DK Travel : Barcelona : El Raval : Bars & Nightclubs

Bar Almirall

The Modernista doors swing open to a young, friendly crowd at Barcelona’s oldest watering hole. Founded in 1860, the bar has many original fittings, plus eclectic music and strong cocktails.
Bar Raval

Presided over by a huge, papier-mâché flamenco dancer, this bar has catered to the film and theatre crowd for years. Rustic pizzas and salads are served until 2am.
Boadas Cocktail Bar

This smooth little cocktail bar, founded in 1933, continues to mix the meanest martinis in town for an elbow-to-elbow crowd.
Café Teatre Llantiol

Barcelona’s cabaret tradition lives on at this theatre-bar, with its flamboyant shows and espectacles of mime, magic and flamenco.
El Cafè que pone Muebles Navarro

Kick back with a cocktail at this sprawling lounge bar speckled with low, comfortable couches.
El Cangrejo

Anything from flamenco to transvestism can feature at El Cangrejo, one of the most authentic venues in El Raval.
La Paloma

This lush old dancehall pulls in a varied crowd. Elderly couples waltz across the floor early on; later, a younger set try out everything from tango to salsa. The next big things in pop and dance often perform live Performing Arts & Music Venues.
London Bar

This cluttered bar has long been de rigueur, once with the likes of Picasso, Hemingway and Miró. Sip cocktails and enjoy live music – from jazz to folk.
Marsella

A dimly-lit Modernista bar, Marsella serves up cocktails and absinthe to long-time regulars and first-timers.
Moog

Big-name DJs spin techno and electronica, but for a boogie to classic ‘80s hits head for the second floor.