Barcelona
Bars, Restuarants and Clubs
Welcome to the city of Gaudi, beaches and Messi! One of the major international cities of Europe, and the largest with a world class beach.
Whether you are here for a few hours, days or weeks, whether you like to beat your rhythm to flamenco, or chill under a palm tree with vermouth, there really is something for everyone.
To talk about the main sights of the city we will divide it into two main sections: simply Old City Vs New City.
If you are looking for history round every corner and authentic tapas bars, come join us as we lead you through the winding streets of the 2000 year old Gothic Quarter.
If art, Gaudi and beaches is more your thing, join the hustle and bustle of the new city dominated by the spectacular Sagrada Familia.
Best seen on foot, the old city comprises of Raval, El Born and most notably the Gothic Quarter. These districts are filled to the brim with history and culture, and we will take you through everything there is to see from the Roman era all the way to the present today. Whether you are looking for the world famous street of Las Ramblas, the colourful La Boqueria market or the gothic cathedral, the old city is the place to go.
Keep heading north up Las Ramblas and you will get to Placa Catalunya. Up until the 19th century, this is where the city ended. With the huge amount of money the industrial revolution brough in, Barcelona was able to afford an upgrade designed by brilliant architects, such as Gaudi, and so the new city was born. If you are looking for La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and all things Gaudi, this is the place for you. For this part of town, we would recommend going on bike.
So strap is as we take you through one of Europe’s most popular cities, and show you everything there is to see with handy local tips along the way. Your Barcelona adventure begins now!
Restaurants, Bars, and Nightlife
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Introduction
The time has come for food, fiesta and festivities! Barcelona has some of the most excellent cuisine and nightlife in the world, however there is a problem. There are more than 7000 bars and restaurants in Barcelona, so the question for each new arrival is, “where on earth do we go?” You have but a few short days of precious vacation and you do not want to go to the wrong places. This is where we come in. Let us guide your way through the options and show you the best spots to embrace Barcelona’s wonderful nightlife.
To discuss Barcelona’s nightlife, we will subdivide the city into two main sections. These are the Old City and Port Olympic. In order to experience the bars, restaurants, clubs and evening activities of the city, you need look no further than these two regions.
The Old City is comprised of Raval, Barceloneta, El Born and most notably, the Gothic Quarter. In these twisting cobbled alleys you will find all kinds of trendy bars and restaurants. It is also where the vast majority of people like to hang out in the early evening. Centring around Las Ramblas, all the various evening tours and cooking classes will also take place in this region.
Port Olympic is a purpose built port for the 1992 Olympic Games. This area has lots of restaurants right on the beach front but is also mainly where you should head slightly later on in the evening. There aren’t as many quaint bars or activities at the port, but it is where the city’s main clubs are which you can party in right until sunrise. There is even the city’s main casino for those who are feeling that their luck is in tonight!
Whether you are looking for food deals, free drinks or evening activity discounts, we have a whole selection of vouchers to use in and around the city for the night time. Please click here to follow through to our vouchers page.
So, it is 7pm, the evening has just begun and your stomach is starting to rumble. Let’s kick off then with looking at where the best places to eat are in town!
Restaurants
Before we go further into restaurants and where to eat, lets talk a little bit about Spanish food. Whilst you are in Spain you will undoubtedly want to try two of the main dishes in the country; tapas and paella. The problem is, with such an abundance of places that sell it, how do you know where is good?
Here are a couple of rules about both:
Firstly, lets discuss paella. Paella is a dish that originates from Valencia. It historically is rice with any local meats; by the sea, seafood, and inland pork, chicken or rabbit. Most places in Barcelona serve it, but by following these 3 rules you should find that the paella is great!
The Paella must take 20-25 minutes minimum from the time you order it to the time it is on your plate. If it is ready in any less time than this, it is reheated and you should send it back! You want a fresh Paella that is made specially for you!
The paella should arrive to you in a pan. If it arrives to you on a plate, alarm bells should go off! Remember, reheated rice and seafood can really ruin you holiday! If it is made in a pan, it is probably made for you. In most fancier places they will show you the pan, in much the same way as a bottle of wine, and from here they will then put the paella on a plate.
