Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most visited and dreamed of destinations in Spain. A city that appeals to all travellers: perfect both for those who want to discover the place and visit museums and for those who want to relax by the sea and sunbathe.
But this is also a very youthful destination. So many schools organise class trips here or young people decide to spend a few days here in the summer. Besides beautiful beaches, lots of culture and good food, there is absolutely no lack of nightlife here. On the contrary, in the evening, the clubs come alive and dancing goes on until late at night. Let's take a look at the 10 best clubs in Barcelona.
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1 - Razzmatazz
RazzMatazz is one of the most legendary clubs in Barcelona, internationally famous, an institution in this field. You will find locals and tourists alike. It is located in a building that resembles a warehouse and comprises no less than five rooms with different music and genres. Of these five areas, two are large, while three are smaller and more intimate. Each space has its own dance floor and real bars.
Moreover, this disco is suitable for everyone: you will find modern and avant-garde music, ranging from electro to pop, and from dupstep to disco. Moreover, some of the biggest international guests and DJs coming to Barcelona are hosted here.
Directions: located at Carrer Almogavers 122; Marina metro stop, red line L1 and Bogatell stop, yellow line L4 - Get directions
Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 00:00 to 6:00; hours vary depending on the event and concert hosted
Ticket price: €17.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: The club always has wonderful DJ sets by the most famous artists and DJs on the programme - Check out all the events on the official website
Info & tips: Admission is guaranteed to everyone over 18 years of age, photo ID is required to show at the entrance; strongly recommended to buy tickets online, once the event is sold out no one gets in; there is no dress code
2 - Pacha
Pacha is a club where mainly House music is played and which has made its way among the various giants to become one of the best clubs in town.
The evenings are really well organised and good, well-known DJs are brought in. Theme parties are organised, covering different music genres: Tuesdays there is the'Bombastic', with reggaeton music, while on Wednesdays you can find the'Pop that party', with mainly hip hop music. Weekends are reserved for house music. The complex also has a restaurant, open all day from 12 noon to midnight, the time when the disco opens, a VIP area and a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.
How to get there: It is located in the Villa Olimpica neighbourhood, at Paseo maritimo de la Barceloneta 38; Accessible by metro from the Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica yellow line L4 stop, Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica tram stop line T4, Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica bus stop lines 36, 45, 59, 71, 92, D20, V21, N0, N6, N8 - Get directions
Hours: the disco from 00:00 to 6:00 - the restaurant from 12:00 to 00:00
Ticket prices: vary depending on the event, from €15.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: guests include Alvaro Guerra, Capo Plaza, Davide Squillac, Green Velvet and many other international DJs - Discover all the events on the official website
Info and advice: admission is guaranteed to all over 18s, photo ID required at the entrance; appropriate and elegant clothing is required
3 - Opium
Opium hasalways been an institution in Barcelona, along with the next disco we will introduce you to, and is located a few metres away from Pacha. This club also plays mainly House music but, unlike the previous one, proper and appropriate clothing is a must, otherwise the bouncers won't let you in. It is strongly recommended to go with a ticket bought online, otherwise you risk not getting in. In summer, international DJs and artists play here. During the week you can find various theme nights, while the weekend is dedicated to House music.
Opium also consists of the restaurant part, which is open daily from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m., and then the club opens at 11.45 p.m. until dawn.
How to get there: It is located in the Villa Olimpica neighbourhood, at Paseo maritimo de la Barceloneta 34; Reachable by metro from the Diutadella-Vila Olimpica stop, yellow line L4, Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica tram stop line T4, Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica bus stop lines 36, 45, 59, 71, 92, D20, V21, N0, N6, N8 - Get directions
Hours: open Sunday to Thursday from 11:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Ticket prices: vary depending on the event, from €20.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: guests include Brian Cross, Gims, Don Diablo and many other international DJs - Discover all the events on the official website
Info and tips: only over 18s are allowed to enter, photo ID required to show at the entrance; refined and elegant dress code to be adhered to, otherwise entry will be denied; buy tickets online.
4 - Shoko
Shoko, Opium and Pacha are all close together, you have to use the same means of transport to reach them, and all three overlook the sea. They are the three big landmarks for house music in the city.
The characteristics are also the same as the discos presented above: it consists of both a restaurant, open continuously from 10am to midnight, and a club part, with a VIP area as well. Appropriate clothing is required, otherwise you will be denied entry.
How to get there: It is located in the Villa Olimpica neighbourhood, at Paseo maritimo de la Barceloneta 36; Reachable by metro at Diutadella-Vila Olimpica stop, yellow line L4, Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica tram stop line T4, Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica bus stop lines 36, 45, 59, 71, 92, D20, V21, N0, N6, N8 - Get directions
Hours: the club daily from 00:00 to 6:00 - the restaurant daily from 10:00 to 00:00
Ticket prices: vary depending on the event, from €10.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: guests include Manuel Moore, Afro Bros and many other international DJs - find all events on the official website
Info and tips: only over 18s are allowed to enter, photo ID required to show at the entrance; refined and elegant dress code to be adhered to, otherwise entry will be denied; buy tickets online.
5 - CDLC
The CDLC, also called Carpe Diem, is also located in the Villa Olimpica district, on the same street as the previous three. This club is one of the most exclusive and elite in the whole of Barcelona, also frequented by famous and important people. While partying, you may run into rich holidaymakers and yacht owners.
Here, too, you will find a restaurant overlooking the sea, a terrace and a club area with several bars and a VIP Lounge. For some evenings, it collaborates directly with the Pache. Moreover, you will rarely find international artists and DJs here, they concentrate on local ones.
