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Arena Madre

Bar Pub Disco Gay bar

😠 Visited in October 2019 with two other Americans. All three of our phones (valued over $3,000) were stolen by pickpockets here. When I reported this to security, he forcefully threw me out of the building. Lost most of the photos from our trip and spent the next day filing a police report. Tip: go... People often mention good, music, club, phone, people, Barcelona, drink, drinks, ambiente, free,


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C/ de Balmes, 32, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Website

grupoarena.com

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3.80 (1.2K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) music (13) club (9) phone (9) people (8) Barcelona (7) drink (7) drinks (7) ambiente (7) free (6)
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  • 1/5 Oliver S. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited in October 2019 with two other Americans. All three of our phones (valued over $3,000) were stolen by pickpockets here. When I reported this to security, he forcefully threw me out of the building. Lost most of the photos from our trip and spent the next day filing a police report. Tip: go to a better establishment and stay alert.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ted S. 1 year ago on Google • 359 reviews
    The club is good. As everywhere in Barcelona, ​​entry comes with a “free” drink. All drinks are quite expensive and mostly stretched somehow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Victoria M. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Getting worse a lot of Latin King granddaughter a lot of immigration
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ma K. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Not worth the entrance fee. 15 euros for a relatively small room in which everything collects. A bar on the left and right. No other floors. 1 drink included in the entry price. The offer does not apply on weekends: you can get entry to the arena if you consume something in a partner restaurant. Apparently the arena used to be great, but today it's a bit of a flop.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mathieu S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place tonight f you like to dance. Watch your stuff. Don't take anything you won't want missing lol
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 N B. 4 years ago on Google
    no nos dejaron entrar porque mi amiga lesbiana (50 años) no llevo su documdntacion. El calvo es muy borde y homofobico. Avoid this place, we have been rejected because we had no ID with us (we r over 40). They r rude and homophobic. They did not explain why we should show up any ID.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carles A. 1 year ago on Google • 185 reviews
    A good place for drinks

  • 1/5 Thomas T. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Not recommended club! For an entry fee of 15 euros you get 1 drink of your choice for free! Just a dance floor, music nothing current, no animation at all be it a fog machine or laser etc! And then you would have to pay an additional entrance fee if you go to another club in the same group! Rip-off at its best! For Barcelona there are other better clubs for this money!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Stevey W. 4 years ago on Google
    Place was very busy and they only had 4 bar staff serving the entire club. Also two of the bar staff were more interested in serving their friends and regulars. Waited a very long time to get served. If you really want to go there you can get free passes from other local bars in the same area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffiny R. 5 years ago on Google
    Very entertaining and fun. If you like to dance and party, this is the spot to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tim B. 4 years ago on Google
    If you are a tourist I would advise to leave your phone at home. TWO of my friends had their phones stolen last night. Along with a passport and purse. Luckily security found the one of the girls phone, passport and wallet. The dancefloor is quite small so you have to very careful. I was lucky not to have anything taken from me. I would question going there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G. L. 6 years ago on Google
    Great club, amazing music, people and performer. BUT: be careful of your belongings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 emilio garcia b. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Those at the door couldn't be more rude and unfriendly. Especially the one who charges and if you don't give it to him fairly he makes a bad face at you. Have they opened the dark room? I have been asking for several days if the dark room is open and there is no way for them to answer. Is it so difficult to say yes or no?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacques H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome! This LGBT club is fun for everyone as long as you go into the right area. One is just for the guys and the other is a mix of everyone. 10Euro to get in and that comes with a free drink. They pour really heavy in this place. The music is loud and fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 patxitxo s. 1 year ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Not even Cocacola for the cubata. Host €15 and no Cocacola. Vultures

  • 1/5 Vix B. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Always closed zero information

  • 4/5 Manny F. 5 years ago on Google
    It’s a fine place, never had any issues hope to continue like that. Great music, fair prices... a little expensive the entrance 12€. But if you go to a bar called. “El punto” if you drink something they give you the entrance.

  • 5/5 Cristian Baidez M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One last (Original) Una pasada

  • 1/5 Clara de M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) horrifying (Original) horroroso

  • 3/5 Gina 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Old fashioned !! (Original) Anticuao !!

  • 4/5 Lucas Alves C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good to go with friend. (Original) Muito bom para ir com amigo.

  • 5/5 Cristian Rodriguez R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere and great music, great? (Original) Buen ambiente y buena música, genial?

