Barcelona’s Top 10 – Night-time Hot Spots

by






  1. Elephant

    Housed in a Modernista
    villa, filled with candles and Moroccan lamps, this swish nightclub
    attracts a fashionable young crowd. But the real highlight is the
    garden, where lounge beds with diaphanous white drapes, fountains and
    giant elephant statues add an exotic touch. In winter, the outdoor dance
    floor is transformed into a spectacular tent. 

  2. Marsella

    Founded in 1820, this atmospheric throwback, run by the fifth generation of the Lamiel family, sits in the heart of the Barri Xinès. Marsella is one of the few places in town where you can enjoy the potent drink absinthe (absenta). Settle in at one of the wrought-iron Modernista
    tables, surrounded by ancient mirrors and old religious statues, and
    test your mettle with the potent yellow liquor that is specially bottled
    for the bar. 

  3. Otto Zutz

    A
    swanky Barcelona night-life institution, this three-storey disco is on
    the itinerary for well-heeled media types. The music verges on the
    main-stream, with big-name DJs spinning everything from techno to
    contemporary favourites.

  4. Mond Bar

    This
    tiny, trendy bar in the heart of Gràcia is a magnet for mellow barflies
    who come to mingle, smoke and listen to DJ-spun tunes, including
    techno, pop, soul and 1970s classics. 




  5. Arena Madre

    This
    gay disco, located in a basement, has an unpretentious atmosphere.
    Well-known for its dark room, Arena Madre also hosts leather shows,
    stripteases and comic performances. Music is mainly handbag house and
    Latin, while Sunday is 80s night.

    • Balmes, 32

    • 93 487 83 42

    • Open 12:30pm–5:30am daily

    • DA

  6. La Terrrazza

    Located inside the Poble Espanyol,
    La Terrrazza is one of the most popular summer nightclubs in Barcelona.
    The patio becomes the dance-floor, the porches are bars and the garden
    provides a refreshing chill-out area.

    • Poble Espanyol, Av Marquès de Comillas

    • Open Thu–Sun (May–Sep)

    • Adm




  7. Sala BeCool

    This
    stylish club has become a staple on Barcelona’s busy party scene.
    Situated in the chic, uptown Sant Gervasi neighbourhood, the
    multi-functional space has everything from live music, to club nights
    and theme parties. Downstairs there are hugely popular DJ sessions
    offering electro, techno and minimal music from Friday to Saturday;
    upstairs plays the latest indie hits. The website has a complete listing
    of the full weekly programme. 

  8. La Pedrera de Nit

    If Gaudí’s undulating Pedrera rooftop 
    looks surreal by day, experience it at night for full effect. On Friday
    and Saturday evenings between mid-June and late July, La Pedrera opens
    up its magical rooftop for a night of live music and cava
    drinking. Wander among Gaudí’s mosaic chimneys, illuminated against the
    night sky, while enjoying jazz, flamenco fusion or tango.

    • C/Provença 261–265

    • Reservations essential: call
      90 210 12 12

    • Adm

    • DA

  9. Jamboree

    Venture
    underground – quite literally – to this popular, hopping jazz
    club-cum-nightclub in a vaulted space beneath Plaça Reial. Nightly live
    jazz sessions kick off around 11pm. DJs take over later with
    dance-inducing sounds. 




    Jamboree

  10. Razzmatazz

    Part
    of the Port Olímpic party strip, this is nothing less than the city’s
    best all-round nightlife venue. Music bands from around the world have
    played at Razzmatazz, and recent concerts have included Antony and the
    Johnsons, the Arctic Monkeys and Róisín Murphy. On Friday and Saturday
    nights (1am–6am), the venue is divided into five clubs, each with its
    own individual theme. The club regularly hosts international guest DJs,
    including Jarvis Cocker, Shaun Rider and Peter Smith among others. 




    Inside Razzmatazz