Gran Canaria Gay Bars

Gran Canaria Gay Bars

Home of the Jumbo Center, you can't than Gran Canaria's gay bars

Gran Canaria is arguably one of Europe’s gayest destinations, with its capital Las Palmas boasting an impressive selection of gay bars and clubs. The Jumbo Center, undoubtedly the beating heart of the island’s gay scene, is a four-story shopping and entertainment center specifically catering to LGBTQ+ individuals. The Jumbo Center is where you’ll find Gran Canaria’s most popular gay bars, with venues catering to any traveler’s tastes. The Jumbo Centre is not the only place to find great gay nightlife, however, and the massive number of gay visitors who flock to the island each year has led to an explosion of gay bars and clubs throughout Las Palmas.

in the Yumbo Center

Our selection of the best gay bars in Gran Canaria.

Following its huge success in the Sitges gay scene, the Parrots Group venture to a new location in Gran Canaria.

Parrots is a great place to sit outside and people-watch with a cocktail in hand. Drag shows and DJ’s on the weekend.

Features

bar, music, dancing, cabaret show, free wi-fi

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

Yumbo Center 121/1, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 16:00 - 02:30
Weekend: 16:00 - 02:30

3.5
Audience Rating

From 13 votes Vote

Great drinks at reasonable prices, a new management team offering a friendly welcome. Check out the excellent cabaret performances on Friday nights and other occasional special events.

Bar Diamonds is located on the ground floor and has a southwest-facing patio area that is a great place to enjoy an afternoon cocktail.

Features

bar, music, cafe, restaurant, sun terrace

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

GF Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 22:00 - 03:00
Weekend: 22:00 - 03:00

4.0
Audience Rating

From 15 votes Vote

Bärenhöhle (meaning ‘bear cave’) is one of the Yumbo Center’s longest-running gay bars for bears, their friends and admirers.

Regardless of your size, you can be assured of a warm welcome. Great-value drinks. Happy hour until 10pm.

Features

bar, music

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

G/F Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 20:00 - 03:00
Weekend: 20:00 - 03:00

3.5
Audience Rating

From 19 votes Vote

Opened in 2016, Mardi Gras Bar, located on the ground floor of the Yumbo Center, offers a warm welcome to all.

Regular drink offers and occasional themed party nights.

Features

bar, music, cabaret

Updated: 08-Mar-2022

G/F Yumbo Centre, Playa Del Ingles

Weekday: 10:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 02:00

2.7
Audience Rating

From 3 votes Vote

Small, friendly gay bar/café located on the first floor of Yumbo Centre, Playa del Ingles.

The crowd at Junior is mostly local and usually mixed. Occasionally hosts cabaret and drag shows. Open 7:30pm-3am.

Features

bar, music

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

1/F Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 19:30 - 03:00
Weekend: 19:30 - 03:00

3.8
Audience Rating

From 10 votes Vote

Small, late-night music gay bar on the 2nd floor of Yumbo Center, next to Terry Show Bar.

Coco Loco attracts a mostly mixed, young crowd. Friendly, English-speaking staff.

Features

bar, music, dancing, gogo show, cabaret show

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

2/F Yumbo Center 261/15, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: from 22:00
Weekend: from 22:00

3.5
Audience Rating

From 6 votes Vote

Stylish gay lounge bar La Bulle (or ‘bubble’ in English) offers a quieter and more relaxed environment with no loud music.

Friendly bar staff and great cocktails. Free WiFi available.

Features

bar, music, free wi-fi

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

1/F Yumbo Center 131/26, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 18:00 - 01:00
Weekend: 18:00 - 01:00

2.4
Audience Rating

From 12 votes Vote

Dutch-owned gay bar on the second floor of the Yumbo Center. Macho Macho’s fun and friendly vibe is popular with the younger crowd.

Features

bar, music, dancing

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

2F Yumbo Center 261/19, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 22:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 22:00 - 04:00

3.4
Audience Rating

From 9 votes Vote

Danish-owned gay bar in the Yumbo Center. Bar MeicKer serves a nice selection of drinks and cocktails. Friendly service and atmosphere.

Great for pre-clubbing. Closed on Sundays.

Features

bar, music, dancing

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 20:00 - 02:30
Weekend: Sat 20:00 - 02:30

3.5
Audience Rating

From 6 votes Vote

Long-running gay bar & restaurant, owned by Joseph and Andres. Buddies Bar serves food and drinks from 10am.

Quiz Night on Thursdays and the quintessentially British Roast Dinner on Sundays. Free WiFi available.

