Nigthlife

Catalonia has a vibrant nightlife to offer. You will find all form of entertainment when the sun goes down, trendy nightclubs and discos and nice bars. The only thing you have to bear in mind is that Catalonia's nightlife begins late and ends early in the morning. Typically you will have dinner at around 21-22h and have a couple of drinks at a bar until 02:00. This is the best time to go to the disco and dance till dawn. Don't forget to have the typical deep-fried churros and hot chocolate for breakfast before you go to bed!

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Barcelona

Bars

Casa Almirall: open since 1860 it is one of the oldest bars in Barcelona, charming and Modernista it is a good place to have a drink and chat.

Cockteleria Boadas: Open since 1933 by Miguel Boadas, who learnt his trade at the Hemmingway's Floridita Bar in Havana. The family still runs the place always warm and friendly. Try the daiquiris or let the staff recommend you some of their best cocktails.

Dry Martini: It something of an institution in Barcelona. Located in Barcelona's Eixample district it is classy but easy going.It has a restaurant, the Speakeasy, but to get there you will have to get the password fr om the barman. Of course you cannot miss the Dry Martini or the Spoon Martini an original creation of Javier de las Muelas.

Milano Cocktail bar: hidden from the noisy plaça Catalunya, this bar will surprise you with its classic decor of the 50s. Monday through Sunday this bar offers good jazz music and cocktails. The Bar is classic, waiters wear suits and bring you fancy cocktails with plentiful bar snacks. A good place to go for a pre-dinner drink.

El Xampanyet: Near the Picasso Museum, this bar is known for its anchovies, tapas and cavas. Often jam-packed and for good reason.

Rita Blue: Not far from las Ramblas but very far from the quality you usually find in such a touristic place. Rita Blue offers Mexican and Mediterranean food of good quality. The interiors are funky and retro and it has a nice terrace wh ere you can have good margaritas.

Clubs

Razzmatazz: It has 5 different rooms with different themes and type of music. It has a very active concert agenda and artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Chemical Brothers have played in Razzmatazz.

Luz de Gas: Open since 1995 it is best known for the concerts it offers but it is also a dance hall with good atmosphere and a 20's style interior. 

Shôko: restaurant and club in the beach front sandwiched between other beach clubs. It is popular amongst tourists and locals alike, it has an outdoor terrace directly in front of the beach. Its décor and food has Asian influences. The style of the club is very glamorous with numerous VIP areas and an impressive cocktail list.

Karma: this tunnel-shaped club is very popular and it offers an eclectic mix of music- from pop to golden oldies to techno- that suits its varied clientele.

Sala Apolo: it is a nightclub and concert hall and it has 3 different spaces whic play different music styles to suit all tastes. Its very funky and fun. On Wednesdays DJs offer Affrican and Latin rhythms, on Thursday funk, hip hop and reggae and Fridays and Saturdays are an extravaganza of bleeping electronica.