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Best Bohemian Hang-outs
Gran Bodega Saltó
Poble Sec icon with psychedelic decor and an eclectic crowd.
Ké?
A buzzing spot in Barceloneta.
Oviso
Festive anytime spot on the Plaça de George Orwell.
Best for Rock Lovers
Alfa
A rock-loving Gràcia staple.
Magic
Basement club with rock and pop in heavy rotation.
Garaje Hermético
Rollicking good times in a late-night party spot in L'Eixample.
Best Views
La Caseta del Migdia
Great hillside spot for a sundowner.
Mirablau
The whole city stretches out beneath you from the foot of Tibidabo.
Best Beachfront Settings
Santa Marta
Sit at outdoor tables and watch the passing people parade.
CDLC
Come early for a beach-facing outdoor table, stay for dancing.
Best for Funhouse Atmosphere
La Fira
Distorting mirrors, squawking machines and lots of shots.
Museum
A kitschy wonderland.
Bosc de les Fades
Drinking inside a forest-like bar with grotto and trickling fountain.
Tinta Roja
Intimate and dimly lit with a wild showcase of live performances in back.
Best Late Cafes
Cafè de l'Òpera
An elegant 1920s-era spot on La Rambla.
Salterio
Medieval ambience in the Barri Gòtic.
