Known for its go-getting party attitude, Barcelona’s nightlife is a dusk-til-dawn affair. The first thing you should know is that “night” technically doesn’t start in Barcelona until the early hours of the morning. Everything’s shifted back a notch, so dinner’s eaten later, drinks are drunk later, and bedtime is nearer sunrise than sunset. On a typical night out you can expect to tuck into dinner at about 9 pm before heading for a few drinks at a lively bar. Around 2 am it’s time to head to the club until you flop with exhaustion. Smart-casual is the dress code of the city, so look spic and span but be ready to dance the night away. Here are some of the city’s best offerings:
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Razzmatazz
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The king of clubs is a five-room experience, with each segment harking to a different tune. Downstairs, the laidback Razz Club spurts out indie and rock music for the tight-jean wearing crowd, whilst the Loft room plays techno and dance music for those in an upbeat mood.
Sala Apolo
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Set inside a former theatre, this high-end club reflects its former days as an entertainment venue. Its thespian roots are exhibited in the placement of the DJ – centre stage, of course – and its galleries offer a laidback viewing platform from which you can watch all the action unfold. Music is a bit of everything, from pop-rock, to indie and electro.
La Macarena
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This sweaty, subterranean bar lurks beneath the silent streets of Barcelona, waiting to jump out on unsuspecting club-lovers. It’s an intimate experience, where the DJ blends in to the melee of people, but the atmosphere is second to none. House, techno and a pumping bassline keep the crowds bopping until dawn.
La Terrrazza
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La Terrrazza is a veteran in Barcelona’s club scene. For over 16 years it’s been hosting hot summer parties in a unique, open-air venue. International DJs scratch tunes for the glamorous clientele, whilst city clubbers go crazy for the commercial house music.
Marula Café
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Found in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, Café Marula is a sleek, minimalist addition to Barcelona’s nightlife scene. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but at night it comes alive in a flurry of jazz, disco, soul, and hip-hop music.
Sidecar Club
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Sidecar Club is tucked away in a corner of the elegant Plaza Reial. Every night it opens its doors to revelers looking for an intimate venue where they can enjoy a range of music hits.
Moog
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Decked out in wood and iron, Moog’s sunken dance floor is one of the best-loved in the city, drawing in locals and tourists from all walks of life. Downstairs, electronic beats whip dancers into a frenzy, whilst the pop rooms upstairs boast a fun-loving atmosphere.
CDLC
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For elite travellers and the glitzy high society set there’s always CDLC, a beach front club that offers private tables to the well-heeled yachters. The seaside venue gives it a magical feel, whilst the lounge is perfect for rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.