  • 1/5 Laia S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You would have to do something about it with the drug issue. They have already drugged me twice in this place, me and my friends. You feel like coming back. (Original) Tendríais que hacer algo al respecto con el tema de las drogas. Me han drogado ya dos veces en este local, a mí y a mis amigos. Se te pasan las ganas de volver.

  • 1/5 Chico C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They drugged my friend in this place and roll left without anyone to take charge of the situation. Luckily friendly people came to lend a hand and let us know what had happened. (Original) Drogaron a mi amiga dentro de este lugar y la dejaron tirada sin que nadie se haga cargo de la situación. Por suerte gente amable apareció para darle una mano y avisarnos sobre lo que había pasado.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music and beautiful people (Original) Boa música e gente bonita

  • 1/5 julienroche 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is when it starts? At one point I met a second person and it was Mr. Toilet. (Original) C’est quand que ça commence ? À un moment j’ai croisé une seconde personne et il s’agissait de Monsieur Toilettes.

  • 2/5 Gaston R O. 4 years ago on Google
    To start, everyone has to carry their ID or passport at the door. It is always advisable to leave mobiles at home as many people go and it is usual to steal them. I have been going for years and what has never happened to me on Sunday in a bar after waiting for an hour they have not attended me and in the other that I was a boy alone not only did not attend me but I was giving free drinks to friends who were at the bar and when claiming he tells to go to the other bar in the end I ended up going out and consuming in another bar to re-enter the boys who work before this did not happen. Still I love the place but need to drinking before the enter or going other bar drinking and come back because can be spend 2:30min for take some drink

  • 4/5 Fred R. 4 years ago on Google
    The door is easy, the space is ok: not too small and not too big. The drinks are affordable, restrooms are clean. The music is more pop and fun. The crowd just want to have fun so the attitude is minimal, specially when compared to clubs in the US. It only gets busy after 2am.

  • 1/5 francesco r. 1 year ago on Google
    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.

  • 1/5 Esteban J. 1 year ago on Google
    If you guys found a Madrid bag, please reach out to me! I have left it last night and it has a Sony headphones and a book in it, most likely my phone as well... thank you so much, what a night....

  • 2/5 Michael k. 2 years ago on Google
    Old fashioned, low quality alcohol but overload prices . Securities look scary and angry... Two stars only for good Dj and the music

  • 4/5 Arnau G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Music is fine but you can't dance almost ... :( (Original) La música está bien pero no se puede bailar casi... :(

  • 1/5 Khizir P. 4 years ago on Google
    Extremely disappointed at the club and the security. Friend visited the 3 times trying to get my phone back, they everything to not help. Super NOT recommended

  • 3/5 Sam D. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a cute bar but can't enjoy a simple drink because of the number of pick-pocketers here and other nearby bars. You will 100% get ur phone stolen if it is in your pockets. These guys are professional. You won't feel them. So if u want to enjoy your drinks, leave your phone home or secure it in a hidden sack.

  • 4/5 Timur A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice, but definitely watch out for your valuables, someones phone was stolen while I was there.

  • 5/5 Tony B. 4 years ago on Google
    Young gay scene. Always crowded.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love (Original) Me encanta

  • 5/5 Marina R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad drinks but super fun place (Original) Copas malas pero lugar super fun

  • 2/5 Cristina A. H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great site, an oasis in full swing, but the treatment is horrible. Bitter waiters eager to close. I hadn't been in a long time but I won't be back. (Original) Sitio genial, un oasis en pleno borne, pero el trato es horrible. Camareros amargados con muchas ganas de cerrar. Hacía mucho que no iba pero no volveré.

  • 5/5 Francisco Argibay J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's great!!! (Original) Es genial!!!

  • 5/5 Ralph L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best! (Original) La mejor!

  • 3/5 José Humberto U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice party and atmosphere, a little crowded but fun after all. (Original) Fiesta y ambiente agradables, algo atestado pero divertido a fin de cuentas.

  • 2/5 javier brunet b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very popular site. (Original) Es un sitio muy popular .

  • 5/5 constantino s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This very cool and good music and safe is very cool a big regards (Original) Esta mui chulo y buena musica y segurida mola mucho un grande saludos

  • 5/5 Michał B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice music, cheap entry, good staff. I left my jacket on Friday and on Sunday it is still wating for me ?

