South Ibiza
Hidden away on a secluded, spectacularly positioned headland overlooking Ses Salines natural park, fashionable Experimental Beach is a mellow cocktail bar…
South Ibiza
Hidden away on a secluded, spectacularly positioned headland overlooking Ses Salines natural park, fashionable Experimental Beach is a mellow cocktail bar…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Wafts of fresh mint greet you at this seductive teahouse tucked down a tiny lane in El Call. Salterio serves authentic Moroccan mint teas (€4), Turkish…
Barcelona
SlowMov founders Carmen and François work directly with coffee producers to responsibly source their seasonal, single-origin beans, which are roasted on…
Salamanca
If flamenco has captured your soul but you’re keen to do more than watch, head to Almonte. Live acts kick off the night, paying homage to the flamenco…
El Raval
For over a century, people have been coming to this classically Catalan milk bar for hot chocolate ladled out with whipped cream (ask for a suís). The…
L'Eixample
From the Condes de Barcelona hotel lobby, a sparkling glass lift zips up to this sleek 8th-floor roof-terrace bar with soul-stirring views across Passeig…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Globally inspired options at this boho-feel corner include herbal teas, Turkish coffee, mango lassi and fresh juices, as well as home-baked cakes and…
Córdoba
This atmospheric, somewhat cavern-like Judería drinking spot, frequented by both locals and tourists, is bedecked with bullfighting memorabilia and…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A welcome slice of old Barcelona in the thick of the Barri Gòtic, this friendly (admittedly touristed) split-level cafe-bar has been powering on since the…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
The Barri Gòtic outpost of a Madrid-born nightlife sensation, Marula transports you to the 1970s and the best in funk and soul. James Brown fans will…
Puerto del Carmen
Savour the artisan triumphs of the island's first microbrewery over a speciality Märzen or APA (€3 to €4) and a homemade burger (mains €8 to €12), on a…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Snag a table on the pavement, order one of the moreish and very well-priced strawberry or peach mojitos and gaze down to the soul-stirring bell tower of…
West Ibiza
Ibiza's (and Spain's) most famous bar, Café del Mar is an island institution and a place of pilgrimage. The seafront bar has been serving up the same mix…
L'Eixample
Spain's first branch of beloved Scottish artisan-beer label BrewDog is set within a boldly reimagined early-20th-century bank, with 20 taps on the go. The…
Almería
Straddling one of Almería's liveliest street corners, La Chumbera makes an atmospheric break any time of day. The bold yellow interior, with cactus-themed…
Bilbao
Moorish-style arches, exquisite tiling, polychrome wooden ceilings, frescoes and a marble bar are the defining characteristics of this grande dame dating…
Gijón
With cushy velvet sofas and contemporary art on its whitewashed walls, this delightfully cosy, family-friendly coffee lounge and bookshop makes the…
L'Eixample
Wander in past crazy mirrors, penny slot machines and other ancient fairground attractions from Germany, as well as futuristic furniture like glowing…
Barcelona
Candlelit tables, loungey beats and colourful cocktails bring a beachy Polynesian vibe to this easy-breezy xiringuito on Bogatell's lively, silky sands…
Barcelona
At this moody, shoebox-sized Gràcia hang-out, creative mixologists smartly outfitted in braces rustle up wildly original reinventions of the classic Old…
La Latina & Lavapiés
One of our favourite barrio bars, La Inquilina has a cool-and-casual feel and deep roots in the Lavapiés soil. Contemporary artworks by budding local…
Jerez de la Frontera
Decked with bullfighting memorabilia, this yellow-walled tabanco is forever popular for its wonderfully simple, meat-heavy tapas, from chacinas (cold cuts…
L'Eixample
DJs spin on weekends at this high-spirited venue but it's positively hopping from early on most nights, often hosting language-exchange sessions. Funky…
Barcelona
As the name suggests, this elegant little cocktail bar is Barcelona's original cycle-themed boozy hang-out – expect bike-wheel chandeliers and tables,…
Chueca
A few steps up the hill from Plaza de Chueca, this longtime centrepiece of gay Madrid – a huge statue of a nude male angel guards the doorway – is an…
Palma de Mallorca
Behind a set of ancient timber doors is this extraordinary bar. Inhabiting the restored pati of an old Mallorcan house, Abaco hovers between extravagant…
North & Interior Ibiza
Santa Gertrudis' most famous bar is plastered with original paintings on every wall of its cavernous interior, many donated by penniless artists to pay…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A golden Barcelona oldie, tunnel-shaped Karma is small and gets quite tightly packed (claustrophobic for some) with a good-natured crowd of locals and out…
Madrid
High above the Plaza de Santa Ana, this sybaritic open-air cocktail bar has terrific views over Madrid’s rooftops. It’s a place for sophisticates, with…
Cuenca
Head to the tasca here to enjoy live flamenco in an intimate atmosphere where tapas and drinks are also served, including an impressive number of imported…
La Laguna
Just what the doctor ordered, popular local drinking hole Bar Benidorm dates to 1957 and is known for its delicious bocata de jamón (ham sandwich), sliced…
West Ibiza
One of the earliest Sunset Strip bars (it was established in 1994), Café Mambo is a music-geared venue with lots of preclub action, and the warm-up bar of…
La Laguna
One of the best pavement settings for sipping a drink and watching La Laguna folk on the move. Within worshipping distance of the magnificent Iglesia de…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Inspired by Prague's bohemian tearooms, this bright and buzzing temple to steaming brews in the heart of the old Jewish quarter is a much-loved local…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
One of Barcelona's oldest cocktail bars, Boadas is famed for its daiquiris. Amid old monochrome photos and a polished-wood bar, bow-tied waiters have been…
Barcelona
House-made negre (black) and blanc (white) vermouth (€2 to €3), served with a slice of orange and an olive, is the speciality of this stylish…
Barcelona
La Fourmi is a small, cosy spot for a cocktail or a bite, no matter the time of day; it draws a mix of students, old-timers and hipsters. Drinks range…
Puerto de la Cruz
This easy-going (but ever-popular) cocktail bar and cafe exudes a chilled-out vibe, with art exhibitions, books to borrow, magazines to read and tables…
La Latina & Lavapiés
The undoubted highlight of this landmark of La Latina nights is the rooftop terraza, which boasts fine views. When the weather’s warm, it’s nigh on…
Valencia
This speciality coffee and tea bar in the old town displays its mantra on the wall: 'Don’t panic, it’s organic'. The friendly couple who run Beat Brew Bar…