The paella should be a soft golden colour, and potentially even a little burnt. The burn is only a good thing, as it means it has properly caramelised. If the paella is a very bright yellow, it means they have used food colouring and not saffron.
Because of these rules the best way to know your paella is fantastic is to make it yourself. There are many different paella classes and Spanish cooking experiences in Barcelona, which are extremely popular. For more information on these, please click here.
Second, now lets have a look at tapas. Tapas is so regularly portrayed outside of Spain as some sort of starter or prelude to the main meal. This could not be further from the idea in Spain. The basis with tapas historically is it would come on a lid (or “una tapa”) on top of your beer, wine or sangria. You would then eat the food and have your drink. This meant the tapas meal was spread over many hours as you were out drinking with your friends. The concept of tapas is that it is small portions (lids) of many different foods that you share and eat with your friends over the course of a whole evening.
To learn more about tapas and the various tapas tours in Barcelona, please click here.
But now let’s look at where to eat out in both the Old City and the Port Olympic.
City Centre Restaurants
Truly magnificent wine list
Restaurants, City Centre
Sensi
A chain of 4 trendy restaurants, all with their own unique feel, all serving modern tapas. They have taken all the best timeless classics and given them a new age twist. Paired with a truly magnificent wine list, you are bound to have a wonderful meal at any of their restaurants. All the Sensi’s are now very popular with tourists and locals alike, so please do book in advance in order to not be disappointed.
Serving everything from steaks to authentic Spanish tapas,
Restaurants, City Centre
My Way
With Frank singing in the background, this New York themed fusion restaurant lies just off the famous palm tree clad Placa Reial, right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. From the moment you have arrived, it will leave you grateful that you spent one of your evenings in Barcelona here. Serving everything from steaks to authentic Spanish tapas, and even a fantastic cocktail list, there really is something to make everyone feel they ate “my way”.
This stylish eatery has it all.
Restaurants, City Centre
Kulas
This port side petite gem of a bar is situated within viewing distance of the famous lobster statue and Roy Lichenstein art work. It serves up dishes from all over the world with the luxury of a sunshine terrace to boot. Whether you are after burgers and subs, tapas and sangria or salads and fish, this stylish eatery has it all.
Cool yourself under the trees
Restaurants, City Centre
Bivio
Let’s go to the beach! Head on the down to Barceloneta for this tropical beach themed restaurant. Perfect for any time of the day, it is a stones throw away from the main city beach. Cool yourself under the trees as you nibble on their sea side dishes, and sip away time with one of their fabulous cocktails.
Feel the Mediterranean vibe!
Restaurants, City Centre
Rossini
Mama mia this Italian is the best in town! Right in the heart of Placa Reial, it really could not be a more prime position. Within meters of Las Ramblas, you can sit outside in the Spanish sun, under a palm tree and look at the the famous fountain and lamp post designed by Gaudi. Their range of pastas, pizzas and rissotos include fan favourites and modern twists. Feel the Mediterranean vibe!
Jamon hanging from the ceiling
Restaurants, City Centre
Tasca el Corral
The tapas bar from your dreams! With Jamon hanging from the ceiling, and Picassos Guernica hanging in the background, you will know you truly have arrived in España. Their home made Vermouth is famous all around town, and for a special occasion try their firey Chorizo El Diablo! Tasca el Corral is down the famous Carrer de Merce street, that is one of the best for authentic bars in the Gothic Quarter. So, finish off your tapas and continue your Spanish bar crawl long into the night.
A great way to spend any evening
Restaurants, City Centre
El Drac de Sant Jordi
Named after the patron saint of Catalonia, Saint George, this Pinchos bar is a great little spot in the Gothic Quarter next to Santa Maria del Pi. Pinchos is best described as “food with a stick in it”. You will see lots of these over Spain and are a great way of serving tapas. The Basque classic keeps the feast going on a long time and is a great way to spend any evening!
