Bilbao
Lamiak, a long-standing Casco Viejo favourite on the gay scene, is a buzzing cafe with a cavernous red and black hall, cast iron columns and upstairs…
Bilbao
Lamiak, a long-standing Casco Viejo favourite on the gay scene, is a buzzing cafe with a cavernous red and black hall, cast iron columns and upstairs…
La Gomera
A fun-filled La Playa club/piano bar hosting a great regular line-up of live music and events – from flamenco performances to tango workshops to DJ…
San Sebastián
Glorious beach views extend from this waterfront cocktail bar in the 1929-opened Real Club Náutico de San Sebastián building, designed to look like a boat…
El Raval
A wonderfully low-key yet stylish bar on a street full of them, this busy industrial-chic place has excellent mojitos (€5 to €7), a fashionable crowd and…
Palma de Mallorca
This cavernous and quirkily cluttered small bar is easy to mistake for a shop. Step inside, perch on an old soda case and allow yourself to be guided by…
Valencia
Nothing is typical in Benimaclet, but this spot named in homage to Franz Kafka does seem to exemplify the alternative artistic vibe, with regular events…
Formentera
Formentera only has one real club, but it's a good one: an intimate, Balearic-chic space that draws an increasingly good roster of DJs. It's said to have…
Barcelona
This home of ron y son (rum and sound) has been going since 1992. A mixed crowd of Cubans and fans of the Caribbean island come to drink mojitos and shake…
Zaragoza
Rock 'n' roll paraphernalia, paying homage to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles, set the tone for the music and style of this long-standing…
Cádiz
Family-run since the 1930s, La Manzanilla is a gloriously time-warped sherry tavern decked with bullfighting posters, on a spot once occupied by a…
El Hierro
Catering to a lively local crowd, this cheerful little cafe marries its contemporary feel – mismatched furniture, hot-red Smeg fridge – with an adventure…
Bilbao
Just outside the Casco Viejo metro station, this petite cafe is a fine spot for a pick-me-up – the kind of place where baristas draw art in your latte,…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This long-running cafe – dating back to the 19th century – serves up thick, rich chocolate with doughy, sugar-covered xurros (churros in Spanish), as well…
Pollença
Observe Pollença life in all its guises over drinks and tapas on the terrace of this rambling colonial-flavoured cafe with a superb position on Plaça…
L'Eixample
A long corridor leads to the dance floor of this venerable and popular club, located in a former 19th-century theatre. Music styles, from house and techno…
Bilbao
Overlooking the Nervión, Marzana is a hip little spot that draws a festive and bohemian crowd, who come for evening drinks and people watching. The inside…
El Raval
Part of the recent explosion in the craft-beer scene, this cosy, beamed tavern has been given a new lease on life and now has 14 taps, featuring Spanish…
The Catalan Pyrenees
This sun-drenched bicycle-themed spot northwest of the historic centre serves the best cappuccino in town. It's a favourite gathering spot for a post-ride…
Oviedo
A wonderfully comfy, cave-like cafe-bar crammed with fairy lights, chunky mirrors and sink-into seating. Kick back over a big choice of coffees and teas,…
Sevilla Province
Set on a cosy cobbled plaza just off Calle La Plazuela (the main drag through Cazalla's hilltop centre), this cafe provides a welcome spot for a leisurely…
Basque Country
A fine place to recharge on the main plaza, La Crème serves up good coffees, smoothies and other refreshments, though most people drop in for the decadent…
Southern Mallorca
Views – that's what this place is all about. High above the main body of the inlet and with uninterrupted vistas, this is the place to nurse a cocktail,…
Bilbao
A Bilbao institution since 1994, with a saxophone beer tap and bottle cap–studded walls, the Cotton Club draws a diverse crowd to its DJ-stoked nights and…
Palma de Mallorca
This cruisy beach club – with DJs, driftwood decor, beach chairs for lounging, and spectacular views out to sea and back along the bay to the cathedral –…
San Sebastián
Good at any time of the day, Koh Tao is a laid-back place with mismatched vintage furniture, comfy armchairs, street-art murals on its exposed-brick walls…
Bilbao
A well-known address on the nightlife circuit, Badulake bursts to life on Thursdays when Las Fellini, a local cabaret act, ham it up in front of a largely…
Ibiza Town
A popular choice on traffic-free Plaça des Parc, this cheerful cafe-bar is great for fresh juices, bocadillos (€3.50 to €5), or a tapa or three (€7 to €12…
West Ibiza
Relocated to southern Sant Antoni from Ibiza's east coast, and with a rainbow-striped boat as its centrepiece, this lively joint is owned by a British…
Córdoba
One of Andalucía's longest-running craft beer pubs, with the ale concocted on the premises. The IPA is very good or you can try the Rubia (blonde), Morena…
Zaragoza
A few streets west of the old centre, Oasis began life long ago as a variety theatre. It’s currently going strong as a club and is a top place to carry on…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
You won’t believe this was once a tile-lined Andalucian flamenco musos’ bar. Now it's a dark, intimate dance space: sit at the bar, meet people around you…
La Laguna
Enjoy chill-out music and a cosy interior with burgundy walls and Victoriana-style decor. Although this is more a bar than a restaurant, there are tapas…
Murcia Province
Enjoy a well-prepared after-dinner copa (mixed drink) in characterful surrounds in this high-ceilinged space just opposite the tourist office. The…
Ibiza
Opening on to a terrace right by the marina, Santa Eulària's only club is a classy option away from the Ibiza–Sant Rafel–Sant Antoni circuit. Local DJs…
Córdoba
Occupying a corner of the Mercado Victoria gastro-market and a roof terrace above, this fashionable spot gets very lively at weekends, with the 20- and 30…
Salamanca
Away from the crowds of the old-city centre, this quiet but classy neighbourhood wine bar is run by knowledgeable bar staff and loved by locals who, in…
Las Alpujarras
With Bob Marley quietly wailing on the stereo and tables on a charming whitewashed square, this laid-back bar is a fine spot for a relaxed beer or two.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This popular and laid-back place on La Noria serves decent food during the day, and at night morphs into a combination of cool cocktail bar and pulsating…
Salamanca
Great for a beer and tapas at any time, with live music (especially jazz or singer-songwriters) on Sunday and Thursday nights from 10pm; concerts…
Jerez de la Frontera
Born in 1925, Jerez' oldest tabanco serves up its excellent sherry selection and pleasantly uncomplicated tapas (€2.50) with suitably raw twice-daily…