How to get there: It is located in the district of Villa Olimpica, at Paseo maritimo de la Barceloneta 32; Accessible by metro at Diutadella-Vila Olimpica stop, yellow line L4, tram stop Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica line T4, bus stop Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica lines 36, 45, 59, 71, 92, D20, V21, N0, N6, N8 - Get directions
Hours: times vary depending on the event and concert hosted
Ticket price: €15.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: The club always has wonderful DJ sets by local artists and popular DJs - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and hints: only adults are allowed to enter, photo ID required to be shown at the entrance; elegant dress code required, otherwise entry will be denied; buy ticket online
6 - La Terrazza
La Terrazza is the only open-air disco in the heart of Barcelona, open for more than 20 years. Beware of the hours though: the club is only open from May to October and only on weekends, Friday to Sunday. Times may change every year, so we recommend you always check the official website. Mostly electronic music is played here and several times the club has been named among the best electronic music venues in Spain. If you are a fan of this genre, you absolutely cannot miss a night here. The place consists mainly of one hall, where you can find two VIP areas and three bars.
How to get there: Located in Poble Espanyol, Avenida de Francesc Ferrar i Guardia, 13-27; Accessible by metro from Espana stop red line L1 and green line L3 - Get directions
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 00:00 to 6:00
Ticket prices: vary depending on the event, from €10.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: guests include Nick Monaco, Fort Romeau, and many other international DJs - Check out all the events on the official website
Info & tips: only over 18s allowed, photo ID required at entrance; appropriate clothing
7 - Otto Zutz
The Otto Zutz is a club where mainly R&B, Hip Hop and Funky music is played and is one of the few places where you can find this genre. In fact, it is frequented mainly by fans and experts of the genre and by locals. The venue is located in an old textile factory with three floors and can accommodate up to a thousand people. There are three dance floors, one on each floor, and they host several DJs at the same time. It is also a popular disco for famous people: the club boasts of having hosted celebrities such as Leonardo Di Caprio, Naomi Campbell, Jason Derulo, David Bowie and many others.
How to get there: Located in the Gracia district, at Carrer Lincoln 15; Accessible by metro from the Fontana stop served by the green line L3 - Get directions
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday; hours change depending on the event, but generally on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 pm to 5:00 am and on Fridays and Saturdays from 00:00 am to 6:00 am
Ticket price: €15.00/20.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: the club always has wonderful DJ sets by local artists and top DJs on the programme - check out all the events on the official website
Info and advice: only adults are allowed to enter, photo ID required at the entrance; appropriate clothing required, short jeans above the knee are forbidden for boys and miniskirts for girls.
8 - Apollo Hall
Sala Apollo is another very famous disco in Barcelona. The structure of the building in which it is located is reminiscent of a theatre and it is one of the clubs with the best electronic music, played mainly on the ground floor, while pop rock reigns in the room downstairs, although during the week they range between different musical genres. On Friday and Saturday nights you will find pure electronic music, while on the other days of the week everyone is catered for: from indie-rock to new electo, from electro-pop to 80s, from reggae to rock. Every day there is an event: Nasty Mondays on Mondays, Crappy Tuesdays on Tuesdays, Canibal Sound System on Wednesdays and Cupcake on Thursdays. On Monday and Thursday evenings there is a VIP area.
How to getthere: It is located in the Poble Sec district, at Carrer Nou de la Rambla 113; Accessible by metro from the Paral-lel stop, green line L3 and purple line L2 - Get directions
Hours: depending on the event, but generally from 00:00 to 5:00 or 6:00
Ticket price: €18.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: guests include Pussy Riot, Manu Guix and many other international DJs - Discover all events on the official website
Info and advice: only adults are allowed to enter, photo ID required at the entrance; appropriate clothing required, sportswear is forbidden and for boys short jeans above the knee and for girls miniskirts
9 - La Fira
La Fira is a popular disco where all the commercial hits of the moment, especially reggaeton, are played until late at night. Get ready for a wild night out. This is by no means a disco like all the others and you will realise this immediately once you enter: inside you will find a giant gazebo, lots of cubes to dance on and a set design that will make you feel like you are inside a Luna Park. Moreover, the atmosphere is much more relaxed, you won't find tables and VIP areas.
How to get there: located in the Eixample district, at Carrer de Provenca 171; Accessible by metro from the Hospital Clinic stop, blue line L5 - Get directions
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays from 00:00 to 5:00
Ticket price: entrance €10.00, drink not included
Events and concerts: the club always has wonderful DJ sets by local artists and top DJs - Check out all the events on the Official Facebook Page
Info and tips: only adults are allowed to enter, photo ID required to be shown at the entrance; casual wear required, no fancy dress, sportswear forbidden
10 - Bling Bling
The Bling Bling is a disco where mostly commercial music is played, alternating with some Latin music, while you can find a room with only house music. On Thursday nights one of the best university parties in the whole of Barcelona is held here, an event called Obsession Night.
The decor is very nice and it is mainly frequented by a chic and well-dressed clientele: you must wear a shirt, otherwise you won't be able to get in. It is ideal for those who want to party, but without ending up in a lion's night out. The average age is around 25 to 40.
How to get there: It is located in the Eixample Alto district, at Carrer Tuset 8-10; Reachable by metro from the Diagonal stop, green line L3 or blue line L5 - Get directions
Hours: Thursdays from 00:00 to 5:00, Fridays and Saturdays from 00:00 to 5:30
Ticket price: €20.00 with a drink
Events and concerts: the club always has wonderful DJ sets by local artists and top DJs - Check out all the events on the official website
Info and tips: only adults are allowed to enter, photo ID required to show at the entrance; wearing a shirt and appropriate clothing is mandatory, otherwise you will be denied entry to the blub