Port Olympic Retaurants
They offer group menus and activities
Bars, Port
Rembrandt
Just back from the Olympic port, this little restaurant is named after the famous artist and has the classics you would want. Especially great for events, they offer group menus and activities. Paired with a great wine and cocktail list, for anyone after burgers and steaks before a night out on the town, this is the place to go.
A wide range of seafood and tapas
Bars, Port
Agua
For anyone looking to eat right on the beach front, then look no further than Agua. Named after the Spanish for “water”, it could not be nearer the water front. You will have barely got the sand out of your toes before being in your seat. It offers a wide range of seafood and tapas, with a fantastic wine menu to match. From here you are then in the prime location for the night clubs afterwards.
Evening Activities
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One of the best things you can do whilst in Barcelona is participate in some of the nightly activities. Whether it is night time tours, or learning about the local cuisine with an expert guide, there is tons going on in the city. For anyone looking for an event, a special occasion or even just wanting to meet a couple more people while travelling, here are our favourite evening time activities for you to enjoy in Barcelona.
Spanish Cooking Experiences
One of the best ways of experiencing Spanish cuisine is to cook it yourself! Not only will you know it is definitely fresh, you will then know exactly for the future how to show off to all your friends all the secrets of Spanish Cooking. In this experience, you meet your chef a bar just off Las Ramblas, and then head off to the famous La Boqueria Market. After a tour of the market, the food for the paella is bought and then it is straight to the kitchen. You don your kitchen apron, and then you learn how to make tapas, paella and sangria before sitting down and enjoying all you made. For more information, please click here.
Tapas and Flamenco Evening
There is no better way to experience the best Spain has to offer in one night than taking part in a Tapas & Flamenco evening. After you have met your guide, they will lead you on a short tour through the Gothic Quarter, explaining everything about flamenco. They will then take you to a 35 minute Flamenco show, right in the heart of the city. After you have witnessed this most powerful of dances, they will take you to a traditional tapas bar for some sharing tapas and sangria. For more information, please click here.
Tapas Tours
One of the best ways of experiencing the city is this blend of history, culture and cuisine. Once you have met your guide in the Gothic Quarter, they will lead you through four various locations in the old town, that will explain a different part of Spanish cuisine. Not only is it a dinner, but you will see many sights and learn all about the food that Spain has to offer. For more information, please click here.
Cocktail Making Experiences
This cocktail making experience is one of the best ways to have a true pre drink celebration in Barcelona. You begin by being welcomed into the port side bar with a glass of local cava. This is where you will meet your mixologist for the night. They will lead you through how to make four traditional cocktails, and serve you some wonderful tapas to go with it. For anyone looking to learn a new skill, have some fun and meet some new friends, this could not be better! For more information, please click here.
Bars
Ok, so you have now enjoyed your dinner! Your belly is full and you have experienced some fantastic Spanish food. But the night is still young! You want to go out and experience Barcelona’s famous fiesta atmosphere. Where are you going to head now? Here are our favourite bars to in the city, many of which you can find deals to on our vouchers page.
City Centre Bars
The best and biggest of the Irish bars
Bars, City Centre
Flaherty's
The best and biggest of the Irish bars. Anyone in town for a sporting fixture, a game of beer pong or a stag party, this is the place to go. Just off La Rambla, the bar itself also serves all kinds of American style bar snacks, so you can drink, eat and watch sport for hours at a time!
These cocktails are genuinely a work of art
Bars, City Centre
Paradiso
As you approach Paradiso in El Born, you may be fooled into thinking that this was a terrible option! You are outside a sandwich shop; this cant be right! However, open up the shops fridge and welcome to one of the trendiest speak easies you will ever go to! Not only incredibly tasty, these cocktails are genuinely a work of art. If it is a very special occasion, you can even hire out another secret room within the secret room!
