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Updated September 4, 2024

Elvira Cafe is Barcelona's Queer Gothic Gem serving the LGBTQ+ community.

Barcelona,
Spain

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Elvira Cafe Queer Bar Barcelona

Elvira Cafe is dubbed the "Queer Monster Bar," it's the mystical and mesmerizing venue we've all been secretly yearning for and it is in magical city of Barcelona.

Location

C/ del Consell de Cent, 275

Located in the heart of Barcelona's gay neighborhood, found within the charismatic confines of the Eixample quarter, awaits a queer haven like no other.

Venue Details

Stepping into Elvira is like diving into a dreamy blend of gothic elegance, psychedelic wonder, and a dash of enchanting magic. Its unique interiors flaunt a juxtaposition of dark allure and queer culture, guaranteeing that it won't just be the sangria leaving an impression!

This LGBTQ+ dark bar is a proud beacon of inclusivity, welcoming every shade of the queer spectrum with open, goth-clad arms. Whether you're there to revel in the ambiance, mingle with like-minded souls, or simply sip on a spellbinding cocktail, Elvira Cafe ensures an experience that's both hauntingly beautiful and fabulously fun.

So, for those seeking a place where the shadows dance with rainbows, Elvira Cafe is your bewitching rendezvous. Because why merely fit in, when you can stand out in magnificent, monstrous style? Welcome to the queer spectacle that is Elvira Cafe — where the dark meets the spark!

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C/ del Consell de Cent, 275
Barcelona, 08011
Spain

hola@believegroup.cat

Local number
679 115 105
Dialing from abroad
+34 679 115 105


Crowd

  • 18+
  • Asexual
  • Bisexual
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Electropop
  • Latin
  • Top 40
  • Traditional

Dates & Hours

Sunday
May 24
6 pm - 2:30 am
 
Monday
May 25
6 pm - 2:30 am
 
Tuesday
May 26
6 pm - 2:30 am
 
Wednesday
May 27
6 pm - 2:30 am
Today
Thursday
May 28
6 pm - 3 am
 
Friday
May 29
6 pm - 3 am
 
Saturday
May 30
6 pm - 3 am
 

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Dmen's

0.13 km / 0.08 miles

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