Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Stroll along the promenade, past luxurious hotel gardens and around a small headland to the attractive dark-pebble beach of La Enramada, where you can sip…
Must-see nightlife in Spain
Sitges
This cocktail-driven bar exudes nostalgia with its old-timey soundtrack, vintage furnishings and bygone Hollywood stars crowding its walls. A selection of…
Granada
One of the best bars on leafy Plaza de Trinidad, Mundra has something of a New Age feel with its exposed brick walls, Buddha statues and chill-out sounds…
Barcelona
An almost entirely barcelonin crowd spills out into the street from Bar Leo, a hole-in-the-wall drinking spot plastered with images of late Andalucian…
L'Eixample
Spinning pop hits from all decades, Arena Classic has a spacious dance floor and attracts a fun LGBTQI+ crowd. There are various lesbian nights, including…
Granada
The best of the teahouses on this touristy stretch of the Albayzín. Plonk yourself on a stool at a small elaborately painted table and choose from the…
Valencia
Decorated and maintained with care, this place has a cordial owner and offers more than acceptable mojitos. The bar's name means 'gramophone' and the bar…
Café del Círculo de Bellas Artes
Madrid
This wonderful belle-époque cafe was designed by Antonio Palacios in 1919 and boasts chandeliers and the charm of a bygone era, even if the waiters are…
La Palma
This cafe and mirador at the bend in the LP-1 road is a good spot for a coffee or a beer and to gaze down to the Puerto de Tazacorte below; you can hike…
Burgos
Serving good coffee by day, and cocktails and top-shelf spirits after dark, La Boveda is a classy place to get your Burgos night underway. It's certainly…
Valencia
On the plaza in Benimaclet, this place has been around for years and hasn't changed much. It's a simple, colourful, grungy venue for rock music, beer and…
Barcelona
A busy, classic Sant Gervasi meeting place, Marcel has an old-world feel, with a wood bar, black-and-white floor tiles, high windows and uncomplicated…
Castellón Province
The garden bar of this historic club is a lovely space despite being rather alarmingly branded 'Brunch – snack and fun' at last visit. It's a perfect spot…
Arrecife
Arrecife's most stylish club attracts a well-heeled crowd to party alongside local DJs and occasional live bands, while its attached lounge bar (all sleek…
Cádiz
A cosy, boho bookshop-cafe and cultural space where you can flick through the day's papers over coffee, homemade cakes, fresh orange juice, and breakfast…
Cadaqués
With its cluster of terrace tables gazing out on Port Doguer, bohemian Mut is an excellent spot for vermouth and cocktails. There's also a chalkboard menu…
Valldemossa
With chequerboard floor, warm terracotta walls and jazzy music, this sedate and arty cafe is a relaxed spot to sip speciality teas or thick hot chocolate…
Palma de Mallorca
The tapas and pintxos at this charismatic little place, which has been going strong since 1949, are rated as some of the best in Palma. As if the intimate…
Málaga
This cafe in Soho mixes traditional Spanish touches (table service, alfresco seating and great cakes) with a more modern hipster vibe and an appreciation…
Marbella
As Buddhist statues overlook the heathens on the dance floor, the DJ spins everything from funk and acid jazz to hip hop and rock. The interior is…
Andalucía
Cool blue-and-white decor, high ceilings, sandy floors and a spacious back patio create a relaxed, romantic Andalucian backdrop for drinks and tapas. At…
L'Eixample
The salsateca in town, this is the place to come for Cuban son, merengue, salsa and a whole lot more, across a couple of spaces. The free bachata …
Granada
A historic club, good for full-on dance sessions. Chill to soulful house, funk and electro then kick off to international DJs spinning rock, soul, Latin…
Barcelona
Just back from the beach, this laid-back bar attracts a garrulous mix of locals and expats, who come for prime people-watching from outdoor tables near…
Barcelona
Happening little hang-out Sol de NIT has a small, cosy interior decorated with mosaics, old lamps and a soundtrack of jazz, and a large terrace on Plaça…
Barcelona
This men-only club night takes place once a month in the Poble Espanyol. Electronic music dominates and, in spite of the 6am finish, for many this is only…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The interior of this restaurant-bar on La Noria oozes atmosphere and history, with original richly patterned tilework, wood-clad rooms and soft moody…
Barcelona
Redrum's craft brews and cocktails (€5 to €9, including punchy margaritas) are complemented by Mexican street food (€6 to €10), especially excellent tacos…
Jerez de la Frontera
One of just a few venues offering daily shows, A la Feria gets taken over by fiery flamenco usually at 8pm and 10.30pm each night (less frequently in…
Madrid
The tiled facade of Viva Madrid is one of Madrid’s most recognisable and it’s an essential landmark on the Huertas nightlife scene. It's packed to the…
L'Eixample
With shimmering walls and chandeliers, tightly packed El Cangrejo brings a taste of its kitschy original Raval sibling to the Gaixample. Chart-topping…
Murcia
The interior of this bar in the heart of the university-driven nightlife zone is a rock 'n' roll classic with red-vinyl booth seating, curios and photos…
Cádiz
Stylish student-oriented cocktail bar with mood lighting, Moroccan lamps and chill-out sofas. At its best when you're perched at the bar, G&T in hand, but…
Chueca
One of Madrid's stunning rooftop terraces, this chilled space atop Hotel Óscar, with gorgeous skyline views and a small swimming pool, has become…
Almería
With its terrace in the portals of the neoclassical Teatro Cervantes and a disco-lit interior, this is a fashionable spot for an afternoon coffee or late…
Cáceres
Las Cigüeñas' secluded courtyard, with its lofty palm trees and ivy-covered walls just inside the Ciudad Monumental, is the perfect spot for a quiet…
L'Eixample
A typical long, narrow Eixample bar with white-tiled walls, La Chapelle houses a plethora of crucifixes and niches that far outdo what you’d find in any…
Barcelona
Metro attracts a fun-loving gay crowd with its two dance floors, three bars and very dark rooms. Shows and parties can range from parades of dancers to…
Santander
One of Cañadío’s buzziest bars, Canela is fun, friendly and unpretentious, with tall tables dotting the square outside and a busy cultural calendar…
Jerez de la Frontera
One of two historic bars on Calle Francos where flamenco singers and dancers have long met and drunk, with varied live music, tapas (€2 to €5.50) and a…
