Vida Nocturna

Barcelona:
Barcelona is a lively and colorful city that is full with great nightlife because of its rich diversity of tourists, travelers and young people. One can enjoy pubs, salsa bars, night clubs, late bars, gay bars, shot bars, wine bars, cafes, basically anything one can think of. But first comes first, you must know the “Nightlife Schedule” which most of us are not accustom to, most bars and clubs do not even open until after midnight, don’t expect the place to get crowded until after 2 am, when lines circle the block for most clubs. This can be showcased in Leah Reitz’s Blog “Slow Down” within her description of the differences in nightlife. “ Be prepared to hear noises throughout the entire night, many of the bars don’t get busy until after midnight and clubs don’t get crowded until two making it a late night for many city visitors.”
There are four main areas where nightlife is most prevalent including: Barri Gotic & Las Ramblas, L’Eixample, Maremagnum and Port Olimpic. Below is a map showing the locations of a variety of “night clubs” within these areas:
Each of these areas has unique characteristics, which make for fun and eventful nightlife experience. For more helpful information go to this link: http://www.barcelonaconnect.com/nightlife/


Barri Gotic & Ramblas: This is a great central location with a medieval flair; this is probably near where most of the young crowd will stay. There are an abundance of bars, clubs, and pubs within the gothic area. Be careful about tourist traps as well as pickpocket.
L’Eixample: This area is north of the center of the city, there are a variety of bars, clubs that are pretty far apart; there is also a large amount of gay bars.
Maremagnum: This is a shopping center that includes many bars it is the largest mall in Barcelona. This is near Ramblas and has a lot of bars, clubs, and pubs. There is every type of bar/club you can think of there, but the prices are usually high.
Port Olimpic: This is a long line of clubs that pass the Olympic yachting marina. This is a great place to go during the summer months and includes many open outdoor terraces with bars and clubs. There is a cover charge at most bars and clubs.
Recommendations:

Bars:
L’Ovella Negra:
http://www.ovellanegra.com/
El Monastero:
http://www.connectclub.com/discounts_barcelona/El_Monasterio.aspx
The Chupito Bar
http://www.boo.com/barcelona/nightlife

Clubs:
Razzmatazz:
http://eventful.com/barcelona/venues/razzmatazz-/V0-001-000363032-4
Opium:
http://en.worldpioneers.com/opium
Catwalk:
http://www.clubcatwalk.net/

Pubs:
The Shamrock Pub: http://www.boo.com/barcelona/nightlife/The_Shamrock_Pub

Irish Pub:
http://www.pflaherty.com/
Dry Martini:
http://www.speakeasy-bcn.com/