Must-see nightlife in Spain

  • La Monroe

    El Raval

    Peer through the glass walls of this lively LGBTQI-friendly hangout inside the Filmoteca de Catalunya, and you'll spot long wooden tables, rickety chairs,…

  • Why Not?

    Chueca

    Underground, narrow and packed with bodies, gay-friendly Why Not? is the sort of place where nothing’s left to the imagination (the gay and straight crowd…

  • Bar Cock

    Chueca

    With a name like this, Bar Cock could go either way, but it’s definitely cock as in ‘rooster’. The decor evokes an old gentlemen’s club and the feeling is…

  • Satan's Coffee Corner

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    All ocean-blue walls, pounding beats and punk-inspired style, Satan's is firmly about the coffee (no wi-fi, no prams!) Local small-scale roaster Right…

  • El Rabipelao

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Super 'tropicocktails' (€6 to €10) are the thing from the team behind Barcelona's original Venezuelan good-time bar, a zingily patterned space in the…

  • Arena Madre

    L'Eixample

    Popular with a hot young crowd, Arena Madre is one of the top LGBTQI+ clubs in town (though these days it can be quite mixed). Mainly pop, dance and house…

  • SKYE Coffee

    Barcelona

    Hang out at communal tables over single-origin flat whites and cortados (espressos with a dribble of milk) inside the cavernous Espacio 88, an innovative…

  • La Mari Ollero

    Barcelona

    With red-brick walls and marble tables, elegant La Mari Ollero brings a buzzy contemporary spin and a jolly Andalucian touch to the classic Catalan…

  • Vinoteka Ardoka

    Hondarribia

    Behind its rustic stone facade, this contemporary wine bar has 50 wines by the glass, including locally produced txakoli, Tempranillo (full-bodied red…

  • Bodega Vidrios y Cristales

    Barcelona

    In a history-steeped, stone-floored 1840 building, this atmospheric little jewel recreates an old-style neighbourhood bodega with tins of sardines,…

  • La Negra Tomasa

    Madrid

    Bar, live music venue, restaurant and magnet for all things Cuban, La Negra Tomasa is a boisterous meeting place for the Havana set, with waitresses…

  • Tangana

    Tarifa

    This mellow beach bar is set around a boho-chic boutique and two chill-out lounges, 11km northwest of Tarifa. Turquoise-washed bench-style tables set a…

  • La Colonial

    Cádiz

    This chic cocktail bar sits at the northern edge of old Cádiz, dressed in neon lighting, and with sea-view tables around a gurgling, palm-fringed fountain…

  • Café de Oriente

    Madrid

    The outdoor tables of this distinguished old cafe are among the most sought-after in central Madrid, providing as they do a front-row seat for the…

  • Milano

    L'Eixample

    Subtly signed from street level, this gem of hidden Barcelona nightlife is a subterranean old-school cocktail bar with red-velvet banquettes and glass…

  • Al Sur de Granada

    Granada

    Shelves laden with fragrant olive oils, coffee from roaster La Finca, organic produce and other Andalucian goodies tempt you through the door. Al Sur…

  • Nao

    Arrecife

    You'll spot Nao's handful of hugely popular artisan beers all over the island – Capitán APA, Marine blonde ale, malvasía-grape-based Maresía. Sample them…

  • Bosc de les Fades

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    The 'Forest of the Fairies' is popular with tourists but offers a whimsical retreat from the busy Rambla nearby and has a wonderfully kitsch charm. Lounge…

  • El Rincón Cubano

    Barcelona

    Cuban cocktails (including Cuba libres and el presidentes) and beers (Mayabe, Tinima and Cacique) are served alongside authentic snacks such as pasteles …

  • Can Paixano

    Barcelona

    This lofty double-name cava bar has long been run on a winning formula: its own super-affordable bubbly rosé, served in elegant little glasses and…

  • Syra Coffee

    Barcelona

    Local professionals and students pop into this sprawling minimalist-design space, with shared standing tables and a circular counter, for matcha lattes,…

  • Salts Montjuïc

    Barcelona

    Overlooking Montjuïc's municipal pools (with a €25 evening swim-and-dine deal available!), this all-day terrace bar from the team behind much-loved La…

  • Three Marks

    L'Eixample

    Catalan-Italian-owned by, yes, three Marks, this is a split-level stripped-back speciality-coffee corner with a cosy neighbourhood vibe, whitewashed walls…

  • La Isabela

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Overlooking La Rambla, this tucked-away roof-terrace bar at the elegant Hotel 1898 is a soothing haven of stripy sun loungers, sprinkled greenery and…

  • Cafè de l’Òpera

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Opposite the Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla’s most traditional cafe has been operating since 1929 and remains popular with opera-goers. It's pleasant…

  • Jaima Meccarola

    Los Caños de Meca

    This massive, super-popular multipurpose venue is set into the cliffs above Caños' main beach. You can dig into grilled fish in the alfresco beer bar or…

  • Antigua Casa de Guardia

    Málaga

    This atmospheric tavern dates to 1840 and is the oldest bar in Málaga. The peeling custard-coloured paintwork and black-and-white photographs of local boy…

  • La Violeta

    Barcelona

    A regularly changing line-up of natural wines (glass €3.50 to €5.50), both Spanish and international, wanders into the spotlight at this cosy bar with…

  • Star City

    Arrecife

    It's impossible to miss this looming green skyscraper, which, unsurprisingly, was built before César Manrique introduced strict building guidelines. Like…

  • La Nena

    Barcelona

    At this delightfully chaotic cafe, indulge in cups of suïssos (rich hot chocolate) served with heavy homemade whipped cream and melindros (spongy sweet…

  • La Vermuteria del Tano

    Barcelona

    Scarcely changed in decades, with barrels on the walls, old fridges with wooden doors, vintage clocks and marble-topped tables, this corner vermouth bar…

  • Soap at Dome

    Ibiza Town

    A famous gay bar known as the final destination for the club parades that so define the Ibiza night. Around midnight in the summer months, Soap at Dome's…

  • El Maravillas

    Barcelona

    Overlooking Les Corts' peaceful Plaça de la Concòrdia, El Maravillas is an escape from the crowded Ciutat Vella (Old City), filled with tiled floors,…

  • Teteria Dar Al-Chai

    Toledo

    Peel back the centuries at this atmospheric teahouse hidden on the west side of the old centre. Moroccan-style lamps, tile-covered walls and Mudéjar-style…

  • Satan's Coffee Corner

    L'Eixample

    Home-baked pastries and Japanese-inspired, street-food-style bites (€3 to €12) pair with devilishly delicious seasonal beans at this white-walled…

  • Gimlet

    Barcelona

    Under the watch of the talented folk behind popular restaurant Cerveceria San Fernández next door, and Dry Martini in L'Eixample, red-dressed, stylishly…

  • El Rouge

    Barcelona

    Decadence is the word that springs to mind in this bordello-red lounge-cocktail bar, with acid jazz, drum and bass, and other sounds drifting in the…

  • Blue Wave

    Barcelona

    Right on the water, this prize-winning, marine-inspired bar is designed like a tumbling wave, with shimmering blue tiling, earthy tones on the terrace,…

  • Elephanta

    Barcelona

    Off Gràcia's main drag, this petite cocktail bar has an old-fashioned feel, with plush green banquettes, art-lined walls and a five-seat bar with vintage…

  • Absenta

    Barcelona

    Decorated with old paintings, vintage lamps, check-tiled floors, stained-glass windows and curious sculptures, this whimsical drinking den specialises in…

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