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Updated September 23, 2024

The second edition of gay bar El Cangrejo in Barcelona.

Barcelona,
Spain

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World rank 3 of 196 countries

Bar Details

This gay venue in Barcelona is usually a mix of the LGBTQ+ community, has a busy dancefloor, and spins international and Spanish Pop music from the last few decades. Usually an energetic crowd and open on certain holidays. Open til 3 am but will sometimes stay open a bit later depending on how busy the space is. Whether you love Spanish pop or just want to dance the night away in Barcelona, El Cangrejo Raval might be just what you are looking for.

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Carrer de Montserrat 9
Barcelona, 8001
Spain

Local number
933 012 978
Dialing from abroad
+34 933 012 978


Crowd

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

Music

  • Dance
  • Latin
  • Pop
  • Top 40
  • Traditional

Dates & Hours

Sunday
January 12
closed
Today
Monday
January 13
closed
 
Tuesday
January 14
closed
 
Wednesday
January 15
closed
 
Thursday
January 16
closed
 
Friday
January 17
11 pm - 3 am
 
Saturday
January 18
11 pm - 3 am
 

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