If you’re not familiar with Barcelona, the first place to head out to is Las Ramblas, the medieval Old Town district, with narrow little streets. It’s a busy tourist area during the day with shops and street musicians, but popular at night for its many restaurants, clubs, and bars. A few popular clubs are Kiosk La Cazalla, Sports Bar Rambles, and the Boadas Cocktail Bar. Las Ramblas also has some good tapas bars. Barelona’s Gothic Quarter, La Riberia-El Born, and La Rambla have some of the best restaurants in the city.
One district where not only tourists, locals, and even backpackers mingle at night is the Gothic Quarter, with its maze of little alleyways, and a multitude of fun night spots. Many of the tourists frequent the Gothic Quarter, and if you’re looking for a fun night out, it’s a great place to wander around in the evening. Sugar, Stoke Bar, and La Divina are some of the more popular spots for drinks and meeting people. Not only will you find local bars, but a number of Irish and British themed pubs where you’ll find a lot of other tourists. One of the most well known is Flaherty’s. Tarantos, Jamboree, and Side Car at Plaza Real have the reputation of being fun party clubs.
If you’re looking for an evening out with a more, refined atmosphere, the lovely El Born district is the place to visit. The many squares are lined with cafes, quaint shops and boutiques, bars and restaurants, in a neighborhood of medieval architecture. It’s one of the most interestings and beautiful neighborhoods of Barcelona, where you can have an enjoyable, quiet evening. The Passeig del Born is a square lined with bars, clubs, and tapas bars. The square opposite the Santa Maria del Mar Church has cafes to dine al fresco while people watching and enjoying cocktails. One of the most famous stops is El Sampanyet, which many locals consider to be the very best champagne bar in Barcelona, which serves cava, the local favorite. The popular champagne bar is located near the Picasso Museum, and the friendly, local owners serve delicious tapas.
The best cocktails are served at La Luna, located next to Santa Maria del Mar. La Luna serves over 40 house cocktails, as well as dinner and tapas. La Fianna is in a traditional, gothic-style structure serving a variety of cocktails and international dishes from eight different countries. Va de vi is a popular wine bar with the locals and tourists, in a gothic setting. The wine and food menus are extensive and you can sample some of the best cheese from the region. If Latin music appeals to you, try Berimbau for delicious fruit juice concoctions and cocktails.
The Port Olimpic district was built up on the beach for the Summer Olympics in 1992, and has become a hub of restaurants, bars, and clubs. Most of the activity is on the marina, built right on the Mediterranean. The marina at Port Olimpic is lined with upscale bars, clubs, and restaurants. Among the most popular nightspots are the Opium Bar, CDLC, and Shoko. The Port Olimpic region has some of the best seafood restaurants to sample local dishes before taking in the clubs, many of which stay open until around 3 a.m.