This really is the perfect place to go on your first day
Bars, City Centre
Travelers Nest
Whether you are travelling by yourself and looking for friends, or simply looking for all kinds of activities to do while in Barcelona, this is absolutely the place for you. The bar staff at Travellers nest are all travellers themselves who fell in love with Barcelona, and now double up as guides in all their various activities. Being situated just off Las Ramblas, this really is the perfect place to go on your first day, make some friends and find the exact right kind of activities you are looking to do in the city! To look further into their activities now, click here.
100 home made gins.
Bars, City Centre
Lime House
Gin lovers assemble! If you are into your gin & tonics, or Tom Collins then look no further. This atmospheric bar not only has great music all night long, but also makes near 100 home made gins. Try various different flavours and kick off your night in trendy El Born in style!
This really is the perfect place to go on your first day
Bars, City Centre
Tin Can
Barcelona is world famous for its petite bars that are full to the brim with atmosphere and friendly people, and Tin Can is one of the best. Not only is a great place for all kinds of cocktails, the clientele is famously friendly and you will know everyone in the bar within minutes. Nestled in the Gothic Quarter, between Placa Reial and Placa George Orwell, you will be right in the middle of where to be!
This bar oozes with sex appeal
Bars, City Centre
Milans
Arguably the coolest place in town! This French owned bar is exactly where anyone who is anyone goes in Barcelona for a great night. This bar oozes with sex appeal and is exactly where you should go to be seen in Barcelona. Famous for it’s wine selection, head on down Carrer de Milan in the Gothic Quarter, and find yourself in the stylist establishment around.
The drinks menu is a twist on old classics
Bars, City Centre
Las Cuevas
A few metres off Carrer d’Avinyo in the Gothic Quarter is this bar with something for everyone! As you enter the upstairs, you will be greeted with a cheery hello, and then it is down into the caves below! Down here there are games, such as pool, screens showing live sport and even live music nights. Not only that, but the drinks menu is a twist on old classics. You could entertain yourself for hours on end down in the caves of Barcelona!
The drinks menu is a twist on old classics
Bars, City Centre
Rei de Copes
This popular bar could not be better situated! Right in the heart of Placa Reial, with palm trees all around, you are now where the party is at in Barcelona! This bar is famous for having it’s own dance floor, and exactly where to go for anyone who cannot wait till midnight to boogie down in the clubs.
Large enough to even have a half pipe.
Bars, City Centre
Nevermind
Rock on! Named after the Nirvana album, there are two Nevermind’s in Barcelona, but the one in Raval is large enough to even have a half pipe. With live music each night, this much more down to earth bar is exactly where to go for anyone looking to rock!
Huge menu of shots
Bars, City Centre
Chupitos
Shots shots shots! Chupitos, Spanish for “shots”, sells one thing and one thing only and it is exactly what it says on the tin. The small chain of these bars has a huge menu of shots taking up the entire wall of the bar! Try your luck with anything to fire shots, to rainbow shots to even being blindfolded.
Roof Top Bars
Roof top bar has one incredible thing in its favour
Bars, Roof top
1881
Situated on top of the Catalan history museum, this unexpected roof top bar has one incredible thing in its favour; it can see the sunset. A large chunk of the city looks the wrong way for sunset, but this reasonably priced bar looks out over the port with the city and mountains in the background for you to gaze upon along with the setting star. There is also a live DJ on the weekends.
Roof top bar has one incredible thing in its favour
Bars, Roof top
Hotel 54
Most hotels in the city will have a rooftop bar, and a lot of them are very good indeed. This one down by the beach in Barceloneta, however, is exceptional. Designed like a modern garden with grass and plants, this beautiful bar also gazes at sunset as well as being just a hop, skip and a jump from both the city and a day on the sand.
Gazes at sunset
Bars, Roof top
Grand Hotel Central
Most hotels in the city will have a rooftop bar, and a lot of them are very good indeed. This one down by the beach in Barceloneta, however, is exceptional. Designed like a modern garden with grass and plants, this beautiful bar also gazes at sunset as well as being just a hop, skip and a jump from both the city and a day on the sand.
