The Best Gay Bars in Gran Canaria: If you are looking for the best gay bars in Gran Canaria (Maspalomas) then look no further! This guide focuses specifically on the gay bars and nightlife in Gran Canaria.
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Gran Canaria has one of the best gay nightlife scenes in Europe. The majority of the gay bars in Gran Canaria can be found in the Yumbo Centre in Maspalomas.
The Yumbo centre is a large multi level outdoor shopping centre by day and home to the biggest gay scene in Gran Canaria by night. On my last visit I counted over 30 gay bars and clubs in the Yumbo Centre alone ranging from drag bars, to casual bars, clubs and late night spaces.
I am always completely spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a gay bar in Gran Canaria which is why I have put together a detailed list.
Lets get started!
Best Gay Bars in Gran Canaria (Yumbo Centre)
These are some of my favorite gay bars in the Yumbo Centre, Maspalomas. I always suggest doing a lap of the Yumbo Centre first (it is one big square) to see where is most lively.
Kiki
Starting strong for the best gay bars in Gran Canaria, we have Kiki.
I loved Kiki for dancing as the music was on point with lots of pop and chart tunes. The DJ was also open to requests which meant we stayed here a long time!
Kiki used to be in the middle of the square opposite Burger King but has now taken over a bigger venue within the Yumbo givingit more of a nightclub vibe.
Coco Loco
Coco Loco is also an absolute must and where you should move on to next to continue dancing.
This is on the first floor in the Yumbo and the easiest way to find it is to use the stairs near Burger King.
Coco Loco has similar music to Kiki with certain hours dedicated to 90s, 80s etc. However, in Coco Loco you have the added bonus of drag queens entertaining the crowd.
Best Gay Clubs in Gran Canaria (Yumbo Centre)
As the night moves on you might want to try one of the gay clubs in Gran canaria to have a little dance. Again, these are all in the Yumbo Centre, Maspalomas (essentially you will never leave the Yumbo!).
Mykonos
If you are following this list by this point it’s probably getting late on in the night now and everyone will start to head to Mykonos. For some reason, I find it very hard to find and swear that the stairs in the Yumbo are like those of Hogwarts.
If you use the stairs near Gio Bar from the ground floor and work your way up to the top floor, you will find it.
Mykonos is a long and narrow gay club with stages, music, dancing and more, if your starting to feel it. This always seems to get busy, whether it is pride or not!
Mantrix
When most gay bars and clubs start shutting down for the night, this is the main gay club that will take you through to the very early hours of the morning – and in recent years has had a huge expansion!
It often gets busy, being one of the few remaining options past 3/4am and the difference with Mantrix is that there is a cover charge – there aren’t any for the other bars I have mentioned.
Top tip which people miss – to find the huge playful room upstairs, you have to go into the mens bathroom all the way to the back and then you will see a set of stairs on your left leading up. Super easy to miss!
If that is not enough to keep you satisfied there is no need to worry. There are so many more gay bars in Gran Canaria to explore and we will be including an exhaustive and full listing in our complete guide to Gay Gran Canaria .
Best Gay late Night Bars in Gran Canaria
So you have had a few drinks and a little dance, now what? Well you might be happy to know that the Yumbo Centre is home to many gay late night bars that are often open to the early hours of the morning.
Construction
Construction is near Burger King and gets super busy. This is another large gay late night bar in Maspalomas which is spread over one floor.
Entry is also €10 and that includes a drink and there are plenty of lockers either to the left as you enter or to the right as you enter – at pride get there early to get a locker and get a wristband to come and go, the queues get insane.
Construction is broadly split in half. The first half is slightly more chilled with a bar and seating by the lockers. Beyond the bar you will find lots of spaces to explore…
Toms Bar
This is one of the smaller but still popular gay late night bars and typically attracts an older leather clientele.
Noxon
Not been, but my friends tell me this is one of the more niche late night bars so take a look at what nights they have coming up catered to different interests.
Every time I go to the Yumbo, I always have a ‘process’ in mind. Start by sitting, chatting and drinking until the vodka kicks in and move on when I am ready to dance.
Check out these bars to start your night:
Parrots Pub Terrace
I first came across Parrots in Sitges where it is a big name on the gay scene. It was great to see that it has made its way over to Gran Canaria!
This is another great option to sit, cocktail in hand and enjoy drag shows, DJ’s and watching the world go by.
Buddies
This is a long running gay bar and restaurant so it’s also a place to relax during the day.
Buddies is also used a lot during pride as a meet and greet place for those looking to make friends.
Junior Bar
This is a small, cosy gay bar on the ground floor of the Yumbo and has been open since 2003.
They have indoor and outdoor seating so you can watch all the world go by in main square until you are ready to go inside.
Another bar that many recommend to start night your night.
Adonis Bar
If you enjoy your beer, check out this German bar.
Adonis is also one of the bars that makes up the infamous six-pack zone (see below).
Centre Stage
This is a very popular bar with many people describing it as incredibly welcoming and a good place to meet people and make new friends (without it being cruisy).
Barenhole
Literally means ‘Bear Cave’ and is aimed at bears, their friends and admirers. Of course, like everywhere, anyone is more than welcome.
Zaza bar
Zaza Bar has been going since 1989. It has an outdoor terrace and a laid-back vibe with a range of beers on draft.
The list goes on and on and on. Hopefully you are starting to get the idea that there is quite literally something for everyone.
Other gay bars include; Pirates, The Corner, Spartacus, Divinity Karaoke Bar, Voulez Voux Cocktails & Music Bar, Wonder Bar and Mardi Gras.
Best Cabaret and Show Bars in Gran Canaria
Sparkles
Sparkles is one of the best drag show bars in the Yumbo. The show lasts up to 5 hours and I was thoroughly entertained and kept in hysterics for the entire time.
These queens can dance, sing live, lip sync for their lives and seriously get the crowd going and up on their feet. In my case quite literally as towards the end of the evening I ended up in a lip sync competition myself as Nicki Minaj – it was scary but so much fun!
The drink offers are good here and reasonable in price. Everything is table service and I would arrive around 8:30pm/9pm, get a good table and order a jug of vodka and coke for €13.
Do not miss this gay bar in Gran Canaria, it was a highlight of my trip.
Ricky Cabaret Car
This is another award-winning drag show bar and is sure to get you in the mood for a night out.
Chez Funny Boys
Here you can expect outrageous performances full of entertainment and for the brave, some audience participation.
Terry Show
This drag show bar has been running for over 20 years and a favourite amongst returning visitors. In particular, you have to check out their flamenco show!
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