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When Albert Villaplana and Albert Macaya (the Alberts, as they’re endearingly called) decided to make La Federica their own, they knew they would have to make their mark on the emblematic Barcelona hotspot.

It is in this new town that you’ll find L’Eixample, which, in the modern day, is affectionately nicknamed Gayxample because… well, it’s very gay. Most importantly, though, it is the place to go to see the best drag shows in Barcelona – during the winter months there is also drag lunch bingo. Entrance is free, making it a great alternative for those wanting to dance but not wishing to commit to a heavy night out at a club with an entrance fee.

La Federica

Art and alcohol!

‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ is the full title of the 1994 Australian dramedy about three drag queens and their road-trip adventures. Barcelona has its own distinctive culture, iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia, mind-blowing Gothic architecture, gorgeous parks, a bustling promenade running alongside busy beaches full of beautiful people, tapas with a Catalan edge and – naturally – some spicy nightlife.

On its surface, it is a lively men-only bar with loud house music and regular benefits such as a happy hour on Thursdays. Either way, if you're looking for an alternative to the ultra-straight or too-techno, El Cangrejo is the spot. 

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True fans will get the reference embedded in this café’s name, but for the uninitiated, we’ll help you out.

Its retro-chic interior boasts portraits of the diva herself, disco balls, ’70s–’80s décor, and yellow walls covered in Raffaella’s pictures.

Sitges is very much geared towards gay tourism, and you’ll find a bounty of gay clubs, bars and adults-only hotels. say Strass! The tiled interior has a few comfy armchairs within, but you’ll have to kill to get one as it gets extremely full. Bears and fetish go hand in paw, so it is also not uncommon to see pups and leather wearers frequenting the bar on the weekends before heading onto the fetish clubs nearby.

Priscilla Café and Bar

The award for the coolest – and gayest – decor, however, goes to Priscilla Café and Bar.

Firstly, it’s pink, and the walls are filled with ornate mirrors and portraits of gay icons. Expect high energy until sunrise.

LGBTQ+ Highlights in El Raval

Sala Atrium: Small theater offering independent queer and feminist performances—often in Catalan or Spanish.

Fat Bottom Books: A feminist and queer bookstore known for graphic novels, zines, and community events.

Punto BCN (on the Eixample/Raval border): One of the most important LGBTQ+ community centers in the Barcelona gay neighborhood area, offering resources and events for all identities.

Ambar: Chill, lesbian-run, and full of good energy.

The western side of Eixample (particularly around Carrer de Casanova, Carrer Diputació, and Gran Via) is affectionately called Gaixample—a playful mash-up of “gay” and “Eixample.”

This part of the Barcelona gay neighborhood is where you’ll find rainbow flags flying from balconies, LGBTQ+-owned cafés, and a vibrant mix of bars, clubs, and saunas. When the show is finished, the seats are moved aside at the weekends to reveal a dance floor, where pop DJs play till the early morning.

The events range from protest marches to beachside parties, many of which are hosted right in the Barcelona gay neighborhood areas of Eixample and El Raval.

From open-air concerts at Plaça Espanya to a vibrant Pride Village by the sea, Pride events are sprinkled across the city. It is without a doubt one of the most unique cocktail bars in the city, since you don’t usually find a gay bar bedecked with crucifixes and Catholic imagery.

Back down in the twisting roads of the old town, you'll find the bohemian and hipster area of Raval, which houses some of Barcelona’s queerer and more alternative gay bars.