As hidden gems go in the city, this could not be more up the list
Bars, Roof top
Hotel Sant Felip Neri
As hidden gems go in the city, this could not be more up the list. This boutique hotel is one of the small luxury hotels of the world! Situated in one of the most historically significant squares in the city, this roof top is a full equipped lounge garden, with hammocks to boot! A bit more expensive than some of the other options, but truly worth a visit!
Portside Bars
Next to the city’s main casino with it’s own sofas and dance floor,
Bars, Port
Joker
The bars down in Port Olympic are generally much larger than those back in the old city. Because of this they are generally a bit louder, more accepting of costumes and fancy dress and can party on much longer. Joker is right next to the city’s main casino with it’s own sofas and dance floor, so whether you are feeling in the mood for a boogie, or simply a chat, it is a great place to be.
The music is pumping away for you to start dancing the night away
If you head down the ramp in Port Olympic you will be greeted with many different types of bars. Australia is the perfect blend. Outside you can sit by the yachts, have a relaxing drink and maybe even some shisha. Head inside, and the music is pumping away for you to start dancing the night away, before heading back up the ramp into the clubs.
Nightclubs
Clubbing in Barcelona starts and ends a lot later than in most countries. The bars will be open till 2 or 3, depending on the day, and the clubs will be open from about midnight till 5/6am. For those of you who have partied enough for one night, grab a taxi and head on back to the accommodation. For those who are still with us, let’s see where all the best places are in the city to party till sunrise! If you would like you or your group to be on a club list, enabling you to have free queue jump entry into some of the city’s major clubs, please click here.
City Center Clubs
The coolest club in town
Clubs, City Centre
La Terraza
The coolest club in town, La Terraza is an outdoors club in Barcelona. Make your way through the purpose built Poble Espanya, right next to Plaza Espanya, and you will reach this stylish club which the locals love! Dance all night under the stars and love every second of your time in Barcelona.
Perfectly located for anyone wanting to go straight from the bars.
Clubs, City Centre
Jamboree
Back in the Gothic Quarter, this central club is perfectly located for anyone wanting to go straight from the bars. On the bottom floor you have all the latest hits, but upstairs is unique in town; this is where you can find all the old hits! Everything from Steps to S Club, this is where to go for anyone feeling nostalgic.
Apollo has something going on every single day of the week.
Clubs, City Centre
Apollo
On one of the most popular streets in Barcelona, Apollo has something going on every single day of the week. Whether you are here on a summer Saturday, or a cold Tuesday night in January, there will be a party going on at this mutli story fiesta.
Port Olympic Clubs
Apollo has something going on every single day of the week.
Clubs, Port Olympic
Shoko
On one of the most popular streets in Barcelona, Apollo has something going on every single day of the week. Whether you are here on a summer Saturday, or a cold Tuesday night in January, there will be a party going on at this mutli story fiesta.
Apollo has something going on every single day of the week.
Clubs, Port Olympic
Pacha
On one of the most popular streets in Barcelona, Apollo has something going on every single day of the week. Whether you are here on a summer Saturday, or a cold Tuesday night in January, there will be a party going on at this mutli story fiesta.
Brunch
The sun has come up, the night has past and it is now time for some breakfast. Whether you are nursing a hangover, or ready and raring for the next day of exploring in Barcelona, you will need to fuel up for the day. In the following section we will go through all the best places you can go to for breakfast/brunch, that will give you all the energy needed to continue your Barcelona adventure!
A must for Instagram lovers
Brunch
Brunch by the Sea
Does exactly what it says on the tin! This fashionable brunch spot is a must for Instagram lovers. The food is exceptional and is a work of art on a plate. Head on down to Barceloneta, and know that even if there is a queue, you get to bask in the sun. This is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a healthy kick start to the day, before having a beach day working on that sexy tan!
Has been priding itself on its brunchables for years
Brunch
Milk
When it comes to Brunch in Barcelona, there is nowhere more famous than Milk. This family run restaurant in the Gothic Quarter has been priding itself on its brunchables for years. Go join in the tradition!
