Valencia
Almost as much mini-cultural-centre as club, Radio City, which gets packed from around 1am, pulls in the punters with activities such as language exchange…
Must-see nightlife in Spain
Estepona
Stamp-sized Irish-run bar-cafe on a pedestrian street near the historic centre specialising in bottled craft beers. You'll see no clichéd Gaelic-pub…
Palma de Mallorca
Well worth seeking out if you up for a sophisticated, big-city feel, Clandestino offers smoochy jazz on the soundtrack, candlelit tables, excellent…
Valencia
This lovable cafe-bar in Benimaclet is our favourite in the barrio. With a grotto-like entrance giving way to a cool white interior, it does a range of…
Palma de Mallorca
The helpful owner can guide you through the vast choice of craft ales on offer here, be they local, Spanish or international. It's a friendly, cosy and…
Salamanca
Sip drinks by flickering candlelight to a background of '80s music, enjoying the whimsical decor of carousel horses and oddball antiquities. There's live…
Palma de Mallorca
Slink into this bordello-chic cocoon of deep, dark-red velvet, chandeliers, baroque mirrors and risqué art. With a fabulously burlesque look and pre…
Ronda
Frequented mainly by locals, this stylish small wine bar with exposed brick and wood panelling is a great place to taste local Ronda wines, accompanied by…
Madrid
Killer cakes backed by killer cocktails served in a subterranean cavern frequented by in-the-know locals – Plaza Menor is a fab place for an intimate…
Barcelona
Barcelona is spoilt for choice with craft breweries, and this bright, buzzing space is one of the best. There are 40 of its own beers rotating on the taps…
L'Eixample
Atmospheric and intimate, this basement relic of the 1960s follows a deceptively simple formula: chilled jazz music in the background, minimal lighting…
Barcelona
The effort of getting to what is, for all intents and purposes, a simple xiringuito (summer snack bar) perched atop Montjuïc's seaward slopes, is worth it…
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Toledo
If you think Toledo is more touristy than trendy, you clearly haven’t found your way into the cool confines of El Internacional, a proud purveyor of slow…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
In the refined setting of Casa Cabrera (dating to 1864), the atrium-capped, light-filled courtyard here is delightful, with an abundance of hanging…
Andalucía
The most original and consistent nightspot in the province, with fascinatingly eclectic decor and determined support for live music, the Central fills up…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This neat-looking restaurant, bar and nightclub oozes sophistication and good taste – it's the coolest on the strip. The decor is predominantly white,…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Grab a coffee at this traditional kiosk located in the subtropical park of Plaza Príncipe de Asturias, which dates to the mid-1800s. Admire the award…
West Ibiza
One of Ibiza's most popular sunset hang-outs, this boho-bliss bar-restaurant sits between blonde beaches and turquoise-tinted waves. DJs, including…
Oviedo
A keen young team has transformed this old-town house into Oviedo’s hottest party spot. Inside, it’s all mosaic floors, low lights and stone walls. Try…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Centuries of heavenly Spanish gastronomic tradition collide at this exquisite medieval space in the heart of the city, which stocks sweets made by nuns…
North & Interior Ibiza
A timeless tavern opposite Sant Carles' church, Bar Anita has been attracting all sorts since the hippies rocked up in the 1960s. The kitchen churns out…
La Palma
This terrific place located right off the LP-1 highway, 2km south of Tijarafe, is a German-run craft beer brewery-cum-restaurant; right alongside is the…
Cáceres
Tapping into Extremadura's slowly growing craft-beer scene, character-packed Las Claras pours its own homegrown brew alongside an impressive collection of…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Overhung by globular lights and defined by the crisp and stylishly neat lines of its stainless-steel and grey-cloth furniture, this space downstairs in…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Although it looks like a regulation Canarian bar, this place is one of the best spots in town for its crop of Viva craft beers, starting at €1.60 for a…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Managed by a fashionable young team, but themed like grandma's country cottage with an array of cuckoo clocks and ancient bits and bobs, this enticing…
Puerto de la Cruz
This cafe is located in a beautiful building seasoned with an age-old patina and with plenty of original features. It's equally ideal for sipping a…
Barcelona
Since opening in 2017, this fabulous wine spot has been jam-packed with barcelonins and visitors. Jabugo hams hang from the ceiling, vermouth barrels sit…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Come to bright-white-painted Bar el Pincho for a cocktail (€6) or gin and tonic (€6) at sunset. The mango daiquiris are the ideal accompaniment to the…
Gran Canaria
Run by welcoming Carmen and Roberto, this delightful place is a very tasteful choice with a small courtyard, shafts of sunlight, a handful of tables, a…
Puerto de Mogán
Set back from the marina and behind the bandstand, this is the bar to come to for ambience, chillaxing and superb cocktails (from €8), highballs, Canarian…
Valencia's Beaches
A super-popular bar and club with two restaurants at an enviable location overlooking the sand between Valencia’s marina and Playa de las Arenas. The open…
L'Eixample
Waiters make expert cocktail suggestions, but the house drink, taken at the gleaming wooden bar or on one of the plush green banquettes, is always a good…
Chueca
This bar defies labels – literally. Macera’s crew distils all of their own spirits, which makes for both an impressive cocktail list and a striking…
Valencia
White-painted industrial brick, long-drop pendant lights and no-frills decor lend an air of warehouse chic to this bar. It's an outlet for a local…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
This rooftop bar occupying the top floor of Dear Hotel has a spectacular view of Plaza España and Malasaña. Come any time of day to sit down with a…
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
This inviting Alameda cafe is a lovely place to hang out with its bright murals, shady courtyard and tiny book-stacked interior. Early evening is a good…
Tarragona
Hidden along a narrow lane near the Plaça del Forum, this delightful jewel-box-sized wine bar serves up a well-curated selection of wines from across…
Madrid
When Sergi Arola's empire collapsed and the celebrated Le Cabrera cocktail bar went with it, Madrid lost one of its best cocktail maestros, Diego Cabrera…
The Central Basque Coast
For a primer on the fascinating sport of jai alai, pay a visit to this little cafe next to the village fronton (jai alai court). Juanjo, a player in the…
