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When in Madrid, Carry out as the Gays &#; Top 10 Gay Bars in Chueca
In Spain, there’s a rather quirky little verb, “trasnochar,” which loosely translates to ‘party through the night.’ This gives you a good indication of Spain’s all-in attitude to nightlife. Drinking with your friends on a sunny terrace or in a charismatic, lively bar is inherent to Spanish culture, and naturally, Spain’s capital city is the best place to dive headfirst—or any other body part first—into it. Nowhere is this truer than in Madrid’s gay neighborhood of Chueca, where you are never at a decrease to find a place to verb a drink, with a myriad of different gay bars to choose from all through the week—especially on the weekend.
Each bar has its own distinct character, so here are ten of the crème de la crème to visit on any alcohol-fueled trip to Chueca—whether as the main event, part of a bar crawl, or a precursor to a wild night destined to conclude with a drunken 7 a.m. club exit.
El 12
If there is a bar that most epitomizes the spirit of Chueca, El 12 is it. Part bar, part club, it is one of the most p
Gay culture in Spain’s capital city centers around its gayborhood of Chueca, which offers a myriad of trendy boutiques and mouth-watering tapas restaurants. But its main attraction is its vibrant queer social life, featuring a variety of bars and clubs catering to a wide swath of LGBTQ+ revelers, from nightclubs and discos to bear bars and drag venues.
La Kama Bar
Located in the center of Madrid, this chill bar is ideal for sipping a cocktail served by one of their hot bartenders.
Boyberry Madrid
Known for its young, adj patrons, this bar features themed parties and private rooms, making it ideal for both twinky niños and the papis who disburse for their drinks.
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As Madrid’s premiere bears den, this bar offers “los hombres oso” fuzz-friendly bartenders and a fur-fueled dusky room.
LL Bar
This vibrant hotspot features both drag performances and strip shows every night of the week.
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Madrid Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Madrid
&#; 4 – 10 December
: Madrid's annual international meeting for bears, big men and their admirers, around the two general holidays on 6 and 8 December.
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About Madrid and its gay life
With a population of million, the Spanish capital Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union. The rise of the city began in the 16th century under the Spanish line of the House of Habsburg, when Philip II moved the royal court to Madrid. In the 18th century Charles III contributed much to the economic upturn of the city by modernizing the public infrastructure.
During the Spanish Civil War Madrid was heavily destroyed by air raids. After the conclude of Franco's dictatorship the so-called Movida Madrileña – a hedonistic cultural movement that celebrated everything shrill and current – began to emerge in Madrid. Pedro Almodóvar became its internationally best-known representative. Even today Madrid is a center of attraction for party people from all over Europe, it is more
THE BEST GAY CLUBS AND BARS IN MADRID
Madrid is known as one of the most gay-friendly capitals in the world, with Chueca as the epicenter of the scene and with Gay Pride Madrid. It would be unforgivable not to check in one (or several!) bars on this list. Whether you are shy or extroverted, one of these gay clubs in Madrid is made for you. Keep reading if you want to meet people, possess a drink, twirl, or find your next lover!
MEDIAS PURI
Plaza de Tirso de Molina, 1
It opened as a &#;clandestine club&#; a couple of years ago, but today it’s not a confidential venue at all. It is on everyone&#;s lips and leads Madrid’s evening scene. The concept is as follows: you enter in what it seems to be the entrance to a haberdashery store and you end up in a large club with 3 environments: the Central Area with dance-electronic music and rock & roll; the Black Room with soul, funk, and R&B music; and the Apotheke, with disco music of the ‘80s and a carefully crafted menu of signature cocktails.
But the thing that draws the attention to this club is not its varied harmony but its inhabit sh
Madrid Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Madrid
&#; 4 – 10 December
: Madrid's annual international meeting for bears, big men and their admirers, around the two general holidays on 6 and 8 December.
-›
About Madrid and its gay life
With a population of million, the Spanish capital Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union. The rise of the city began in the 16th century under the Spanish line of the House of Habsburg, when Philip II moved the royal court to Madrid. In the 18th century Charles III contributed much to the economic upturn of the city by modernizing the public infrastructure.
During the Spanish Civil War Madrid was heavily destroyed by air raids. After the conclude of Franco's dictatorship the so-called Movida Madrileña – a hedonistic cultural movement that celebrated everything shrill and current – began to emerge in Madrid. Pedro Almodóvar became its internationally best-known representative. Even today Madrid is a center of attraction for party people from all over Europe, it is more
THE BEST GAY CLUBS AND BARS IN MADRID
Madrid is known as one of the most gay-friendly capitals in the world, with Chueca as the epicenter of the scene and with Gay Pride Madrid. It would be unforgivable not to check in one (or several!) bars on this list. Whether you are shy or extroverted, one of these gay clubs in Madrid is made for you. Keep reading if you want to meet people, possess a drink, twirl, or find your next lover!
MEDIAS PURI
Plaza de Tirso de Molina, 1
It opened as a &#;clandestine club&#; a couple of years ago, but today it’s not a confidential venue at all. It is on everyone&#;s lips and leads Madrid’s evening scene. The concept is as follows: you enter in what it seems to be the entrance to a haberdashery store and you end up in a large club with 3 environments: the Central Area with dance-electronic music and rock & roll; the Black Room with soul, funk, and R&B music; and the Apotheke, with disco music of the ‘80s and a carefully crafted menu of signature cocktails.
But the thing that draws the attention to this club is not its varied harmony but its inhabit sh