Gay & Lesbian Hang-outs
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NOTE
b-guided (see Sources of Information) is available from selected stores and venues; it gives more information on gay-friendly restaurants, bars and shops.
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.
C/Josep Anselm Clavé 6
Closed Sun
DA
Books, Antinous Lliberia-Cafè
Dietrich Gay Teatro Café
A gay venue with a mixed door policy, Dietrich is a trendy club with attractive golden walls and an internal garden. As well as playing house and garage music, it features performances by drag artists, dancers and acrobats.
Consell de Cent 255
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.
C/Casanova 85
93 323 67 84
Closed Sat lunch & Sun
DA
Restaurante Castro
Sauna Galilea
This 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.
C/Calábria 59
Adm
Zeltas
One of the hottest club-bars in town, Zeltas has trendy decor, in the style of a loft apartment, and really pulls in the crowds. A heady mix of testosterone, potent drinks and pumping house makes this a prime spot to mingle with some Barcelona beauties.
C/Casanova 75
Occasional adm
Martin’s
This exclusively gay club (men only on Saturday nights) is at the top of the Passeig de Gràcia. Spread over three floors, there is a big dance floor, several bars, a pool area and a dark room. The atmosphere is hard-core without being sleazy.
Passeig de Gràcia 130
Adm
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.
C/Sepúlveda 185
Adm
DA
Free Girls
This classic, lesbian hang-out is a booming club with beautiful bodies and fantastic dance music. Ultra-chilled surroundings mean it’s easy to make acquaintances and relax the night away. The door policy is strictly female only.
C/Marià Cubí 4
Occasional adm
Closed Mon–Wed
Punto BCN
This relaxed, friendly bar has stayed in vogue for many years 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.
C/Muntaner 63
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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; the Marbella beach is also popular.
Top 10 Gay Hot Spots in Sitges
XXL
Popular with the in-crowd, with nice decor, a good drinks selection and techno music.
C/Joan Tarrida 7
Parrots
A classic Sitges meeting point, this bar has drag queen waiters and a lovely outdoor terrace.
Plaça Industrial 2
El Mediterráneo
A visit to this multi-space bar is a must for its original design.
C/St Bonaventura 6
Trailer
Sitges’ oldest gay disco is always packed with friendly faces.
C/Àngel Vidal 36
Adm
Organic
Organic is a new disco on the gay scene, frequented by a fashion-industry crowd.
C/Bonaire 15
Adm
Beaches
The beach in front of the Hotel Calípolis in Sitges’ centre is a gay magnet, as is the nudist one on the way to the town of Vilanova.
Night-time Cruising
The pier just past Hotel Calípolis is one of the busiest cruising spots. Prime time is between 3am and dawn.
Miami
Keen prices and a friendly atmosphere make this restaurant a Sitges favourite.
C/St Pau 11
93 894 02 06
Privilege
One of the newest gay music bars in town, Privilege has a different theme every night.
Carrer de Bonaire 24
El Hotel Romàntic
A simple, gay-friendly hotel, with a pretty garden.
C/St Isidre 33
93 894 83 75