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Visit EqualdexLa Sastrería Café opened in 2021, and this trendy gay café-bar has quickly stitched its name into the fabric of Barcelona's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene. Whether you're here to kick those heels up to pulsating beats, sip on meticulously crafted cocktails, indulge in delightful café concoctions, or satisfy your taste buds with scrumptious food offerings, La Sastrería ensures you're taken care of.
Found in the gay area of Eixample, (or better known as Gayxample), La Sastrería Café is bringing new vibes to the area. Eixample is where a large majority of Barcelona's LGBTQ+ venues are located.
Music is a mix of Latin hits, dance remixes, pop and Top 40. Small dance floor but usually pretty busy on the weekends. Crowd is usually mixed ages and is a combination of the LGBTQ+ community.
Looking for the crème de la crème of Barcelona’s LGBTQ+ nightlife? Look no further! El Cangrejo Raval is the sequel we never knew we needed to the original El Cangrejo in Eixample. This lively spot is a melting pot of the LGBTQ+ community, with a dance floor that’s always packed and beats that’ll have you shaking it to both international and Spanish pop hits from the last few decades. If pop music is your jam and dancing is your cardio, this is where you need to be.
If bears are your thing, Bacon Bear Bar is your go-to. This gay bar is a bustling den for gay bears and their admirers, especially on weekends when it’s packed to the rafters. Known for hosting themed parties that are the talk of the town, it’s definitely worth checking out their social media to see what’s on when you’re in town.
Then there's Plata Cocktail Bar, a true gay bar gem known for its warm and welcoming vibe. With a cozy little street terrace perfect for chatting, nibbling on tasty plates, and sipping on cocktails that are as fabulous as they come, Plata knows how to set the mood. Think disco balls, fun lights, and cocktails that are anything but ordinary!
Don’t forget Dmen's! Smack dab in the heart of gay area of Barcelona - Eixample, this lively queer music bar and small gay club has a fun vibe that’s as contagious as its cocktails. With a playlist that fuses disco, dance, and house, you’ll be grooving all night long. And if you really want to up the ante, make sure you’re there on the weekend for their spectacular drag shows. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it!
Ready to turn up the heat? Barcelona’s sauna scene has got you covered! For something tucked away but full of surprises, Sauna Condal in the Gothic Quarters is your go-to sauna. With facilities that include a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, dark cruisy maze, and private cabins for when you need a little one-on-one time, this gay sauna is all about the fun.
Sauna Bruc in the Eixample area has been a steamy staple since 2012. With a crowd of bisexual and gay men, particularly those 40+ and fans of bears and body hair, this place is as cozy as it is cruisy.
For a more expansive gay sauna experience, Sauna Thermas is where it’s at. This well-maintained gem features two indoor pools, a sauna, steam area, cabins, and a jacuzzi, not to mention plenty of frisky Spanish gay men ready to turn up the heat. Whether you pick one or decide to sauna-hop, you’re in for a seriously good time around Barcelona.
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