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Barcelona : Gay & Lesbian Hang-outs

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Top 10 Gay & Lesbian Hang-outs

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  • 1. Antinous Llibreria-Cafè

    Antinous is a popular, gay meeting point just off the southern end of La Rambla. The café incorporates a spacious shop, stocking gifts, books and videos, and has a small bar area with exhibitions. Pick up a copy of Nois , a free magazine available in most gay venues, which gives the lowdown on the gay scene.

  • 2. Topxi

    One of Barcelona’s oldest clubs, Topxi has a small back room where you can get down to some serious – and anonymous – action. The owner dresses up and performs a camp show of the best (and worst) Spanish songs along with two other drag queens.

  • 3. Restaurante Castro

    This ultra-chic restaurant offers hefty portions of Mediterranean cuisine with an exotic twist. The heavy duty decor of industrial-style black chains and metal is toned down by soft lighting and relaxing music. Make a reservation, as this is one of the most popular gay restaurants in town.

  • 4. Sauna Galilea

    Barcelona’s newest gay sauna (for men only) is ultra-clean, with four floors offering Turkish baths, Jacuzzis and saunas, as well as a bar and internet service. There are also private cabins, some with video players.

  • 5. Medusa & Zeltas

    Two of the hottest club-bars in town share the same entrance. Medusa has trendier decor, in the style of a loft apartment, but Zeltas pulls in the crowds. A heady mix of testosterone, potent drinks and pumping house make these prime spots to mingle with some Barcelona beauties.

  • 6. Eagle

    Anything goes at the city’s most hardcore gay club, even nudity is permitted, welcomed, in fact, if it comes adorned with S&M gear. Be warned: this place is described by the locals as morboso (morbid). Things get going around midnight and you’re unlikely to go home alone.

  • 7. Metro

    Metro has two dance floors, one playing house, while the other has a free-and-easy music policy and a pool table. The club only livens up around 2am. You can sometimes pick up free tickets at nearby Dietrich restaurant, another gay haunt.

  • 8. Free Girls

    This classic, lesbian hangout is a booming club with beautiful bodies and fantastic dance music. Ultra-chilled surroundings mean it’s easy to make acquaintances. The door policy is strictly female only.

  • 9. Punto BCN

    For over 10 years, this relaxed, friendly bar has stayed in vogue on a fickle gay scene. It gets impossibly busy around midnight at weekends and the music is loud, but it’s a good place to get fired up for a night out and get the latest on what else is happening in town.

  • 10. Beaches

    In summer, gay men gather for some sun, fun and plenty of posing in front of the Club de Natació Barcelona on Barceloneta beach near Plaça del Mar.

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