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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. Here is how the evening actually works.

The short answer

Our editors' №1 is El Xampanyet.

8 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.

Best overallEl Xampanyet
Runner-upBar Calders
Third pickDry Martini

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

Paradiso

Mutis

Pervert Club

Weekly picks

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