La Ribera
King of Barcelona’s third-wave coffee scene, Nømad is known for its seasonally sourced, small-batch, Barcelona-roasted beans and experimental techniques…
Must-see nightlife in La Ribera
La Ribera
At this alchemist-inspired temple to crafted-cocktail wizardry, named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2019, mixologist Antonio Naranjo and team prepare…
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A kind of Narnia-in-reverse, Paradiso is fronted by a snowy-white wardrobe-sized space, with pastrami sandwiches, pulled pork and other home-cured…
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This was one of the first bars to get things into gear in El Born and it still attracts a faithful crowd. With its chequered floor, marble-topped tables…
La Ribera
A rowdy, jam-packed and seriously fun party-loving cocktail bar, where people spill out onto Passeig del Born over wildly creative artisan cocktails (€10…
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One of Barcelona's best coffee roasters, El Magnífico now runs this stylish, Scandi-esque corner cafe breathing new life into a beautiful 19th-century…
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Draped greenery, a marble-topped bar and exposed-stone walls make a stylish setting for sampling Catalan wines (glass €4 to €6) sourced from artisan…
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This low-key-glam rooftop bar has fabulous horizon-reaching views across the Mercat de Santa Caterina's kaleidoscopic roof to the sea beyond. White…
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Upstairs: graffiti-clad concrete walls, lively pool table, Mexican-style street food. Downstairs: table tennis, crafted cocktails, meaty American-inspired…
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Nothing has changed for decades at chaotic El Xampanyet, one of Barcelona's best-known cava (sparkling wine) bars. It's usually packed, but plant yourself…
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Part radio station, part DJ-led dance club, part gourmet cocktail bar from the La Confiteria group (which is behind some of Barcelona's best cocktail…
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Going strong since 1952, this beautifully traditional, third-generation, stone-walled bodega sources thousands of interesting wines from across Catalonia,…
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The ever-so-slightly more relaxed sister to party-hard Creps al Born across the road, this elegant good-time cocktail bar expertly knocks up original,…
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Alongside the Gothic arches of what remains of the Sant Agustí convent cloister, this pleasant cafe-bar is particularly good for people with children –…
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There’s often a queue for tables on the buzzy boho garden terrace at this relaxed community cafe-bar. It's set in the shade of a fig tree hidden away in a…
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Dealing almost exclusively in Catalan drops, El Disset is a sleek, candlelit wine, cocktail and tapas bar that also does tastings. Thin torrades (toasted…
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Moss-green paintwork, marble tables and a black-and-white check-tiled floor mean a timeless look for this popular little cafe-bar, ideal for either a…
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Sample the Hofmann culinary school’s signature, prize-winning mascarpone-filled croissants alongside El Magnífico coffee at this cosy, locally loved…
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With its boudoir lighting, €4 mojitos and home-distilled gins, Rubí is where the Born's cognoscenti head for a nightcap – or several. Push through the…
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With good vibes anytime of day, this old-school cocktail bar is run by much-loved Barcelona DJ Fred Guzzo, who is often at the decks spinning his…
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Relax on the terrace in the shadow of the Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar or crowd into the tiny bottle-lined bar. From Priorat to Languedoc, the wine…
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A spacious tavern in a Gothic building, this remains a classic on Passeig del Born for mixed drinks, enjoyed to the sounds of soft jazz and soul. Try for…
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While it sometimes hosts live acts in its sweaty basement, Magic is basically a straightforward, subterranean club blasting rock, indie, mainstream dance…
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Slide into this dimly lit bar, which crosses a chilled ambience with Latin American music and Peruvian textiles. A mix of sofas and intimate tables,…
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A lively bar that hops until late into the night, often thanks to visiting DJs. The bar itself is tiny, but the terrace outside is a good spot, and…