Enjoy the international atmosphere
Brunch
Travelers Nest
Travelling and feel like you need a hangover fry up before another day of seeing the sites? This meeting point right of las Ramblas for tours and activities has everything you would need to prepare. Enjoy the international atmosphere with a free bloody Mary (Sundays only), and ask the staff which daily activities they are doing that day. For deals on the daily activities or brunch vouchers for Travellers Nest, click here!
Enjoy the international atmosphere
Brunch
Benedicts
Travelling and feel like you need a hangover fry up before another day of seeing the sites? This meeting point right of las Ramblas for tours and activities has everything you would need to prepare. Enjoy the international atmosphere with a free bloody Mary (Sundays only), and ask the staff which daily activities they are doing that day. For deals on the daily activities or brunch vouchers for Travellers Nest, click here!
Stay for all the sport that will be shown on the large screens
Brunch
Flahertys
An irish pub located just off Las Ramblas, if you are feeling a greasy dish and a pint of “hair of the dog” is the only way out of the hangover, this is the place for you. If you are truly feeling the burn, why not stay for all the sport that will be shown on the large screens in the afternoon too?
Restaurants, Bars, and Nightlife
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Introduction
The time has come for food, fiesta and festivities! Barcelona has some of the most excellent cuisine and nightlife in the world, however there is a problem. There are more than 7000 bars and restaurants in Barcelona, so the question for each new arrival is, “where on earth do we go?” You have but a few short days of precious vacation and you do not want to go to the wrong places. This is where we come in. Let us guide your way through the options and show you the best spots to embrace Barcelona’s wonderful nightlife.
To discuss Barcelona’s nightlife, we will subdivide the city into two main sections. These are the Old City and Port Olympic. In order to experience the bars, restaurants, clubs and evening activities of the city, you need look no further than these two regions.
The Old City is comprised of Raval, Barceloneta, El Born and most notably, the Gothic Quarter. In these twisting cobbled alleys you will find all kinds of trendy bars and restaurants. It is also where the vast majority of people like to hang out in the early evening. Centring around Las Ramblas, all the various evening tours and cooking classes will also take place in this region.
Port Olympic is a purpose built port for the 1992 Olympic Games. This area has lots of restaurants right on the beach front but is also mainly where you should head slightly later on in the evening. There aren’t as many quaint bars or activities at the port, but it is where the city’s main clubs are which you can party in right until sunrise. There is even the city’s main casino for those who are feeling that their luck is in tonight!
Whether you are looking for food deals, free drinks or evening activity discounts, we have a whole selection of vouchers to use in and around the city for the night time. Please click here to follow through to our vouchers page.
So, it is 7pm, the evening has just begun and your stomach is starting to rumble. Let’s kick off then with looking at where the best places to eat are in town!
Restaurants
Before we go further into restaurants and where to eat, lets talk a little bit about Spanish food. Whilst you are in Spain you will undoubtedly want to try two of the main dishes in the country; tapas and paella. The problem is, with such an abundance of places that sell it, how do you know where is good?
Here are a couple of rules about both:
Firstly, lets discuss paella. Paella is a dish that originates from Valencia. It historically is rice with any local meats; by the sea, seafood, and inland pork, chicken or rabbit. Most places in Barcelona serve it, but by following these 3 rules you should find that the paella is great!
The Paella must take 20-25 minutes minimum from the time you order it to the time it is on your plate. If it is ready in any less time than this, it is reheated and you should send it back! You want a fresh Paella that is made specially for you!
The paella should arrive to you in a pan. If it arrives to you on a plate, alarm bells should go off! Remember, reheated rice and seafood can really ruin you holiday! If it is made in a pan, it is probably made for you. In most fancier places they will show you the pan, in much the same way as a bottle of wine, and from here they will then put the paella on a plate.
The paella should be a soft golden colour, and potentially even a little burnt. The burn is only a good thing, as it means it has properly caramelised. If the paella is a very bright yellow, it means they have used food colouring and not saffron.
Because of these rules the best way to know your paella is fantastic is to make it yourself. There are many different paella classes and Spanish cooking experiences in Barcelona, which are extremely popular. For more information on these, please click here.
