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By Duncan Rhodes. A complete guide to the nightlife in Barcelona, with a district-by-district guide to the best bars and nightclubs, and some unmissable events — such as hedonistic boat parties and glamorous pool parties. Plus read about your best friend, the Barcelona NightCard!
Beat the queues with the Barcelona Nightlife Card. Starting in the very centre of town, here are ALL the main districts where you can find a slice of the nightlife action. Las Ramblas. Gothic Quarter. The heart of the Old Town is full of cafes, bars and clubs. El Born. A trendy Old Town neighbourhood, full of backstreet bars.
El Raval. An edgier district loved by the alternative crowd. A charming village-like barri beloved by locals. Zona Alta. A posh neighbourhood with its own nightlife scene. Poble Sec. A pintxo crawl down Carrer Blai is a rite of passage. Port Olimpic. A swathe of upmarket clubs on the marina.
A natural starting point for newcomers is Las Ramblas.
Barcelona’s Nightlife Scene
Check our Eating Out section for suggestionswhilst the strip also has plenty of bars and clubs. For beers, sports and good times, the ever-lively Old Irish Pub is a great party pub. Like all the best bars, Milk is hidden on a narrow Gothic street. A flamenco show can be a fun way to start a night out.
Passeig del Born is full of lively bars, such as Miramelindo. Check out Miramelindofor a Cava cocktail, or trawl the square and the surrounding backstreets for a slice of the action. Famous cocktails bars like Paradiso and Mariposa Negra can also be found in this district. Drinking absinthe at the legendary Bar Marsella.
The heart of the district is the tree-lined Rambla de Raval where kitsch bars, like the queer-friendly Madame Jasmineare interspersed with kebab joints.