Must-see nightlife in Spain

  • Dash

    Madrid

    This neighbourhood spot with its big marble bar top evokes the classic cocktail bars of Madrid's past, but it's a casual place with few pretensions. There…

  • Hard Rock Cafe

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Part of the worldwide rock 'n' roll chain, with a buzzy vibe, music-themed decor and a stunning rooftop terrace with sea views beyond the palms. Regular…

  • Plastik

    West Ibiza

    Right by the Egg roundabout, Plastik is one of the best club-bars in Sant Antoni, with quality DJs, an intimate dance floor and lots of pre-parties for…

  • Café de la Comedia

    Valladolid

    Decor here is suitably comedic, with Laurel and Hardy on the screen and Chaplin pics (and similar) decorating the walls. It's a reliable, popular choice…

  • Teatre

    Alicante

    Friendly and sociable, this is an attractive space with exposed stone, flamboyant lighting and other designer touches. The drinks are decent and it opens…

  • Angelo

    Ibiza Town

    Hugging the old city walls, Angelo is a busy LGBT bar with several levels and a popular international rooftop restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and…

  • Bar Michel

    Palma de Mallorca

    This friendly terraced bar in the heart of Palma's gay 'district' is a great place to kick-start your night. Very reasonable cocktails and tapas and…

  • El Faro

    Fuerteventura

    On a jetty jutting out into the ocean, this swanky glass-walled bar is the top spot for a sunset cocktail. There's also a good beer menu and light snacks…

  • Le Petit Tremé

    Hondarribia

    This hip little bar pays homage to New Orleans through its great music line-up. Stop in for local craft beers and cocktails. There are a few tables on the…

  • Bar Plaza Mayor

    Sevilla Province

    Plaza Mayor, Osuna's elegant central square, sets the stage for drinks at this local haunt. Al fresco tables overlook the square, providing a perfect…

  • Cochran’s Irish Bar

    Nerja

    Has Guinness, Murphy's and Jameson's on tap, great live music kicking off around 11pm on weekends, and – bonus – a shockingly good view over the…

  • Bar Flexas

    Palma de Mallorca

    A lively locals' bar with a hint of grunge, Bar Flexas took up residence long before the streets southeast of the Plaça Major became trendy and remains a…

  • Jabeque

    Andalucía

    Of the many bars overlooking Plaza Kebila, this pub is one of the best with outdoor summer seating and a cosy brick and wood interior. Beers are €2 a go…

  • Canavan's Theatre

    Segovia

    This is no cheesy disco – the decor is sumptuous with exquisite friezes, flocked wallpaper, chandeliers and an overall extravagant theatrical feel. It's…

  • La Terraza del Yandiola

    Bilbao

    Start off the night at this sophisticated rooftop bar, which has first-rate cocktails and fine views over town from its third-storey perch inside the…

  • Asterisco

    Logroño

    Just outside the old town, Asterisco serves up coffees by day and microbrews and cocktails by night. It's a lively, welcoming space, with a few outdoor…

  • Cafetería Guzmán El Bueno

    Sanlúcar de Barrameda

    Sink into plump cushions amid antique furnishings, or linger in the hibiscus-dotted garden, for coffee and homemade cakes courtesy of the old-world cafe…

  • Ocellum

    Castilla y León

    Not many of the bars around Zamora's Plaza Mayor stand out, but Ocellum has a good range of cocktails and suitably comfortable chairs to enjoy them in. In…

  • 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…

  • Bodega Obregón

    El Puerto de Santa María

    At this wood-beamed, family-run, spit-and-sawdust-style bar, the house sweet stuff is siphoned from woody barrels, and the home-cooked Saturday-lunch…

  • Odeón Mercado Craft Beer

    Logroño

    Brew lovers from far and wide descend on this laid-back bar on the plaza. You'll find 20 different craft beers on tap from the Basque Country, Catalonia…

  • Bear House

    Tarifa

    This neon-lit bar de copas (drinks bar) has low, cushioned chill-out sofas, good mojitos and other cocktails, a lengthy happy hour, and football on the…

  • La Placeta

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    With a large array of tables out on the cobbles, this peaceful restaurant-bar is a superb choice for some al fresco supping of chilled Cruzcampo or…

  • Rocambole

    Santander

    Hold off until 2am, then party on until dawn at this long-standing, dimly lit bar-nightclub, where DJs spin everything from rock to reggae. You’ll catch…

  • La Korrala

    Bilbao

    A chilled spot for a cocktail with a good-looking crowd (and even better-looking waitstaff), outdoor seating and a colourfully decked interior. On the…

  • La Tierra

    Fuerteventura

    Tucked away down a narrow cobbled lane, La Tierra is a great choice for drinks at the outdoor tables. There's a jam session every Wednesday and a language…

  • Marearock Rock-bar

    Alicante

    One of the Barrio's most reliable spots for a decent drink, with a friendly, bohemian atmosphere and good rock and metal sounds. It also runs a live-music…

  • La Cassette Vitoria

    Basque Country

    Fun and festive, La Cassette draws all ages for its outstanding mojitos and G&Ts. Things get lively on weekends, with DJs spinning highly danceable tunes…

  • Kapote

    Jerez de la Frontera

    One of three lively side-by-side bares de copas (drinks bars) next to the Hotel Sherry Park, north of the centre, Kapote goes until late with chart…

  • La Lluna

    Castellón Province

    The best year-round option in Benicàssim, this sweet place is a fine destination for a post-tapas copa (mixed drink), with friendly staff and a pleasant…

  • Monet

    Costa del Sol

    Front and centre in Benalmádena's plush port, this place is a cool coffee bar with wicker chairs by day, but it morphs into a club after sunset, with…

  • Bodega del Barbero

    Segovia

    Tucked down a narrow street, this intimate bar has a wide range of vino by the glass, good tapas, regular art exhibitions and live music on the outside…

  • Four Lions Brewery

    León

    We like this place for its boutique beers and agreeable atmosphere – it produces six beers of its own, including lagers, ales and a stout. The food gets…

  • Gin Club

    Chueca

    As you'd expect, it's all about gin here, with more than 40 different types available including gin with coffee (El Gin Coffee). There's a bar to sit at…

  • 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…

  • Amapola

    Córdoba

    The artiest bar in the riverside area, with elaborate cocktails and a great terrace looking down to the river. Often DJs or live music on Friday and/or…

  • El Bosque Encantado

    Burgos

    'The Enchanted Forest' revels in its kitsch decor and is good for early evening drinks. There are plenty of other bars in the vicinity to keep the night…

  • Dark Cruising Bar

    Palma de Mallorca

    For all your (male-only) dark room encounters, including naked and fetish parties, this is the place. Look for the small illuminated sign and the deep…

  • Garamond

    Salamanca

    A stalwart of Salamanca nightlife, with medieval-style decor. Garamond has music that's good to dance to without straying too far from the mainstream. No…

  • Mint

    West Ibiza

    Sidling up to Café Mambo and Café del Mar on Sunset Strip, this fresh-faced lounge is a super-relaxed spot for drinking in the sunset over a cocktail (€10…

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