Bilbao Gay Bars & Clubs

Pavoneo is a cozy but energetic gay cocktail bar in Bilbao’s Old Town. Drinks flow easily and the crowd spills onto the street, especially on weekends. Expect pop hits from every era, friendly bartenders, and regulars who make space for newcomers.

It’s a favorite place to kick off a night out before heading deeper into Casco Viejo. There are also themed nights with DJs and drag bingo, so check Pavoneo's socials to see what's on.

La LOLA is a dance club in La Vieja area of Bilbao. This medium-sized venue is where everyone goes to after the bars have closed.

Good electronic music. Mixed/gay crowd.

Badulake is a bar & theatre and an LGBT-popular hangout, known for its fun atmosphere, upbeat 80s tunes and latest pop tracks always on the playlist. The bar is host to Las Fellini, a drag cabaret show that guarantees a good time.

Lamiak is an old gay institute of Bilbao that has been in business since 1979. The two-floored bar offer two different atmosphere.

The upper floor is more quiet and relaxing while the lower floor is more lively with music from jazz to electronic. Sangria is especially good here.

Laid-back cafe bar and a gay-popular hangout in Bilbao's Old Quarter. Bizitza welcomes everyone and is open daily from 2:30pm.

The two-story cafe has antique décor giving it a unique atmosphere, with eclectic tunes played in the background, while the outside terrace looks out to the vibrant nightlife.

Manolita La Primera throws a full-blast Spanish party every weekend, with retro bangers and a packed dancefloor. It’s a mixed crowd, but the energy is pure queer joy. The bar staff keeps things moving, and regulars know this is one of Bilbao’s liveliest late-night stops.

Expect cheap drinks, sweaty dancing, and maybe a few too many stories you won’t be able to repeat.

Modesto is a long-standing gay bar in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, with a no-frills interior, a steady flow of regulars, and a crowd that covers every type in the queer alphabet. There's music, mingling, and a fun crowd packed into the bar and street terrace to keep things interesting.