Second, now lets have a look at tapas. Tapas is so regularly portrayed outside of Spain as some sort of starter or prelude to the main meal. This could not be further from the idea in Spain. The basis with tapas historically is it would come on a lid (or “una tapa”) on top of your beer, wine or sangria. You would then eat the food and have your drink. This meant the tapas meal was spread over many hours as you were out drinking with your friends. The concept of tapas is that it is small portions (lids) of many different foods that you share and eat with your friends over the course of a whole evening.
To learn more about tapas and the various tapas tours in Barcelona, please click here.
But now let’s look at where to eat out in both the Old City and the Port Olympic.
City Centre Restaurants
Truly magnificent wine list
Restaurants, City Centre
Sensi
A chain of 4 trendy restaurants, all with their own unique feel, all serving modern tapas. They have taken all the best timeless classics and given them a new age twist. Paired with a truly magnificent wine list, you are bound to have a wonderful meal at any of their restaurants. All the Sensi’s are now very popular with tourists and locals alike, so please do book in advance in order to not be disappointed.
Serving everything from steaks to authentic Spanish tapas,
Restaurants, City Centre
My Way
With Frank singing in the background, this New York themed fusion restaurant lies just off the famous palm tree clad Placa Reial, right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. From the moment you have arrived, it will leave you grateful that you spent one of your evenings in Barcelona here. Serving everything from steaks to authentic Spanish tapas, and even a fantastic cocktail list, there really is something to make everyone feel they ate “my way”.
This stylish eatery has it all.
Restaurants, City Centre
Kulas
This port side petite gem of a bar is situated within viewing distance of the famous lobster statue and Roy Lichenstein art work. It serves up dishes from all over the world with the luxury of a sunshine terrace to boot. Whether you are after burgers and subs, tapas and sangria or salads and fish, this stylish eatery has it all.
Cool yourself under the trees
Restaurants, City Centre
Bivio
Let’s go to the beach! Head on the down to Barceloneta for this tropical beach themed restaurant. Perfect for any time of the day, it is a stones throw away from the main city beach. Cool yourself under the trees as you nibble on their sea side dishes, and sip away time with one of their fabulous cocktails.
Feel the Mediterranean vibe!
Restaurants, City Centre
Rossini
Mama mia this Italian is the best in town! Right in the heart of Placa Reial, it really could not be a more prime position. Within meters of Las Ramblas, you can sit outside in the Spanish sun, under a palm tree and look at the the famous fountain and lamp post designed by Gaudi. Their range of pastas, pizzas and rissotos include fan favourites and modern twists. Feel the Mediterranean vibe!
Jamon hanging from the ceiling
Restaurants, City Centre
Tasca el Corral
The tapas bar from your dreams! With Jamon hanging from the ceiling, and Picassos Guernica hanging in the background, you will know you truly have arrived in España. Their home made Vermouth is famous all around town, and for a special occasion try their firey Chorizo El Diablo! Tasca el Corral is down the famous Carrer de Merce street, that is one of the best for authentic bars in the Gothic Quarter. So, finish off your tapas and continue your Spanish bar crawl long into the night.
A great way to spend any evening
Restaurants, City Centre
El Drac de Sant Jordi
Named after the patron saint of Catalonia, Saint George, this Pinchos bar is a great little spot in the Gothic Quarter next to Santa Maria del Pi. Pinchos is best described as “food with a stick in it”. You will see lots of these over Spain and are a great way of serving tapas. The Basque classic keeps the feast going on a long time and is a great way to spend any evening!
Port Olympic Retaurants
They offer group menus and activities
Bars, Port
Rembrandt
Just back from the Olympic port, this little restaurant is named after the famous artist and has the classics you would want. Especially great for events, they offer group menus and activities. Paired with a great wine and cocktail list, for anyone after burgers and steaks before a night out on the town, this is the place to go.
A wide range of seafood and tapas
Bars, Port
Agua
For anyone looking to eat right on the beach front, then look no further than Agua. Named after the Spanish for “water”, it could not be nearer the water front. You will have barely got the sand out of your toes before being in your seat. It offers a wide range of seafood and tapas, with a fantastic wine menu to match. From here you are then in the prime location for the night clubs afterwards.
