació 161
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Urgell, Universitat
Nostromo
Small gay sex shop in the Eixample area.
In the evening video booth cruising in the backroom (admission 6 €).
In the evening video booth cruising in the backroom (admission 6 €).
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C. de la Diputació 208
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Open Mind
Temporarily reclosed
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
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
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C. Aragó 130
Barcelona 08013
Barcelona 08013
Metro: Urgell
XMan Club
Fetish-oriented gay sexclub.
Check the XMan Club website for the weekly program, dresscodes and entrance fees.
Check the XMan Club website for the weekly program, dresscodes and entrance fees.
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C. de Calàbria 91
Barcelona 08015
Barcelona 08015
Metro: Rocafort
Saunas
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 25 October 2020: From today, Catalonia has a night curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 (until further notice).
Sauna Bruc
Very small gay sauna. With modern wet area, incl. whirlpools.
Popular in the afternoon. Mainly mature clientele, 50–70.
Admission: 10-13 €
Popular in the afternoon. Mainly mature clientele, 50–70.
Admission: 10-13 €
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C. de Pau Claris 87
Barcelona 08010
Barcelona 08010
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia, Urquinaona, Catalunya
Sauna Casanova
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: 16-20 €
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: 16-20 €
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C. de Casanova 57
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Sauna Condal
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: 10-18 €
Admission: 10-18 €
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C. d'Espolsa-sacs 1
Barcelona 08002
Barcelona 08002
Metro: Catalunya, Urquinaona
+34 933 17 68 17, +34 628 33 15 91 (mobile)
Sauna Galilea
Small old sauna in the Sant Antoni quarter.
Usually not very crowded.
Usually not very crowded.
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C. de Calàbria 59
Barcelona 08015
Barcelona 08015
Metro: Rocafort, Sant Antoni, Poble Sec
Sauna Thermas
Safe environment for rent boys and their clients.
Modern and nice facilities, including a large whirlpool.
Admission: 16-18 €
Modern and nice facilities, including a large whirlpool.
Admission: 16-18 €
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C. de la Diputació 46
Barcelona 08013
Barcelona 08013
Metro: Rocafort
Shops
Important note: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many places are closed or opening hours may have changed.
Please check the websites and Facebook pages of the respective venues for the latest information.
Update 25 October 2020: From today, Catalonia has a night curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 (until further notice).
Barcode
Small shop with beachwear and sportswear for men.
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C. del Consell de Cent 233
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Boxer
Big fetish store in the Eixample quarter.
Leather, rubber and neoprene as well as sportswear, beachwear and clubwear.
Leather, rubber and neoprene as well as sportswear, beachwear and clubwear.
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C. de la Diputació 182
Barcelona 08001
Barcelona 08001
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
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.)
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.)
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C. de Calàbria 96
Barcelona 08013
Barcelona 08013
Metro: Rocafort
ES Collection / Addicted
Beachwear, underwear, sportswear and T-shirts .
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C. del Consell de Cent 218
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
+34 934 51 53 15, +34 645 70 22 87 (mobile)
ES4U
Outlet store(s) of the fashion labels ES Collection and Addicted: beachwear, underwear and shirts.
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C. de Casanova 56
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Librería Antinous
Gay and lesbian bookshop in the Eixample quarter.
Fiction, comic books, photo books and children's books.
Fiction, comic books, photo books and children's books.
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C. de Casanova 72
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat, Urgell
Librería Cómplices
Lesbian and gay bookstore in the Barri Gòtic quarter, since 1995.
Books (some in English), comics and magazines.
Books (some in English), comics and magazines.
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C. de Cervantes 4
Barcelona 08002
Barcelona 08002
Metro: Liceu
Nostromo
Small gay sex shop in the Eixample area.
In the evening video booth cruising in the backroom (admission 6 €).
In the evening video booth cruising in the backroom (admission 6 €).
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C. de la Diputació 208
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Ritual
Men's fashion: shirts and T-shirts with applications, trousers and beachwear.
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C. de Muntaner 58
Barcelona 08011
Barcelona 08011
Metro: Universitat
Zeus
Small gay sex shop in the Raval quarter. Friendly service.
Toys, fetish accessories, lubes etc.
With small cruising corner in the back.
Toys, fetish accessories, lubes etc.
With small cruising corner in the back.
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C. de la Riera Alta 20
Barcelona 08001
Barcelona 08001
Metro: Sant Antoni, Liceu, Universitat
Services
Centre LGTBI de Barcelona
Municipal service of the Barcelona City Council, managed by the Platform for LGBTI Entities in Catalonia.
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C. del Comte Borrell 22
Barcelona 08015
Barcelona 08015
Metro: Sant Antoni, Paral·lel, Poble Sec
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.
PrEP consulting and tests available (since 2020 including medication if you have the Spanish 'Tarjeta Sanitaria').
Appointments by phone.
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C. del Comte Borrell 164-166
Barcelona 08013
Barcelona 08013
Metro: Urgell
Historia LGBT de Barcelona
History of the queer movement in Barcelona since the late 1960s.
(English and Spanish)
(English and Spanish)
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Barcelona
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.
All with organic oils and for reasonable prices.
English, French and Spanish spoken.
By appointment only.
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C. de Roger de Llúria 110 (etlo 7)
Barcelona 08037
Barcelona 08037
Metro: Diagonal
+34 675 40 79 33 (mobile)