Nightlife in Barcelona
Iconic cocktail bars, nightclubs, rooftops and jazz clubs — the must-know picks for going out in Barcelona. Also perfect for a stag or hen party (EVG / EVJF).
BPM Bar — Eixample
THE reference French bar in Barcelona. The go-to spot for VIE Barcelona, Barcelone Accueil, Les Bretons à Barcelone and all events of the French-speaking community.
BPM Bar — Encants
The second BPM Bar venue, near Els Encants market — cocktails, friendly vibe and the French-community spirit.
La Maison
Warm French bar/bistro, a favourite of the French-speaking community in Barcelona.
Milans Bar
Small friendly bar loved by French speakers, laid-back vibe in the Gothic Quarter.
Paradiso
Legendary speakeasy hidden behind a fridge, often ranked among the world's best bars.
Sips
Voted the World's Best Bar in 2023, signature cocktails in a sleek, intimate setting.
Dr. Stravinsky
Herbal cocktails and house infusions in a warm apothecary-style setting.
Two Schmucks
Cool no-nonsense bar in El Raval — a world top cocktail spot with a party vibe.
Boadas
Historic cocktail bar (1933), cradle of the Barcelona daiquiri.
Razzmatazz
Mega-club with five rooms of electro, indie, pop and rock — the city's nightlife institution.
Sala Apolo
Former ballroom turned iconic venue with live concerts and the famed Nitsa club nights.
Opium Barcelona
Iconic beachfront club with an international crowd and DJ sets until dawn.
La Terrrazza
Open-air electro club running through the summer, inside the Poble Espanyol.
Moog
Small intimate techno club, a reference of Barcelona's electronic nightlife.
La Isabela — Hotel 1898
Chic rooftop on the Ramblas with a pool and panoramic view, perfect at sunset.
Terraza Martínez
Friendly terrace on Montjuïc with harbour views, cocktails and paellas.
Jamboree
Historic jazz club on Plaça Reial, live concerts every night then DJ sets until late.
Harlem Jazz Club
Small, warm venue dedicated to jazz, blues and world music.