Best nightclubs Catalonia

After opening its doors in 1982, the Sidecar quickly became a reference for ungerdround sounds. In Plaça Reial, the somewhat cramped premises are representative of the alternative style of music offered: ska, funk, punk, rock, etc. It is a must for Barcelona nights, where local youth and tourists looking for entertainment gather. In addition to its concerts and DJ nights, the Sidecar is also known for its activities: exhibitions, theater, cinema, gastronomy, etc.

Here is an ambitious project that was born in 2012. L'Ocaña has seen things in a big way: it is a café with a terrace, a restaurant and a club all in one. From this place, located under the arcades of the Plaça Reial, emanates a breath of freedom inherited from José Pérez Ocaña. In the years following the dictatorship, this Barcelona painter had indeed claimed the rights of homosexuals. It was not uncommon to see him walking around dressed as a Sevillian, with a fan in his hand. In the same spirit, the extravagance is always in order at this address.

In 1960, Joan Rosselló created the Jamboree, the club where "the tribes meet", according to the Zulu origin of the name chosen. This music bar, located in Plaça Reial, has become emblematic thanks to the jazz legends who have played there: Bill Coleman, Chet Baker, Lou Bennet, Kenny Clarke and Dexter Gordon, among others. Names that make you dream! Currently, jazz concerts are organized every night, then funk, fusion, folk, etc., to dance until the end of the night. This club, with its stone vaults, is a real institution in Barcelona.

For those who want to dance to exhaustion and make the most of the night, this club presents the perfect basement for a crazy nightlife! You'll find electronic, techno, hip-hop, reggaeton, R&B and more. The incredible work of local and international DJs performing here resonates and vibrates off the walls, amidst a light show that will blow your mind. Get your energy up before you go! You'll find the event calendar online to attend the beat of your choice.

The club, inaugurated in 1985, occupies an old textile factory in the Sant Gervasi neighborhood. In a New York style, it has three floors with several bars and a VIP room that has seen many celebrities, from Leonardo Di Caprio to Naomi Campbell and Freddie Mercury. It's a trendy and relaxed atmosphere to have fun in the middle of an industrial type decoration, very popular with young people who come to dance on hip-hop, reggaeton and RnB rhythms. The talent of its DJs has proven to be the key point of this address!

Unquestionably the club of Barcelona summers! Located in the Olympic port, almost feet in the sand, this restaurant-club offers a chic and exclusive atmosphere, to the rhythm of international house, hip-hop, reggaeton and some great hits. You can dine on a delicious Mediterranean meal on a large terrace overlooking the beach, decorated with white seats, before dancing on the dance floor until the wee hours! Since its opening in 2007, all the biggest DJs in the world have performed there: David Guetta, Bob Sinclar, etc.

Cosmopolitan, with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean, this club restaurant has it all. Its doors open early so you can enjoy Mediterranean and Asian dishes with a wonderful cocktail on the terrace. In the evening, the red decor entices you to join in on one of their events where expert DJs will have you dancing to the best hits every day of the year to the rhythm of House, RnB, Reggaeton, Funky and more. Don't forget your swimsuit, the night often ends with a swim!

With its lounge-like atmosphere and oriental decoration, it is one of the favorite addresses of Barcelona's vacationers and young expatriates. An exquisite and elegant oriental oasis by the sea, the CDLC offers Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine during the day, and when night falls, the party begins! You can come here to drink a cocktail or one of their VIP bottles on the terrace facing the sea, with chill out music playing in the background. As for the program, the best national and international DJs come here to liven up the summer nights. Perfect for an unforgettable evening!

With two incredible rooms and a spectacular terrace overlooking the sea, the famous Pacha is an exquisite oriental and Mediterranean restaurant during the day. At night, it becomes one of the most unique and glamorous places in the city, just like the crazy nights of Ibiza. In a very lounge decor, with white leather sofas and light effects, the place welcomes the greatest DJs of the moment. Predominance of electronic music, with a tech and deep house interlude on Sunday nights. Possibility to reserve a private space.

