Must-see nightlife in Spain

  • Lamiak

    Bilbao

    Lamiak, a long-standing Casco Viejo favourite on the gay scene, is a buzzing cafe with a cavernous red and black hall, cast iron columns and upstairs…

  • Gomera Lounge

    La Gomera

    A fun-filled La Playa club/piano bar hosting a great regular line-up of live music and events – from flamenco performances to tango workshops to DJ…

  • Gu

    San Sebastián

    Glorious beach views extend from this waterfront cocktail bar in the 1929-opened Real Club Náutico de San Sebastián building, designed to look like a boat…

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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…

  • Bodega Santa Clara

    Palma de Mallorca

    This cavernous and quirkily cluttered small bar is easy to mistake for a shop. Step inside, perch on an old soda case and allow yourself to be guided by…

  • Kaf Café

    Valencia

    Nothing is typical in Benimaclet, but this spot named in homage to Franz Kafka does seem to exemplify the alternative artistic vibe, with regular events…

  • Tipic

    Formentera

    Formentera only has one real club, but it's a good one: an intimate, Balearic-chic space that draws an increasingly good roster of DJs. It's said to have…

  • 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…

  • Rock & Blues Café

    Zaragoza

    Rock 'n' roll paraphernalia, paying homage to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles, set the tone for the music and style of this long-standing…

  • Taberna La Manzanilla

    Cádiz

    Family-run since the 1930s, La Manzanilla is a gloriously time-warped sherry tavern decked with bullfighting posters, on a spot once occupied by a…

  • La Casa Abajo

    El Hierro

    Catering to a lively local crowd, this cheerful little cafe marries its contemporary feel – mismatched furniture, hot-red Smeg fridge – with an adventure…

  • Beetle Bar

    Bilbao

    Just outside the Casco Viejo metro station, this petite cafe is a fine spot for a pick-me-up – the kind of place where baristas draw art in your latte,…

  • 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…

  • Club Pollença

    Pollença

    Observe Pollença life in all its guises over drinks and tapas on the terrace of this rambling colonial-flavoured cafe with a superb position on Plaça…

  • 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…

  • Marzana 16

    Bilbao

    Overlooking the Nervión, Marzana is a hip little spot that draws a festive and bohemian crowd, who come for evening drinks and people watching. The inside…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Per Se

    Oviedo

    A wonderfully comfy, cave-like cafe-bar crammed with fairy lights, chunky mirrors and sink-into seating. Kick back over a big choice of coffees and teas,…

  • Ágora

    Sevilla Province

    Set on a cosy cobbled plaza just off Calle La Plazuela (the main drag through Cazalla's hilltop centre), this cafe provides a welcome spot for a leisurely…

  • La Crème

    Basque Country

    A fine place to recharge on the main plaza, La Crème serves up good coffees, smoothies and other refreshments, though most people drop in for the decadent…

  • Bon Bar

    Southern Mallorca

    Views – that's what this place is all about. High above the main body of the inlet and with uninterrupted vistas, this is the place to nurse a cocktail,…

  • Cotton Club

    Bilbao

    A Bilbao institution since 1994, with a saxophone beer tap and bottle cap–studded walls, the Cotton Club draws a diverse crowd to its DJ-stoked nights and…

  • Nassau Beach

    Palma de Mallorca

    This cruisy beach club – with DJs, driftwood decor, beach chairs for lounging, and spectacular views out to sea and back along the bay to the cathedral –…

  • Koh Tao

    San Sebastián

    Good at any time of the day, Koh Tao is a laid-back place with mismatched vintage furniture, comfy armchairs, street-art murals on its exposed-brick walls…

  • Badulake

    Bilbao

    A well-known address on the nightlife circuit, Badulake bursts to life on Thursdays when Las Fellini, a local cabaret act, ham it up in front of a largely…

  • Madagascar

    Ibiza Town

    A popular choice on traffic-free Plaça des Parc, this cheerful cafe-bar is great for fresh juices, bocadillos (€3.50 to €5), or a tapa or three (€7 to €12…

  • Jam Shak

    West Ibiza

    Relocated to southern Sant Antoni from Ibiza's east coast, and with a rainbow-striped boat as its centrepiece, this lively joint is owned by a British…

  • Califa

    Córdoba

    One of Andalucía's longest-running craft beer pubs, with the ale concocted on the premises. The IPA is very good or you can try the Rubia (blonde), Morena…

  • Oasis

    Zaragoza

    A few streets west of the old centre, Oasis began life long ago as a variety theatre. It’s currently going strong as a club and is a top place to carry on…

  • 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…

  • Bar 7 Vies

    La Laguna

    Enjoy chill-out music and a cosy interior with burgundy walls and Victoriana-style decor. Although this is more a bar than a restaurant, there are tapas…

  • Café de Casino

    Murcia Province

    Enjoy a well-prepared after-dinner copa (mixed drink) in characterful surrounds in this high-ceilinged space just opposite the tourist office. The…

  • Guaraná

    Ibiza

    Opening on to a terrace right by the marina, Santa Eulària's only club is a classy option away from the Ibiza–Sant Rafel–Sant Antoni circuit. Local DJs…

  • Sojo Mercado

    Córdoba

    Occupying a corner of the Mercado Victoria gastro-market and a roof terrace above, this fashionable spot gets very lively at weekends, with the 20- and 30…

  • Vinodiario

    Salamanca

    Away from the crowds of the old-city centre, this quiet but classy neighbourhood wine bar is run by knowledgeable bar staff and loved by locals who, in…

  • Bar El Tilo

    Las Alpujarras

    With Bob Marley quietly wailing on the stereo and tables on a charming whitewashed square, this laid-back bar is a fine spot for a relaxed beer or two.

  • Mojos y Mojitos

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This popular and laid-back place on La Noria serves decent food during the day, and at night morphs into a combination of cool cocktail bar and pulsating…

  • Café El Corrillo

    Salamanca

    Great for a beer and tapas at any time, with live music (especially jazz or singer-songwriters) on Sunday and Thursday nights from 10pm; concerts…

  • Tabanco El Pasaje

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Born in 1925, Jerez' oldest tabanco serves up its excellent sherry selection and pleasantly uncomplicated tapas (€2.50) with suitably raw twice-daily…

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