Must-see nightlife in La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

  • Bar Zim

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    From the welcoming team behind the terrific Formatgeria La Seu (next door) comes this teensy, intimate, cavern-like bar where Catalan (Penedès, Empordà)…

  • Caelum

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Centuries of heavenly Spanish gastronomic tradition collide at this exquisite medieval space in the heart of the city, which stocks sweets made by nuns…

  • Satan's Coffee Corner

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    All ocean-blue walls, pounding beats and punk-inspired style, Satan's is firmly about the coffee (no wi-fi, no prams!) Local small-scale roaster Right…

  • El Rabipelao

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Super 'tropicocktails' (€6 to €10) are the thing from the team behind Barcelona's original Venezuelan good-time bar, a zingily patterned space in the…

  • Bosc de les Fades

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    The 'Forest of the Fairies' is popular with tourists but offers a whimsical retreat from the busy Rambla nearby and has a wonderfully kitsch charm. Lounge…

  • La Isabela

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Overlooking La Rambla, this tucked-away roof-terrace bar at the elegant Hotel 1898 is a soothing haven of stripy sun loungers, sprinkled greenery and…

  • Cafè de l’Òpera

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Opposite the Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla’s most traditional cafe has been operating since 1929 and remains popular with opera-goers. It's pleasant…

  • Salterio

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Wafts of fresh mint greet you at this seductive teahouse tucked down a tiny lane in El Call. Salterio serves authentic Moroccan mint teas (€4), Turkish…

  • La Teteria

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Globally inspired options at this boho-feel corner include herbal teas, Turkish coffee, mango lassi and fresh juices, as well as home-baked cakes and…

  • Marula Café

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    The Barri Gòtic outpost of a Madrid-born nightlife sensation, Marula transports you to the 1970s and the best in funk and soul. James Brown fans will…

  • Bar del Pi

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A welcome slice of old Barcelona in the thick of the Barri Gòtic, this friendly (admittedly touristed) split-level cafe-bar has been powering on since the…

  • Karma

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A golden Barcelona oldie, tunnel-shaped Karma is small and gets quite tightly packed (claustrophobic for some) with a good-natured crowd of locals and out…

  • Čaj Chai

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Inspired by Prague's bohemian tearooms, this bright and buzzing temple to steaming brews in the heart of the old Jewish quarter is a much-loved local…

  • Bar Boadas

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    One of Barcelona's oldest cocktail bars, Boadas is famed for its daiquiris. Amid old monochrome photos and a polished-wood bar, bow-tied waiters have been…

  • Manchester

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A drinking den that has undergone several transformations over the years now treats you to the sounds of great Manchester bands, from Joy Division to…

  • Polaroid

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    For a dash of 1980s nostalgia, Polaroid is a blast from the past, with its wall-mounted VHS tapes, old film posters, comic-book-covered tables, action…

  • Granja La Pallaresa

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    An old-school cafe filled with both locals and visitors, La Pallaresa specialises in crispy xurros for dipping in thick hot chocolate and whipped cream,…

  • L'Ascensor

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Named after the lift (elevator) doors that serve as the front entrance, this clandestine drinking hideout – with its brick ceilings, vintage mirrors and…

  • La Granja 1872

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This long-running cafe – dating back to the 19th century – serves up thick, rich chocolate with doughy, sugar-covered xurros (churros in Spanish), as well…

  • Macarena Club

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    You won’t believe this was once a tile-lined Andalucian flamenco musos’ bar. Now it's a dark, intimate dance space: sit at the bar, meet people around you…

  • Boulevard

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Boulevard is flanked by striptease bars (in the spirit of the lower Rambla’s old days), and has undergone countless reincarnations. With three different…

  • Oviso

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Oviso is a popular budget-friendly restaurant with outdoor tables on the plaza, but shows its true bohemian colours by night, with a mixed crowd, a rock…

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