Nightlife in Barcelona

The nightlife in Barcelona is vibrant and very mixed, as the city itself. On the contrary as other cities, is not concentrated in just one area. The offer is so big that competition against clubs is fierce.

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Places to go out in Barcelona

Most of the nightlife in Barcelona takes place around La Rambla, El Born, and the Port Olímpic. Although there are clubs scattered all over town.

Port Olimpic

The Port Olimpic is one of the best places to go out in Barcelona. The mild weather and the lovely atmosphere are the perfect setting to party the night away.

There is a great offer of clubs near the beach, like Opium, Catwalk, Shôko, IceBarcelona and Pacha. The clubs give away promotional flyers in popular areas of the city center, where they may offer discounts on drinks or offer a free entrance.

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Plaza Real

Plaza Real is one of the most appealing places in the Old City. This famous square is one nightspot you just can´t miss in the Gothic Quarter. You'll find iconic places like Ocaña, Karma, Sidecar and Jamboree just a few steps from La Rambla.

One key word you must remember about nightlife in Barcelona is late. Dinner starts at most restaurants around 22:00, and can last until midnight, more so on Fridays and Saturdays. As a consequence, clubs are deserted until 1:00 or 2:00 am, and after that the party can continue up until 6:00 am (in selected venues).

Most famous nightclubs in Barcelona

Among the most established clubs in town to party we find Razzmatazz. Much more than a club, it offers concerts and five different rooms to enjoy the best indie pop, alternative rock and electronic music and concerts.
Sala Bikini, a legendary club in Barcelona it's open for everything in between live concerts, music events, private parties and fashion shows.
The posh and exclusive Sutton Club features several rooms with mainstream pop in the upper part of Barcelona, as well as Atlantic Club, with a gorgeous terrace overlooking Barcelona.
Around the same area, Be cool features different lounges with electronica and indie music. If dancing is not your forte, this neighborhood has also a large array of famous bars where it's just possible to chill out.
Cool places like Mirabé, featuring an incredible open-air terrace with incredible views of the Barcelona skyline.
La Terraza, an open-air chill out club inside Poble Espanyol in Montjuïc.
For Barcelona's LGBTQ nightlife, the undisputed anchor is Arena Club: two venues in the Gaixample that have been running for over two decades. See our full Arena Club Barcelona guide for what to expect, entry prices and tips on timing.