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Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Apat! | Carrer Aribau, 137 | 93 439 64 14 | http://www.apat.es/ With reasonable prix-fixe menus and an interesting a la carte selection, this is where you want to go when you want a grown-up meal of tapas – one where the chef has some imagination, and you're not elbowing tourists out of the way. Our top pick for BCN.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Restaurante Caelis | Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668 | 935 10 12 05 | http://hotelpalacebarcelona.com/en/gastronomy/caelis-restaurant-88.html We don't usually put Michelin-star restaurants on our listings, but this is the gorgeous exception to the rule. The exquisite food is a seamless reflection of this old-world jewelbox setting. It's a welcome change from the forced casualness of the BCN tapas culture and the campy gay scene, and it worth every pretty penny you'll pay.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Ménage à Trois | Carrer d'en Bot, 3 | 933 015 542 | http://www.menageatrois.es/ You'd be mistaken for thinking you walked into a preschool, as the interior is brightly colored with childlike murals and such. But the cuisine is sophisticated, with plates, wok dishes and crepes on the menu, all of them fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Save room for a crepe dessert!

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Ciudad Condal | Rambla de Catalunya, 18 | 933181997 | http://www.yelp.com/biz/ciudad-condal-barcelona Yes, we are actually recommending a tapas bar on Las Ramblas. But among the beer-guzzling Brits and crappy tourist traps is this gem of a joint that serves the tapas you came to Barcelona to try. Like Cerveceria Catalana, it's best visited at off hours. The meats are better than the seafood, but it's all satisfying – and cheap to boot!

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Bench Restaurant | Aribau 33 | 93 933 239393 | http://www.axelhotels.com/barcelona/seccion/40/en/axel_barcelona_kitchen Yep, this is the third category with an Axel Hotel listing. We weren't kidding when we said this is ground zero for gay life in BCN. Bench serves brekfast, lunch and dinner to guests and outside patrons alike, and its high-end, clubby feel reflects the slick menu of delicious dishes.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Cerveceria Catalana | Mallorca, 236 | 932 160 368 | http://www.yelp.com/biz/cervecer%C3%ADa-catalana-barcelona-2 You'll get a lot of heteros, a lot of tourists, and a long wait for a table at peak hours. The service cn be a little spotty as well. But if you're staying in the Eixample gayborhood and want one fo the best tapas experiences in Barcelona, then this is your place. Check it out during the day and at off hours to sneak in when it's not super-packed.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants El Berro | C. de la Diputació 180 | 933236956 | http://www.elberro.com/ This is a typical place for Barcelona – you're not sure if it's a bar or a restaurant, most of their food is displayed in a deli case, and the seating is cafeteria style and includes bar stools. But they also serve large plates in addition to tapas, and it's gay-friendly, and their terrace can be a real boon on a nice day. Great for budget travelers.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants Miranda | Casanova, 30 | 93 453 52 49 | http://www.elperroqueladra.com/miranda/home_esp.htm We swear we will get to actual Barcelona restaurants eventually, but no BCN gay listings would be compelte without a mention of Miranda. It's part restaurant, part cabaret, often naughty, and a fun time in an intimate setting that makes you feel like a member of the club. And the food is decent, too.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Restaurants dDivine | Blames, 24 | 93 317 22 48 | https://www.facebook.com/divinebarcelona This is more of an evening out than a place to grab a bite – it's a mix of dinner theater, a Spanish Lucky Cheng's, and RuPaul's Drag Race come to life. There are lots of heteros and hen nights here, but the food is actually good, and it's really is a good time.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Saunas Condal | Espolsasacs, 1 | 933176817 | http://www.pases.es/en/sauna_condal/ This is a large sauna that skews a bit older, but all ages who come for fun – and with a labyrinth, dark rooms, cruising areas, private cabins, and a sex sling room, there is a lot of fun to be had. So, yes, while it is a sauna, it's pretty cruise-y. They also have leather nights, which is weird for a place that should see people in towels, but gives you an idea of the vibe here.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Saunas Casanova | Casanova, 57 | 933237860 | http://www.pases.es/en/sauna_casanova/ This 24/7 sauna skews young, and there are cubs as well as hot hairless bodies a-go-go in addition to various other ages and physical types. Their morning parties bring in the guys earlier in the day after a long night out. There's a cruising area as well as a dark room. And the view of the open showers from the Jacuzzi is delightful!