Evening Activities
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One of the best things you can do whilst in Barcelona is participate in some of the nightly activities. Whether it is night time tours, or learning about the local cuisine with an expert guide, there is tons going on in the city. For anyone looking for an event, a special occasion or even just wanting to meet a couple more people while travelling, here are our favourite evening time activities for you to enjoy in Barcelona.
Spanish Cooking Experiences
One of the best ways of experiencing Spanish cuisine is to cook it yourself! Not only will you know it is definitely fresh, you will then know exactly for the future how to show off to all your friends all the secrets of Spanish Cooking. In this experience, you meet your chef a bar just off Las Ramblas, and then head off to the famous La Boqueria Market. After a tour of the market, the food for the paella is bought and then it is straight to the kitchen. You don your kitchen apron, and then you learn how to make tapas, paella and sangria before sitting down and enjoying all you made. For more information, please click here.
Tapas and Flamenco Evening
There is no better way to experience the best Spain has to offer in one night than taking part in a Tapas & Flamenco evening. After you have met your guide, they will lead you on a short tour through the Gothic Quarter, explaining everything about flamenco. They will then take you to a 35 minute Flamenco show, right in the heart of the city. After you have witnessed this most powerful of dances, they will take you to a traditional tapas bar for some sharing tapas and sangria. For more information, please click here.
Tapas Tours
One of the best ways of experiencing the city is this blend of history, culture and cuisine. Once you have met your guide in the Gothic Quarter, they will lead you through four various locations in the old town, that will explain a different part of Spanish cuisine. Not only is it a dinner, but you will see many sights and learn all about the food that Spain has to offer. For more information, please click here.
Cocktail Making Experiences
This cocktail making experience is one of the best ways to have a true pre drink celebration in Barcelona. You begin by being welcomed into the port side bar with a glass of local cava. This is where you will meet your mixologist for the night. They will lead you through how to make four traditional cocktails, and serve you some wonderful tapas to go with it. For anyone looking to learn a new skill, have some fun and meet some new friends, this could not be better! For more information, please click here.
Bars
Ok, so you have now enjoyed your dinner! Your belly is full and you have experienced some fantastic Spanish food. But the night is still young! You want to go out and experience Barcelona’s famous fiesta atmosphere. Where are you going to head now? Here are our favourite bars to in the city, many of which you can find deals to on our vouchers page.
City Centre Bars
The best and biggest of the Irish bars
Bars, City Centre
Flaherty's
The best and biggest of the Irish bars. Anyone in town for a sporting fixture, a game of beer pong or a stag party, this is the place to go. Just off La Rambla, the bar itself also serves all kinds of American style bar snacks, so you can drink, eat and watch sport for hours at a time!
These cocktails are genuinely a work of art
Bars, City Centre
Paradiso
As you approach Paradiso in El Born, you may be fooled into thinking that this was a terrible option! You are outside a sandwich shop; this cant be right! However, open up the shops fridge and welcome to one of the trendiest speak easies you will ever go to! Not only incredibly tasty, these cocktails are genuinely a work of art. If it is a very special occasion, you can even hire out another secret room within the secret room!
This really is the perfect place to go on your first day
Bars, City Centre
Travelers Nest
Whether you are travelling by yourself and looking for friends, or simply looking for all kinds of activities to do while in Barcelona, this is absolutely the place for you. The bar staff at Travellers nest are all travellers themselves who fell in love with Barcelona, and now double up as guides in all their various activities. Being situated just off Las Ramblas, this really is the perfect place to go on your first day, make some friends and find the exact right kind of activities you are looking to do in the city! To look further into their activities now, click here.
100 home made gins.
Bars, City Centre
Lime House
Gin lovers assemble! If you are into your gin & tonics, or Tom Collins then look no further. This atmospheric bar not only has great music all night long, but also makes near 100 home made gins. Try various different flavours and kick off your night in trendy El Born in style!