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La Ribera
For locations, see map, p.78.
Berimbau Pg. del Born 17 T 933 195 378;
M Jaume I/Barceloneta. The oldest Brazilian
bar in town, still a great place for authentic
sounds and killer cocktails. Daily
6pm–2.30am.
La Fianna c/Banys Vells 19 T933 151
810, W MJaume I.
Flickering candelabras, parchment
lampshades, rough plaster walls and deep
colours set the Gothic mood in this stylish
lounge-bar that’s “putting the beat in the
Born”. Relax on the chill-out beds and
velvet sofas, or book ahead to eat – the
fusion-food restaurant is open from 8.30pm
or it’s a popular Sunday brunch spot. Mon–
Wed & Sun 6pm–1.30am, Thurs–Sat
6pm–2.30am.
Mudanzas c/Vidrería 15 T933 191 137;
M Barceloneta. Locals like the relaxed feel
(especially if you can hide yourself away in
the cosy upper room), while those in the
know come for the wide selection of rums,
whiskies and vodkas from around the
world. Daily 10am–2.30am, Aug opens
at 6pm.
El Nus c/Mirallers 5 T933 195 355;
M Jaume I. Still has the feel of the
shop it once was, down to the antique cash
register, though it’s now a kind of jazz bar-
cum-gallery – a quiet, faintly old-fashioned,
late-night place. Daily except Wed
7.30pm–2.30am.
La Vinya del Senyor Pl. Santa Maria 5 T933
103 379; M Jaume I. There’s no better view
of the lovely church of Santa Maria del
Mar than from the terrassa of this very
popular wine bar. The wine list is really
good – with a score or so available by the
glass – and there are oysters, smoked
salmon and other classy tapas. Tues–
Thurs noon–1am, Fri & Sat noon–2am,
Sun noon–midnight.
Port Vell and Barceloneta
For locations, see map, p.91.
Can Paixano c/Reina Cristina 7 T933 100 839,
W ; MBarceloneta.
A must on everyone’s itinerary is this
back-street joint where the drink of choice
(all right, the only drink) is cava (Catalan
champagne). Don’t go thinking sophistication
– it might come in traditional champagne
saucers (the sort of thing Dean Martin used
to stack in a pyramid and then pour wine
over), but this is a counter-only joint where
there’s fizz, tapas and tapas-in-sandwiches,
and that’s your lot. And who could want
more? Mon–Sat 9am–10.30pm; closed
2 weeks in Aug.
Le Kasbah Pl. Pau Vila, behind de Mar T 932
380 722, W ; M Barceloneta.
The terrassa is the big summer draw here,
when nothing but a reviving cocktail and a
breath of fresh air will do, though the funky,
sort-of-Oriental interior has a certain chilled-
out charm. Tues–Sun 10pm–3am.
Luz de Gas Moll de Diposit, in front of Palau de
Mar T932 097 711; MBarceloneta. Sip a
chilled drink on the polished deck of the
moored boat, and soak up some great
marina and harbour views. Queues form on
hot days, when every parasol-shaded seat
is taken, but it’s especially nice at dusk as
the city lights begin to twinkle. March–Oct
daily noon–3am.
Poble Sec
For locations, see map, p.104.
Bar Seco Pg. Montjuïc 74 T 933 296
374; M Paral.lel. It’s just a bit out of
the way in Poble Sec, but the Dry Village’s
Dry Bar is a local hit, especially for its
quality veggie-friendly food and organic
beers and wines. Big picture windows look
out on to the corner plot, and there’s
terrassa seating over the road. Mon
noon–2am, Tues–Sat 9am–2am, Sun
9am–midnight.
Cervesería Jazz c/Margarit 43 T934 433 259;
M Poble Sec. Grab a stool at the carved bar
and shoot the breeze over an imported
beer. It’s an amiable place, and the music
policy embraces reggae and other mellow
sounds, not just jazz. Tues–Sat
7pm–2.30am.
Tinta Roja c/Creu dels Molers 17 T934
433 243, W M Poble
Sec. Highly theatrical tango bar with a
succession of over-the-top crimson rooms
leading to a stage at the back. There’s
cabaret and live music (tango, rumba,
Cuban, flamenco) – often free – a couple of
nights a week, though special shows are
€10. Wed, Thurs & Sun 8pm–1.30am, Fri &
Sat 8pm–3am; closed 2 weeks in Aug.
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