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Saunas Nova Bruc | Pau Claris, 87 | 934874814 | http://www.saunabruc.com/ This renovated spa has a pool and sauna facilities as well as a dark room and video room. It's popular with bears, and skews a bit mature – but the younger crowd that likes them comes here as well, so it's worth a visit. Their bar is decent for both food and drinks. Open from 11am to 10pm.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Saunas Corinto | Pelai, 62 | 933186422 | http://www.pases.es/en/sauna_corinto/ The big draw here is the Jacuzzi, which has a view of Plaza Catalunya – a rarity if we ever saw one! It's open 24 hours/day on the weekends, and their '80s nights have a twist – if you were BORN in the '80s, you get a discount. Note that the sauna is inside Hotel Monegal on the first floor.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Saunas Buenos Aires | Urgell, 114 | 933238199 | http://www.saunabuenosairesbcn.com/saunabuenosairesbcn.com/English_Services.html Come anytime – literally! This 24/7/365 sauna gets points for convenience. But they actively discourage business transactions, so to speak, so be careful about how you approach guys. That being said, their 20 cabins are perfect for a tryst and their massage services are tops.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Saunas Thermas Barcelona | Diputació, 46 | 933 259 346 | http://www.pases.es/en/sauna_thermas/ This big sauna is rent boy central! Lots of South American types to choose from as well. They tend to run a bit muscle-y, but it's large enough that all kinds are represented. The huge video screen in the pool area is a cool feature. They have theme mornings and nights, and their underwear parties are a must.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Clubs Dietrich | Consell de Cent, 255 | 93 451 77 07 | no website Located just a block away from the Axel Hotel, Dietrich is technically a bar – but later at night it's all about the dancing, so we'd go here for a small club vibe rather than a bar vibe. Note on Saturdays it looks like a Spanish version of the L Word, so you might want to avoid it. But during the week it's fun, draggy, and a decent night out.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Clubs Arena Madre | Carrer de Balmes, 32 | http://www.arenadisco.com/ After pre-gaming at Arena-owned Punto BCN, head to the mothership, Arena Madre. Its deliciously young crowd flocks to the dance floor and tries to pick up each other, and it's like watching a fawn take its first steps. Between them, the strippers and the fun theme nights, there's enough eye candy to last you the whole night long.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Clubs El Cangrejo Eixample | Villarroel, 81 | https://www.facebook.com/elcangrejoeixample This is the go-to gayborhood club is campy as hell, and chances are you'll laugh as much as you dance. There's a healthy mix of Spanish and international hits, which makes a refreshing change from the Rihanna/Beyonce/Madonna you usually hear.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Clubs Discotheque | Carrer De Tarragona, 141 | 3 49 020 238 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discotheque-Barcelona/49986220748 A heaving dance floor makes it hard to do any significant chatting here, but their SaturGays are the place to be on a late Saturday night in Barcelona. And from fire fighters to the Wild West to porn star theme nights, there is always a silly, party-like vibe.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Clubs Atame | Carrer del Consell de Cent, 257 | 934 549 273 | no website They're not baby gays at Atame, but they do skew young, and with the eclectic mix of music played, they have come to dance. Note, though, that earlier in the evening – they have happy hour from 7-10 = it functions much more as a bar.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Clubs Metro | Carrer de Sepúlveda, 185 | http://www.metrodiscobcn.com/2/ This club is all things to all people – as long as those people are male. You can chill while you play some pool, shake your groove thing to Spanish music, check out non-Spanish DJs, or cruise the darkroom and get lucky. Oh, and drag queens! The perfect place.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Bars Nightberry | C. de la Diputació 161 | no number | http://www.nightberry.es/en The stone walls and revolving local art give way to a small cruising area and even some cabins. But we wouldn't call it a cruising bar, really – there are seemingly impromptu drag shows, a friendly crowd, and a definite actual bar scene.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Bars Bim Bam Bum Bar | C. de Casanova 71 | no number | http://www.bimbambum.es/ This bar bills itself as LGBT, but it's overwhelmingly G, with a little bit of T thrown in. Drag queens, beauty pagaents, strippers, and theme nights abound – it's a rollicking good time, and never, ever a dull moment.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Bars Sky Bar | Aribau, 33 | 93 323 93 93 | http://www.axelhotels.com/barcelona/seccion/42/en/axel_barcelona_skybar Again, this is in the Axel gay hotel, so it's fabulous – made even more so by the fact that its view atop the roof of the hotel is great.

Gay and Gay Friendly Barcelona Bars Ground Bar | Aribau, 33 | 93 323 93 93 | http://www.axelhotels.com/barcelona/seccion/41/en/axel_barcelona_underground Ground Bar is on the ground floor of the Axel, and is about as fabulous as you'd expect a bar in a heterofriendly hotel to be. Their outdoor terrace is THE seen in the gayborhood, and if you can't find anywhere else to settle for the night, this is always your backup plan.