After Dark

C. de las Infantas 9 · ~1 min walk

A Chueca institution for bears and mature men — the classic early-evening warm-up where the daddy crowd gathers before the night heats up.

C. de las Infantas 26 · ~1 min walk

The bear bar with bite — bear heads in full gear on the walls, a mixed-age crowd of bears and muscle cubs, and 2-for-1 deals. A must-stop before the clubs.

C. de San Bartolomé 6 · ~1 min walk

Sleek modern music bar with a mixed crowd and a great sound system — easy, stylish, and basically next door to the hotel.

C. de las Infantas 12 · ~1 min walk

The neighborhood’s favorite music bar — DJs on weekends, strong gin tonics always. Small, loud, and effortlessly fun.

C. de Pelayo 4 · ~2 min walk

The den for bears, cubs, chubbies and their admirers — small, packed, and buzzing with masculine energy. The legendary 2-for-1 happy hour gets the night started right.

C. de Pelayo 11 · ~2 min walk

One of Madrid’s oldest gay bars — legendary late-night drag shows and a cheeky downstairs cruise corner. Camp chaos in the best way.

C. de San Marcos 16 · ~3 min walk

Big, bold, and packed on weekends — Chueca’s trendy big-room bar where the beautiful crowd squeezes in shoulder to shoulder.

C. de la Libertad 34 · ~4 min walk

A Chueca institution since the 80s — drag shows upstairs, pop dance floor downstairs, open till late. The grand dame of Madrid gay nightlife.

C. de Gravina 4 · ~4 min walk

Pouring since 1981 (originally Café Figueroa), La Kama is a living piece of la Movida — sunset mojitos on the terrace, dancing later. Start the night where Madrid’s gay history started.

C. de Pelayo 59 · ~5 min walk

Chueca’s pulsing dance club — two floors, go-go dancers, drag acts, and pop anthems till 6am. When in doubt, end the night here.

C. del Almirante 9 · ~6 min walk

Not strictly a gay bar — but the flamboyant late-night singalong crowd has made it an honorary one. Madrid’s beloved piano bar: live piano, full-venue choruses, cover includes a drink.

C. d’Aribau 33 (rooftop) · 0 min — it’s home

Our own rooftop — lounge bar, pool, and Eixample views. Pink parties, drag nights, and the legendary Sunday pool party. Start (or end) every night here.

C. d’Aribau 40 · ~1 min walk

Directly across the street from Axel — 20+ gins and proper cocktails. The easiest first drink of the night you’ll ever have.

C. del Consell de Cent 273 · ~1 min walk

Kitsch-pop decor straight out of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert — street terrace, tapas, and the famous Sunday drag bingo. Loud, proud, and packed by night.

C. de la Diputació 203 · ~2 min walk

Cozy café-bar for bears and friends — strong drinks, friendly bartenders, and a packed Thursday happy hour. The neighborhood’s furry living room.

C. de Muntaner 65 · ~2 min walk

One of Barcelona’s most established gay bars — strong cocktails, pool tables, and a welcoming mixed crowd. An institution for a reason.

C. de Muntaner 67 · ~2 min walk

The little “chapel” bar — white tiles, crucifixes of every shape and size, zero repentance required. Relaxed café by day, buzzing 30+ crowd by night.

C. del Consell de Cent 245 · ~3 min walk

Trendy gay café-bar with drag shows and DJs, mixed ages and a buzzing street-corner terrace. The neighborhood’s stylish living room.

C. de Casanova 64 · ~4 min walk

Barcelona’s favorite big bear bar — 2-for-1 cocktails, 80s/90s anthems, and a packed Thursday happy hour. Come hungry for fun.

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 586 · ~5 min walk

Eat, drink, and be entertained — drag, cabaret, circus acts, and walls of LGBTQ art. The most versatile queer room in the city.

C. de Villarroel 86 · ~5 min walk

The crab’s Eixample outpost — piano bar energy, retro Spanish and international pop, drag shows, and a mixed-age crowd that parties like it’s 1999.