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Updated April 5, 2025

El Cangrejo Eixample in Barcelona is the first edition of this gay bar and features disco, top 40 and Spanish pop songs spinning till the break of dawn.

Barcelona,
Spain

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El Cangrejo Eixample Gay Bar Details

Looking for a wild night out in Barcelona's gay Eixample district? El Cangrejo Eixample is the spot where the LGBTQ+ community lets loose and dances like nobody’s watching. This lively haunt is a favorite among the younger crowd, making it the perfect place to sip, shake, and sashay your way through the night. The vibe is electric, the drinks are flowing, and the music? Pure fire. Whether you're a local or just passing through, El Cangrejo will have you twirling on the dance floor until the sun comes up. Ready to dive into the fun? This is your cue, so make your way to El Cangrejo Eixample. Just remember that they are only open Fridays and Saturdays, and the later you show up the busier it will be!

The energy of only one El Cangrejo was too much for the city so they opened up their second edition - El Cangrejo Raval. The bar is a mix of the LGBTQ+ community, has a busy dancefloor, and spins international and Spanish Pop music from the last few decades. If you love to dance and love Pop music, then definitely stop in here, too!

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Here are some of the top-rated LGBTQ+ bars by users currently in town - Plata Cocktail Bar is known as a welcoming gay bar with a small street terrace for chatting, food plates, and drinking while enjoying their ambiance. Their drinks are one of a kind, think of disco balls and fun lights to spice up your fun cocktails! Bacon Bear Bar is one of the busiest dens for gay bears and their lovers. The gay bar is usually very busy during the weekends and hosts fun-themed parties, so check out their social media pages for the current parties. Dmen's is a lively music bar with a fun atmosphere and cocktails in the heart of Gaixample area. The gay bar/club plays a fusion of disco, dance, and house that’ll keep you grooving all night long. And if you’re looking to spice things up even more, make sure to swing by on the weekend for their fabulous drag shows. For a full listing of gay bars and queer events, go to our Barcelona city page.

Top Bisexual & Gay Saunas in Barcelona

Sauna Bruc is a gay sauna in the Eixample area that has been operating since 2012. Crowd is usually bisexual and gay men 40s+, and popular with bears and lovers of hair. Sauna Thermas is a well-maintained gay sauna that features two indoor pools, sauna, steam area, cabins, and jacuzzi, plus lots of frisky Spanish gay men. Sauna Condal is a Barcelona gay sauna tucked away in the Gothic Quarters. Facilities include jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, dark cruisy maze, and private cabins if you want some one-on-one time. Take your pick of sauna (or visit all of them!) and have a real good time.

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Carrer de Villarroel, 86
Barcelona, 08011
Spain


Crowd

  • 18+
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Hetero-friendly
  • Lesbian

Music

  • Latin
  • Pop
  • Top 40
  • Traditional

Dates & Hours

Sunday
May 24
closed
 
Monday
May 25
closed
 
Tuesday
May 26
closed
 
Wednesday
May 27
closed
Today
Thursday
May 28
closed
 
Friday
May 29
10 pm - 3 am
 
Saturday
May 30
10 pm - 3 am
 

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