Must-see nightlife in Spain

  • Experimental Beach

    South Ibiza

    Hidden away on a secluded, spectacularly positioned headland overlooking Ses Salines natural park, fashionable Experimental Beach is a mellow cocktail bar…

  • Salterio

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Wafts of fresh mint greet you at this seductive teahouse tucked down a tiny lane in El Call. Salterio serves authentic Moroccan mint teas (€4), Turkish…

  • SlowMov

    Barcelona

    SlowMov founders Carmen and François work directly with coffee producers to responsibly source their seasonal, single-origin beans, which are roasted on…

  • Almonte

    Salamanca

    If flamenco has captured your soul but you’re keen to do more than watch, head to Almonte. Live acts kick off the night, paying homage to the flamenco…

  • Granja M Viader

    El Raval

    For over a century, people have been coming to this classically Catalan milk bar for hot chocolate ladled out with whipped cream (ask for a suís). The…

  • Alaire

    L'Eixample

    From the Condes de Barcelona hotel lobby, a sparkling glass lift zips up to this sleek 8th-floor roof-terrace bar with soul-stirring views across Passeig…

  • La Teteria

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Globally inspired options at this boho-feel corner include herbal teas, Turkish coffee, mango lassi and fresh juices, as well as home-baked cakes and…

  • Bodega Guzmán

    Córdoba

    This atmospheric, somewhat cavern-like Judería drinking spot, frequented by both locals and tourists, is bedecked with bullfighting memorabilia and…

  • Bar del Pi

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A welcome slice of old Barcelona in the thick of the Barri Gòtic, this friendly (admittedly touristed) split-level cafe-bar has been powering on since the…

  • Marula Café

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    The Barri Gòtic outpost of a Madrid-born nightlife sensation, Marula transports you to the 1970s and the best in funk and soul. James Brown fans will…

  • Los Aljibes

    Puerto del Carmen

    Savour the artisan triumphs of the island's first microbrewery over a speciality Märzen or APA (€3 to €4) and a homemade burger (mains €8 to €12), on a…

  • La Buena Vida

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Snag a table on the pavement, order one of the moreish and very well-priced strawberry or peach mojitos and gaze down to the soul-stirring bell tower of…

  • Café del Mar

    West Ibiza

    Ibiza's (and Spain's) most famous bar, Café del Mar is an island institution and a place of pilgrimage. The seafront bar has been serving up the same mix…

  • BrewDog Barcelona

    L'Eixample

    Spain's first branch of beloved Scottish artisan-beer label BrewDog is set within a boldly reimagined early-20th-century bank, with 20 taps on the go. The…

  • La Chumbera

    Almería

    Straddling one of Almería's liveliest street corners, La Chumbera makes an atmospheric break any time of day. The bold yellow interior, with cactus-themed…

  • Café Iruña

    Bilbao

    Moorish-style arches, exquisite tiling, polychrome wooden ceilings, frescoes and a marble bar are the defining characteristics of this grande dame dating…

  • Toma3

    Gijón

    With cushy velvet sofas and contemporary art on its whitewashed walls, this delightfully cosy, family-friendly coffee lounge and bookshop makes the…

  • La Fira

    L'Eixample

    Wander in past crazy mirrors, penny slot machines and other ancient fairground attractions from Germany, as well as futuristic furniture like glowing…

  • Vai Moana

    Barcelona

    Candlelit tables, loungey beats and colourful cocktails bring a beachy Polynesian vibe to this easy-breezy xiringuito on Bogatell's lively, silky sands…

  • Old Fashioned

    Barcelona

    At this moody, shoebox-sized Gràcia hang-out, creative mixologists smartly outfitted in braces rustle up wildly original reinventions of the classic Old…

  • La Inquilina

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    One of our favourite barrio bars, La Inquilina has a cool-and-casual feel and deep roots in the Lavapiés soil. Contemporary artworks by budding local…

  • Tabanco Las Banderillas

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Decked with bullfighting memorabilia, this yellow-walled tabanco is forever popular for its wonderfully simple, meat-heavy tapas, from chacinas (cold cuts…

  • Monkey Factory

    L'Eixample

    DJs spin on weekends at this high-spirited venue but it's positively hopping from early on most nights, often hosting language-exchange sessions. Funky…

  • El Ciclista

    Barcelona

    As the name suggests, this elegant little cocktail bar is Barcelona's original cycle-themed boozy hang-out – expect bike-wheel chandeliers and tables,…

  • Café Acuarela

    Chueca

    A few steps up the hill from Plaza de Chueca, this longtime centrepiece of gay Madrid – a huge statue of a nude male angel guards the doorway – is an…

  • Abaco

    Palma de Mallorca

    Behind a set of ancient timber doors is this extraordinary bar. Inhabiting the restored pati of an old Mallorcan house, Abaco hovers between extravagant…

  • Bar Costa

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Santa Gertrudis' most famous bar is plastered with original paintings on every wall of its cavernous interior, many donated by penniless artists to pay…

  • Karma

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A golden Barcelona oldie, tunnel-shaped Karma is small and gets quite tightly packed (claustrophobic for some) with a good-natured crowd of locals and out…

  • Radio

    Madrid

    High above the Plaza de Santa Ana, this sybaritic open-air cocktail bar has terrific views over Madrid’s rooftops. It’s a place for sophisticates, with…

  • La Tasca del Arte

    Cuenca

    Head to the tasca here to enjoy live flamenco in an intimate atmosphere where tapas and drinks are also served, including an impressive number of imported…

  • Bar Benidorm

    La Laguna

    Just what the doctor ordered, popular local drinking hole Bar Benidorm dates to 1957 and is known for its delicious bocata de jamón (ham sandwich), sliced…

  • Café Mambo

    West Ibiza

    One of the earliest Sunset Strip bars (it was established in 1994), Café Mambo is a music-geared venue with lots of preclub action, and the warm-up bar of…

  • Casa Viña

    La Laguna

    One of the best pavement settings for sipping a drink and watching La Laguna folk on the move. Within worshipping distance of the magnificent Iglesia de…

  • Čaj Chai

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Inspired by Prague's bohemian tearooms, this bright and buzzing temple to steaming brews in the heart of the old Jewish quarter is a much-loved local…

  • Bar Boadas

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    One of Barcelona's oldest cocktail bars, Boadas is famed for its daiquiris. Amid old monochrome photos and a polished-wood bar, bow-tied waiters have been…

  • La Vermu

    Barcelona

    House-made negre (black) and blanc (white) vermouth (€2 to €3), served with a slice of orange and an olive, is the speciality of this stylish…

  • La Fourmi

    Barcelona

    La Fourmi is a small, cosy spot for a cocktail or a bite, no matter the time of day; it draws a mix of students, old-timers and hipsters. Drinks range…

  • Agora

    Puerto de la Cruz

    This easy-going (but ever-popular) cocktail bar and cafe exudes a chilled-out vibe, with art exhibitions, books to borrow, magazines to read and tables…

  • El Viajero

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    The undoubted highlight of this landmark of La Latina nights is the rooftop terraza, which boasts fine views. When the weather’s warm, it’s nigh on…

  • Beat Brew Bar

    Valencia

    This speciality coffee and tea bar in the old town displays its mantra on the wall: 'Don’t panic, it’s organic'. The friendly couple who run Beat Brew Bar…

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