Barcelona is yet another tourist friendly city in Spain on the coast that boasts or history culture and art and is famous for its nightlife. If you’re a first-time visitor seeking to explore bars in the city then congratulations you are at the right place. Below, you’ll find all the information you’re ever likely to need about bar hopping in the second city of Spain.

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Barcelona being a trendy city has many neighborhoods and every neighborhood has a different flavor when it comes to bars. In fact, the selection of the areas where bars are located is critical for making bar hopping fun. Here are three neighborhoods you should consider:

1.1 El Raval

El Raval is often considered as bohemian and bars are diverse along the district. This is a youthful neighborhood with a myriad of bars making it a perfect location for those getting into bar hopping. When it comes to bars go to Carrer dels Angels and Carrer de Joaquín Costa where most of the live happens.

1.2 Gracia

If you like traveling and don’t like big city vibes, then I would recommend you to check out Gracia district. It’s packed with stunning piazzas and atmospheric smaller streets inhabited by great number of inviting pubs. Visit Sol square and Verdi Street and you will enjoy the nice bar searching with some beer.

1.3 Barri Gotic

Take a virtual tour and find yourself wandering the winding and little streets of Barri Gotic, the Gothic district of Barcelona. From historical small bars to local undiscovered locations, this area boasts have a lively environment. For the local bar visit Carrer Escudellers and Plaça Reial located in the Gothic quarter of the city.

2. Understanding Bar Culture

However, it is necessary to explain the basic rules of bars before you try the Barcelona nightlife. Here are a few key points to keep in mind:

Opening Hours: Cafes in Barcelona usually close after 8 o’clock in the evening; however, there are these places called bars. You need to know that nightlife covers any occasion after sunset, therefore, do not plan for early evening bar crawling.

Tapas: Most bar invite you to take a tapa with your drink, which usually comes for free. Accept the local culture and order a glass of wine together with some types of tapas.

Small Group Intimacy: Bars in Barcelona are as a rule compact and many of them are quite discreet, which makes the overall scenery rather warm. Do not be shocked that you compromise personal space with other bar users.

3. Must-Visit Bars

Having learned quite a lot about the bars in Barcelona, let’s take a look at some of the best bars Barcelona has to offer. Here are three highly recommended options:

3.1 Milk Bar & Bistro

A fine place located at El Raval, the Milk Bar & Bistro provides the superb cocktail menu in the modern ambiance. It also has a bar, and most entertaining is the availability of live music to entertain clients, apart from local enhanced clients’ traffic.

3.2 Chatelet Cocktail Bar

This is one of the best and not very famous bars located in the Gracia district which offers great cocktail and friendly atmosphere. Chatelet Cocktail Bar should suit those people who would like a quiet and calm bar hopping experience.

3.3 El Bosc de Les Fades

Welcome to the fairy tale at El Bosc de Les Fades, located near Barri Gotic. This bar looks like a magical place: there are beautiful waterfalls and glowing in the dark depression on its walls. And it is truly unique, you won’t find something like this anywhere else!

4. How to remain safe in Times of bar crawling

Bar hopping while in Barcelona is however a good experience which should be done carefully with focuses on safety. Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable bar hopping experience:

Stick to Well-Lit Areas: Overall Barcelona can be considered a safe city, but as it is with any place it is safer to stick to the well lit lots crowded areas at night.

Watch Your Belongings: Bar patron burglary may happen in crowded bars. Do not wear jewelry or anything valuable with you, to reduce the risk of a pickpocket’s attention.

Use Licensed Taxis: When going for dinner or any other activity that is expected to last into the night, use only licensed taxi or hire a ride sharing app to get back to your lodge or hotel safe.

5. Enjoy the Experience!

Getting from one bar to another in Barcelona is a great thrill and an exciting one at that. Get between the people, taste new drinks and tapas, and vibrantly experience the Spanish spirit of the city’s bars. Depending on where in Barcelona you wish to go nightlife, the city has something for any starter bar crawler; whether in the trendy area of El Raval, the beautiful Gracia or the historic Barri Gotic.

Never forget that it is the process that counts and the goal is to enjoy the process.