Arena Madre Bars & Clubs in Barcelona – GayOut Guide
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Arena Madre

GayOut (21) 4.0
Google (1283) 3.8
Tripadvisor (90) 3.6
What reviewers say

Some visitors find the music fun and the atmosphere enjoyable with friendly staff and clean restrooms, though others report issues with rude door staff and expensive drinks. A significant number of reviews mention concerns about theft and pickpocketing, with some patrons feeling that management is unconcerned.

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Address
32 Carrer de Balmes, Barcelona
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Phone
+34 934878342
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About this place Arena Madre

Arena Madre is one of Barcelona's long-established gay clubs, known for a lively dance floor and an energetic atmosphere that keeps going all week. It pulls in a younger crowd, with DJs spinning house and handbag tracks. Beyond those regular club nights, you'll find striptease shows and go-go dancers, so there’s usually something a little extra going on. The biggest crowds hit on weekends, when the dance floor really gets going. It's a solid choice if you want to join Barcelona's gay club scene and experience one of the city's established LGBTQ+ venues, any night of the week.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 00:30-05:00
Tuesday 00:30-05:00
Wednesday 00:30-05:00
Thursday 00:30-05:00
Friday 00:30-05:00
Saturday 00:30-06:00
Sunday 00:30-06:00

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1,283 reviews

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Christian Guerrero López
Christian Guerrero López Apr 2023
patxitxo sainz
patxitxo sainz Mar 2023

Not even a Coke for my drink. Holy shit, €15 and no Coke. Vultures.

Xamelys Pérez
Xamelys Pérez Mar 2023
emilio garcia barbadillo
emilio garcia barbadillo Mar 2023

The people at the door couldn't be ruder or more unfriendly. Especially the one taking the money; if you don't give him the exact amount, he gives you a dirty look. Have they opened the darkroom? I've been asking for days if it's open, and they won't answer. Is it so hard to just say yes or no?

Vix Bix
Vix Bix Feb 2023

Always closed, zero information

Carles Alcoberro
Carles Alcoberro Feb 2023

A good place for drinks

francesco r
francesco r Feb 2023

The Place is very packed and there are thieves operating on the dance floor, i bet in the darker area too.. Tourists and locals, be very careful in here. The management is not caring despite they know what's going on inside their club! is there any reason for this attitude on their side? Mix of quite old people and very young. Everyone can reach his/her own conclusion... there are so many places to have fun in Barcelona, and probably any of them is a better choice to have a good time and ending the night with all your pertinentes.

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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