Granada Entertainment

Entertainment in Granada

  1. A

    Granada 10

    A glittery converted cinema is now Granada’s top club for the glam crowd, who recline on the gold sofas and go crazy to cheesy Spanish pop tunes.

    reviewed

  2. B

    El Rincón de Michael Landon

    In the midst of Granada's student life, this funny bar is dedicated to retro kitsch and the bizarrely cult star of The Little House on the Prairie. The hip bunch that hangs out here comes for the simple tapas (with names such as JR - Jamón & Roquefort), beer, and music blasting from the small stereo.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Planta Baja

    Planta Baja’s popularity never seems to wane, and it’s no wonder since it caters to a diverse crowd and has top DJs like Vadim. There’s old school, hip hop, funk and electroglam downstairs, and lazy lounge sessions on the top floor.

    reviewed

  4. D

    El Rincón de San Pedro

    Turquoise walls and slate tiles give this hip bar a cooling feel to complement the sound of the Río Darro trickling past. Gaze out of the back doors onto the greenery at the base of the Alhambra as you sip a refreshing gin and tonic.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Sala Industrial Copera

    This warehouse club is where serious clubbers go for all-nighters, with a constantly changing schedule of live acts. You can count on lots of techno and hip hop, and DJs from Ibiza, Madrid and Barcelona. Get a cab.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Bagdad Café

    A dirty side street and a derelict feel won't put off those hunting for Granada's alternative scene. Strain to hear the pulsing beat through the black door and then make your way into the chilled den.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Peña de la Platería

    Buried deep in the Albayzín warren, this is a genuine aficionados’ club, with a large outdoor patio. Dramatic 9.30pm performances take place on Thursday or Saturday in an adjacent room and cost €12.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Teatro del Generalife

    Created in 1954 by extending the Generalife gardens southward, this outdoor theatre is a Granada rite of passage for summer performances of Lorca plays or live shows by great such as Paco de Lucía.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Café Bar Elvira

    A jolly hang out for the dreadlocks, whistle & dog-on-a-bit-of-string type crowd. There's drinking, singing and shouting all day - partly thanks to the large spirit measures.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Enano Rojo

    Gritty and grungy Enano Rojo, with its toadstool emblem, plays jazz and funk to a hip crowd on weekends. Mid-week it's a little tamer and the later you get here the better.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Calle Elvira

    Granada buzzes with floorboard-bashing flamenco dancers, bottle-clinking travellers and grooving students out on the prowl. The best street for drinking is Calle Elvira.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Antigua Castañeda

    Antigua Castañeda is one of the most inviting and atmospheric, with out-of-the-barrel wine and generous tapas to keep things going.

    reviewed

  14. M

    El Upsetter

    The Upsetter has a decent nightly flamenco show from 10pm to midnight only, and doubles as a dreadlock-swinging reggae bar for the rest of the week.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Afrodisia

    If you dig Granada’s ganja-driven scene, this is where you’ll find a like-minded lot. DJs spin hip hop, ska, reggae, funk and even jazz on Sunday.

    reviewed

  16. O

    El Círculo

    A calm and unpretentious tapas bar with a slightly retro feel. After one of the large spirit measures you might be wishing there were more seats.

    reviewed

  17. P

    Teatro Isabel La Católica

    Teatro Isabel La Católica has ongoing programs of theatre and concerts (sometimes flamenco); you may pick up a Lorca play here.

    reviewed

  18. Q

    Centro Cultural Manuel de Falla

    A haven for classical-music lovers, this venue near the Alhambra presents weekly orchestral concerts in a leafy and tranquil setting.

    reviewed

  19. R

    El Eshavira

    Duck down a spooky alley to this shadowy haunt of flamenco and jazz. It is jam-packed on Thursday and Sunday, the performance nights.

    reviewed

  20. S

    El Camborio

    Mixing modern sounds with prehistoric surroundings, El Camborio has two dance floors with one at cave level.

    reviewed

  21. T

    Sugar Pop

    A young, studenty crowd that loves indie music and quality pop DJs. Late-going, with a good atmosphere.

    reviewed

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  23. U

    Teatro Alhambra

    Has ongoing programs of theatre and concerts (sometimes flamenco); you may pick up a Lorca play here.

    reviewed

  24. V

    Los Tarantos

    Try the Friday or Saturday midnight shows at Los Tarantos for a lively experience.

    reviewed

  25. W

    Anaïs Café

    A bar for imbibing bookworms, literary evenings and tarot readings, as well as mindless fun.

    reviewed

  26. X

    Bar Pacurri

    Perch at this small, arty bar, and munch on above-average tapas with well-chosen wines.

    reviewed

  27. Y

    Río Darro

    A great street to find chilled bars. These spots attract a sophisticated bunch.

    reviewed