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The Perfect One Night in Barcelona Bars

One night in Barcelona bars requires understanding that the city runs two hours later than the rest of Europe. Dinner at 10 pm is normal. Bars fill up at midnight. The good ones close at 3 am and the serious late-night venues go until dawn. Our editors have been going out in Barcelona for years. Here is how the evening actually works.

7 pm to 9 pm: El Born Aperitivo

  1. 01

    El Xampanyet

  2. 02

    Bar Calders

  3. 03

    Dry Martini

9 pm to 11 pm: El Raval Cocktails

  1. 01

    Paradiso

  2. 02

    Boadas

  3. 03

    Bar Marsella

11 pm onwards: Gracia and Late Night

  1. 01

    Mutis

  2. 02

    Pervert Club

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