Must-see nightlife in Catalonia

  • La Federica

    Barcelona

    With weekend parties, rotating art exhibits, vintage decor and jazzy geometric-print walls, La Federica has become a favourite of the local LGBTQI+ scene…

  • Glops Palau

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This neon-lit, stone-walled cocktail bar makes an enjoyably edgy contrast to La Seu d'Urgell's medieval centre. The wonderful liquid mixes (€5 to €8) will…

  • Musical Maria

    Barcelona

    Even the music hasn’t changed since this place got going in 1980. Those longing for rock ‘n’ roll crowd into this animated bar, listen to old hits and…

  • Sweet Pacha

    Sitges

    Follow the sounds of sultry R & B and hypnotic house towards this cocktail-fuelled club, just back from Aiguadolç marina (a 20-minute walk east from…

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    El Raval

    A wonderfully low-key yet stylish bar on a street full of them, this busy industrial-chic place has excellent mojitos (€5 to €7), a fashionable crowd and…

  • El Sabor

    Barcelona

    This home of ron y son (rum and sound) has been going since 1992. A mixed crowd of Cubans and fans of the Caribbean island come to drink mojitos and shake…

  • City Hall

    L'Eixample

    A long corridor leads to the dance floor of this venerable and popular club, located in a former 19th-century theatre. Music styles, from house and techno…

  • La Granja 1872

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This long-running cafe – dating back to the 19th century – serves up thick, rich chocolate with doughy, sugar-covered xurros (churros in Spanish), as well…

  • Velo Cafe

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    This sun-drenched bicycle-themed spot northwest of the historic centre serves the best cappuccino in town. It's a favourite gathering spot for a post-ride…

  • El Drapaire

    El Raval

    Part of the recent explosion in the craft-beer scene, this cosy, beamed tavern has been given a new lease on life and now has 14 taps, featuring Spanish…

  • Macarena Club

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    You won’t believe this was once a tile-lined Andalucian flamenco musos’ bar. Now it's a dark, intimate dance space: sit at the bar, meet people around you…

  • Casablanca

    Sitges

    This cocktail-driven bar exudes nostalgia with its old-timey soundtrack, vintage furnishings and bygone Hollywood stars crowding its walls. A selection of…

  • Arena Classic

    L'Eixample

    Spinning pop hits from all decades, Arena Classic has a spacious dance floor and attracts a fun LGBTQI+ crowd. There are various lesbian nights, including…

  • Bar Leo

    Barcelona

    An almost entirely barcelonin crowd spills out into the street from Bar Leo, a hole-in-the-wall drinking spot plastered with images of late Andalucian…

  • Marcel

    Barcelona

    A busy, classic Sant Gervasi meeting place, Marcel has an old-world feel, with a wood bar, black-and-white floor tiles, high windows and uncomplicated…

  • Mut

    Cadaqués

    With its cluster of terrace tables gazing out on Port Doguer, bohemian Mut is an excellent spot for vermouth and cocktails. There's also a chalkboard menu…

  • Antilla BCN

    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 …

  • Santa Marta

    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…

  • Sol de NIT

    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…

  • Pervert Club

    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…

  • Redrum

    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…

  • El Cangrejo

    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…

  • La Chapelle

    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…

  • Metro Disco

    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…

  • Punto BCN

    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…

  • Átame

    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…

  • Bacon Bear Barcelona

    L'Eixample

    The music cranks up on weekends at this busy big bar for burly gay folk.

  • Catwalk

    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…

  • Bar El Far de Tossa

    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…

  • Boulevard

    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…

  • Alfa

    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…

  • Bharma

    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…

  • Oviso

    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…

  • Horchateria Sirvent

    Barcelona

    Along with ice cream, granissat (iced fruit crush) and turrón (nougat), this old-school parlour has served barcelonins’ favourite orxata/horchata (tiger…

  • Shôko

    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…

  • Café Berlin

    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…

  • Sutton

    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…

  • El Tío Ché

    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…

  • CDLC

    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…

  • Lizarran

    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,…

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