L'Eixample
The salsateca in town, this is the place to come for Cuban son, merengue, salsa and a whole lot more, across a couple of spaces. The free bachata …
Must-see nightlife in Catalonia
Barcelona
Just back from the beach, this laid-back bar attracts a garrulous mix of locals and expats, who come for prime people-watching from outdoor tables near…
Barcelona
Happening little hang-out Sol de NIT has a small, cosy interior decorated with mosaics, old lamps and a soundtrack of jazz, and a large terrace on Plaça…
Barcelona
This men-only club night takes place once a month in the Poble Espanyol. Electronic music dominates and, in spite of the 6am finish, for many this is only…
Barcelona
Redrum's craft brews and cocktails (€5 to €9, including punchy margaritas) are complemented by Mexican street food (€6 to €10), especially excellent tacos…
L'Eixample
With shimmering walls and chandeliers, tightly packed El Cangrejo brings a taste of its kitschy original Raval sibling to the Gaixample. Chart-topping…
L'Eixample
A typical long, narrow Eixample bar with white-tiled walls, La Chapelle houses a plethora of crucifixes and niches that far outdo what you’d find in any…
Barcelona
Metro attracts a fun-loving gay crowd with its two dance floors, three bars and very dark rooms. Shows and parties can range from parades of dancers to…
L'Eixample
A big bar over two levels with a slightly older crowd, Punto gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights with its blend of Spanish pop and dance. It’s a…
L'Eixample
Cool for a low-key drink earlier on, Átame (Tie Me Up) heats up later in the night when the gay crowd comes out to play. There is a fun drag show Thursday…
L'Eixample
The music cranks up on weekends at this busy big bar for burly gay folk.
Barcelona
One of the largest nightclubs in the Port Olímpic area, beachside Catwalk has a capacity of 1000 over two floors. A well-dressed crowd piles in for good…
Tossa de Mar
Perched up high on Mont Guardí, next to Tossa's lighthouse, this vertiginous terrace bar appeals with its exquisite panoramas of cacti-speckled cliffs…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Boulevard is flanked by striptease bars (in the spirit of the lower Rambla’s old days), and has undergone countless reincarnations. With three different…
Barcelona
Aficionados of good old-fashioned rock love this unchanging bar/mini-disco, a Gràcia classic. Grab a stool for a drink or head for the no-frills dance…
Barcelona
Wildly configured, this El Poblenou bar pays homage to the famously addictive American TV series, Lost. Its stone-lined interior is reminiscent of the…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Oviso is a popular budget-friendly restaurant with outdoor tables on the plaza, but shows its true bohemian colours by night, with a mixed crowd, a rock…
Barcelona
Along with ice cream, granissat (iced fruit crush) and turrón (nougat), this old-school parlour has served barcelonins’ favourite orxata/horchata (tiger…
Barcelona
This stylish restaurant, club and beachfront bar evokes the Far East via potted bamboo, Japanese electro and Asian-Med fusion cuisine. As the food is…
Barcelona
This elegant corner bar offers views over Avinguda Diagonal, with a cluster of tables outside on the ground floor and designer lounges downstairs. Service…
Barcelona
With mainstream sounds on the dance floor and some hopping house in a side bar, this glossy neon-adorned club inevitably attracts just about everyone…
Barcelona
First opened back in 1912 (in El Born), this local icon is famed for its orxata (horchata in Spanish), a sweet and refreshing, mildly grainy drink made of…
Barcelona
Ideal for a slow warm-up before heading to the nearby clubs, Carpe Diem Lounge Club has Asian-inspired decor and opens onto the beach. Its Asian-fusion…
La Ribera
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,…
Barcelona
A handy pre- or postgame drinking den if you're catching FC Barça at Camp Nou, about 1km west in Les Corts. The beer and sangría is plentiful and cheap,…
Barcelona
One of the liveliest spots on Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, long-time favourite Nou Candanchú is good for both breakfast coffee and torrades (topped toast),…
Sitges
Overlooking Sant Sebastià beach, this old-time bar claims to be Sitges' oldest 'pub'. It's decked out like a ship, playing flamenco and jazz, and does…
Barcelona
Eye-catching D9 draws a sports-minded crowd, with a long, colourfully lit bar, table football, outdoor seating and a big screen showing key football…
Barcelona
An eclectic and cheerful crowd hangs about this small bohemian bar. Pull up a padded 'keg chair' or grab a seat on one of the worn lounges at the back and…
Barcelona
This old star of the Barcelona nightlife scene has been keeping the beat since 1953. Every possible kind of music gets a run, from reggaeton to 1980s…
Barcelona
This seaside dance place has a spacious dance floor that only begins to fill from about 3am and is best in summer, when you can spill onto a terrace…
Barcelona
Explosion in the kitsch factory is the artistic theme in this self-styled 'Video Bar'. Twinks and muscle builders mix happily amid the chandeliers, mock…
Tarragona
This stone-walled bar in Tarragona's historic core glows with psychedelic lighting: the ideal backdrop to chugging well-priced beers, raspberry mojitos…
La Ribera
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…
Barcelona
With old tile floors, wood panelling and little marble tables, Sol Soler is perfect for a beer, vermouth or Campari overlooking the busy square out front.
Barcelona
A timber bar and marble-topped cafe tables lend San Marco an old-school charm – making it a fine place for a pick-me-up when exploring Sarrià.
Catalonia
One of a slew of similar places around Plaça Ricard Vinyes, Scandic serves up goldfish bowl–sized gin and tonics plus other potent mixed drinks. There are…
Tarragona
With its decent selection of beers and cava, this central cave-like cafe-bar on popular Plaça de la Font makes a solid choice for daytime drinks or the…