  • 5/5 Carles B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super good atmosphere and do not disturb or anything hehe (Original) Super buen ambiente y no molestan ni nada jeje

  • 5/5 Kennya L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best gay rumba in Barcelona (Original) La mejor rumba gay en Barcelona

  • 3/5 Daniel Gómez-Limón T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The disco is very old and the facilities need to be improved. Alcohol is of low quality. (Original) La discoteca es muy antigua y las instalaciones necesitan mejorar. El alcohol es de calidad baja.

  • 2/5 Martin R. 4 years ago on Google
    It was really fun till. I had my phone stolen and had to chase a guy and hold him by the throat till my stuff appeared. Police came I filed a report and they seemed annoyed. Point is leave you’re stuff at home unless your willing to throw down.

  • 4/5 Fernando V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Large disc. Excellent cocktails and beautiful music (Original) Disco grande. Cocktail ottimi e bella musica

  • 3/5 Rubén F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The disco and music is fine. The only downside that I put is that you have to be careful with your belongings since they stole my cell phone long ago and from there I do not let go of my hand. Obviously it is not the fault of the disco but some people who ruin the time who is going to have fun. (Original) La discoteca y la música está bien. La única pega que le pongo es que tenéis que tener cuidado con vuestras pertenencias ya que a mí me robaron el móvil hace tiempo y a partir de ahí no lo suelto de mi mano. Obviamente no es culpa de la discoteca sinó de algunas personas que arruinan el rato a quién va a pasarlo bien.

  • 1/5 Brandon P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I paid everything, they never sealed me, the guard took me out as an inside criminal. PUSHING ME AND TREATING ME EVIL! I explained I showed him my closet ticket, because of course you pay for the closet after the entrance without wanting and I treat myself badly, I don't even let myself take my clothes out of the closet, I never did any problem or anything, I explained everything and I just didn't want to, I went very wrong while there, the guards should not take tourists like this first and second having proof that I already pay and it does not bother me to pay again and that it does not allow me to enter by pure whim I think it is bad and I think they should improve their goal service because it seemed more How outrageous ... SIMPLY RACISTA TO THE TOURIST! (Original) Pague todo, nunca me sellaron, el guardia me saco como delincuente de adentro EMPUJANDOME Y TRATANDOME MAL! le expliqué le mostre mi ticket del ropero, porque claro pagas el ropero despues de la entrada sin quieres y me trato mal nisiquiera me dejo sacar mi ropa del ropero, nunca hice problema ni nada, le explique todo y solo no quiso, pase muy mal rato ahi, los guardias no deberian sacar turistas asi primero y segundo tenidndo pruebas de que ya pague y no me molesta pagar nuevamente y que no me deje entrar por puro capricho me parece pésimo y creo que deberian mejorar su servicio de portería porque me pareció mas que indignante... SIMPLEMENTE RACISTA HACIA EL TURISTA!

  • 3/5 Petitetube 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good atmosphere just lacking a bit of good vibes to waiters and porters (Original) Muy buen ambiente solo le falta un poco de buen rollo a los camareros y porteros

  • 5/5 Carlos L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very funny! There are always people and very good vibes besides there is a show of drags. (Original) Muy divertido! Siempre hay gente y muy buen rollo además que hay show de drags .

  • 5/5 Rosi Leal M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My weekend! (Original) Mis finde semana !!

  • 5/5 Margarita J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere!! (Original) Buen ambiente!!

  • 5/5 Eduard E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's all so pretty and green (Original) Es todo tan bonito y Verde

  • 5/5 Eloi T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The basement room is preferred, it is recognized as vip arena (Original) Preferible la sala sotano, se le reconoce como vip arena

  • 4/5 Elec Con K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mythical room of the GayEixample. You just have to choose the party well. Respect and you will be respected. Very good atmosphere and good music. Good vibes and fun usually reign. Prices drinks acceptable, and you can find the entrance for free, in a bar next door. Missing a star, as most of the premises, streets, shops and gardens of Bcn, is no longer what it was. (Original) Mítica sala de la GayEixample. Solo falta elegir bien la fiesta. Respeta y seras respetado. Muy buen ambiente y buena música. Suele reinar el buen rollo y la diversión. Precios bebidas aceptable, y la entrada las puedes encontrar gratis, en algún bar de al lado. Falta una estrella, pues como la mayoria de locales, calles, tiendas y jardines de Bcn, ya no es lo que era.

  • 5/5 Javier B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best nightclub in Barcelona. (Original) La mejor discoteca de ambiente de Barcelona.

  • 5/5 Stuart H. 4 years ago on Google
    Gay club but great mix of people there all enjoying themselves


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