Going Out in Barcelona
Going Out @ Night
Anyone and everyone can find a place to go out in Barcelona. The city is thriving with a vast array of interesting places, each providing a different, distinct atmosphere to fit your mood. You can find all kinds of locales, from national to international, laid back pubs and bustling discos. With the city's large population, plus the thousands of tourists that visit Barcelona, you can find something happening every night of the week. Also, the popularity of some places depends on the time of year it is...in the summer those terraces on the beach are most popular and in the winter people flock to old town (Barrio Gtico).
The Spanish nightlife is known to start late, however, both for going out to eat and for fiesta. Restaurants usually tend to serve dinner from 20.00 until 23.00 or 24.00, the bars and don't normally get very busy until 24.00 or after.
Eating Out
Similar to other cities in Spain, it is common to go out for tapas in Barcelona. These small snacks are often shared in a group and it allows you to try numerous types of the local specialties. Of course, there are all sorts of restaurants to choose from too. For those who are on a tight budget, there is always the men del dia (menu of the day) as an option. This will provide you with a 3-course meal and drink at a good price.
Because of the rich culture and diversity that is present in Barcelona, it is possible to find just about any kind of cuisine; from the local and national favorites, to an assortment of international tastes. Of course, the most common restaurants will be serving Catalan food. The most frequented restaurants are located around the old town, Barrio Gtico and Las Ramblas. But, as this is also the most popular part of the city for other tourists and local citizens alike, places tend to be busy. Sometimes, especially for a finer restaurant, it is recommended to call ahead and reserve a table. In the Eixample part of the city the prices are considerably higher than other regions. In Grcia, which is a bit outside of the city there are several options within a reasonable price range. For more dishes with seafood and fish go near the ports, or the Barceloneta district.
Bars and Discos
Barcelona nightlife is one of the best in all of Spain. And much like the rest of the country, it starts later than most are used to; therefore it also goes longer, usually into the early hours of the following day. Barcelona has something for everyone when it comes to nightlife. There are endless bars and pubs lining the streets in the different districts of the city, along with different kinds of clubs and discos. With the time to eat dinner being so late in the evening, it is common that most of the bars and discos don't fill up with people until late as well.
Sometimes, after eating it is common to go somewhere calmer for some drinks, then around 2 a.m. or later, out to different clubs. Some bars and discos have special nights where there is a theme to follow, either in the music they play or what the people should dress like. There are signs and posters all over the city listing these kinds of parties. It is worth noting that some clubs have a VIP list, but that doesn't mean you cannot enter without being on the list; they will probably just require you to pay a cover charge.although, sometimes these charges include a drink when you enter. The most popular areas to go out are Barrio Gtico, El Raval, El Born, and Las Ramblas.
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