Canibal Lounge Pub

Canibal is one of Alicante's longest-running LGBTQ+ bars, right on the Explanada at the corner of Calle Valdés, and it's the easy place to start a night with a crowd that's friendly to everyone. It's been part of the city's gay scene since 1998. The day starts slow with drinks on the terrace, which is a good spot for a relaxed weekend afternoon watching people go by on the promenade. At night it shifts up a gear with drag nights, parties and a space to dance. Reviewers rate the cocktails and the gin list, and say the measures are generous and the staff welcoming. It opens daily and runs late, into the early hours. The mix is locals and visitors, gay and straight. The one gripe that crops up is that the dance floor can be quiet on some nights, so if you want it busy, aim for weekends or check what's on that week.