Nightlife BARCELONANOTES.COM

Night Life in Barcelona is rather interesting. It starts very late (usually after midnight) and it goes on until 4, 5, or 6 in the morning. Getting into the hot places can be tricky. Those establishments catering to a young crowd usually have security people at the door whose function is to allow in only those patrons who fit certain image. You would be well advised to discuss your plans with the concierge at your hotel to avoid disappointments. Also, many of these places change character. They are in one day and out the next.

In this section we are purposely omitting those places where we have experienced problems. If it is not listed here avoid it. If it is listed, it means that we like it or have not been there, therefore we have no opinion.

We have broken this section in several categories...

THOSE PLACES DIFFICULT TO CLASSIFY

LA PALOMA (zone 3) This establishment is located in a 19 century building. It functions today as it did then. One can dance different at types of music. It is popular with the baby boomers as well as with a younger crowd who have rediscovered it. You are urged to verify the hours of operation.

Calle Tigre 27

Tel.: 93 301-6897

CIRCUIT DEL BORN (zone 2) This is not a place, but an area. It is full of restaurants, night clubs, bars. You should ask your concierge for more detailed information. If you feel like bar hopping you will have a good time here.

GRAN CASINO (zone 2) (http://www.casino-barcelona.com) As the name implies this is gaming place where one participate in many games of fortune. Gran Casino also has a restaurant open until 1:30 AM and a disco where you can dance until 5:00 AM. You must be 18 years or older to be admitted. It is necessary to bring some form of identification, preferably your passport. Gran Casino is located at the Olympic Port.

Ave, Marina 19 y 21

Tel. 93 225 7878

EL PUEBLO ESPANOL (zone 3) (http://www.pobla-espanyol.com)This village represents different construction styles from different parts of Spain. This establishment features many shops, restaurants, discos, tablados (a place where they perform Flamenco dancing)

Hours of operation: Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 AM until 2:00 AM, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 AM, Sundays and holidays from 9:00 AM until midnight.

Entrance to the Pueblo Espanol is 7 Euros. Please note that you may have to pay to enter other establishments within Pueblo Espanol.

Ave. Marquez de comillas 13-27

Tel.: 93-555 086 300

SECTOR MARINA VILLAGE (zone 2) This is an area near the Hotel Ars. It features an ample boulevard where you can stroll and enjoy dinner, or cocktails. Most of the establishments within Sector Marina village can be accessed from the street level.

Within this sector we would like to highlight


BAJA BEACH CLUB Paseo Maritimo 34 Tel.: 93 225 9100	SHOKO Paseo Maritimo 36 Tel.: 93 225 9203

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN CATCH A SHOW

Invariably this means a place where they perform flamenco dancing. A cover charge and a minimum is usually involved.

TARANTOS (zone 2) Flamenco dancing. Open from 8 PM until 11 PM

Plaza Real 17

Tel.: 93- 209 933 78

EL PATIO ANDALUZ (zone 5) The ambience is Andaluzian. The dancing is flamenco. Open from 10 PM until 4:30 AM

Calle Aribau 242

Tel. 93 209 93 378

BEL LUNA (zone 5) (http://www.bel-luna.com) This is a jazz place where they have (most of the time) internationally known jazz performers. It also has a restaurant, but the jazz is the main reason for visiting. (Reservations required)

Rambla de Cataluna 5

Tel.: 93 302 2221 and 93 302 3610

OLIVER HARDY (zone 7) Restaurant and piano bar. (reservations required)

Ave, Diagonal 593 (interior)

Tel.: 93 4193 181

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN GO DANCING

Barcelona has number of these establishments. They tend to be very lively. You can have a good time and be as young as you want to be. These places often are more than just dancing places. Many also have restaurants. They all have bars. An admission fee is usually involved.

NAO COLON (zone 2) Restaurant and disco club.
This is a disco club is only open from Thursday through Saturday.

Ave. Marquez de L’Argentera 19 (Borne Circuit)

Tel. 93 268 7633

CLUB LA FLORIDA (zone 8) Located in Hotel La Florida. (This is a very nice place. A bit out of the way, but well worth it) Open from Thursday Saturday from midnight until 4:30 AM

Carretera de Valvidrera al Tibidabo 83 y 93

UNIVERSAL (zone 7) This is a place where you can go for a drink or to dance (or both). It is very lively from Thursday through Saturday. It is open, however, from Monday through Saturday from 11:00 PM until 4:30 AM. The surrounding establishments are also very animated.

Calle Mariano Cubi 182

Tel. 93 201 3596

DANZATORIA (zone 8) This place calls itself a disco, however it is very large and it has several rooms with different ambience (it is very nice). It also has a restaurant.

Ave, Tibidabo 61

Tel. 90 2888 115

LUZ Y GAS (zone 5) This place is also very animated, The establishment is an old theater where you can dance, they also offer shows. As all others the hours are very late.

Tel. 93 209 7711

CLUB CATWALK Calle Ramon Trias Fargas s/n
Marina Village Sector
Open from midnight until 6:00 AM

NICK HABANA (zone 5) (open Thu - Sat from midnight until 5:00 AM)

Calle Rosello 208

Tel.: 93 215 56591

OTTO ZUTZ (zone 5)

Calle Lincoln 15

Tel.: 93 238 0722

SALSITAS (zone 3)

Calle Nou de la Rambla 22

Tel.: 318 0840

SUTTONN MUSIC CLUB (zone 5)

Calle Tuset 13

Tel.: 318 0840

TRAUMA (zone 5) (call first to check on the events organized here)

Calle Consejo de Ciento 288

Tel.: 93 487 5109

UP & DOWN (zone 7)

Calle Numancia 178

Tel.: 93 205 5194

PACHA (zone 5)

Ave. Doctor Gregorio Marano 17

Tel.: 93 334 3233

ASTORIA (zone 5)

Calle Paris 193 and 197

Tel.: 93 4149799

DRUGSTORE (zone 5)

Calle Tuset 19 and 21

Tel.: 93 4143180

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A DRINK

Before or after dinner. If you are staying at an hotel with a bar you may enjoy it better than some of other places. Hotel Ars, Hotel La Florida have great bars. There many places to go for a drink, but you will be best advised to consult with the concierge and follow his/her recommendations. All these bars are invariably very smoky (cigarette smoke). In Barcelona you will be hard pressed to find any establishment with a non-smoking area. There are however a few we would like to mention.

GIMLETS (two locations)