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…
Must-see nightlife in Barcelona
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Along with ice cream, granissat (iced fruit crush) and turrón (nougat), this old-school parlour has served barcelonins’ favourite orxata/horchata (tiger…
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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…
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This elegant corner bar offers views over Avinguda Diagonal, with a cluster of tables outside on the ground floor and designer lounges downstairs. Service…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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),…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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.
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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.
