It’s been almost 2 years since my last trip to Barcelona but I will still say it’s the city with the best nightlife. The locals and visitors who go out in Barcelona just seem to bring this different energy and life compared to other cities I’ve been to. There are so many places to go out in Barcelona and luckily my good friend, who is from Barcelona, helped me prepare a nifty guide on where to go out.
Keep in mind that things generally start later in Spain – dinner can start after 10pm, pre-drinks at a bar around midnight, and clubbing around 1am until the sun comes out. Also as another tip, there is this Barcelona Night Club card you can purchase to get free entry (before 2am) to many of the clubs. I’ve never used it but seen it on other blogs so you can research more if it would be useful. Disfrutad!
Center / Eixample
Barcelona’s largest district and is home to many famous streets and squares, like the Passeig de Gràcia, Rambla de Catalunya, Plaça de Catalunya and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. You can find a lot of trendy bars and restaurants here, it’s a great spot to start off the night.
Drinks
- Espai Mallorca: Plaça de Vicenç Martorell, 2
- Marsella: Carrer de Sant Pau, 65
- Cangrejo: Carrer de Montserrat, 9
- Ovella Negra: Carrer de les Sitges, 5
- Anywhere in Plaça Reial
Clubs: more hipster-like places
- Sidecar: Plaça Reial, 7
- Jamboree Jazz & Dance Club: Plaça Reial, 17
- Karma Discoteca Bar: Plaça Reial, 10
Barceloneta / Port Olimpic
Popular spot to go out since many of the clubs are located on or near the beach. This area is more upscale and trendy so get ready for a fancy night out.
Clubs
- Opium: Passeig Marítim, 34: Attracts a lot of “guiris” (tourists) but I thought it was fun (obviously I am speaking as a tourist). It is located right by the beach, divided into a cocktail bar, a lounge area, and restaurant.
- Shoko: also located near the water and is a nightclub and restaurant
- Catwalk: a modern nightclub with two floors – one dedicated for hip hop and the other for EDM
- Pacha: an internationally famous club with locations in 20+ countries
Marina
Drinks: Ovella Negra Marina: Carrer de Zamora, 78
Clubs: attracts a lot of American study abroad students and the clubs play more alternative music: Razzmataz: Carrer dels Almogàvers, 122
Poble Sec
An up-and-coming neighborhood that is becoming very trendy. Expect a more local crowd and vibe.
Drinks
- Marsella: Carrer de Sant Pau, 65
- Cangrejo: Carrer de Montserrat, 9
- Anywhere near Paral·lel
Clubs
- Plataforma: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 145 (this one I like it a lot. It is similar to a “fiestas de pueblo” party)
- Apolo: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113
Tuset
Tuset is a street that is known for its trendy and glamorous nightlife. People describe the bars and clubs here as glamorous, luxurious and exclusive.
Drinks: Anywhere near the three clubs
Clubs: My friend specifically wrote “POSH PLACES”
- Sutton: Carrer de Tuset, 13
- Bling Bling: Carrer de Tuset, 8
- Sala B: Carrer de Muntaner, 246
Gracia
Neighborhood has a very alternative vibe similar to Raval and attracts fewer tourists if you want a more local experience.
Drinks: Anywhere really in the neighborhood but my friend specifically called out Entresol: Carrer del Planeta, 39
Clubs
- Almo2bar: Carrer de Bruniquer, 59-61
- Otto Zutz: Carrer Lincoln, 15
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