Features

bar, music, dancing, internet access, free wi-fi

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

G/F Yumbo Center 131/12-13, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 10:00 - 00:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 00:00

3.8
Audience Rating

From 7 votes Vote

Opened in 1989 in the Cita Centre and later moved to Yumbo Centrum, Zaza Bar has a laid-back atmosphere with outdoor terrace.

The bar serves German and Spanish draft beers, a variety of international beer in bottles and other alcoholic beverages. Try one of their caipirinhas, sangrias or frozen daiquiris.

Features

bar, music

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

Yumbo Center 111/8-9, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 18:30 - 02:30
Weekend: 18:30 - 02:30

3.1
Audience Rating

From 10 votes Vote

Long-running gay bar with outdoor terrace in Yumbo Center. Mirko & Andreas and their team will give you a warm welcome at Spartacus.

Features

bar, music

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

Yumbo Center 151/3-4, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria


3.9
Audience Rating

From 17 votes Vote

in the Yumbo Center – show bars

Andi Martine, Dinah Might and James, along with DJ Michael Marouli and a whole host of drag queens, invite you to enjoy a sparkling, outrageously fun night out at Sparkles.

Karaoke kicks off at 9pm until showtime. The nightly comedy variety show is doubled up with a second show featuring a fabulous Canarian dance troupe in amazing costumes and routines.

Arrive early to enjoy free shots.

Features

bar, music, dancing, karaoke, live music, cabaret show

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

1/F Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 20:00 - 03:00
Weekend: 20:00 - 03:00

3.3
Audience Rating

From 15 votes Vote

Expect plenty of fun, glitz and glamour at this ever-popular, family-friendly, award-winning cabaret bar. Ricky’s features some of the best drag show performances in the Yumbo Center.

Features

bar, music, karaoke, cabaret show

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

Av. Estados Unidos, 54, Yumbo Centre 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 20:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 20:00 - 04:00

3.7
Audience Rating

From 7 votes Vote

Long-running drag show bar that’s been in the Yumbo Center for over 20 years. Terry Show’s famous ‘Flamenco Show’ is a personal highlight of ours.

Located on the second floor, next to Coco Loco bar. Nightly show at 10:30pm until 1am, then music and fun until 4:30am.

Features

bar, music, live music, gogo show, cabaret show

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

2F Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 22:30 - 04:30
Weekend: 22:30 - 04:30

3.1
Audience Rating

From 10 votes Vote

Na’Und is a lively German gay bar with dance floor, located on on ground floor of Yumbo Center.

Note: This bar closed in the summer (June-August).

Features

bar, music

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

1F Yumbo Center 161, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria


3.6
Audience Rating

From 19 votes Vote

Outrageous performances from the world-famous Funny Boy. A must-see act, as he has toured all over the world from the age of 18 before establishing a bar in the Yumbo Center in 2013.

The shows by Funny Boy and her crew are enormously entertaining, with audience participation.

Features

bar, music, dancing, live music, cabaret show

Updated: 22-Nov-2022

Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria


2.5
Audience Rating

From 12 votes Vote

Located in the Yumbo Centre, Gran Canaria’s gay district, Barack Afé Bar is a popular, gay bar serving food, with live TV and cheap drinks.

Attracts a mixed crowd. Nice terrace.

Features

bar, music, dancing, karaoke, live music, cafe, restaurant, sun terrace

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

2F Yumbo Center, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 18:00 - 05:00
Weekend: 18:00 - 05:00

2.9
Audience Rating

From 10 votes Vote

German-owned, gay café bar with excellent atmosphere, located on the Maspalomas beachfront.

Strand-apo-Theke is a perfect stop for snacks and refreshments on the way back from the beach. Open from noon until 10pm. Busiest from 4pm-8pm.

Features

bar, cafe

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

C.C. Oasis 35-36, Paseo del Faro, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 12:00 - 22:00
Weekend: Sat 12:00 - 22:00

3.6
Audience Rating

From 5 votes Vote

March 2022: This venue is temporarily closed.

Gay bar at the Cita Centre, serving beer, drinks and featuring TV sports broadcasting and other events. Closed on Mondays.

Features

bar, music

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

CC Cita, Ave de Alemania 88, Gran Canaria

Weekday: Tue-Thu 18:30 – 0:30
Weekend: 18:30 – 02:00 ; 19:30 – 0:30

1.6
Audience Rating

From 5 votes Vote

Gay bar on the 1st floor of the Yumbo Center. When we went there last time, the bar staff wore flimsy aprons to protect their modesty – not that we’re complaining.

Features

bar, music, dancing, adults-only, cruise / fetish

Updated: 21-Mar-2022

Yumbo Center 111/1-2, Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Weekday: 20:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 20:00 - 04:00

2.7
Audience Rating

From 9 votes Vote

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