Check out our list of bars in the Center of town and also the Born, Gotico and Raval areas. Ex-pats and tourists alike will find our Pub, Real Ale and English Speaking lists useful. If you're looking to venture further afield and find a more authentic Barna drinking experience, then Gracia is the place to head for. For a brief description of all the "barrios" that we cover there's the list of Areas. Finally, check out the list of bars that we think are cool with our Top-10 selection, and our Clubs list if you're looking for places to boogie the night away! Check the menu at the top of every pa ..read more

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★★★★ : €€€ C/ Botella, 7 Metro Sant Antoni L2 Hours: Mon/Tue: Closed, Wed/Thu: 9pm - 2:30am, Fri/Sat: 9pm - 3am, Sun: 9pm - 2am Website : Facebook A great bar, with a great name - nestled in the darker depths of the city's Raval neighbourhood. Despite its name this isn't a place for old geezers looking for some hot grannies to boogie with, but a bar that places its musical emphasis on the 50's and 60's. This place has a great ambience: mixed between those who wanna rhythmically swing their hips at an attempt at some kind of sexual signalling to those who just want to drink, chat and soak up ..read more

★★★★ : €€€€ Plaça Sant Agustí 3 Metro Liceu L3 Website Facebook : Tel. 93 342 4086 Rita Blue is a modernist themed bar in a small open plaça just off the Ramblas. As such it's a perfect spot to chill out from the tourist rush during the day, and a good bar & restaurant experience in the evening. The interior has a retro feel that includes 50's-style lamps and lanterns hanging from the ceilings. The front of the establishment has a curved bar with plenty of funky shaped stools along it and the glass front that overlooks the plaça with adjoining church. In addition, there's a small comfy s ..read more

★★ : €€€ C/ Avinyo, 26 Metro Liceu L3 Hours: Mon-Thu: 3pm - Midnight, Fri/Sat: 1pm - 1am, Sun: 1pm - Midnight Facebook : Tel. 93 301 0422 A bar that is for those who like low lighting, chandeliers, good Asian food and excellent cocktails! Siddartha is really a fusion of bar and restaurant but the distinction doesn't make it a place you can't pop into without having to fulfil any gastronomic expectations. One thing I particularly liked was the lower parts of this abode which has candle lit wooden tables and makes you feel like you're somewhere a little bit unique and special. Whilst there we ..read more

★★★ : €€€€ C/Villarroel, 60 Metro Urgell L1 Hours: Tue/Wed: 7pm-Midnight, Thu: 7pm-1am, Fri/Sat 7pm-3am, Sun/Mon: Closed Facebook : Tel. 62 581 4001 A nice Belgian bar with a very large choice of beers. Apparently, Barcelona's first and only Belgian bar. This is a friendly place where you may encounter many French speakers from Belgium, as this is their local hangout. Quiet during weekdays, even with their Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm, but nice ambiance at the weekend. There are regular DJ sessions, a large screen TV for big football games and a photo / art exposition that changes regularly. T ..read more

★★★★ : €€€€ C/Creu dels Molers,17 Metro Poble Sec L3 Hours: Sun-Tue: Closed, Wed: 8pm-Midnight, Thu: 8.30pm-2am, Fri/Sat: 8.30pm-3am Facebook : Website : Tel. 93 443 3243 Following the arty vibes of Poble Sec, this fab and funky bar assaults the senses with a spectrum of colours and a sprinkling of all that is Latin American. One of the hugest bars I know - not just in Poble Sec but in all of our fine city, this is a bar for those who appreciate everything from secluded nooks & crannies, romanticising a betrothed, to guys like me who like space to stretch my weary legs. With the initial ..read more

★★★ : €€€ C/Torrent de L'Olla 48 Metro Diagonal L3 : Fontana L3 Hours: Mon-Wed: 6pm-2am, Thu-Sat: 6pm-2.30am Facebook : Tel. 93 457 6097 This is a surprisingly nice, funky bar amidst the plethora of bars in this happening street in Gracia. Surprising in the sense that there's something for everyone and although not comparable to the hipper local cocktail bars such as La Fourmi et al, it does hit the spot just right. Prices are cheap, including the usual range of cocktails, the food menu is nice and eclectic and the music and ambience better than you'd think when peeping in from the street! E ..read more

★★★★ : €€€ C/ Avinyo, 35 Metro Liceu L3 Hours: Sun-Thu: 6pm-2:30am, Fri/Sat: 6pm-3am Facebook This bar was opened by the local well known musician, Manu Chao. This quite possible explains two things about this abode. One, it is eclectic - it has musical instruments on the walls and ceilings (which are usable with permission from the bar staff) and two, it's very down-to-earth bohemian! Assaulting you with a lively and loud ambience, this is a great place to go and liven up your night if you're wandering around the shady streets of the Goticó. Despite the obvious presence of drug dealers, pro ..read more