Nightclub with one of the best atmospheres and very good music, dance until the early hours and, moreover, located very close to the city centre. One of the mythical places of Barcelona, where you must be seen, equipped to the latest fashion preferably. The interior design of Alfred Arribas listed in the top of the list of bars design of the city, and gave international prestige. Today, it is classic unmissable. Read more

In Barcelona's Poble Espanyol, La Terrazza is a nightclub located in an old 16th century farmhouse that has been offering avant-garde electronic music since 1995. You'll love dancing and enjoying a few drinks in the open air! Make sure to schedule your night out, check out the events on their website and buy your ticket in advance for early access. Consider the Sunset Party, held on Friday and Saturday until midnight. You'll have a great night out in a totally charming setting.

The Moog Electronic Dancing Club was born in the mid-1990s in the Raval district, a stone's throw from the Ramblas and Plaça Reial, with the aim of creating a space open to new musical trends. It quickly became a reference in electro music and many DJs have passed through its booth: Jeff Mills, Laurent Garnier, DJ Helle, among others. The Moog also has a track for fans of pop, dance, rock from the 1970s to the 1990s, etc. It is the Villa Rosa, named after the old flamenco cabaret that existed at this address.

At the foot of the Tibidabo, Mirablau is a classic of Barcelona's nightlife for its panoramic views of the entire city and its elegant clientele. During the day you can enjoy excellent Mediterranean dishes, and as soon as the night falls, the dance floors open up in its three spaces: the disco room, the panoramic room and the upper room, which plays hits from the 1960s and 90s. A very popular address, it's the perfect place for a nice date and a cocktail. To enjoy the view, be sure to arrive early.

What better place to spend an evening in Barcelona than the oldest club in the city, founded in 1953? The Sala Bikini is a large club with different spaces, available for all kinds of events, from fashion shows to photo shoots, corporate or private parties. In addition, this nightclub, a true symbol of Barcelona's nightlife, organizes large concerts that feature all kinds of music (rap, pop, house, Latin music or reggaeton) for a public of student revelers who make it a lively and young place.

With its neon sign, its red color, its posters and the beautiful mosaics that decorate the walls, this bar is the den of rock fans who come to spend the night listening to their favorite artists. International rock classics as well as live performances resound in this establishment where you can dance the night away. Barcelona's clientele and a few well-heeled tourists have been coming here since 1972. The bar serves refreshing drinks to accompany a friendly atmosphere and good conversation.

Since its creation in 1993, it has been the reference nightlife space in Girona. Under the names of Platea and Nou platea, it has kept the essence of what made its success from the beginning: to bet on diverse music and to offer parties adapted to the ages and styles. Two spaces, two atmospheres for this nou platea. With a rather young public on Wednesday and Thursday and more adult on Friday and Saturday. You can also attend conferences, album launches or live concerts. And of course to make the tour of its cocktails.

It is one of the oldest jazz events in Palafrugell, having been founded in 1962. Since then, it has been housed in an old farmhouse that guarantees the perfect acoustics for listening to jazz in optimum conditions. The Swing Quartet and the jam sessions, which are regularly improvised, can be enjoyed there. If you can listen to good music, you can also dance there and enjoy the terrace to sip a cremat, coffee with rum. A very festive place where you can have a snack or more from 7pm onwards: barbecue, pancakes, etc.

It is a large white building that offers four atmospheres, two bars, a terrace and a pool, it is the new Passarel-la, now relocated near the skydiving center. In June 2015, it replaced the historical one, opened in 1986 on the beach and closed for two years. Its credo: to keep the philosophy of the old one, ranked in the top 10 of the clubs that counted on the Costa Brava in the 2000s, but in a decor with a more modern design. It is up to you to judge if this new Passarel-la has succeeded in its bet. But you should know that the DJs are there.